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  • I could also use some motivation and inspiration from good people. I am in my early 40s. Current weight is 224.2 (yes, I am counting every ounce.. :) I am down about 8 pounds now, but need to get rid of another 25 pounds (I hope to be under 200 by Thanksgiving). Doing a keto diet, cardio in AM and resistance in PM. Diet is…
  • Cwolfman13, I completely agree that balanced/nutritious diet is an absolute must. However, I also agree with Sullus, I think there is concrete data showing that fasting once in a while to be a good process (for healthy individuals).
  • I would like to have supportive friends who will encourage me and will call me out when I am not walking the walk! And I will return the favor!
  • I went on an all inclusive vacation to Cancun last week. I had a goal of staying on track. Totally failed, between awesome food, deserts and alcohol...gained 9 pounds in 7 days.
  • Thank you guys for your insight. I try to keep carbs bellow 30% (75g), protein at 45% (about 170 grams), and fat at 35% (58g). I have a hard time consuming 170 grams of protein, but come close at 140-150 gram a day.
  • Do you have specific recommendations?
  • Arditarose I do heavy lifting. I break it down into muscle groups (chest, arms, back, shoulders, and legs...and mix in core a couple times a week). When I lift I do two sets to fail, and third set I take it past fail with drop-down weights. I keep rest times to 30 seconds or less.
  • Karen_libert, I know that 1500 is low. Another controversial statement, and I do not use this as a crutch, but I think I am an endomorth. If I eat higher than that, I gain weight (fat) very easily.
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