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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hi OP. I'm right there with you. I have a good 15 pounds to lose. I'm 43. I started a weight program last week along with tracking my food (with an eye on trying to hit certain macros). I have already lost 2 pounds. My plan is to continue to do this until I have made it a habit. Both of my parents are diabetic and I know that I have to build a healthy habit now as it's only a matter of time before genetics catches up with me. [/quote]

Weight program = a Peloton strength program that is 4 days a week for 4 weeks. It's only 20 minutes a day (plus stretching) which I know is small, but I'm starting small! I'm really trying to hit 10k steps on non-strength days (would love to hit it on non-strength days too, but happy right now if I get 7-8k on non-strength days). Keep it simple. Start small. Have attainable goals. We can do this!!![/quote]

Awesome job, you both got this!! I’m also 43 and lost 25 lbs this past year w peloton strength, run/walks, and [b]calorie tracking on lose-It (more than anything this helped me understand portion control)[/b]. I focus on high lean protein, minimal to no white processed carbs, tons of veggies, fruit, beans, quinoa etc. and a lot of water. I’m never hungry bc I’m eating nutrient dense foods that fill me up.

It felt impossible to lose for a long time but w/ this combination I started losing quickly. more importantly, I’m stronger than ever. good luck to you both! [/quote]

What kind of daily deficit did you have? [/quote]

I am not PP. In the spirit of being able to maintain the eating amount, I found my caloric requirements in the TDEE calculator, for the weight I want to maintain, instead of the weight that I am. I eat the calories needed to sustain that weight. For me it is 1550, which is doable if I focus on high protein, and does not feel extreme.  This means a slower loss, but it is by definition sustainable, because these are the caloric needs for the weight I want to maintain. I figure if that is the caloric amount I will need move forward, I may as well do it now.  I am also keeping an eye on what this amount is weekly, so that if there are days where I end up eating more, I can balance it the next day. [/quote]

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