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Thank you all! I will check them out!!!

That addresses my main question! That is what I was doing before and was getting so strong. I think that is the track I need to get back on. Though I have to say that farmers walks have been really enjoyable. I love hauling a heavy kb around. I should get a job on a farm!😃

Thanks everyone. Yep. Certainly need to talk to this trainer. My goals were to continue to build muscle/strength and cut down some fat that was gained during a serious injury. Prior to working with them I was on more of a routine of squats, lunges, deadlift, overhead shoulder press and was getting very strong. I was always…

Thanks everyone. Yep. Certainly need to talk to this trainer. My goals were to continue to build muscle/strength and cut down some fat that was gained during a serious injury. Prior to working with them I was on more of a routine of squats, lunges, deadlift, overhead shoulder press and was getting very strong. I was always…

I am thinking btw 10-12 weeks with them. They do feel like good, challenging workout but so different from what I am used to.

Yes! Take a look at The Sweat spot on Instagram. They have tonnes of dance classes/various genres and levels. Also Ryan Heffington who owns it. Super fun. If you go to their website, lots of good stuff there too. I am in awe that a place like this exists.

Ryan Heffington on Instagram. His dance party class is a great workout and super fun.

I have just found Fontaines DC and Idles. I am also enjoying Chemical Brothers, Underworld, The Fall, Bikini Kill, Queens of the Stone Age

30 minute Hit: Kickboxing circuit. Maybe one near you? New ones open all the time. Super fun!!! https://www.30minutehit.com/locations/

Thanks! Do tell- what are these better metrics? My HR was definitely inflated for my cardio...that I am certain of.

This is a really interesting thread! I think my major mistakes would have been: - endless cardio without weight training - Eating big pieces of cheese at various times of day and thinking they didn’t really count - Trying to go low carb (always made me feel insane within three days) - Lacking patience - Not tracking food…

Congratulations!!!

Here was what I was told, and this was just a few days ago so I am seeing what happens. I was getting lots of calories from Garmin but virtually nothing in MFP. I was told to ensure my activity level was at sedentary. Now the sync is more accurate and I get more food. I would do 30 HITT and MFP would give me nothing more…

Five years ago I was always at the gym, or pool, or spin, always intense exercise and then I had an injury that left me unable to do anything for 3 years. I thought I would gain tonnes of weight, especially as I am only 4’11 but I actually managed it by doing long walks (45-90 mins) a day. Walking is underrated. If you do…

Thanks everyone!!!! Here is what I am taking away. I need to set my level to sedentary and this will sync my Garmin properly. This explains the strange mismatch btw my Garmin version of events and MFP. I find when I look at the calorie adjustment it is projecting for over 1600 a day yet giving me 1200 to eat. When I used…

MFP says I have a 90 calorie deficit today. My Garmin says I have a 436 calorie deficit today. I am not sure what to do with this conflicting information.

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@middlehatch : thank you for your insights. My Garmin actually says I am in considerable deficit everyday. It gives me lots of exercise calories but when it syncs with MFP I seem to get very little in the calorie adjustment. Thought I should follow MFP, but maybe I should follow what my Garmin is saying. Would make life…

I have a job where I work 6-7 days a week have the year (not 9-5...but anywhere from 5-12 hours a day) and 2-3 days half the year. For much of that first half I can maintain working out. I have found the key is to use the weekends (that is two workouts right there) and then pick one or two of your work days that would be…

I have heard things about how alcohol messes with the ability to burn fat and how sugar spikes hormones, etc. I guess that is the kind of thing I am trying to gain clarity about.

I am 4’11, 112 pounds and I know every pound lost makes a huge difference. I think I feel best btw 100-108. Would love support. It is hard when you are small and are trying to lose a small amount. Happy to find new friends!

Vary your workouts. Don’t get stuck in a routine. Maybe look at a trainer. High intensity interval training if you are up for it or one day a week long cardio. Also, make an honest assessment. Do you really need to lose those last 10? Is it realistic/healthy? If so, remember to be patient and persistent. It gets harder to…

I would love to! I am 4’11 and currently 112, down from 120 in May. Trying to get down to 100 again after a serious injury that left me unable to do any exercise at all for three years. Would love the support from other petite women. It is so much work when you are small, but every pound lost seems to make a big difference…

Thanks everyone. I appreciate this. I am only 4’11 so MFP gives me 1200 calories a day which can be pretty easily blown....but my garmin always says I can have more so I want to believe it. I will keep tracking and see what happens.

Usually my kickboxing circuit but also walking, elliptical, bike....pretty much everything.

Timed activity. I have them synced but something is always off...by quite a bit. Garmin always says I burn more then what MFP says.

Thanks Ann

Thanks Tony. I think you are right. I need a kickstart. I am dreading the day after that first day back in the gym. But I guess I better just do it!

I am about to start weights again because I have found that although it doesn’t burn too many calories doing it, the muscle I would built seemed to make my metabolism more efficient. It took quite a bit of time and consistency but it worked for me. Getting back at it tomorrow.