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Dropping back to 2400 this week. My weight is still up; and its interesting to me that I had a big jump (about 3 pounds) that I never fully came down from. Unless it is due to my cycle although it doesn't usually happen that early. If thats not the case, then I did not seem to gain any at the beginning last time (can't quite remember lol).
I feel like I was much more stable at the beginning of january (the first clump of weigh ins in the pic i previously posted).
If this is my tdee then the em2wl calc was right on for me (2380) and I am already into my reset by 4 weeks
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Also, wanted to add that I finished "evolve" em2wl's hypertrophy plan! Moving onto true strength! My goal is to deadlift 200 pounds before its over 0
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justsayinisall wrote: »
Lol. Its definitely bigger than me or my hubby. I eventually want to hit 300.
I have to brag that I can dl more than hubby but i only brag because he can lift more in every other lift, including squats. And the man has no butt.
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Woot woot! Yay for deadlift and yay for 2400 calories. Enjoy, and my advice is get those calories in consistent now so your cut will be effective. Seems like I spent much time resisting the increase and much time now wishing I had pushed higher.0
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KickboxDiva wrote: »Woot woot! Yay for deadlift and yay for 2400 calories. Enjoy, and my advice is get those calories in consistent now so your cut will be effective. Seems like I spent much time resisting the increase and much time now wishing I had pushed higher.
Do you mean once you found your tdee you still ate a little lower? Or you didn't push/test your tdee up as high as possible?0 -
@fitwithwitt88 this is my thread.0
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@saranharm thanks! Found you! 0
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KickboxDiva wrote: »Woot woot! Yay for deadlift and yay for 2400 calories. Enjoy, and my advice is get those calories in consistent now so your cut will be effective. Seems like I spent much time resisting the increase and much time now wishing I had pushed higher.
Do you mean once you found your tdee you still ate a little lower? Or you didn't push/test your tdee up as high as possible?
@KickboxDiva ?
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Well. The cut only works if you were actually metabolizing those calories and maintaining. Many times I didn't hit my numbers. I tried but there was still a lot of head play. "I ate cake I should cut back". Ect. If I was supposed to hit 2400 but missed 2 days and averaged 2200 then my cut should be off 2200 not 2400. I'm just saying When you get used to 2400 the cut is a bit challenging. You'll want it to work at the highest number possible. Stick to your allotted calories and try not to under eat so when you cut its a true cut. My metabolism is down regulating fast so after 5 weeks I'm 5 lbs down and just slid down to my lower calorie range today to keep the scale moving. I wonder if I could have gone longer at the higher numbers if I had been stricter on eating all my calories.0
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Has your weight actually changed that much to warrant that big a drop in calories - or you are hoping to chase a falling metabolism and daily burn to keep a deficit?
I'm starting to think I know where this is headed.
Because in reality, a 5 lb drop is barely anything in drop to TDEE if it's all fat loss. Unless you are just so active in your daily life that carrying around 5 lbs less is significant.
I'll wait for updates though and hope it works well.0 -
KickboxDiva wrote: »Well. The cut only works if you were actually metabolizing those calories and maintaining. Many times I didn't hit my numbers. I tried but there was still a lot of head play. "I ate cake I should cut back". Ect. If I was supposed to hit 2400 but missed 2 days and averaged 2200 then my cut should be off 2200 not 2400. I'm just saying When you get used to 2400 the cut is a bit challenging. You'll want it to work at the highest number possible. Stick to your allotted calories and try not to under eat so when you cut its a true cut. My metabolism is down regulating fast so after 5 weeks I'm 5 lbs down and just slid down to my lower calorie range today to keep the scale moving. I wonder if I could have gone longer at the higher numbers if I had been stricter on eating all my calories.
Okay, i see what you mean now. Thanks for clarifying.
I usually hit my calorie goal- occasionally, like last night, i didn't get my last snack in. Sleep won over eating. But it is rare and I'm on target weekly.0 -
After a week back at 2400 (after dropping from 2500), my weight has stabilized again.
And i am 5 weeks into my reset!0 -
yay!! that's awesome...now you have a starting point. Have fun eating at your TDEE!!0
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Jennifer_Lynn_1982 wrote: »yay!! that's awesome...now you have a starting point. Have fun eating at your TDEE!!
Its funny how when I first increased (i ripped the band-aid off) I had soooo many calories! Then, it seemed like it wasn't enough and I had to cut some things out. Now it feels like plenty and with enough planning I can fit in some treats without cutting out important nutrients. I kinda feel like I've gone full circle in a way.0 -
It is incredible how your mind (and body) can adjust as you adjust!!0
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Jennifer_Lynn_1982 wrote: »yay!! that's awesome...now you have a starting point. Have fun eating at your TDEE!!
Its funny how when I first increased (i ripped the band-aid off) I had soooo many calories! Then, it seemed like it wasn't enough and I had to cut some things out. Now it feels like plenty and with enough planning I can fit in some treats without cutting out important nutrients. I kinda feel like I've gone full circle in a way.
Life in high calorie land is so glorious! I remember mourning the loss of 10% like it was a hunger strike! And that was 3000 down to 2700! LOL0 -
XavierNusum wrote: »Jennifer_Lynn_1982 wrote: »yay!! that's awesome...now you have a starting point. Have fun eating at your TDEE!!
Its funny how when I first increased (i ripped the band-aid off) I had soooo many calories! Then, it seemed like it wasn't enough and I had to cut some things out. Now it feels like plenty and with enough planning I can fit in some treats without cutting out important nutrients. I kinda feel like I've gone full circle in a way.
Life in high calorie land is so glorious! I remember mourning the loss of 10% like it was a hunger strike! And that was 3000 down to 2700! LOL
@XavierNusum i think i will mourn them too when cut time comes!0 -
Yup.. I'm at the lower end of the final cut and I was so resistant to going up in calories in the beginning. I can't wait to ease up now. There is no room for error at this level and I can't believe I lived this way for years.0
