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Active lifting groups here - - http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/119-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/4618-stronglifts-5x5-for-women http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/788-women-strength-training

If you are still limited by your knees then take a look at tai chi. The gentle moment will help with range of motion, flexibility and strength. I find that it helps me with my chronic hip and neck pain and gives me a great feeling of relaxation and energy when I finish my 20 minute routine, No weights, no impact, no rapid…

Total Daily Energy Expenditure The link will help you find yours so you can use TDEE - 20% for your calorie goal. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/717565-in-place-of-a-road-map

I use a pot with a known volume so I know how many cups it contains, then measure each serving with a measuring ladle. If you use the recipe section in the food logs you can build a recipe and see how many calories there would be in various numbers of servings. then you can decide how large a serving you want and portion…

So true!!!!!!!

If it within in your calorie limits and fits your macros ---- go for it. This is all about learning to make choices that you can live with for the rest of your life. Learning the proper portion size of ALL the foods you eat means you can have your "favorites" just not as often or as much. To the OP - your still a…

Baby steps - take one thing at a time. Make one small change every week. Go back to logging your food. Get a feel for your weekly calorie/nutrition status. Start to weigh/measure your portions. Add in those veggies Decrease your added sugars Decrease your white carbs and Increase you whole grains. You know what to do - You…

While they may look buff to you everyone at the gym started out where you are at one time! Do not focus on what they have achieved other than to give yourself an idea as to what you can do in the long term. Check in with the gyms trainer - get your program set up - get your instruction on the equipment so your comfortable…

take a look at the ingredient list - most usually start with milk, skim milk, milk powder etc - then kick into live culture bacillus( the bugs that actually make yogurt) , then add other things including sugar , food starch, gelatin, flavorings, fruit or fruit purees etc. - If you do not have anything you can identify as…

You need to look at your yogurt label for ADDED sugars - the sugar for yogurt includes the lactose sugar that is naturally present in the milk used to make yogurt - this consumed by the lactobacilis that creates the yogurt. This is usually around 14 gm per serving even though it is removed. Your looking for additional…

Lynn, The protein level that MFP gives when you first start is way low for lean muscle mass preservation while eating at t calorie deficit - you can change this and set your self up for more reasonable macros as well as change what shows on your tracking page - My Home > Goals > Change goals > Custom It is good to have…

hw = highest weight lw = lowest weight gw = goal weight cw = current weight BF% = body fat % LBM lean body mass BMR = basal metabolic rate - calories you burn in a coma TDEE + Total daily energy expenditure = BMR + burn for daily activities + burn for exercise

Can't see your diary and personal stats but things to consider Is your calorie target realistic - too low and you slow or stall your weight loss. Follow the link to see how to find your TDEE -20% http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12 New exercise patterns can cause water…

PM me if you need help figuring out the TDEE - 20% thing.

MFP is set up so that you can lose weight without exercise. Your daily calorie goal includes a your planned calorie deficit for the day. If you exercise and burn more calories your deficit is increased. Your deficit can increase to levels that are not sustainable in the long run. If your deficit gets too large you will not…

If your unsure of your BF % using the calculators toake a look at these links for photos of bodys at various BF%s http://cdn.builtlean.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/body-fat-percentage-women.jpg http://cdn.builtlean.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/body-fat-percentage-men.jpg

fitbit support is awesome - if this happens just email them and they will send you out a new one free of charge. I have mine on my bra strap 24/7 lots of good info obtained this way.

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^^^^this^^^^ It is calories in vs calories out. You do not need to workout every day. The deficit is built in for the activity level you choose. If you can not work out due to physical limitations you can still lose weight with a calorie deficit. You work out to improve your health not you weight. Cardio helps with heart…

Start by logging all your foods for a week to see what you are consuming on an average day without calorie restriction. Take a look at your caloreis but also yo protein intake as well as how much fruit and veggie you are currently eating. Once you have that information then you can slowly cahnge your intake 100 calories a…

^^^^this^^^ Groups on MFP http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/119-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/788-women-strength-training http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/788-women-strength-training Also check out youtube - search on stronglifts 5x5 worrkouts/ medhi, starting…

The HCG diet is not a healthy weight loss plan and is banned from the boards. IBFTL

Sounds like a good plan to me!!!

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take a look at stronglifts 5x5 a good beginner program

When you change up your exercise program your muscles respond to the extra work by holding water as they repair/rebuild. This is temporary and will pass. Focus not on the number on the scale but on your measurements and you body fat%. They are a better measure of how you are doing. There are plenty of threads that show how…

good info here http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12 To lose weight in a sustainable way that will not rebound back with a few more friends you should be eating less than you burn each day. Your body burns calories just to stay alive this is your BMR or basic metabolic…

Yes you need the protein to help preserve the muscle mass you have and to gain strength as you incorporate strength training in you routine. Your BF is again repeating "misinformation" You will not "bulk up" unless you are taking testosterone or steroid supplements! When you look at protein powders look for whey protein…

When you look at yogurt you need to remember that it will include the milk sugar that is present in the original amount of milk used. Most of that lactose is consumed by the lactobacillus that converts milk to yogurt. Look on the ingredient label for sugars added in addition to the milk and yogurt culture. If you get the…