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Wow! You both look really healthy. That is an achievement. Some people look thin but not very healthy after they lose weight but you two are not like that at all.

Hey, just look at the positive. You have made positive changes! Be proud of that. You eat healthier and are more active. It looks like your next step is making sure you are counting calories accurately. I am not sure how you could not lose weight if you have enough of a deficit, unless you are eating back too many exercise…

I don't like the idea of suggesting squats and deadlifts for beginners because it is so easy to hurt yourself if you do not do those correctly. I still have problems with my lower back from injuring it squatting years ago. I would focus on very easy routines as a beginner. Over time you can build up. I have always gone too…

Tofu, healthy oils, beans, smoothies and whole grains are usually the easiest way to add some calories for me. If you don't want to eat grains than incorporating more fats, beans, and smoothies should help.

One thing I would like to add is that I have to eat plenty of whole grains and oils to feel good. When I do not eat rice, bread, and stuff like that I start to feel pretty bad and very hungry. I feel the same if I do not have enough oil. I am very sensitive if one of my nutrients is off. You may be the same way.

Something I just learned after having issues losing weight and working on it for quite a long time is that I have to think of this as something that will take the rest of my life. I cannot think in terms of dates to achieve a certain weight or to try to accomplish everything I need to in just a few months. I have been…