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  • I'd love to join! How does it work? Is there a Challenge page for signing up?
    in 12 week challenge starting Sunday 7/9/17 Comment by mmphelps1970 July 2017
  • Keep going. It takes awhile for the muscle you're building to burn the body fat. Invest time in building muscle and it will pay off. You're on the right track but it's too early for the results you're wanting. Give it two more months and see where you are then. Focus on your plan and the results will take care of…
    in Confused about dropping body fat % Comment by mmphelps1970 July 2017
  • What an awesome way to greet your 50s! I would totally admire anyone who did that!
    in I Must Be Crazy! Comment by mmphelps1970 July 2017
  • 30-40 mins/day. I hit it hard with HIIT cardio half the time, and bodyweight intervals the other half. Boom! Done!
    in How long do you usually spend in the gym? Comment by mmphelps1970 July 2017
  • You need to build muscle but you don't have to lift. You can do functional bodyweight exercises to build muscle--it's super effective and works many muscle groups at once. Check out Mark Lauren's books on Amazon: "You Are Your Own Gym" and "Body By You".
    in Do you need to lift weights to get toned? Comment by mmphelps1970 July 2017
  • Hi! Welcome to MFP! This is a great tool for staying conscious and motivated on your health improvement journey. I find that, as long as I track my food and exercise regularly, I feel great and continue to make improvements. Here's to your health!
    in Just Joined Comment by mmphelps1970 September 2014
  • When I was younger, it was all about how much I weighed. But I'm at a a place where I've stopped obsessing about the number on the scale--it's just not a useful thing to do anymore. Now I measure fitness by strength, flexibility, stamina, energy level, mood, and how well I feel in general. When I think about fitness as an…
    in How do YOU judge your fitness level? Comment by mmphelps1970 September 2014
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