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I am of the opinion that you should look at your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) and realistically add 500-1000 calories (not more) to that, while combining this with heavy lifting (or some other strenuous strength-building program). Realize that it's hard to add more than 10 lbs of real muscle a year, unless you are…

Hi Holly. I'm 57 as well. Your question is a good one, but I think that you need to answer something first. What are you trying to accomplish? If your goal is healthy living and athletic performance, and you're at a comfortable weight, then I would recommend maintenance. Lifting for strength is fun and fulfilling, and if…

Totally agree. Have only been running for about 6 months, but the shoes make ALL THE DIFFERENCE. A good pair fitted correctly can eliminate a lot of the pain runners endure. And they wear out, so remember to get the advice of the experts (like Carson) about when to retire your shoes.

Becky, be willing to make your diary public. we can offer suggestions if we can see what and how often you eat. Many of the MFP friends will open their diary for just such feedback. Good luck.

I understand the feeling. Don't think there's anyone who really does WELL when they are hungry. The goal is to eat before you reach that point, and have a plan for how you'll respond to the in-between times. Being intentional about your eating is critical. As is having a plan over the day for each meal and snack. Leaving…

P90X is going to involve more lifting (although you will be sweating when you do Plio and Yoga, trust me). But the emphasis is on lifting correctly within a time frame. The lifting will help build muscle, and this will assist in your goals as long as calorie moderation is involved. You'll also find that some workout s will…

You rock. Awesome job.

Your story is a real inspiration. And congratulations for doing this in spite of your surroundings. Good luck with the next few pounds. They don't have a chance.

Congrats on your first 11 pounds. It's a good start, even though it's mostly water weight (It is for everyone). Your TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) is around 3070 calories. Know that to continue, you should realize a couple of things. Processed food will probably make it more difficult but not impossible. Several…

It's such an individual thing, depending on a number of factors. I personally lost a significant amount early in my MFP journey at 1390 calories (I'm 5'11' and weighed 223 at the time). However, after about 30-45 days of that, I moved it to 1810 calories per day, thinking to reduce the weight loss to about 1 lb per week.…

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Add me if you like. Best wishes on your journey. I'm an early morning workout person (but not a vegan :) ).

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Well done!

I totally agree. The victories like that energize you for even more. Good luck on continued progress

First of all, CONGRATULATIONS!!! 103 lbs is no small feat. You understand way more today about how your body works and what it responds to than when you started. Your diary is private, so no real way to give you feedback, but look at your TDEE as well as your BMR in determining where you should be…

Happy birthday and congratulations.

Hi Monica. Been on MFP for just a few months. Just taken up running but have used weights for some time. Feel free to friend me.

Back in April my daughter told me that she wanted me to wear my custom tux (from 1993) to her wedding July 27. Gulp. I was 222 and definitely several inches from fitting into the tux. Three months and 32 pounds later the tux is too big. My recommendation is to look at portion sizes and healthy eating. I ate often (6 times…

I agree with the advice you are getting. Go easy, and enjoy the experience. I would actually recommend a plan (I think someone else said this) of jogging for a few minutes and then walking for a few minutes. Pick a starting point (Like run 2 and walk 1). If that's too strenuous, then cut back to 2 and 2. You'll be done…

Looking at your diary is more than just seeing whether you have entered the information. Also, your current TDEE and BMR are important because your 1200 calorie intake may not be the right one for you. And "feeling hungry" isn't a good criteria, as people who are in starvation mode don;t feel hungry in an appropriate way.…

Without seeing your diary, it's very hard to determine. There are several reasons why you might experience the issues you mentioned. But without a detailed analysis, I would be making a guess in the dark.

Hi Trish. Not gross. It's just what it is. This is your first step. Read some of the successes on people who have lost 100+ pounds. Feel free to add me as a friend. I agree with Roseanne. Logging daily helps. Remember that this is a journey not a sprint. There are lots of roads to where you are going, so find one that YOU…

That makes sense. So lots of movement and running to get open for a pass. These are definitely the fun NSVs! Had a recent one where I lowered BP to 110/70 from 140/90. Was a real win!

Congratulations. More than the scale, the meaningful and real changes to our bodies are what impacts our daily lives. Sounds like you have really done a great job in changing your cardio fitness. Sorry for being such a dumb Yank, but what the heck is netball?

What an inspirational story. Congratulations for fighting through all of the issues to achieve your goal. I'm really interested in seeing how your journey continues, Well done!

Running, or other cardio, is a great activity to increase heart rate, improve lung capacity and add a calorie deficit to your health plan. And the best way is to start slow and gradually increase. For example, when I started, I was running for 1 minute and walking for 3 for a total of 30 minutes. The next week I ran for 3…

Outstanding. Well done on the first hurdle. And with your extended accomplishment, I'm sure the maintenance phase will be equally rewarding.

Congrats. I totallly agree. I'm down 32 and my snoring has stopped as well. And BP from 140/90 to 110/69. It's amazing what changes happen when our bodies get to a heatlhy place!!!

Record once a week but I'll look probably 5 times a week