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I think 1 lb. per week is a healthy weight loss. 3500 calories = 1 lb., so you can eat 500 less calories per day, burn 500 more calories per day (through exercise), or a combination of both to lose 1 lb. each week. I did a combination of both, and in a year (52 weeks), I lost 57 lbs.

You mentioned that you meeting your exercise goal. If you are doing the same exercise routine at the same intensity, you could be burning less calories, because your body adjusts to your activity level and burns calories more efficiently, which means you are burning less calories doing the same workout(s). Try upping the…

My views are very basic with diet. As in... If you eat a wide variety of healthy foods, limit junk food to a minimum, get the recommended activity minutes (150-300) in per week, and stay within your calories, your body weight should fall in line over time. As far as the whole carb thing goes, I'm not a believer in forcing…

This is part of your answer. /First... start getting more active. Park in far parking spots at the store, so you have to walk further. Take stairs instead of elevators/escalators. Start walking. See if you can walk a mile. If not, make that your goal. Think about what fitness goals you want to achieve. Take it slow, and…

Agree, and it could be a problem with the scale too. I was just informing as to how someone could lose inches and not pounds. :)

Physical therapy (as mentioned) If you are over weight... get to a healthy weight Core strengthening exercises Lower impact activities, like... walking, cycling, swimming, etc... Stretching

https://verywellfit.com/losing-inches-but-not-losing-weight-1231559#:~:text=It's%20possible%20to%20gain%20muscle,moving%20in%20the%20right%20direction.

Well, the same volume of muscle weighs considerably more than the same volume of fat, so it is possible the OP gained enough muscle to keep the weight the same and lose inches. Plus, like I said in my earlier post, muscles retain water while they are recovering, and that could add up to 5 pounds to body weight.

If your scale is not wrong, then I would think that you are gaining muscle and losing fat. Also muscles retain water while recovering, so that may account for a few extra pounds.

Between 6 and 7 years ago I had to have surgery for diverticulitis. I was obese, smoked for over 40 years (3 packs a day), and was extremely out of shape. I got out of breath and started sweating if the wind blew...lol Had to have my heart and lungs tested to see if I would survive the surgery. My heart testing revealed…

I was about 240 lbs. and so out of shape I could barely walk a mile at a slow pace, then had to lay down for an hour. I started walking every day and increased the time and pace over time. Lost 57 lbs. in 52 weeks just from walking. Now I walk, run, hike, cycle, and kayak. I do at least 1 activity a day seven days a week.…

Agree with layers, and always wear one more layer than you think you will need.

Put your finger on the spot that hurts and point your foot up and down. If you can feel it moving (or kind of creaking) then it could be inflamed tendon. I had that once and it hurt like hell. If that is the case you need to take it easy until it heals.

Although this would be good once you get your weight under control, it is not the way to get your weight under control. The main problem is that you weigh 300 lbs; and you seem to think that a little bit of flexibility and strength training is going to solve that problem. The best way to lose weight through exercise is to…

I have tested the fitbit versa 3 as well as the fitbit sense. I have also tested the Apple Watch series 6. If you want a smartwatch with basic fitness features then the apple watch is the best smart watch on the planet IMO. If you want a device mainly for fitnes but with some basic smartwatch features then take a look at…

I am compulsive when it comes to fitness trackers, and have been using them for about 6 years now. Brands I have used are... garmin fitbit suunto tomtom microsoft galaxy apple watch polar my current tracker is a Garmin fenix 6X Pro Sapphire. I have used mostly Garmin for the past 6 years and no other company can beat them…

I would recommend walking/riding every day for at least a half hour to an hour, and not worrying too much about the strength training until you get to a better weight. Then start focusing on the strength training.

Stop being a "chatty spartan"... lol

Get some zero drop shoes that are good for walking (running shoes make great walking shoes). Warm up by moving your joints around and getting your heart rate up a little. Do your walk with good posture. Then stretch after. Warm muscles stretch much better than cold muscles.

Garmin

You can see it anytime on the watch by drilling into the training status widget. It is not in the GC mobile app or the website though.

Walking is probably the best start. I started walking every day and kept increasing the pace and distance. Lost 57 lbs. in one year.

I would recommend a Garmin.

Also may help to do these things barefoot or get some barefoot shoes. Weak feet = balance issues.

Power Beats Pro

I think the 220-age is a good place to start for a beginner until they are able to get their true MHR. And use that in conjunction with RPE.

All I'm trying to say is that if you get your heart rate up and keep it up, you will improve your fitness. Nothing more, nothing less. :)

not just for fitness devices, but even lab tests. Like stress tests, VO2 max tests, threshold tests, etc... just sayin

I think heart rate is very important. If it wasn't then why are all of the metrics that have to do with cardio built around heart rate. It is the only metric that can be measured directly, and even if you don't know your true max heart rate at first, there is certainly nothing wrong with starting with the 220 - age formula…

More weight less reps for strength, less weight more reps for endurance. Rule of thumb is enough resistance that you can only do 8 to 12 reps for both strength and endurance. Muscle groups that can be worked every day are ab's, calf's, heart. Some tips... Work pushing and pulling muscles Start with the larger muscle groups…