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I started out following Mark Lauren's program "Body By You" back in June. I finished that program last month and now I'm doing "Convict Conditioning" by Paul Wade. I had great results with Body By You and so far I'm loving Convict Conditioning as well!

I've heard if it's above the neck (stuffy nose, headache), go run, but if it's below (achy limbs) stay in. I'd also add that fever is a definite rest day.

I'm just finishing up week 2 of this program and I'm loving it! Definitely look for the free app, I'm using the one from Zen Labs. Top tip I've heard/learned is go slow. Go really, really slow. And don't be afraid to repeat days or even weeks if you need to!

I've been following the book "Body By You" (essentially the precursor to YAYOG) since June and I'm amazed at the progress I've made! I've never been in better shape, I have actual muscle definition in my arms, abs, and my thighs even! I don't think I'll ever step foot in a gym. Calisthenics is the best!

I have Map My Walk but I am going to be starting C25K soon. What is the difference between MMR and MMW? Can I use MMW when I start running?

Progressive squats, hip thrusts, and eat lots of protein. Works wonders!

Generally once a week but sometimes I have to spot clean more often because I live with slobs.

Apparently! My original fitness goal was to be able to do pushups. Now I'm revising my goal to doing pushups on demand!

Longer version of what someone else posted: "Losing weight is hard Being fat is hard Working out is hard Being weak is hard Being disciplined is hard Being lazy is hard Everything is hard Choose your hard"

I quit cigarettes 1.5 years ago and finally got off the patches/lozenges 6 months ago. Which also happened to be the same time I started CICO and logging on MFP so any hunger I experienced due to lack of nicotine, I chalked it up to the calorie deficit I had just started. I don't have much advice to give other than keep up…

Thank you all for sharing, this has been an interesting read! My mom is only 64 but her quality of life is very poor due to not taking care of herself. I've started on my own fitness journey this past spring solely because I don't want to end up like my mom. It's inspiring to read about fit seniors and to know that it can…

Yes. I crave greasy foods like hashbrowns when it starts getting cold and throughout winter. I just try to drink more hot tea and ignore it.

I've been doing the bodyweight fitness program "Body by you" by Mark Lauren for about 3 months now and I'm shocked at the amount of muscle I've put on. I didn't know that was possible! His other program "You are your own gym" is a more advanced one but with the same principles.

Protein (0.8 grams daily per lb of body weight I believe) and a good strength training program. You don't need a gym for building muscle. Look into Mark Lauren's "Body By You", your library will probably even have it. Three days a week, no equipment necessary.

Small steps. Start with changing one thing. Like the pepsi, maybe try quitting that? If that feels like too much, maybe try just switching to diet pepsi for now? Small, small steps is all you need to get started. Hugs and good luck!!

I just use plain tomatoes. Does your husband's family grow their own? What varieties? I love Amish paste!

"You are your own gym" by Mark Lauren. Those guys get ripped, it's 4 days per week, and no equipment necessary.

I'm just about at my goal weight, on the lower end of a healthy BMI, and my lower stomach fat is still not budging. I've resigned myself to months/years of recomp and even then there will probably always be a bit of extra there. 🤷‍♀️

I take elderberry syrup and raw garlic at the first hint of a cold. Knocks it right out in no time. I try to just avoid getting sick in the first place by consistent hand washing.

I had the same problem when I first started eating a proper amount of protein. I have a 48 g protein breakfast smoothie and for the first few weeks, I just had to force myself to eat lunch/dinner until I got used to it. A lot of times (even now) I end up with way too many calories left over at night, so I just have ice…

I'm still working on hitting my calorie goals without resorting to junk food too. More often than not, I have a handful of peanut butter cups at night to make up the difference.

My loss had been plateauing every month from 2 days before my period until ovulation, then it all comes off in the following two weeks. It's super annoying.

Protein really fills me up so my latest go-to when I'm hungry and need a quick fix until my next meal is to make a cup of hot chocolate with chocolate protein powder and water. It's 85 calories, 15 grams of protein, and it keeps me full for a few hours.

35/F, CW 129, GW 127. I'm really happy with where I'm at right now except I have a little pouch of fat on my lower belly that's super annoying. I've read through the "Does my uterus make me look fat?" thread but what I have is actual fat, not just a visible uterus leaning out. I'm not sure if I want to continue losing or…

Absolutely. Check out "You are your own gym" or "Body by you", both by Mark Lauren. Your library will probably have a copy.

Food Club brand (Piggly Wiggly store brand). I normally don't touch the stuff with a 10-foot pole but I'm not feeling well today and it was the only thing that sounded good.

Canned soups. I just had a can of condensed chicken noodle soup for lunch, 150 cals and 2225 mg of sodium.

Pushups

"You are your own gym" by Mark Lauren

I eat about 3 tablespoons of them a day on average, in my breakfast smoothie and sprinkled over a salad for lunch. I never noticed a difference except they make me need to floss after lunch!