CarynMacD

Bump - AGAIN

Bump-ity-bump

According to iifym, including exercise 5 x a week, daily calorie goal is 1525 which is 20% less than tdee. So if I set MFP @ 1100 Cals + 400 Exercise = 1500 Cals per day (1100 Net)

Okay, weigh in was today and here are the new stats: Age (still) 44 :laugh: Bust: 37.8" Waist: 33.07" Tummy: 35.43" Hips: 39.37" Thighs: 23.23" CW: 147 Lbs Goal Weight: 132 Lbs

Congratulations! I don't even know you but for some reason I feel immensely proud of you. You are looking great!

I measure at the belly button - which is not the smallest part. I was told to do this because then you always measure at the same place. Then to measure tummy - measure approx 7cm down from the belly button and place measure there - always - and so on. That way you are measuring at the same place every time and your…

My stats (taken last week) I measure again tomorrow so who knows????? :ohwell: Age: 44 Height: 5'4" CW: 149.2 Lbs Bust: 38" Waist: 33" Hips: 40" Thighs: 23" I'll check in tomorrow with my new measurements.

I also don't log anything outside of dedicated gym exercise.... except if I'm doing heavy duty labour like cleaning the yacht or sailing. I do log dancing if I go out and decide to shake it up a bit. I don't log any of my vitamins or "pill type" supplements which daily consist of: 1 x Phenadrine Xtreme 6 x Phenadrine Zero…

In 2010 my total cholestrol was 8.3%. My doctor initially sent me to a nutritionist to see if "diet" would help lower it. I trained hard for a year and watched my diet. I went from 77Kgs to 65Kgs and got my cholestrol down to 6.5% - Not enough! You see, it seems like those of us who are genetically pre-disposed to high…

I want to hire a Personal Trainer to help me with free weights.

Jam Doughnuts! :love:

My CURRENT photos disgust me. Eeewww

Bump

My Mantra: "FOOD IS FUEL" Nothing more, nothing less, just fuel. It's helped me a lot with how I now view food.

This is the most AWESOMEST thing ever. Definately beats my boring excel spread sheets. Thanks!

Shame... poor guy.... he wrote this post only after no one had replied to the previous one. Then you and I jumped in and gave it a "bump"

Is that what the word "bump" means. I've seen it plenty and had no clue what it meant. I thought it was some sort of "secret handshake" or something. :bigsmile:

Joshua, I wish I had some advice but I'm no expert. One thing I might suggest however is to have your thyroid checked. It's a simple blood test. Thyroid can affect our moods, our eating patterns and our cravings.

Gosh what happened?

Thanks so much for the advice. I have plantar faciitis that is taking so long to heal so I've had to swap out the running for swimming. And yes, I'm taking a protein shake and as soon as the brand I have is finished, will try ON. The store is right by the gym.

I may have to settle for six days on 1 day off one week, and then five days on, 2 days off the next week because of my sailing every other weekend. I can be a little obsessive compulsive and always bite off more than I can chew.... maybe it's time to get sensible!

Oh yes.... every gym has those.... and they fart when they lift. Yuck! :grumble:

Do you think I should reassess the 12 days on 2 days off option?

Thanks a stack Elliot! I will definately take your advice.

I think it's a combination of both. I'm going to go heavier. I find the machines the most beneficial for lower body, but free weights for upper body. Gosh there is so much to digest. :ohwell:

Thanks for that tip - off to the shops to stock up on parsley.

You lucky girl! Mine says I'm shrinking and tries to "show me every night", but I'm so wacked after my workout, I say "thank you dear" roll over and go to visit la la land. :laugh:

Thanks a ton. Yes I'm trying 12 days on 2 days off (because I sail every second weekend so training is out). So I'm doing weights 6 days out of 12 and swimming 6 days out of 12. Then recovering for 2 days. And what a recovery... :drinker: :drinker: I will have a go at the free weights..... just scared of looking like an…

You see that's the problem, I'm trying to loose weight at the same time. Here are my stats Age: 44 female Height: 5'4.5" Current Weight: 150Lbs Goal Weight: 132.2 Lbs Daily averages over the past seven weeks: Cals 1527 / Carbs 163 (32 over where they should be) / Fat 41 / Protein 78 / Cholest 149 / Sodium 1701 / Sugar 21…

Any takers? :grumble: