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Thanks! Glad it helps!

Thank you! I'm so glad they help!

Thank you! And I'm so glad the videos help!! Keep up your consistency and hard work!

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Thank you! Glad the video helps! Kiwi and Sushi say thanks too!

Glad it helps!

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HECK YES! Love how you're embracing those changes and focusing on the fundamentals. And yessssss Scapular Push Ups!!!

Could be menopausal related. That’s where all my crap came from

It depends! You can eat at maintenance as a diet break or you can also transition into maintenance calories when you hit your current fat loss or muscle gaining goals!

I personally use myfitnesspal but any app will work! Once you track to determine a baseline you can start making adjustments from there!

Here's more on mini cuts :-) redefiningstrength.com/meal-plan-to-lose-fat-faster-without-ruining-your-metabolism?sl=youtubecomment

Thank you!

You would do well to define your goals first; are you trying to lose fat or gain muscle? If you're trying to gain muscle, which muscle groups? Then from there, determine your level of expertise. Are you a beginner? Then you're best helped by full body resistance workouts 2 to 3 times a week, 45 - 60 minutes max. Focus on the major muscle groups and compound exercises that work multiple joints (squats, bench press, row, and deadlift will do a lot of good here). That will get your habits in check and make progress toward your goals. Beginners do not need to spend that much time in the gym, as you may burn out if you overextend and stop going all together. Are you intermediate (2 - 5 years in the gym)? Then you may do well with a training split, moving away from full body training. Pull/push/legs is a great split, though there are others. I hope this helps.

I have a ton of videos for those first starting out :-) How you determine what is right is based on what you've previously done, your goals, aches and pains and even what your REALISTIC schedule is. I have people starting out who do 5 minutes, 5 days a week to build up. And those that do 3 days a week 30 minutes. Part of it is about getting in the routine. And honestly, following a plan designed for you to start is key so you can see how everything works together and not do too much. Here are some tips as well. And for you, if you are doing anything, even just going for a walk 3 times a week could help you get in a groove as you adjust your diet. But part of how you start back does need to consider your previous training experience because if you've never done bodyweight exercises, you may want form review to start vs. if you've lifted in the past, you may feel comfortable jumping back into some bodyweight moves to build up. Also, I have an amazing FB community of clients of all levels where I do help clients learn what they need and have the support of others on their fitness journeys that could be good to join: strongateveryage.com/fb-group?sl=youtubecomment Resources: redefiningstrength.com/6-low-impact-exercises-exercises-for-beginners/ redefiningstrength.com/fhp-s2e19-starting-back-avoid-these-4-common-training-mistakes/

You can take this or toss it but if you want to lose weight and build lean muscle to burn calories, in order to lose fat: Zero Belly or Golo. They are easy lifestyles to follow and eat clean. 90% of your weightloss is what you eat and 10% movement. I'm a yogafit instructor and personal trainer. When you begin do it slow in baby steps. Losing 1 pound a week will be both healthy and add up to success. As far as when to eat and workout a general rule is to eat a meal that contains healthy fat, fiber and protien. Eat every 2-3 hours and drink an 8 Oz glass of water before your meal or snack. 90 minutes before a workout and 45 minutes after a workout. Example: 7:30am breakfast, 10:00am snack, noon lunch, 3:30pm snack and 6 pm dinner and don't eat after 7pm. This way your body will be in a state of rest before breakfast next morning. This is a healthy eating plan for weight loss. Hope this helps.

Intermittent fasting, first meal at 11-12pm. It is true 90% is clean eating. 🥦🥑🍇

Here's how I use mini cuts - redefiningstrength.com/meal-plan-to-lose-fat-faster-without-ruining-your-metabolism/

Thanks...you're the best.

The easiest change is always best to start. If you aren't training currently and getting moving feels easier than dietary changes, start there. If you are training consistently, then small dietary changes are key. I would start by even just recording your current diet to adjust off of. Probably then adjusting calories or food type or protein. Here are some tips - redefiningstrength.com/fhp-s2e21-starting-to-count-macros-5-tips-for-beginners?sl=youtubecomment

Start very light. I am 280 and have started with very light physical therapy exercises. Using my body as a resistance and not doing too much. I feel the burn, I stop. This seems counterintuitive but I have done too much at one time, and quit within the week. Starting somewhere is starting. It will take longer to see results as well. Getting a dietitian to work with you (and I mean work with not demotivate) is a must, if you can't control your eating.

​@maggiemayhem2355 Indeed. Start very light, with body weight exercises (wall push-ups or get ups for example [a precursor to squats where you are sitting down then standing up as a single repetition]), or even banded exercises. Slow but consistent progress is key here. I do the same as a man with one remaining ACL.

Starting small is key and even talking to someone about your aches and pains to get your movements assessed. You may start with mobility work and even walking as you address chronic inflammation in your diet. Tracking your food if you aren't as well can be a great start!

Sometimes I will in a pinch but not necessarily daily. Honestly, I'm more likely to grab a protein bar on the go right now, but even that I try not to do daily. www.amazon.com/shop/redefiningstrength/list/14WVOZ54ZN4LT?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d

My tips are to be patient, monitor your protein and fat consumption (more protein/ less fat), and focus on compound exercises while dedicating specific days for specific muscle groups. For glutes specifically, increasing protein, and doing exercises that target your lower body (glutes, thighs, legs) should help you see muscle growth. Be sure to engage your core, so you get the most out of your exercise.

Meant they wiii let you NOT be too inactive.., they want walks iand play!

they're little balls of energy they definitely need to get outside for exercise every day!

Cuts are how you diet; usually 5 to 12 weeks or beyond. A mini cut would be anything under that 5-week mark.

@@thetimeisninefifteen so many cut is another word for reducing calories?

2:22 ...what is a mini-cut

​@@daysofthebooYou're right on the money; yes indeed. Generally there are three phases in fitness; cutting (calorie reduction for a specific period of time, as it is important to have an end goal), bulking (where your goal is to eat in a caloric surplus to gain muscle mass from workouts), and maintenance (where you eat enough to not lose or gain weight).

Here is more on mini cuts. They are strategic short periods of more "intense" macros and a slightly bigger calorie deficit. They are most often sort of 1-2 week sprints after a maintenance or even muscle building phase to help lose fat or bump you out of a plateau. redefiningstrength.com/meal-plan-to-lose-fat-faster-without-ruining-your-metabolism/

And the great part about life is...you don't have to! You can train and fuel to look and feel the way you want. And small changes based on your current lifestyle will pay off :-) If you aren't right now, setting a clear consistent workout progress and even just tracking your current diet can be key. Then you can make small changes off of that which are sustainable and safe! :-)

Oh gosh no. I'm not near lean enough to compete. But thanks!

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Somebody is being modest😉@@redefiningstrengthOC