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Very inspiring for those of us just starting out! Thank you. And I aspire to have a J Lo butt!!!
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I feel your pain, my chest hurts too, and arms, and butt, and calves......but it is worth it every little twinge :wink:
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I am just starting back on the fitness wagon, fell off about 3 months ago. I had no idea how much I missed it. right now, 3 days a week of strength training for 50 minutes with some light stretching at the end with a trainer, and 2 days of walking minimum, I am going to start at 30 min and work up to 60 min. So that puts…
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Strength training is excellent, it boosts your metabolism so you burn long after your work out is over. You will find that it leans you out all over so you will see definition and shape change quickly. Far more rewarding than a number on a scale. In fact the number on the scale is just that a number, no one but you sees it…
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Definitely add strength training to your exercise routines, it really does make a difference. There is also a theory that the slower you lose your weight the easier it is for your skin to "snap" back/ shrink along with you. That won't help for those of you who have already lost your weight. But for those of us just…
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Chocolate is good, wine is better! :bigsmile:
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Just to calm your fears I have been following the EM2WL for 6 weeks now, I do not go to the gym nor to I do any exercise other than my normal every day moving. I take the stairs up one floor or two at work but that is the most I would do. Hardly a fitness buff. I have lost 4 lbs, I feel great, I am sleeping much better. I…
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I am close to where you are in eating more. I also feel tired and I notice I am sleeping much deeper and longer at night. I also feel tired in the daytime. One thing I am really trying to do is make sure I am getting my macros, the 40/30/30 ratio that Lucia recommends, carbs/proteins/fats in. The other thing I was tempted…
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Amazing, inspiring and awesome. Thank you for your post. You look fantastic. Be proud which I am sure you are!
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My best investment for cooking in the kitchen, parchment paper! you can cook any meat, poultry or fish on it or you can use it to make pouches to bake in. I will bake my meat, fish, poultry of choice with a very light touch of oil, lemon or lime juice and herbs, garlic, pepper, and onion etc, in low to moderate heat oven…
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I love my digital scale!:heart: You bring up some very valid points on measuring your portions and estimating your activity levels. Perception can be very distorted!:glasses: Thanks for the great information.
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My problem is space to do workouts in, I have none! my living room is small and no family room either. I have heard very good things about the Jillian Micheals DVDs, a friend of mine is doing 30 Day Shred, she has lost 15" overall in the last 30 days, really fantastic results!
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Thanks ladies and guy! I needed to see this post. I was beginning to think I was the only one here over a certain age. 53 and have been suffering the slings and arrows of hormone deficiency for a few years now. I was thinking that maybe I could not reset because of age. Glad to know otherwise. 21prvbs, I would be…
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Lyndall, I am 25 days into this program of eating more and I know it is scary. I still am but I know I have to be patient too! Keep reading the sticky posts. View the videos. They help me when I feel like giving up. My first week I lost 3 lbs, felt wonderful but then I gained it back and an extra 1, you can imagine I was…
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Ashamed to admit this but not a whole lot right now. I used to do a Boot Camp but I can't get there due to work conflicts/needing sleep etc. I love to lift weights but have not done so for over two months! I also walked but again, that has slipped. I have turned into a couch potato. :( It really makes me sad because I was…
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Your welcome, have you watched the videos? They are quite informative as well. I find I absorb the information when I hear it as well as read about it. I have been doing this for about 25 days. I like eating healthy and eating more, I am down 2lbs so far. Happy with that. :happy:
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According to the second sticky topic you are in the very active category for determining your TDEE!!! Not light and not moderate, please check it out. It describes working out 6 days a week just like you describe you do. Well done! It is called"TDEE, What it is and why you should not eat below your BMR".by ANewLucia. it…
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I have only had mine for a couple of weeks so I am no expert but on the Fitbit site there are FAQs and a Fitbit101 that might help you out with your question. I think that it shows you all the calories you burn, not just your exercise but even just sitting still breathing, digesting etc.. So when it converts them over to…
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Please be aware that you do not get diabetes from eating sugar. Sugar is part of a healthy diet when it comes from natural sources such as fruit. It is not healthy when it is processed such as High Fructose Corn Syrup. You are correct when you say Diabetes is not a joke. Diabetes, type 2 is caused by obesity in many…
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I have been up and down 2-3 lbs for the past 3 weeks, I am now 1lb over my start weight. Not going to lie it bothers me! I am planning to measure myself again on Friday, so far no change in the measurements either. I am told this works. I am being very patient but I am also starting to feel a little worried!
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If he were my SO I would so kick him to the curb for posting something like this. Just my opinion.
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You can also eat dairy foods such as Greek yogourt and eggs/egg whites for protein. When he says meat does he include fish in that group? or is it considered a separate group. As mentioned combining beans with grains will give you a complete protein and Quinoa is a wonderful protein rich food. Personally I like to eat in…
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Everything in this is great except part of the last statement. I always correct it when I see and I am not being picky but muscle does not weight more than fat. A pound of muscle will weigh the same as a pound of fat but the difference is how much space it takes up! I think that is what you were trying to say. A pound is a…
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Just what qualifies someone to say they are a nutritionist? Do they go to university for 4 years like a registered dietician does? Do they go to college for several years? Is it an online course they took? Or are they just calling themselves that because they have read some information???? So when someone says they are a…
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I am feeling the same way. I started a week ago and am up 2 lbs. However I am told that this happens and to be patient. So patient I will be. I figure I have been this way for this many years so a few more weeks will not kill me. My body has been "abused" and neglected for so long now it has no idea what the heck is…
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Evening all, I have been back on MFP for about a week now and joined this group a few days ago. At first I was a little worried. I still am to be honest. I have watched the videos on You Tube, thank you 31Prvbs for the time and energy you put into them, they answer many questions I have. I have them subscribed on my…
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I am just wrapping my head around this theory but it is not new to me. The more I read and listen to advice here and from some very good friends I realize that this is exactly what my personal trainer was telling me not so long ago! One of those light bulb/aha moments I suppose. I am really excited to be starting this.…
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HHM, we have a similar amount of weight to lose. Strength training is awesome. I love it. I am considering going back to my personal trainer for some sessions. I was going to boot camp with her but her schedule does not work with mine right now. Money is the deciding factor as it can be pricey! I think I will invest in the…
