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@roarke You're not crazy at all. I'm in a similar position.

@teacup64 You need to look at your diet. Weigh everything you eat, calculate the calories using a database like the one on My Fitness Pal, write it down. Go to a calculator and figure out how many calories you can consume if you want to lose weight. Exercise is great for you, but diet is more...

@kimmyk401 I find that people who claim they don't understand what people mean when they say "toned" are often snobs. It's not a hard concept to grasp. They're also often men talking down to women. While it's true that most women aren't going to look like bodybuilders without steroids, they will...

@kimmyk401 When people say they want to be "toned," they mean they want to be firm without looking bulked up.

@teacup64 You're welcome. It's very easy for all of us to consume more than we think. As a small woman who's not very active, I have a tiny margin for error. Once you start losing weight, you may be able to ease up on the measuring by sticking to certain meals and packaged foods whose calorie...

@teacup64 You should weigh your food whenever you can. You're eating more than you think.

@steffi YouTube has yoga routines. So do many streaming services like Amazon Video and Netflix. You might want to attend a class.

@steffi Look up beginning programs for older people who are out of shape. Walking is a fine cardio exercise, especially to start with. You also will want to incorporate stretching and strength training.

@teacup64 Are you weighing your food? It's important to be accurate.

@ricksterm I'd follow the PT's recommendations. Those are really light weights so if they are being suggested, you must be in danger of hurting yourself until you get stronger or the other issue is taken care of, assuming it can be.