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Fantastic results!

I lost 68 pounds over 2 1/2 years post menopause. For me, it was about changing life long habits of over eating. I still struggle to keep the weight off, but again it's more about me slipping back to old habits.

First of all, congratulations on losing 113 pounds! And I agree with others, you look beautiful. When I lost 70 pounds, landing right in the middle of an average weight for my height, I started getting a lot of similar comments. Because I was still struggling with body image and accepting my new size, I lacked the…

No help on the chips - but this is my favorite thing to do with sweet potatoes: Roast whole in oven or microwave, mash with fat of choice (butter, olive oil or coconut oil are my favs), lime juice, lime zest, salt and cayenne to taste. I make a big batch every week and freeze in individual servings for lunch most days.

I just wanted to give a shout out to Patrick’s coaching. I started working with him in July 2014, and continued until February 2015. During that time, I lost my last 10 pounds, starting barbell squatting (which I was nervous about but with Patrick’s encouragement and feedback on form I was able to quickly work up to 5X5X95…

This may sound weird but I kind of like my callouses! It reminds me that I am working hard and making progress, developing strength that I never thought was possible. I use lotion right after, if I remember, which probably softens them a bit. Otherwise, I embrace it!

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10177803/recomposition-maintaining-weight-while-losing-fat/p1

I'll be 54 in a couple of weeks and have been lifting for 2 1/2 years. My doctor advised it to strengthen my bones after a bone scan showed more thinning than normal for my age. I don't think I really fall into the category of "loving" it, but I do love the results.

Excellent progress and so nice to see someone who did it without being miserable. Enjoy your next year of getting stronger and eating more ice cream!

The best exercise is one that you will stick with. I think this one is a good one to start with, it can be modified and gives you a good overall workout. But it really all boils down to finding something you can be consistent with.…

I'll be lifting in the morning and possibly a walk if there is time before I hit the kitchen.

I started with bodyweight squats, actually couldn't even do one correctly at first. I eventually worked up to 4 sets of 12, then did goblet squats for quite some time. When I moved on to using a barbell, I progressed to 5 sets of 5 @95 pounds. I then had to stop due to a meniscus tear. Everyone starts with what is…

I love my Fitbit One. It clips on so doesn't show, unlike the wrist trackers. The display is easy to see, and I can check my steps several times a day to make sure I am going to hit that magical 10K steps.

My biggest struggle has been not falling back to old habits of overeating during times of stress and often simply because food tastes good, and I'm still working on moderation. I overate most of my life (beginning in childhood), and was obese until age 50. So those habits are difficult to change, and it's a daily struggle…

Yep - just give it some time. You'll get there. Congrats on your loss.

You didn't say how long you have been at your current weight. When I lost 68 pounds, it took some time for me to see myself as a thinner person. Clothes shopping was stressful, I felt like a fraud looking at the smaller sizes, as if at anytime a sales person would come up and say "oh honey, you're not that size, let me…

Here is a thread about using bento boxes. I use them and I've gotten good ideas from the thread. They help my control my portions. http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/34357920#Comment_34357920

Great work through some very difficult times. Very inspiring!

Thanks for sharing - love this!

I find it works better for me to eat 3 meals a day, with possibly one snack mid-afternoon. I am able to stick to moderation better with 3 meals, with 6 I find I never get full and feel hungry, and therefore more likely to overeat. But you need to do what works best for you, not what a PT says or someone on MFP. As far as…

I have knee problems as well. As others have said, cycling is usually ok for me, and yoga as well but I have to be very careful with some poses. I also do resistance training, a combination of barbell, dumbbells, and body weight exercises. I just finished 2 months of physical therapy and am able to do squats if I go slow.…

I'm 5'1, and after losing 68 pounds I maintained at 110 for about 6 months. I was at 18-20% body fat. I then went through some stressful stuff, went back to old eating habits, and now am 125. I would like to get back to the 110-115 range, I felt really good at that weight. But, for now, I am focusing on fitness (resistance…

I don't know if it matters, but I should clarify that I didn't do SL, I did AllPro's. It progresses in reps for 5 weeks (8-12 range) then adding weight for another 5 week cycle. Still free weights and the same exercises. I liked doing the higher rep range, because I struggled with form, and that allowed for more practice.…

I started with dumbbells and progressed to using a barbell. I am about the same size as you, though I really don't think being small matters, it's more about starting with what you are able to lift with good form. You could also use a lighter barbell as you mentioned.

Great observations @tigerblue ^^^

I guess you missed the part where I said (twice) that I used to weigh and log all my food. So it seems unlikely that while I was doing that, I maintained at around 1500, but when I stopped doing that, my TDEE magically went up 200 calories, just because I stopped weighing my food. I never said my metabolism was slow. I was…

I know that is a common occurrence here on MFP - for people to be eating more than they think. I used to be one of them until I started weighing all my food. I find it amusing that you would say this is what you think it is for me when you know nothing about me or my previous logging habits. So you don't agree that TDEE…

While I no longer weigh or log my food, I went through a long period of time where I did. In fact, I was so obsessive about weighing every morsel that went into my mouth, that is caused problems for me. That is why I eventually stopped doing it. So I think I was about as accurate as one could be in regards to my calorie…

You should probably ask your doctor that question.

a) Power rack with pull up bar, barbell, plates, plate tree, bench, adjustable dumbbells, resistance bands, aerobic steps, stationary bike, yoga mat b) Guest room c) Out all the time d) Kettlebells e) Probably the exercise bike but I use it occasionally f) I did AllPros for a year, then started working with a personal…