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Lose fat, gain muscle Noob
Me: 43, 5'8'ish, currently hovering around 142. Slim everywhere but mid-section. I want to lose the chubby spare tire and tone up the tummy, arms and booty. I set MFP up as wanting to lose a pound a week, 10 lbs total loss. Calories set at 1410, which I can usually stay under. I go to the Y 2-3x a week, where I do 30 min…
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Starting Over After Major Injury/Surgery
Hey all, Some of you may have seen this post on the Getting Started forum, but I thought I'd post here as well for some motivation and inspiration.... I was pretty regular around here for awhile up until last November. Fell off a 6 ft. ladder and broke my calcaneus (heel). Required surgery and 5 screws to put it back…
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Starting Over After Major Injury/Surgery
Hey all, I was pretty regular around here for awhile up until last November. Fell off a ladder and broke my calcaneus (heel). Required surgery and 5 screws to put it back together. :# :s I was able to maintain my weight throughout (albeit still about 10 lbs more than my desired state), but now I am back to "normal." I was…
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Need to get kids on board
Hey all! Looking to make dietary changes for a more healthy lifestyle. In the past, when I've tried to do this, the kids mutiny or I end up making two different meals for the adults and kids. Making big changes, so why add more stress?! Anyone done this before who has any practical tips and advice for getting kids on…
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Any Love, Sweat Fitness followers here?
Checked out the website and am curious if anyone follows her food and workout programs?
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Apple Watch/Total Calories/Active Calories
I'm sure this has been asked a zillion times, and I did a search on it, but couldn't find what I was looking for..... Scenario: Tracking Calories on MFP, goal is 1410 Eat 1375, exercise 51 for 86 remaining Apple watch gives me 407 active calories, 1707 total calories for the day So...should I think of my calorie deficit as…
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40-Something Mom with School Aged Kids Looking for Motivational Buddies!
Hi all, I'm a married 43 yr. old with two boys, 12 and 9. Currently looking to lose about 15 lbs and tone up. Really just want to be fit, strong and healthy to keep up with my boys! And wear cute clothes that just don't look good with flat butts, flabby arms and muffin tops! :-) My vices are French bread, pasta--any white…
