mittencat77 Member

I do 30 minute hit. I absolutely love it. Many years ago I hurt my neck so badly I could hardly move for a year and was in pain for three. Thought I would never be able to do real exercise again. Weights just re-injured. I had done enough Pilates to try something new and a friend suggested it. It is making my back/upper…

I am 4’11 and think I am about 120 (based on last time I weighed self about a month ago). I would love support of other short women too! Harder for us. But every pound lost makes a big difference. I have no idea how to add people. I guess I should google it!

Thanks! Great to hear from someone else who is petite. It is so much more tricky for us.

Thank you!!!

Oh! That is helpful. Ok, now it is btw the Shine and the Fitbit!

Thanks! It definitely seems the most interesting one to me, especially given that I want to swim with it. Any info I can get on it is appreciated. It doesn't have nearly as much press or a following as the others...but it definitely seems like it is better.

You seem like a really sweet person. I think that is why everyone is trying to help. I would agree with the person who said we are all shooting in the dark here. Without seeing what you are eating and what you do for exercise, everyone is just guessing. That said, here is my guess: macros? I don't eat meat and was using…

I think, based on today, the problem was lunch....not really lunch I would say. Also, you want snacks. 5 smallish meals per day. Some calorie dense foods (though I am no expert here): cottage cheese, eggs, beans, lentils, nuts. Feel free to look at my diary and friend me if you want. We can work together!

Very interesting! Thanks!

I am struggling a bit too. I have no problems with carbs, though mine are higher than yours, but I do struggle to keep the fat down and the protein high. Feel free to look at my diary if you would like. You can also friend me too if you want and we can support each other in working out our macros. I am taking it slow and…

An update....I think this is working. I have more energy and my times on my crazy uphill hike have come down considerably. I was away for a week, however, and was staying with a triathelete who strangely ate almost nothing. My protein was certainly not high enough (we were somewhere hot....ate mostly fruit and yogurt). But…

Wow! Thanks all. I have been avoiding protein powers/bars..but I think I will add them back in. I had completely forgot about cottage cheese! And mushrooms (and I didn't even consider kale and broccoli)!!! You are definitely right about the nuts. Love them but they need to be cut back. Likewise with the high fat cheeses.

I think I am with you GoGlam. I don't want to wreck everything just because I am away (when I started mfp I had just got back from Italy...food debauchery). I will do my best.

This video really helped me! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6H2edyPLU8

This may be helpful: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/113609-relatively-light-people-trying-to-get-leaner It might also be a problem of all the protein bars rather than real food. They have a lot of sugar. One thing that I found really useful is Dr. Layne Norton's video's on Youtube. He explains things quite well.…

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/113609-relatively-light-people-trying-to-get-leaner and IIFYM

If it fits your macros (IIFYM) seems to be working for me. I am just starting to follow but already feel better...my fat was just too high! I always have a calorie deficit and have little to lose (just getting lean) but I was getting nowhere. Upping the protein and lowering the fat has helped me. I don't even worry about…

Good luck! I am excited for you.

Power walking, push-ups, tricep dips, calf raises, planks, sit-ups, biking (if you can), swim, rowing/kayak/canoe, yoga(dont sit x-legged).

If I ate that, I would be miserable! I am only on 1200 and I am fine. Feel free to check out my diary. Rice Crispies isn't really real food. You likely need some fiber and to structure meals around protein a bit more. You want to get some calorie dense, filling foods. Fruits, veg., decent proteins. don't give up. You just…

Thanks! I will take a look. I am really struggling to get the fat down and keep the protein high.

Probably just looking for an excuse but.... my fats are often too high but I am often told it is the good rather than bad fat...does this make a difference or is a fat a fat a fat?

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Interested....former semi-elite athlete (long distance) who has always had some fat for some unknown reason. I will do what I am told.

Sorry to ask...and I swear this will be my last annoying question....but how do I calculate my LBM accurately. I did a search and all I came up with was people discussing BF% scales and their inaccuracy. I literally weigh nothing (just weighed self at 96lbs....I am 4'11) but I am soft and chubby. I really want to get this…

thanks! that is very helpful! s.

Thank you!!!! I am so pleased to have a formula that doesn't require me to know my LBM...because I don't know it. I really can't thank you enough.

Meant to say thinking :)

so macro percents should be 40 40 20? Just want to clarify. I am learning. MFP puts my fat at 30% and I am over that at times. I have been thing it is my primary problem. So excited to start tracking my macros!

Wow! When I started reading this I was so confused I was ready to give up altogether. But then it led me to something else that led me to Layne Norton's video on Clean vs IIFYM. IFINALLY, I understand. Thank you!