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Getting to "that" age - peri&menopause....
Maybe it's the circles I run in, but this is a topic I do NOT see discussed enough - it gets glossed over, men and medical professionals ignore or gloss over it (or outright gaslight women), and yet it can have a HUGE impact on our lives! If you're in the US and stuck on regular/private insurance, it's a double whammy with…
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Peri-menopause and Fatigue/Sleep Patterns (not insomnia)
Ladies, bear with me for a second! So, my body has always insisted that my 'best' sleep was going to be a bit of a night owl and not getting up until 8-10am (give or take). I've been able to force my body to adjust to a "early" schedule, but it's still never where my body is happiest - but I could force the issue and it…
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TDEE Calculator that breaks out activity and exercise?
I swear I used to have one I used, but cannot seem to find it anymore (or they changed it to a simplified calculation). Do any of you know of a TDEE calculator that breaks out activity and exercise as separate line items? I don't workout 7 days a week, but I'm not sitting on my butt doing nothing on the other days, either.…
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Example of your meal plan/diary - ~1700kcal, high protein - please share!
I know that more time and effort put into meal planning is going to be key for me to get where I want to go - but I'm feeling very aimless right now lol! Lunches and dinners in particular. My target is around 1700kcal/day, and I do best/feel the most satiated on a higher protein/fat, lower carb (around or less than 100-150…
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Under desk 'walking pad' (treadmill)
Storytime! In a past life (my entire life into my early-mid 30's), my weight was never a major issue - sure, there were times I needed to lose a few pounds, but I'd just cut back on the eating out/candy/pop and it would fairly easily fall off. I had active hobbies (still do), but also had active jobs. Fewer injuries as…
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Fell off the wagon big time - but climbing back on!
Hey all!! I have no idea when I was last really active here, I know it's been a few months. A lot was happening for me over the summer, and while much of it was good, I let it really derail my fitness and eating habits. Some of it was valid excuses, but much of it was just an excuse or outright avoiding what I knew I…
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May we be Wellness Warriors
Post here for your May 2023 accountability! Let's keep going ladies, spring is when things tend to fizzle as the chaos of summer begins - we need to prioritize ourselves, too!
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Links to good resources for an Intermediate-level Lifting program(s)?
Let me preface this, I am no body builder, and don't really plan to head that direction, but I enjoy lifting and would like to keep working towards a nice physique. My life has been progressing along, and getting my fitness/health on point became a major priority after working through some other 'life' stuff in 2021-22. At…
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Magic Spoon - I just discovered a new love!
They popped up on my IG, and I was curious, so started reading up on them, read a bunch of reviews, and while I balked at the price a bit, on the other hand, I miss cereal and a bowl of "carby" food - reviews were solid and I was feeling okay budget wise. I've tried 2 of the 6 flavors I ordered so far, and I am seriously…
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Blood Pressure - a Story
Caveat - I am in no way a medical professional, nor should you take this as medical advice - I am simply sharing my story as it currently stands. I'm from a family of high blood pressure - both parents have always suffered from it, as far as I know, most of my extended family also has. Even when I was young, super fit, and…
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New "Gear" for the New Year for you?
Just got several packages today with new stuff/replacement stuff for my workouts and the program I've implemented. My walking shoes were okay for walking (but past the "should replace" recommendation timelines), but I've started to add some jogging and they were NOT okay for that. So got myself a pair of Brooks Ghost 15 to…
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Paprika Meal Planning App
Tried a search, didn't find much. I recently downloaded the Paprika desktop app on a trial basis last week - I planned out this week's meals and went grocery shopping, and thus far really liked the app. Just curious if anyone else uses it and their thoughts on it. I am working on going back to a low(er) carb meal plan, so…
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Step Into September 2022
Kicking off a September accountability thread for us!
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What is up with the "too old" mindset (at least in the US)?
Being involved in more fitness-orientated groups I know and see many people who stay fit, active, trim well into their senior years. Yet there is this pervading mindset (at least in the US, I cannot speak to other countries) that once you're much over 40 you're "old" and can't do 'things' anymore - be they sports, staying…
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Besides CICO, what eating plan have you chosen
What the title says - every "diet" boils down to CICO when it comes to our weight and body composition, but curious what other way(s) of eating you follow. Along with that, if you care to share, where are you at in terms of your goals and experience (ie: trying to lose weight, gain, maintain, support activities; newbie,…
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Homemade Sauce and Marinade Recipe Ideas!
I didn't see a thread specifically for this topic - would love to get your homemade sauce and marinade ideas - extra bonus if nutrition info is compiled as well! Haven't personally written down my own creations, but will add to this thread occasionally myself with something I try that ends up being a "win" in my book.
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Mixing cardio bursts and lifting weights - your experience?
In an effort to maximize time but also maximize my training, I've started adding short "cardio" bursts between my lift sets. At this point I'm keeping it simple and trying to do things that won't have too much effect on my lifting - so x# of jumping jacks, jump rope, etc. I'm building up into it, as I just started doing…
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Obese/morbidly obese posting tiny "meals" on social media
I've seen this over and over with several people I have known who are obese or morbidly obese - they will regularly post photos of themselves and a "tiny" meal, often asking others to share what their meals looked like. Why?? For example, a friend just posted a picture of a yogurt - one single serving yogurt. "This is my…
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Jump Into June - June Accountability Thread
5'7", 43 years old Starting Weight 1/3/22: 155.8 GW: ~128-132ish 2/23/22: 150 3/30/22: 147 4/22: Missed 5/31/22: 149.4 6/1/22: 149.4
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May the Fourth Be With You - May Accountability Thread
Starting a May thread! I won't lie, I fell off the wagon the later half of April - the new schedule really started to catch up to me, and I gave in the tiredness with eating too much and not sticking to my goals. Trimming down my daily task list at the moment to rebuild my focus while I keep moving ahead with my goals.…
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Pounds to lose per week Breakdown
Okay, I KNOW this information is all over MFP, but I can't seem to find a concise (albeit generalized) breakdown of "at x pounds from goal, you can aim to (healthfully) lose up to x pounds per week." Ideally, looking for a chart of some variety For example of what I mean: Women: @5 lbs from goal, 0.25 - 0.5/lb/week @5-15…
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Air Fryer Ideas - total newb to air fryers!
I just placed an order for an air fryer after knowing several people who use them all the time and seeing how easy it made some stuff at my mom's house. I cook mostly for me and the boyfriend, but sometimes enough quantity for some leftovers, so I got a little larger one (5.8Q), thinking I may do more than one thing at…
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Budget Meals Ideas - Tasty but CHEAP
Thanks to some serious underemployment (thank you covid), I've had to cut and trim and suck back my budget. Long gone are the days of grocery delivery and getting the healthy pre-made heat-n-eat meals for my lunches. Combine that with a long commute, working two jobs, and basically just trying to keep up with things on the…
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Excited for some free weights!
Just had to share with folks who may understand my excitement - found a very reasonably priced free weight set up for sale on Facebook - small rack, with a pulley system, and a bench, Olympic bar, and a good starting set of weights (a bit mismatched, but I could care less about that - they weigh the same lol). Picked it up…
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Roller coaster of Life - Creating Your Own Path - 75 Hard
Not only has 2020 not gone to plan, it's gone so far off "plan" that there are some days I just sit there scratching my head going "how the h@$$ did this all happen?!?" Weight-wise, after gaining back to my previous starting point, I dropped a little bit, and have maintained that - still about 20-25 pounds over where I…
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Do you follow a diet plan besides CICO?
I've been doing some research (not weight loss related) about how a low-carb diet can have some great benefits for those of us with TBI/RHI symptoms. While all my "bumps" are older (most recent was 2013), I have some mild side effects - they don't control my life, but they do affect it. I've done a paleo diet for a time in…
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Week off - how much do you adjust?
I've been working out pretty consistently since July, steadily increasing my intensity and slowly but steadily losing some weight. I'm pet sitting for a friend this week, which is involving a significant hunk of my time (most of that driving back and forth), so I decided to take this as a good week to take a break from the…
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Gym - Distance/time of day/etc....
Since I moved I've been working out in the fitness center in my complex where I live. That's been great (talk about handy), but it's small, and reality is that I'm 'out growing' it - for what I want to do, I really need access to a full size gym. I'm not looking for a specialized gym, as I'm primarily doing my own thing. A…
