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55 yr old female/new to gym
I just joined a gym after, literally, doing nothing for years. I have to go very slowly--weight gain and injuries.... The gym has a system of weights that are the circuit machines. Should I ask for a training session? or just start low weights, low reps and see? I have an ankle that won't allow me to do much--seeing a…
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advise for helping my son gain weight
just curious... my son is 5'11", 119. He is still growing. We were talking about getting stronger and I mentioned weight gain would help him. He is just naturally very tall and thin. Is there a way for him to add weight without too much trouble? Like protein shakes? If so, I'd take any advise with suggestions that any of…
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New week 10/ 14
I'll post this week. If no responders, I'll stop! : ) 9/23/13: 152.6 9/30/13: 150.8 Lost 1.8 pounds 10/7/13 150.0 lost .8 pounds (BUT, I was 149.4 3 days in a row and up to 150.0 today....oh well...) 10/14/13: said 147.8 on scale (checked it twice) I doubt it will be this low tomorrow, but it felt nice! loss of 2.2 total…
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New week 10/6 weigh in
just getting ready for tomorrow. hope you all did what you wanted to do this week!!
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Weigh in: 9/30
I am just getting ready for tomorrow's weigh-in and trying to motivate myself to make good choices today!!
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New ideas for strength training
If muscle burns more than fat, I should work on making more muscle! I am 51, 15-20 pounds over weight. I have not worked out regularly, therefore, I do not have a lot of muscle. What exercises, at home without hurting myself as a beginner, would you suggest for me to create more muscle? Thanks-
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Anyone familiar with a groin pull?
I think I have a groin pull. It hurts to lift my leg to cross it or put on my shoe or lift it--not every minute, just during certain positions. If I "jar" it, it can go to a 10+ pain for just a few seconds... I am 51, very out of shape with 10 to 15 more pounds to loose-Lost 12 since about 8/12. I weigh 147, should be…
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Ideas? dont love chicken/eggs
I have to try harder with my calories-I eat a lot of carbs. I am definitely lazy--grab and go foods too. I can't eat plain eggs and I do not really love chicken- Any ideas on protein? I feel like if I eat more protein, I will feel less hungry and want to eat less carbs. thanks
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Strength training at home/beginner
I am so inspired by so many of you on this site! I am 50, 151 lbs, 5' 4", trying to lose weight-about 15 more pounds. I finally get it-log my food according to the roadmap for TDEE etc., exercise a lot more and now I need strength training. Can anyone send some exercises I can do at home? I don't have equipment, so send…
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Fat
I used the mfp goal for daily calories--I said I had a sedentary life style etc., so it came out with approximately 1500 calories (I am 50, 5'4", 155) It also gave me the carbs/fat etc. like all of you have. Question 1: For fat, I have read many times, we should be between 25 and 50 grams. MFP put me at 61? Would anyone…
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Thyroid-Hypothyroidism
Is there a correlation in having hypothyroidism to making it hard to lose weight? Is there also a correlation in being older with hypothyroidism to easier weight gain? I have been on synthroid for 14 years. I was diagnosed after my last child was born. Since then, it is no longer weight gain from having 3 kids. I am 50,…
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Eating my meals differently
Okay, I am TRYING to be more serious with my weight loss/better health plan. Through logging calories, I now realize how many calories I was over eating! I am a huge snacker--terrible!!!! So my plan is.... to break up my meals and eat more times throughout the day. For example-my breakfast is now wheat toast, olivio with…
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Supplements
I am just beginning to get a little more serious... I bought fish oil, a multi-vitamin and calcium (I am a 50+ woman) and lots of green tea bags to make iced green tea-unsweetened. Can anyone tell me the benefits of all of these and if you'd like to add to the list and tell me why, I'd love to hear it! thx connie
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College kids home/dinner ideas?
I have college kids home for the summer, looking for healthy dinner recipes. They are not overweight, but sick of the college food-Looking for fresh dinners every night!!! A sit-down, healthy meal is their favorite part of the day. Any ideas?
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Why can't i do this?
Why am I so lazy and just fight the fight in the wrong direction????? I eat too many calories in the afternoon or evening. I see myself doing it, I am mad while doing it, and then, in the mornings, like today: I just wonder? Would I drive too fast, unbuckled, would I smoke, would I drive drunk, would I stop thinking with a…
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400 calorie meals for lunch
I NEED 400 CALORIE LUNCH IDEAS AND SNACK IDEAS. There was a great post for breakfast ideas. I am TRYING to eat better and one way that is working, for now, is to somewhat eat the same thing every day (because I already know the calories and it works better at sticking to my calorie goal-not because I am boring). My easiest…
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Averaged my weight to feel better
so, since july, i have been going up and down a few pounds by a few.... to make myself feel better, i am averaging my weight, per month, since july for 2011: july = 156.6 oct = 157.2 nov = 157.8 dec = 156.7 jan = 156.0 feb = 156.6 mar = 155.7 so, with a daily weight, I kept looking at the numbers and getting down. But I…
