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    The TDEE calculator says I should be consuming 1230 cals a day to lose weight. I’m 26F 5’2” 125lb, is this sustainable or realistic?

    For the past 2 months I’ve been trying to follow a diet of hitting 1230 cals a day with specific macros (30%p 30%f 40%c). I also workout 4 times a week (peloton plus usually lifting some weights after) and get around 5,000 steps a day, I work remote so I take time to walk outside. I’m usually...
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    Fit/active women of Reddit, what’s your weekly exercise routine like?

    So basically I started exercising and working out about a month and a half ago with the goal of growing my legs and glutes plus cardio but have recently had some knee soreness. My lifestyle before was quite sedentary for years then I started exercising 6 days a week with legs being done everyday...
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    Where do I go from here?

    Hello! I’ve made a couple of posts on here if you want more context and pictures. 23 years old, 5’3”, sw: 148lbs, cw: 138, gw: 130 I’ve gone from 148lbs to 137lbs between August and November 2023 by eating 1400cals p/d and eating at least 100g protein p/d with 8-10k steps and 1-3 days lifting...
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    Opinions / advice on my routine

    Opinions / advice on my routine Hi shorties, I've been working out at home for a couple of months now and I am definitely progressing in terms of added reps & weights, but I'm not sure if my workout split is optimal. I have adjustable dumbells, an ez bar, a (very makeshift) bench and...
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    deadlift/squat form and anatomy

    I noticed that I lean forward at the bottom of a back squat (however, I am able to stay straight with a front-loaded squat- why is this??). After doing some research I believe I have what is called hip retroversion, which makes squatting in a wider stance with toes pointed out more optimal for...
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    Apartment friendly works outs? E.g like Chloe Ting but less jumping..

    I live in a second floor flat (apartment) and like to supplement running with strength/resistance training workouts (primarily following along with YouTube vids). At the moment I typically go for resistance band training/kettlebell/pilates routines which do not require lots of jumping around. I...
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    Looking for POC/Hispanic women YouTube workouts/channels

    Hello, I'm a 5'1 Hispanic 31y/o women looking YouTube channels to start working out again at home. I see a lot of channels and women working out and creating routines but I'm having a hard time finding someone I can relate to. I would appreciate any recommendations. Thank you.
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    Hybrid Mish-Mash Routine Critique?

    hello! how shitty is my routine? stats -- Underweight but gaining weight! 5'3" 18 years old. female. PRS -- Hip Thrust: 155lb x 3 x 6. Sumo Deadlift: 100lb x 8 x 3. Goals -- muscle gain! mainly legs but i want to build my upper body as well. don't want to lose any weight. i've been...
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    Those who are 5’0/5’1, what is your goal weight and what are you doing to get there?

    I’m 5’1, 141lbs(63kg), (26F) and my current body fat 28%. I have been working out a lot for years but in the past 2 years a lot of yoga, cycling, rowing, and Pilates 4-6x a week but my body wants to hold on to fat so bad. I was vegan for 7 years where I fluctuated between 135-152 (my biggest)...
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    Feeling Full, Fat, and Fatigued

    Edit: no solution but so far having some green tea in the morning and a mini charcuterie (cheese, fruit, protein) has helped feel hungry, not overly stuffed, and enough energy to keep up with my walks! hope this helps someone else History of undereating, now slowly trying to increase caloric...
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    Fat loss & Body Recomp with Hashimoto’s

    hello! I’d love some advice and tips on where to start for my newest wellness goal.. Bkgrnd: 5’0 late 30’sF diagnosed with Hashimoto’s in 2015, no meds. I eat a mostly Whole Foods, gluten free diet with very minimal soy/dairy. I prefer yoga/Pilates, low impact type workouts and currently take 3...
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    5'1, 24, 118lbs, muscle atrophy starting journey! Exercise advice wanted, please!

    TL;DR: would love advice on exercises Hi! I hope it's alright to post a semi introductive post (I didn't see anything against it in the rules!), while asking for some advice! I might be giving TMI in here, and I apologize if I am! I separated into bullet points and sections for, hopefully...
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    Questions about finding the right gym? (Esporta?)

    I quit planet fitness because the machines were usually broken, it was crowded, a 30-35 minute drive for me and because of X, Y and Z I never felt motivated to go. So I cancelled my membership - invested in new resistance bands (they are nice I love them) a kettle bell and a slam ball (which I...
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    X/post from r/loseit back to square 1 and so confused please help!

    Hope it's OK to post this here as well, trying to cover all bases Hi r/loseit Bit of an intro 31F UK height: 157cm cw 136lbs gw 121lbs work as an mri radiographer/technician (12.5 hour shifts on/off my feet) On to the crux of it, Years ago when I was still a student I manage to get down...
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    Best Treadmill for Home use - Need Quality recommendations?

    You already know the benefits of using a treadmill. This extends beyond the confines of physical exercise, fostering mental stimulation and emotional well-being But you may not know what is the Most Reliable Treadmill for Home Use. Bored of your usual indoor running and decided to go with...
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    I’m going back to the office. How did I workout before work again?!

    I’m ready to make pre-work working out a part of my routine again, but I’m feeling daunted. No, not by the early alarm, or motivation, but by bringing e v e r y t h i n g I need. I’ll go the bus stop in my workout clothes, but between my work bag, lunch/water/shaker bottle, change of...
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    How do you all prioritize sleep especially for night owls/insomniacs?

    This seems to be the #1 advice we all give (along with a ton of protein), but the one that's the absolute hardest for me. TLDR: please share your stories of how you get to bed earlier, esp. for night owls and insomniacs! (naturally early to bed folks probably won't help me much lol) I've been...
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    Recomp instead of losing weight?

    Hi, I am trying to lose fat as my GP told me during my last check up that I am borderline obese. I set my goal to lose some weight but specifically fat. Here were my stats two months ago: Age 27 Height 147 cm / 4’9” Weight 64 kg / 141 lbs Waistline 80 cm / 31 inches Hips 105 cm / 41 inches...
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    Adding Glutes to Thinner Leaner Stronger 1 year plan?

    Hey lovely ladies, I'm a newbie lifter (lifted for a few months a few years ago and got really into it but had to stop due to a complex twin pregnancy) I've recently got back into lifting heavy and after dithering over Strong Curves (SC) or Thinner Leaner Stronger (TLS) I decided to go with...
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    Pre-period week and not being able to lift as much as I used to?

    Hey everyone! Firstly sorry for my grammar mistakes, English is not my first language :) I know the title kinda sounds absurd but I just couldn't find the best word combination to describe my question. For a context, I'm a 5'2 20 years old girl who weighs somewhere between 125-127 lbs( I...
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