Hi - I am Merlise! I have been on MFP for 5 years, and after years of ups and downs with weight reached my goal weight in March 2020 with a year+ of exercise (cardio and weight lifting) and counting calories and macros (literally worked my but off). Then Covid hit and could not maintain. Gradually calorie intake crept up…
I have been on MFP since February, but just reached the upper end of my "ideal" weight range for my height this past week (4'11 and 113.8 lbs). Still have some stubborn belly fat that I want to reduce so plan on still losing a few more pounds to get to 110 before considering body recomp (have been strength training all…
As way of introduction I'm a 57 yo female, 4'11'' and (re)started exercising to lose about 70 pounds this past February (SW 177.1 lbs) I have been doing about 40 minutes of cardio 5-6 days a week (a mix of step aerobics, latin dance, spin, or elliptical) and usually M-F (time permitting) attend a "Strong and Limber" class…
I have been thinking about working through the updated NROL for Women (Strong is the short title) or the 5 by 5 Lifts routine. The 5x5 program seems to be vehemently against using smith machines and the updated NROLW does not mention them as a substitute for barbells (in reading various forums on strength training it seems…
I started exercising and using MFP back in Feb after my wt climbed above pregnancy weight 12 years back and worsening lipid profile. Since this is not my first rodeo with weight loss, I decided to have my resting metabolic rate tested to help with gauging caloric intake (a month after starting exercising/diet).…
