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Hi, I started with 6kg. Looking bach I would not do it again. After 8 weeks I now use a 16kg. Go for a 10. In the beginning you can practise with milk gallon until you have the techique right

Sometimes walking on the spot the fitbit with an armband will not count the steps, if you put it in your trouser pocket it will

Me too, a tomatoe is pale in comparison. I look at the bright side, it brings out my bue eyes :p

Thank you OP for starting this thread and putting yourself out here. All the advise is so helpful for me too. So again, thank you and happy lifting :)

Did you start your exercise regime 5 weeks ago? If so, that can play a part. I stalled for 5 weeks after I started lifting. Currently I take a break and eat at maintenance or just below. After 2 weeks I will reduce again. Loss so far was 10 kg. Btw I am 56

Someone wrote earlier: what is better, throwing it in thr trash or throwing it in the loo after passing through your system and adding fat? :)

Exactly

A lot of burgers have breadcrumps in them, they are not plain meat. Onions are in them as well.

Well, these moments have cost you, but you also learned a lesson, which is good ☺

Started at 56. Got me a trainer to learn proper form and exercises to increase my flexebility. Love the free weights, don't like the machines. Never lifted before and am totaly out of shape. But that also has an advantage, I see improvements every week ☺

My PT said the same. And he said try to push yourself for one more each time, however stop when the form suffers.

Try to find a gym buddie, that worked for me. Paying alone did not work for me.

:) I am a courteous person, I would let the other person pass.

Just one tip, work on your posture, it will work wonders on appearance. At the workplace they thought I lost weight when only my posture changed. How: Squeese your bum (hold the poo in) Squeese your abs ( hold the pee in) Schoulders back and head high And with your weightloss your friends will be stunned

When you join a gym, normally you get one trainer hour for free. They will put a plan together for you.

300??? I would not survive that right now

I'd go for the blaze, simply because you can buy additinal arm bands. I have a charge, and have to superglue the band quite a lot

I am very happy with my trainer. First we work on my frozen shoulder then we go into other things that I need. I started lifting and I love kettlebell. So first we started with light or no weights, just to get the technique right. 4 weeks into it, the mobility of my shoulder increased dramatically, my form is getting…

Thanky rileysowner

Hi, you say it works. What does it do for you? I have seen them but are unsure what they do.

thank you for that, also the diet plan page is good.

Hi, 56 six also and totally unfit. I started a programme with a trainer, and he has put me on 4x10 and 3x10 for different exercises with a kettlebell. Deadlifts and Squats are with a higher weights, did not think I could lift them, but I did. (sweating like a horse).

I found it helpful to have a trainer session to make sure I do everything right. My problem was the right posture for my shoulders. Or just ask a staff member to check if you do it right, mine are quite helpful.

In our gyms here in New Zealand you do have one trainer hour for free when you start. If that is not the case in your gym, ask the staff, tell them you have never been to a gym and let them explain all the machines to you. Even treadmills, they are all a bit different, so you want to know how to set them up for you…

Try a middle way, eat at maintenance, that leaves you room for some treats and you might still loose some weight, as you may be more active on holiday.

oh, and don't forget loo paper

Backpack that fits you,most models can now adjust the back hight. If you buy one, take at least 10 kg of stuff with you, as all backpacks are light when empty. Good sturdy boots that you have broken in. If you tent, take lightweigt one, sleepinbag, I prefer holofil, as it does not collect your sweat, downfilled get heavier…

Totally agree. When I did my first trip, I carried far too much stuff. Try a weekend trip first, that will help you with choosing what to take and what not.

Have a look on youtube for women kettlebell competitions. None of the girls look bulky.

I am in my third week of kettle bell training and I love it