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Back on MFP, feel free to add me. I need all the support I can get and I promise to offer you the same.

Just started back on MFP. I could use some new friends to help me stay motivated and figure out how to keep my at home workouts fresh.

I am 5'3" and 45 yo. My CW is 131. I'm thinking my final goal weight will be somewhere between 120 and 125 but I'm also really trying to focus on dropping my body fat % in addition to just weight loss.

I'm thinking I'm at least going to write down what I eat as I'm planning to carry a small journal to help me make notes to go with my pictures when I get back. I'm thinking I'm going to limit snacks, and try to make choices that are reasonable in terms of food but know that even with all of the walking I will likely still…

So I think Andrea may be right. I visited both the gym and went to look at the WaterRower yesterday. I loved the WaterRower but I also really liked this gym more than either of the gyms I belonged to previously. It's a medium size gym, locally owned but it still has a good assortment of cardio machines (including a…

I've set up a tour of the gym for Saturday. I'm also going to a fitness equipment retailer to take a look. I'm pretty motivated most of the time, unless I have to come home and shovel snow or something. But I do think I would be more inclined to mix up my routines, and try things that I might not try at home at the gym.…

I guess I'm having a hard time deciding as I'm not training for something specific, like an event. I'm trying to go with something I can stick with in the long run. Dav- I guess which route would you go with in my situation?

I'm 5' 3". SW 142 CW 136 GW 122 (might re-adjust when I get closer) I don't have a specific goal weight as it's slow going and I'm just trying to stay focused on making it a lifestyle change.

Feel free to add me too. Welcome back. I'm determined not to yo-yo any more.

I have a collection of DVDs too. It helps if I really get sick of one to do a different one, even if just for a day or two. My rule is once I start the video, I have to finish it. I do the Leslie Sansone ones too. My dogs think it's play time so I get to throw their tennis balls the whole time too so we all get some…

Mmmm.... I actually have my road bike parked on my old trainer downstairs. The bike is a "vintage" 1985 Trek 620 touring bike so not a racer. My trainer is maybe about 10 years old. It's a CycleOps fluid. Is that an ok brand? I would need to move it upstairs as the basement is pretty cold this time of year. I currently…

Thank you all for the helpful replies. I'm currently eating about .8 g/lb of protein and I'm feeling like that is working well for me. I'm limiting fat to 30% and carbs the rest. I did try the IIFYM calculator, but my carb number seemed high based on the suggested plan so I think I'm going to stick with what I've been…

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I'm 5' 3" and currently at 136 lb. I'm aiming to get close to 120. Any other petite ladies feel free to add me.

Feel free to add me. I've been trying to cook a bit extra so I have lunches to take to work. I think that is helping.

What about something like kettlebells as long as I don't go to heavy? I can't do any overhead lifts, but as long as I stay shoulder height or below and not too heavy I'm usually ok.

Yesterday I just tracked to see how much I was eating and it came out to 1700 calories, which I think is too much. Before when I was tracking regularly, I was trying to stay around 1500 calories. 1200 was too few for me and I wasn't losing any weight. Heavy lifting is probably going to be a no go for me at this point. I…

I did 9.3 miles this week on my way to Mordor. (was recovering from a stomach bug; too much lembas perhaps).

I love walking and all things Tolkien. Count me in!!

SW: 142 CW: 138.4 GW: 137 (For February) 2/1: 142 2/7: 139.6 2/14: 138.2 Total as of today is 3.6 lbs. I'm using Fridays as my wegh-in day as that's my normal weigh-in day.

I agree with the others. Log everything you eat and start with small changes. My doctor sent me to a class run by a nutrionist last year as my cholesterol was a little high. It was focused on cholesterol but the nutritionist really talked a lot about healthy eating in general, making better choices, etc. It cost $40 for 6…

I'm exactly like you. I used to love the gym. I was one of those 90 min - 2 hours at the gym sort. But when I re-joined the same gym last year, I couldn't stand it. I got really tired of all the young guys in the free weight area grunting, leaving weights strewn about, just generally being inconsiderate. And the girls…

Agree, you need to go to a doctor. No more stretching and no more yoga for now.

I have a 4 year old Pointer / Mab / Beagle mix who was brought up to MN from a shelter in Alabama. She's still not too fond of winter.

I'm 43 and been back logging for about a week. I have about 15 lbs to lose. I'm trying to slowly increase the intensity of my workouts. I have 2 sons - 21 yr old weightlifter and a 22 year old with Autism. Feel free to add me. :-)

I have a FitBit one. I've been using it for almost a month now. Feel free to message me.

Another Minneapolis resident here. I just started logging again this week. Trying to lose what I gained when I aggravated my back. During the bitter cold, I've been doing a couple of Leslie Sansone videos plus bodyweight and dumbbell exercises at home. I'm thinking of converting my extra bedroom into a home gym with a spin…

Me!!! I'm 43 and love to bike during the warmer months. I live in Minnesota though so the "warmer" months can be a little short-lived. :-( I'm looking at getting either a trainer or a spin bike so I can ride inside at home during the winter.

Have you calculated your TDEE? 1500 calories might be too low for you. Feel free to add me.

What are people's opinion on Diet Coke with Splenda vs. regular Diet Coke? I have about 3 Diet Cokes with Splenda per day currently. I like the taste better than the Aspartame version and I don't get the headaches I would sometimes get with regular Diet Coke. I'm sure it's maybe not the healthiest thing but I don't find…