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I love the taste of apples but can't eat them raw. The texture is like chewing on Styrofoam to me. I do like an apple pie though!

It's an interesting way to increase your vegetable and fruit intake. I already eat a ton of fruits and vegetables so I have not tried it but a word of caution, suddenly increasing your fiber can cause a great deal of discomfort. Also, fruit is good for you but that much sugar (even though it's natural sugar) could cause…

Regular exercise. I have had three knee surgeries and the only thing that keeps my knees from locking up and hurting is staying active. DDPY yoga helped me increase my flexibility and regain mobility.

Finished the stone fire pit patio. Here are some pics of the project.

The New Rules of Lifting for Women by Lou Schuler

The flying fuzzy striped pandas love my Catmint.

My newest garden is filling in well. Spring to mid-summer...

I don't try to log each activity individually. I log strength training (found under cardio) for the full amount of time that I worked out. So, if I work with my trainer for an hour even if it involves lifting and cardio, I just log 60 minutes of strength training. I don't try to find each element of my workout and log…

Is your goal weight loss? Are you losing at a rate that is safe and within your goals? If you are, you can keep things the same BUT. You can still log your activity. I use the listing under cardio>strength training to log my weight lifting, and throw training. Your net calories should not be lower than 1200.

You do realize that is not the way MFP is set up, right?

Not my best photography but a picture of my quarantine project.

Turns out I am pretty ok at masonry work. I wanted a backyard fire pit. I studied how to do it right, put my plans on paper and got to work. My husband helped me excavate, do cuts, and install the light poles but other than that, I did all the work. It’s not quite done but just about.

I do yoga and strength training. Yoga helps you maintain flexibility and mobility. You might look into DDPY. It's an odd combination of yoga and strength training. It is surprisingly effective. I don't know if you turn into Bruce Lee but stick with it and you will turn into a stronger version of yourself.

250 calories per day adds up to 1750 in calories per week and you may be underestimating the amount of calories you are burning. I would account for your exercise calories (and eat them) and increase your calories a bit and see if you can at least slow that rate of loss to 2 pounds per week.

So let me get this right. I am a 52 year old female - 5'9". I weigh 206 pounds with a lot of muscle and a bit of fluff. My current body fat is roughly 25%. If I am doing my calculations right, I can eat 2353 calories a day and still lose weight? I am seriously confused how I can eat 400 more calories than my TDEE and still…

Under cardio, there is an option for "Water Jogging". That is probably the closest you get to accurate calories.

I wear this when I am running or competing in the Highland Games. It's expensive but one of my favorite athletic things I own. It's also very snug (think putting on a sports bra but with full coverage to your hips) but does the job well and it stays put without rolling up from the bottom. My husband usually helps me escape…

I have been pre-diabetic for 16 years. I have kept full blown diabetes at bay through activity and being conscious about my eating habits. Eating as nutritionally as you can and watching your weight definitely help but more than anything, my glucose numbers are best when I am active. My best advice is to get out and walk,…

Congratulations on your progress so far! I would recommend trying DDPY. It is strictly body weight exercises but you can gain quite a bit of strength and it is fantastic for regaining joint mobility. Gradually, as you build muscle, add weight training (with a trainer if you can afford it).

Congratulations on taking the initiative to make positive changes. I am a GiGi to three. I am not actively working to lose weight but I have spent the last seven years working to be be stronger and healthier. You're welcome to friend me if you like.

As everyone has said, weight fluctuations are perfectly normal. I find it helpful to use a tracking app like Happy Scale so I can see my long term trends.

I’m a huge fan of Run Your First Mike. It took me from no running at all to completing a half marathon in 9 months. https://fattofinish.com/run-your-first-mile-step-1/

There is only 15 pounds difference between the side by side pictures. Lean muscle mass makes all the difference!

Graham McTavish

Welcome. The forum is all English but to answer your question, everyone is different. The only way to know how many grams of peanut butter you are putting on your toast is to weigh it. I personally use 16 grams, or one tablespoon.

Quarantine has revived my gardens. I have been cleaning up some overrun flower beds and replacing plants with native pollinator plants. I created a fairy garden. Here are some of the results. (before and after pics)

I do and you will find that most people who have been here for a long time and seen long-term success do the same. I need to fuel my workouts and activity. Failure to eat back at least some of my calories would result in inadequate nutrition. I want to be overall healthy, not just lose weight.

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