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Calories/Macros
Hi. I am 70 years young, 5'1", weigh 138. It has been a huge struggle to lose 8 lbs. I saw a dietician twice who discussed my BMR - 1083, TDEE - 1300-1490. She wants me @ 1100 -1250 calories. Has my carbs @ 50%. Fat -30%, Protein - 20%. I am not terribly active but I do walk every day & use weight machines at the gym twice…
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Not losing weight
I have posted previously & having the same issue. I lost 10 lbs. in about 10 months. I am 70, 5'1", top weight was 146, got down to 136. In Nov. I was diagnosed with breast cancer, had surgery & just finished radiation treatment. I am anxious to go back to the gym. I have started lifting light hand weights at home & I walk…
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Having difficulty with calories
Hi, I am relatively new to MFP. I consulted with a dietician in June about why it is so difficult for me to lose weight. She said I was not eating enough. I was consuming about 1100 calories per day. She gave me information & told me to eat 1200-1500 calories per day. I eat clean & healthy but my diet is limited due to…
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Getting enough calories
Hi, my name is Anna & I've been using MFP for a while now. I've lost about 8 lbs. but a real struggle at age 70, not able to exercise as much as I'd like due to arthritis in my spine. I saw a dietician a few months ago who told me I was not eating enough. But my problem is reaching 1200 + calories per day. I eat 3 meals &…
