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Hi @miabell76 -- just wondering how you are making out. I found your post when I searched the community for "hysterectomy" as I also had one on April 4th (laporoscically assisted vaginal hysterectomy) to remove my cervix, uterus, tubes and lymph nodes (left my ovaries as I am 37yo). This was for treatment in very, very…

Name: Jo Age: 37 Height: 5'4" Start Weight (1st November): 148 Goal Weight (1st December): 143 1st November: 148 8th November: 146 15th November: 22nd November: 29th November: 1st December: Weight lost/gained this week: -2 lbs (I feel this is water weight loss, as 146 is where I've been hovering for some time) Weight…

Name: Jo Age: 37 Height: 5'4" Start Weight (1st November): 148 Goal Weight (1st December): 143 1st November: 148 8th November: 146 15th November: 22nd November: 29th November: 1st December: Weight lost/gained this week: -2 lbs (I feel this is water weight loss, as 146 is where I've been hovering for some time) Weight…

This is exactly what I came into this forum to find -- accountability and support! I'm an MFP drop out and I need to get back on track! Name: Jo Age: 37 Height: 5'4" Start Weight (1st November): 148 Goal Weight (1st December): 143 1st November: 148 8th November: 15th November: 22nd November: 29th November: 1st December:…

I started (back into) working out with an 8-week fitness program, which started and ended with a fitness test. I started the program able to do 70 squats and ended with 105 -- that was breaking parallel, continuous with no rest. So that is a benefit of body-weight squats -- as a fitness test. The program itself used a…

I do this! I've got a tasty creamy greek dressing from the cooler section of the grocery store - forget the brand, but it's delish --- buts it's 120 cals for 2 tbsp. so I add water, shake it up, and toss with my salad. Covers each morsel perfectly. I sometimes add salsa to ranch for a calorie cut plus flavour boost!

I'm enjoying this thread purely for the fact that it is sensible, not that I'm ready to nix my deficit anytime soon. My question: is there really a difference between doing a recomp.... And someone who is at maintenance and exercising to challeng their fitness limitations? I see the latter as my end-goal phase... But it…

I've thinned ranch dressing with water, it makes a little go a longer way (to cut calories). This is a recipe I'm trying soon: http://www.simple-balance.ca/2015/05/green-goddess-dressing/

I make this for my kids for "breakfast for dinner" sometimes (using whole eggs though) -- now I want some!!

I just searched them out on YouTube -- she's not wrong! lol! I mean... from what I've heard about porn...

They are my only workout source, besides my elliptical and walking outdoors. Do them 5 days a week! I just finished the latest 8 Week Program for Busy People and had great results, even though my diet wasn't as tight as it could be.

10 days to the big day! You look amazing! Congrats!

This is what I do too, and my experience is similar. I log the lowest number of their range. And I also don't weigh my food -- so hopefully it balances out somewhere. :)

I've thought about branching out to try others, but I haven't felt the need to. What are your other favs?

It's 5:25... I need to stop by the grocery store on my way home from work. I am going to eat.all.the.food. Great thread OP, and those asking the drool-worthy questions!

This happens to me after a certain lower body routine I have done... and because of that I plan to use it a lot more! I find, at first, the only time the soreness actually goes away is when I am active -- maybe the muscles warm up/loosen up.

I haven't decided! I do the workouts in the morning, so 30 mins is all I can manage. I've scheduled in some workouts myself this week, choosing some of my favs. I may do this one over again!

It's supposed to be a 1 mile test, but when I started this our weather was too bad to run outside, and I have an elliptical at home -- so I made my own endurance test. :) I should have explained that, sorry!

No, at home! All you need is a devise do access the Internet, Dumbbells and a mat. ETA: you could do it at the gym though.

Results are in! Of note,'I wasn't spectacular with my diet, and was over my limit more days than not! May 17: post 8 weeks Elliptical level 2, 20 mins: 2557 steps 22half push-ups 105 squats 91 second plank +1" stretch 149lbs Bust: 38.5" Belly (2 fingers below navel): 36.25" Hips: 39.5"

I just want to pop in to say follow your intuition and your dreams -- you know yourself best and you understand what motivates you -- and best of luck! I think its perfectly reasonable to get in shape WHILE working on your certification -- you will learn from both experiences and each will benefit the other. Take it as far…

Here is a realted question -- if I am doing, for example, a 30-minute strength circuit, and record it in MFP -- are my calories being a bit "double counted" for the steps I took during the workout?

If you want to add in a few more years of schooling -- what about becoming a Physio Therapist? That's what I thought of when you said you liked anatomy books. :)

I meant without a FitBit... I could estimate my TDEE using historical data from MFP. :)

I actually just downloaded the fitbit app, but without a device -- instead the app uses my iPhone to count steps -- and synced it with MFP -- and I really appreciate that it gives me negative calorie adjustment when I'm a slack-*kitten*! It just motivated me to get up and do a few flights of stairs! Note, I do plan on…

I purchased a plan from FitnessBlender.com... yes, the workouts themselves are free, but you still have to plan them out -- or buy a plan for $9.99 and they plan it out for you for 8 weeks!

FitnessBlender.com --- 1000's of free workout videos. You can find anything you are looking for, for any amount of time, with different equipment options --- lots of great strength training, cardio (high or low impact), yoga/stretching -- you name it. Lots of focus on form, no loud music, calming backdrops... I don't think…

I really like this approach! I am getting a FitBit (hopefully today), so am interested in this. ************************* Not to hijack this thread... but I am looking at this calculation, and I realize that I could calculate my TDEE using historical data as well... right?!? If I take my 4 week average daily NET calories:…

May 7: Me: 6* LNS: 1

Yes! And it's not just the family time I feel guilty for missing, it's all the "to-do" list (both home and work) as well... So like many of you, I get up early before my family is up and it's the ONLY way I've been able to workput consistently. 5 days/week x 30 mins and I am loving it! However I did fail at getting up 2…