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Great Qs - thank you! At the same time I started weightlifting I focused on upping my protein. I was probably only at 20-30g/day. Now I focus on being at between 55-70g/day. Some days I am hungrier so I'll go about 100 over on my calories. The increased protein is coming from more lean meats, protein bars, Fairlife milk,…

OP here with an Update! FOOD Still eating at deficit (1250cal). Somehow this doesn't seem to be deficit any longer, as my weight has just been maintained. I basically bounced around the same 2lb all summer. Anytime I go over 1250 seems to lead to a gain. Weird. EXERCISE Switched from 95% cardio to 90% weightlifting in July…

This one's for you @kicki22 !

I'm sorta right there with you: 5'7", down to 123lb, but at 27.5% body fat. Started doing weights roughly two months ago in a total shift away from cardio. Don't really look or feel like I've made any advancement whatsoever even though I can lift a bit more weight now that I could in the beginning. Going to nutritionist on…

Same here. I was at 19.4 BMI with 27.5% body fat. All everyone keeps telling me is to focus on weightlifting (instead of cardio). I'm a few weeks into the New Rules regime.

UPDATE! I acquired the "New Rules" book from the library and am 75% through it. I'm still trying to understand some parts of it, but am going to try to commit to it for the rest of the year. My first day will be Friday. Luckily, I can go to the gym during our "faculty/staff-only" hours, but don't know how to work the…

OP here! I've taken the time to read every single one of your comments and links. Not a single one offended me, rather I intrigued by the "passionate" responses. Pretty much every single post I ever saw on MFP regarding my issue had the same responses - just lose more weight. Now, that doesn't seem to be the case. Now for…

I too have had ongoing back pain due to an injury at least 6 years ago. My core was always strong and I've made it even stronger (I'd even guess "ripped" under my little bit of remaining fat). Anyway, I had the same concerns as you. I have an acquaintance who is a competitive weightlifter (not bodybuilder) and I finally…

Will add on - & ask a Q! After a year of almost exclusively cardio (to reach my goal weight) I stared weightlifting about 3 weeks ago. I already see changes in my arms, shoulders, upperback, quads, and maybe a tiny bit in my glutes. However, no change whatsoever in my belly! Do I need to be patient or am just missing…

Thank you @rushfive. I've tried reading that "recomp" thread about 10 times and don't understand most of it. :( I feel pretty confident about my lifting only because I had one of my university students run me through both an upper and lower body routine. He is a competitive weightlifter and was great at demonstrating,…

Thanks for the quick reply @DavPul! Why still in deficit? Two things: 1. As I stated I'm still striving for a temporary achievement of 18.4 BMI. 2. I'm mentally freaked out about gaining weight. A few weeks ago when I reduced my cardio to add weightlifting I gained a pound over two weeks (& I highly doubt it was muscle…

I'd expect a key factor in this is you're working out on an empty stomach. Even if it's just a handful of nuts or some healthy carb (fruit cup), I'd give that a try first. My nutritionist stated a great post-workout snack, like @cottagegyrl said, it chocolate mile. My new go-to is FairLife Chocolate Milk since it has twice…

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Undergarment, definitely. Two reasons for me - 1) my tummy is my problem area and 2) I work & workout at a university, so I'm regularly running into my students at the gym. :o I too am anti-Lululemon for how they shot themselves in the head, are too overpriced, and wouldn't fit my friend when she started working out (&…

Me too. I just got to the same spot and am now looking into "recomposition", but am afraid of weight training.

My BFF swears by Jazzercise. She's on MFP under kicki22.

I just started FitOrbit and thus far I'm pretty frustrated and unhappy. Keep in mind I've been using FitBit, MFP, and going to Fit classes since Aug. I ran most of the summer. This is saying I'm pretty self-motivated. My frustration is mainly with their website and app, both of which IMO pale in comparison to MFP. I've got…

Yes, Sam_I_Am77, this is exactly what I expect the case to be. I've pretty much rested it for a week and a half. (I accidentally engaged the muscle a couple of times two days ago while inadvertently picking up too heavy weight and stabilizing myself on a ball to do Russian Twists while holding a 15 lb weight. Will be…

It's definitely worth it to meet with a dietician. I didn't know what I didn't know about food. We also quickly determined I was eating too few calories and that was before I was even exercising. After two meetings with the dietician the chart started going down and hasn't stopped in months.

Thanks to all. I quit running completely because it got really boring (inside track and outside too hard on joints). I'm now doing our university Fit classes (where I work) most of the time. My schedule is: Mon - Jillian at home (either Shred or 6 week 6 pack) Tues - Piloxing Wed - Pilates Thurs - Off or Piloxing Fri -…

I took just started Bootcamp. Day 1 I went up to the instructor and told her I'd never done this class, would be in the back, and just to ignore me if I couldn't keep up. I think that had her offering up more modifications that day. Most things I got through, but the repeat circuits had me really slowing down. My biggest…

I was similar to you more than a year ago. You've got to go to a real running store, get your gait/stride assessed, and invest the money for the right shoes for you. Then, run as much or as fast as is comfortable for you on Day 1. Then slowly add on to that, even if it's a second fast or running to the next building or…

I'm the OP. Since I don't get notifications, thanks to everyone who replied. I was blown away! To clarify, my indoor track was 12 laps = 1 mile. I stopped going outside in the summer (too hot) and the pavement/blacktop was feeling too jarring on my knees. The winter is almost nearly as challenging/impossible (Indiana). So…

You were right. After about 4 months I got completely burnt out from running and just put up a post that I've stopped completely, switching over to some classes.

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Have you consulted with a dietician? Although I am older, we are the same height with a very similar goal weight. I had a similar problem in I was running and thought I'd improved my diet, but I learned how wrong I was! The dietician really educated me and through specific tests deemed my daily calorie intake needed to be…

My BFF gave me the clip on FitBit a number of months ago. It was great to help me track distance, especially when I'd lose count of my laps at the track. However once I started using MFP this summer, I've all but stored my FitBit since I run on a track with known mileage. I accidentally lef the FitBit I. My purse for a…