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I don't log nibbles. Not doing so never interfered with my weight loss and hasn't prevented me from successfully maintaining that loss for almost two years. That said, my nibbles are infrequent and if I had had a problem losing I would have either eliminated the nibbles or logged them.

I didn't count because I figured it just passed thru my system without being absorbed. If what pzarnoski said above is correct, that may have been an incorrect assumption. On the other hand, if there is any fat in a tablespoon of psyllium husk, that amount must be minuscule (0 grams per the label), so perhaps not enough to…

Haha, interesting discussion! I take psyllium husk every day, and I never counted the calories, either during my weight loss phase or in the last year and a half of maintenance.

I've been maintaining for about 18 months. I still log my food most of the time, but usually just estimate quantities. I log what I plan to eat every morning, and don' always change my log unless I happen to majorly deviate from the plan, so it's very quick and easy. I don't log at all on vacations, when eating out or…

It takes a lot of consisten work. It took me about 6 months to get to the point of doing one full unassisted chinup. I followed Tony Gentilcore's progressions, which I'm sure you can find on line if you google it.

They're great programs, I think you'll be very happy with the results!

I hate cardio, so I don't do any. I love strength training and do 4 full body workouts per week, and just walk for about 30 minutes on non-workout days. I've been maintaining for over a year. A well designed strength training program improves cardiovascular health just as well as traditional cardio. The main thing is to do…

I think you can definitely do it! There are several programs in the book, and one of them is a beginner program. Also, both Bret Contreras and Kellie Davis have tons of videos on u tube that you can check out for correct form. I did the program last year, and loved it. I have since switched to their online coaching…

Congratulations on your weight loss so far! Could you increase your exercise, either by using the bike for longer or using it more often? That might help get your weight loss moving again, by helping you burn a few more calories. And, as others have said, you may just need to be patient while your body is adjusting.…

I was eating 1900 calories a day when I was in the weightloss mode, for a consistent loss of 1/2 pound per week. I'm 68, 5'6" tall, and lift weights 3 times per week for about 65-75 minutes. On other days, I walk for 20-30 minutes. I also did zumba for an hour once a week when I was losing, but i stopped that when I…

It may be geared towards men, but women can definitely also use the same common sense approach, especially with the tweaks suggested by Alan in his post above (although I personally found that the calorie calculations used for the men would work just fine for me). The book is also written in a way that makes it a very fun…

I was up about 5 pounds as of last Sunday, but 4 pounds were gone this morning, and I expect that last pound to be gone by this Sunday. I'm in maintenance, and already back below my goal weight. I ate anything I wanted to over the holidays, and enjoyed it. Back to my regular eating program now.

This ^^^. It sounds like you have symptoms of overtraining. Not all programs are suitable for everyone, and especially not while eating at a deficit. Look for a different program that can be more individualized to your needs and current capabilities/fitness level, or back off of the number of sets/reps/weights you're doing…

OP, I recommend you read this: http://bretcontreras.com/to-bulk-and-cut-or-not/ in regards to bulking and cutting.

Totally awesome! Congratulations!

Haley, the kindle sample was pretty small, so it wasn't possible to form a really informed opinion. I did see a couple of things that made me question Delavier's expertise a little. I think you would be better off with Strong Curves or NROLFW, which are created by highly qualified trainers. I'm not a fan of Strong Lifts,…

NROLFW is very good, but I think Strong Curves is better and more up to date (I've done both). Don't know anything about Delavier, but the book look interesting. I ordered a sample for my kindle. If you like, I'll let you know what I think of it (for what it's worth) after I look at it.

Are you sure they are judging, and not just interested to see a woman in that part of the gym? In my gym, very few women use the free weights, so the guys tend to look, but I have never felt judged in a negative way. And even if they did, who cares? Just go do your workout - I think you'll find that the majority of those…

The weight problem caused by menopause is temporary. I gained about 15 lbs in my d late 40's after a complete hysterectomy which created instant menopause. For a few years, it seemed impossible to lose that weight, however, my doctor prescribed diet pills. I think the real issue may have been that my appetite increased,…

I love my daily salad! I usually make it myself with romaine lettuce, red cabbage, bell pepper, cucumber, radishes and tomatoes with a home made balsamic dressing. It's delicious! I put some type of protein on top, like tuna or ham. Lots of people also put other toppings, like a few sunflower seeds, nuts, dried…

Awesome!!!

Dumbells can be used for dead lifting as well when you are first starting. If you've never performed deadlifts before, I would start with Romanian deadlifts. This would solve the problem of getting the weights that you have access to at the proper height for lifting them off the floor. When you get stronger, you could ask…

What has your weight been doing since you started increasing your calories? What are your current goals - lose, maintain or gain? Either way, I think with the amount of weight training you do, you should consider upping your protein. How much depends on your current goals. More protein would more than likely help with the…

I'm 68 and hit my final goal weight today. I plan on continuing what I have been doing for years: weightlifting 3-4 times a week for 60-70 minutes, with some cardio 3-4 times a week plus gardening and walking my dogs. I'll just be eating a little more!:smile: For the weight training, I'm currently finishing up the Strong…

The Strong Curves book includes detailed instructions on how to choose your starting weights for the beginner program. You can use weights for most of the exercises from the very beginning if the body weight ones are not challenging enough, although learning correct form before loading the exercises with weights is…

I like to keep track of how much time I spend exercising, so I still log it in MFP but change the calories burned to 1 calorie per session. That way, the exercise burn does not change my allotted calories in MFP (except for the one calorie, or two if I do a couple of sessions per day) and I can still track the time.

It varies, but most are not completely accurate. In most cases, there is a little more in the can/package than the label states. Usually not a huge difference, but I have had tuna weigh in excess of an ounce more than the net weight on the can.

Yay! Just build back up slowly...

Great news!

I had both hips replaced a few years ago, and the restrictions you have appear similar to mine for the first 6 months. I was cleared for walking starting the day after the surgeries, so I assume you are too? Walking is a very good exercise, and if you have access to a gym, can be done on a treadmill, along with the cross…