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I see you all upping calories and gaining weight, does it really come off? i haven't seen any posts about people who have reached their goals via this process. i am sure i am just not looking in the right place.0
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@saranharm Yes, I have watched the mindset change in you over the last few months and it is a beautiful thing
This is when the physical changes start to occur, the compound effect of all those months of work plus less stress of obsessing over every single detail. Just let it go and trust the process.
I'm so proud of you and to be able to watch the changes
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I see you all upping calories and gaining weight, does it really come off? i haven't seen any posts about people who have reached their goals via this process. i am sure i am just not looking in the right place.
For a lot of people, weight isnt a factor anymore, so it no longer is a matter of "losing weight" Many end up weighing the same, however body recomposition makes them a heck of a lot smaller.. Muscle building is key to recomp.
Feel free to browse our Journey and testimonial pages on our website for people who had gone through the journey, are still going through the journey and those whose journey changed completely along the way.
http://eatmore2weighless.com/category/testimonials/the-journey/
Kelly
EM2WL Ambassador and Moderator
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I see you all upping calories and gaining weight, does it really come off? i haven't seen any posts about people who have reached their goals via this process. i am sure i am just not looking in the right place.
Yes @raynn1 has given you the best link to show that it really does work for lots of people from lots of backgrounds. This lifestyle really is for everyone.
Also, if people increase their calories gradually, there isn't a huge amount of weight gain. If you take it slowly and just increase gradually, your body will just re-adjust to the new calorie level.
And yes, a lot of us come to realise that the scale is less and less important as we transform our bodies from an active lifestyle ( including strength training ) and eating more.
Don't be afraid. We were all anxious when we started this.
Once you've read through some testimonials you amy feel more reassured.
Feel free to ask anything any time.
We are here to help and support you.
Ichel
EM2WL Ambassador and Moderator
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I think we 1) come to realize the scale is stupid. And 2) often lose the desire to achieve what is probably an unrealistic look.5
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I think we 1) come to realize the scale is stupid. And 2) often lose the desire to achieve what is probably an unrealistic look.
@saranharm I so need to quote this, " We come to realize the scale is stupid"
You are coming out with some great quotes this week! You're on a roll!
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Proof we cannot go based on the scale: I gained a few pounds over my camping trip (almost 3- not bad). Old me would have restricted like crazy. New me: lifted weights and ate out for lunch. I am back down to the weight I was hovering at 2 days before leaving.
I only weigh so I can pinpoint that tdee and, eventually, my cut levels.3 -
See! Told you you were on a roll!
Another NSV! Or is it an SV related NSV?
Can I quote you please?
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Must have enjoyed some good salty stuff on the camping trip.
Frito's and chili around the campfire?
Beef jerky or trail mix while walking?
Was it hot though?1 -
Yes @empressichel you can share anything i put on here without asking.
@heybales chili and fritos! How did you know? Plus, chips, sandwich meat, cookies, mike's hard lemonade (yum). It wasnt too hot - we were at about 8,000 feet and it rained every afternoon. But no campfire due to fire ban out here in the West
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Down 2.5 from pre camping weigh in. Since moving up my calories I have maintained or dropped. So far, I think push back up to tdee was not only a great idea, but doing it slower this time seems to be taken better by my body.4
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Great to hear!!0
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Down 2.5 from pre camping weigh in. Since moving up my calories I have maintained or dropped. So far, I think push back up to tdee was not only a great idea, but doing it slower this time seems to be taken better by my body.
Body loves food. I still find it funny when I eat loads one day then wake up the next day feeling extra lean.
Got to love EM2WL
Ichel
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@saranharm LOVE the profile picture you just added!!!!1
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Thanks @TerezaToledo ! Me too 1
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NSV:
My hubby is a photographer (uses it for work and it's a hobby too) so lots of photos. I used to be concerned with the ones he has taken of me but now I don't even care. And he has gotten some great ones of me lately - shared freely on social media. They seem to be the most popular things I share. People like seeing me share photos of myself and not hide. There is a joy and a love of life that exudes from my face and smile now. My face looks a bit thinner too. I think I look better now than I did 4 or 5 years ago but more than just looks. Self-love? Happiness? Thirty is purty.5 -
So awesome to hear Sara! Its amazing how much we realize we hide from the camera because we aren't "ready" for it.. Life will go by and we want to be involved.. pics and all.. so awesome to see!
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New day, new week!!!
Up quite a bit on the scale today but that's ok! Yesterday we had a church picnic where I sampled almost everything without guilt (didn't go back for seconds so there is a positive!) And had people over for dinner. I made a purty dessert and ate some too. I enjoy, need even, this flexibility. Otherwise I am a control freak. My old self was so controlling we didn't go to social stuff (or I didn't eat there) or throwing caution to the wind, I would allow myself to indulge far beyond the one social engagement. I call this a big win.
The scale doesn't bug me. It may come down, it may not. All I know is it isn't changing what I am doing. Today, back on my macros. Will hit the gym. Plan in taking my boys to the park. Hopefully will get some cleaning done. Will watch something from the DVR (gotta clear that thing out since I will be gone for a whole week of the Olympics! ) And get some zzzzz's . Then, to repeat, daily.
Going to a place I have never been to next week, gonna enjoy it! Then come back and get into the routine again.5 -
Love this!
"The scale doesn't bug me. It may come down, it may not. All I know is it isn't changing what I am doing. Today, back on my macros."
This is what it's all about. It's not a DIEt it's a lifestyle. Allows you to be flexible, have a day of eating out and then next day, straight back to routine and macros.
It's a massive NSV to not have the scale control your emotions as well.
Love, love, love!
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Thanks ichel!
Uploaded a deadlift video, if anyone is interested. I wanted to check my form on all my lifts.
https://youtu.be/gpArRYZbpso 3 -
Looks awesome!! Impressive my friend.1
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awesome video! Im still working my way up on deads. My form needs some correction so its been slow moving. Inspiring:)
Kelly
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OMG, I just loved watching this soooooooo much!!! I think your form is great, straight line from head to lower back. You lifted all that as if you were picking up a toy from the ground, dang, girl!!! And watching you while I am soooooooo iron starved made me uber jealous! You are a rockstar! Smash those PR's! Who cares about the scale?!
And I loved your approach in the picnic! Two thumbs up for enjoying life and moving on with your plan!
Tereza
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Great form - love the red Keds it appears.
Curious how long doing the sumo deadlifts, because that weight and that form appear like awhile.2 -
Your form is so good!
It just looks so comfortable like you have been doing this forever.
There's a lot more in you too. Can't wait to see where you go!
Awesome!
Ichel
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Great form - love the red Keds it appears.
Curious how long doing the sumo deadlifts, because that weight and that form appear like awhile.
Love my Chuck's. Looks like I am wearing 2 shades of white socks. One of those are my legs. Lol.
I lifted some in 2013, but sporadically and not fueled properly. I got serious last November/December. I switched to sumo probably in December- I find it so much easier for me and I have been able to increase my PRS by a lot. I think it's because I have short arms.
Thanks for all the great feedback everyone!
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Here is my squat video:
https://youtu.be/keA1Ml1Trm4
It stopped filming after this before I got to my real sets. I wanted to check form with more weight on.
I PR'd today at 180# for 4.
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Love seeing and hearing about your PR's @saranharm !
When are you going to do your first comp? I can feel one brewing
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