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3 years ago I lost all my hair. No sudden change in diet no new exercise routine no quick answer. Turned out i was anemic in a big way. Stress also played a big part in it. They diagnosed it as alopacia. An autoimmune disorder. (I was one of the lucky ones and my hair has all grown back.) So if your hair loss progresses…
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I felt that way in the begiining, but love my new approach to food, my workouts and the way my body feels. If you would like me to be part of your mfp support system I log daily, my diary is open and am happy to share the knowledge I have gained so far. Add me if you like. Good luck either way, ~others may not care if you…
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HIIT first. There is a theory that a 5-10 min break after the hiit followed by your steady pace cardio gives you the best results from the extended time workout. I just do the HIIT after weight training, no marathon plans for me so never more than 70 min a week spent on the treadmill. But I respect the stress relief a good…
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sorry apparently I can only edit a post within an hour...so i'll try to respond again lol suggsestion is based on the scientific principle optimizing hormone levels and maximum growth... keeping your carb intake low before your workout ensures optimal growth hormone release and increased the seotonin levels. The idea is to…
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Be sure to eat this meal 1-2 hours before your workout. NO carbs, save them for after. Protein and fats only. Protein macro will detirmine cals. 1-2 grams of protein per lb of bodyweight divided evenly among the number of meals you are eating in a day (4-6 minimum) Get the fats and proteins from foods you enjoy...cashew…
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spanish(y) tuna salad for 2 1 tin tuna drained 1 cup six bean mix drained 4tbsp salsa~ how ever hot or mild you like served over 1 cup baby spinach each yummy and protein packed lunch 265 cals per serving (yields 2) and 29 grs of protein
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your stats are almost identical to mine. I personally do not recommend 1200. You can loose the last few pounds eating a little higher.
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the question I was wanting to ask~ so very interested in the responses. I eat 110-130grms af protein each day and the cals are about 1350-1650(on fridays only do I get that high). Can you let me know the range you are within.
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Using the machines is fine, but figure out what exercises you can do with the free weights available. Do those and use the machines for others. Try doing 4 sets of 8-10 reps with as much weight as you can so that the last one is hard and you would lose form doing one more. Find away to do squats! Do them first ~once (no…
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Good for you knowing what is best for you ! I am willing to be there for you. Giving up a vice is not easy. I am very forgiving and patient and I will support your efforts everyday. your first promise to this relationship will be to log your food ~ALL of it, good or bad.everyday. This makes you accountable to you and you…
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At 51 I'm a fan of isolation lifting. I work one- two body parts at a time 4 x week. Its what works for the time I have to spend lifting and I am seeing results. Today was back and biceps, tomorrow legs (squats are essential no matter how you go about this)this gets its own day and no cardio to follow up, chest and triceps…
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51 5'2" 1650cals(don't always get there) I lift weights 4x week and do no more than 25 mins of some sort of interval on the treadmill 4-5 times a week Started at 1200 cals too, but stalled out pretty quick, uped the cals and am much happier not to mention fuller lol ~eat more too weigh less works for me Good luck
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Your story is both touching and inspiring Kevintron! Very happy for you. It is a pleasure to share in your new healthy lifestyle in even the smallest way. We don't get doovers, we get dobetters~ way to own it my fitness pal :)
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congrats on getting started! Walking is the perfect place to begin. You have been doing it for years~now do it with a purpose :) Work your way into some resistance traing using your body weight ~wall squats, pushups angled out a bit from the wall(you will get to the floor in no time), look for some used dumbells and a…
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definately using alot of terms that complicate things. Keep it simple and lift. Focus on one~two muscle groups at a time~remember the whole body is there and involved somehow. If your goal is to loose weight you will, only a little bit more slowly as to gain muscle you have to eat enough~(especially protein! 1gr for every…
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this sounds great, using your macros to decide is great advice...or my favorite is cottage cheese with some fresh fruit~wont get you all the way to 200 but its a great bedtime snack
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I love cottage cheese as a bed time snack. Slow releasing casien protein so it keeps you full til morning and helps with muscle repair after a workout. I add what ever fresh fruit is available or use canned mandarin oranges (favorite!) This way I have lots of choices...never tried anything other than fruit. ~so go ahead…
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a heart rate monitor with a calorie burn setting may be an option for you to track those figures. If you are going to lift I personally think (please note I said personally) your goal should be to gain muscle, it happens slowly but the long term benefits are worth it. Be sure you are eating enough protein! A shake after…
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so many options so little time :) bump!!
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hello..I'm Lori, 50 and .5 lbs from my goal. So I have set a new goal, it is our 25 anniversary on Dec 31 and my wedding dress is still hanging around. I have decide I am going to put it on and zip it up . I will hold my breath if I have too lol. Only needs to be on long enough to say get me out of this thing (again lol).…
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They are great! The increase in weight shows how hard you worked and how much stronger you got! Body fat went down~whoohoo. You should be very pleased. I hope I can do as well when I get up the guts to stop reading about stage one and actually doing it! How you feel is equally important and I'm guessing its pretty darn…
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I can see clearly now..... bump
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new rules of liftng for women....its a great book and workout program. I have the book but havent started the workouts yet. Finishing up les mills pump 90 day challenge first I upped my cals to 1500 and am thrilled with the results....
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after 3 weeks of eating more I have lost 3lbs! Im a convert. Would love to continue to learn more and share support and encouragement. Lori
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bump....thanks
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I am down to 5'2" lol.....age ~ .what can you do started here at 127 (highest I hit before my hysterectomy was 142) and am down to 117. still looking to loss some body fat and ready to gain a little muscle mass~so not too concerned about the scale anymore(if I say it enough I will believe it!) size 6 was the goal but I can…
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If you are asking me its 10:30 am here lol ~ a long way from dinner time for me. but I do tend to do my workouts after 8 pm. need to fix that i know, just takes the old body several hours to work out the kinks :)
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Ive lost 2 lbs in the two weeks since I changed my goal and my way of thinking. Its hard to wrap your head around I know. I upped the cals knowing I was meeting and will continue to meet my exercise goals. Before I would eat the 1200 and exercise always seemed to be late in the day so eating 300 cals back at bedtime was…
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my diary is open. Have a look and see how easy and yummy it can be to eat 1500cals of real food. Trust me nothing fancy or difficult going on here. (very little junk, one cheat day a week)
