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Ease up or work thru it?
I just started exercising five days ago. I chose water aerobics and water jogging because of the fact I have arthritis in my knees, hips and back. I am doing a half hour of water jogging and an hour of a mix of water aerobics and swimming laps. I LOVE it but I find my knees are sore after. Ibuprofen makes them feel better…
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Water jogging
Im a 54 yr old, 6'tall woman that has over 200 lbs to loose. I want to do this right so I need advice. MFP has put my calorie goal at 2400 calories. I'm finding it hard to eat that much. My question is.... a couple times a week I do water jogging. Because of my size MFP says im burning about 1600 calories in an hour. How…
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Exercise for Disabilities
Hi, I'm 54 and have a disability from a car accident and being extremely over weight. (200 lbs over) I just joined a water aerobics class and I LOVE it but I need help with exercises at home. I cant afford any equipment but I do have a stationary bike and I just bought resistance bands. My disability is back pain from 9…
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How do I get enough protein ?
I am new to this, and I know enough to know that I need help. MFP says my protein should be at 122 daily. Im 54, 6' tall and have 200lbs to loose. The problem is not about eating the foods high in protein, its being able to afford that much on an EXTREMELY small budget. Someone mentioned Winco bulk whey. I just want to do…
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Am I on the right track?
I'm new to all this and would like serious advice if I am doing it in a healthy way. I am a 6' tall, 54 yr old woman. Mobility has been an issue due to back and leg injuries from a car accident and being over 200 lbs over weight now. I'm eating between 1000-1200 calories a day and burning about 300-400 calories a day…
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Surgery vs Diet
My name is Christine, I'm 54yrs old. I have been educating myself on surgery vs just diet and exercise. It would be nice to hear other peoples opinion on this matter. I have been reading about the diet after the surgery and If I already have to change to have the surgery then why not just stay with the lifestyle change and…
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Ready for a change
Hi, I'm Christine from Northern California. I am here to change my life. I find that MFP not only makes it fun but also teaches me so much. I'm so glad i found it.
