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Maybe you just haven't found the exercise you like yet?

I offered my 4y.o son McDonalds the other day (I know - SMH :laugh: ) and he said, "No, I want something healthy". I think it's a good thing.

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Had them last night in Tomyum soup - yummy and super low calorie (lucky since I maxed out on cake yesterday!)

I'm seriously considering doing this, but I'm a little scared being on the homestretch towards beach season... Anyone tried this and had bad results? Or anyone know of any random control trials etc.?

I checked it out and it has me at 2200 calories. I've never averaged that much - if this is accurate how did I ever get overweight??

Looks like heaps more than 4lb difference. Good work!

Good question. I don't want to spend money on things I plan on out-shrinking in a month or two...

I've been strength training for a few months and I didn't change my calories much, except I usually eat back (the small number of) calories I burn in a weights session. I did change my macros to 40/40/20 carbs/protein/fat though. I don't usually hit it, but it's the goal. I'm not near my goal weight or what I was 10 years…

Take it as a compliment, smile and keep doing what you're doing.

I don't think too few calories is a problem as long as you average over 12000. Since you're doing weight training I'd suggest you up your protein and down your carbs. I have mine set to 40% carbs, 40% protein and 20% fat and this seems to be working for me. I'm losing a little slower than I was at the beginning, but with…

Great Work :)

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I think she pays more for the bigger ones. They're much better for building her house.

Unbelievable :)

[/quote] Exactly. Different for different people. I have to eat breakfast and it has to have some protein or I'm hungry for the rest of the day. Others don't eat anything. My body is seriously tied to protein in the morning. I could eat oatmeal by the ton and still feel hungry. But 2 ounces of cheese or 2 eggs and I'm set…

Thanks for tips :smile:

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Have a look at bodybuilding.com they have some great plans - with some specifically for women 40+. And there are demo videos, it's free and there's no ordering and waiting for a book to arrive.

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I'm doing some strength training myself, with exactly that in mind. I haven't been particularly targeting my pudgy thighs or belly though, because I figure any lean muscle in my arms, chest and back will do just as much to help fat loss???

Are you trying to shrink it or increase your muscle there? Squats might help lift it but as I understand it you can't target fat loss. So, if anything, I think squats would make it bigger/rounder... Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

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You look hot! Nothing wrong with maintaining a while then having another run at it in a month or two.

Amazing

I don't think we get Fage over here, but I love natural yoghurt with ON protein powder.

Couldn't agree more. You hear lots of people say you need to eat all the time to keep it up, but I've also heard that your body doesn't start burning a meal until 3 hours after you eat it, so spreading your meals out means better burning. Not sure which is right, but I try not to eat plenty of protein to keep me full and…

False - I don't even own a bike Spends more time on MFP than Facebook, Twitter, MSN...

You can check for confirmations. If a few other members say it's correct chances are it is.

I'm on week 4 of C25K and loving it. My heart rate at the end of my 2nd 5 minute run last night was lower than at the end of 1 minute a few weeks ago.