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Here's a few... http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/102-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/771-women-strength-training

Thanks ladies! I also read they're studying the impact of Vit D and its correlation to weight. FDA will require % to be included on food labels. MFP will start including it. Overall, I do believe there is an issue. I've been eating at a 20% deficit with no results, no changes. There seems to be one wall after another.

Yes, that was TSH. My T4 score came back at higher range of 1.4 (.8-1.7). From my understanding if one is at a higher range and another is a lower range it could indicate something but they're saying everything is good. My Vit D levels are severely low at 11.8 (30-100) but they just blew that off...so I'm looking at other…

I'm not sure exactly what they meant or how it is affecting my weight nor could they answer/guide me. The ranch is .5 to 4.5, I came in at 1.3. I'm at a lost and having a difficult time getting feedback.

Concept 2 also has a very good form video. My fav workout is the 30:30 interval training.

Since February my weight has fluctuated between 135/137. Friday's weigh-in hit 133 but not sure if it's a solid drop. At the same time, and at this point, it’s the lowest scale number since February so I'll take it! More important than scale weight, my clothes still fit the same so no progress, measurements this weekend…

Tagging for *when* I get to this point! Or more like putting my "rose colored glasses" on B)

@valerierunstrom Thank you for bumping this thread back up and for the group link @yellowanphil!

SAME!

Since a sedentary lifestyle is a factor in determining your TDEE, would low blood pressure also factor into the equation?

I've read that a sedentary lifestyle is a factor in determining your TDEE, would low blood pressure also factor into the equation?

Also agree @ironmaiden4life ....Is it possible that the above dosage...followup bloodwork, and calorie intake need to be reevaluated... I'm going through the same struggle right now, I just had blood work done and waiting for the results. I'm also trying to find my maintenance, have a feeling that the calculators are too…

This is a good group of JMBR - http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/2883-jillian-michaels-body-revolution

Push-ups are difficult! Like you, I had to work my way up to it, started by holding a plank (at the time didn't know it was a plank, lol) on my knees. Now I'm working my way to full push-ups. Congrats! That moment when you accomplish a goal…awesome, well done! @JoRocka, you are a wealth of information :flowerforyou:

THANK YOU!

Are there any guidelines/information/steps on how to find my maintenance?

To find a true TDEE I agree with limiting the cardio. That's what I've been *trying* to do but I've been struggling. Your post is making me wonder…since mid April I've tighten my logging habits (logged daily and weighed everything humanly possible) and using TDEE - 20% = 1248 (as you, with little to no cardio). And…

There are a ton of strength training programs out there. Find something that you would enjoy... If you like to work with dumbbells there's New Rules of Lifting (book) or ChaLEAN Extreme (dvd) that you would enjoy. There's also a group on here for New Rules -…

This! And all of the above.

From my understanding, "smith machines" are not as effective as loose weights. I would utilize the dumbbells over the machine, and find a program like New Rules of Lifting (book) or ChaLEAN Extreme (dvd) that you would enjoy. There's also a group on here for New Rules -…

Here's a great place to start, this post is in the Most Helpful Post/Must Read Section in the main forum - http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1308750/so-you-want-to-start-lifting-great/p1

A MFP friend who is physically active and lifts recommended chalk, "The chalk allows for a better grip & less tearing of the skin on the knurling of the bar." It's my next purchase, and trying chalk used my gymnast...shaped like a ball...hopefully it helps...

Also include some strength training to your week...gotta keep osteoarthritis away!

Hey Tina, I was thinking of joining this group for accountability http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/331789/tlfc-exercise-and-accountability-support/p1, what do you think?

Other than thyroid are there other medical issues that can hinder weight lose through a calorie deficit? I met with my doctor yesterday and he is only running test for thyroid issues.

Hi Tina, I noticed that too, wonder since the 'search group' feature is no longer available if the ladies are having a difficult time finding this group... Your friend will luv CLX! Great idea! Have a great weekend... Giusa

LUV LUV LUV your comebacks @TitaniaEcks! Now if I could only just remember one and pull it off lol

@psych101 Buon Compleanno!

I have a very small frame so my goal is 125, but my body composition is more important than scale weight so will reassess as I get closer...

The ONLY way to lose weight is by a calorie defict. Here is a great post, the OP is extremely knowledgeable and will answer your questions. This post was a sticky -http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1