Weigh-in/Measurement updates
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I am in my fifth week and up 2 kg's ! No inches lost yet............0
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So, I've been at this eating more for about 8 weeks and I've started losing well again....Just in the past 2 weeks I've lost 3 pounds, for a total of 5 pounds since starting to EM2WL. I have read that I should redo my TDEE and adjust my calories after losing 5 pounds, but when I did it only changed by 30 calories. Many days I'm eating over my 15% cut anyway, so is it really necessary to adjust every 5 pounds? I don't feel like 30 calories is going to make or break me. Thanks!
Well, I lost 1.6 pounds again this week, so I guess I don't have to worry about cutting my calories any at this point.
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Hi guys.I started day before yesterday and took measurements today so here we go--
Start 6/20/12 Weight 112 (up a little due to AF I think)
Measurements--
neck 12.5
waist 26.5 at narrowest
waist at naval 28
hip 33 at widest with buttocks
left calf 12.5
right calf 12.5
left bicep 10
right bicep 10
left thigh 19.25
right thigh 19.5
I have been eating at 1660 for a while now and eating back exercise calories as well. I'm at my goal weight (from 142 a year and 1/2 ago) but would REALLY like to get my body fat % down and build some real muscle so my scooby TDEE is 2150. I'm set at 2000 per day and we'll see what happens. I do strength (JW pyramid DVD) a few times a week and cardio (bike) on off days. I typically workout 6 days a week though I might scale back to 5 and see how my body feels about that.0 -
I have been eating more for a while now. I decided to up my calories even more last weekend from 1600 to 1800 because I felt I was losing too quickly for fat loss. I don't know if it's a fluke but I have lost 2% fat although my weight is the same. Which is what I wanted. :-)0
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*UPDATE*
end of week 8 of TDEE-15%
weight: +500g (1lb)
measurements:
-0.5cm in thighs and calves
+0.5cm in waist
+1cm in neck and arms
+/-0 in bust measurement
Positive changes: I have tons of energy and sleep well
Negative: none other than no loss
Exercise routine: NROLFW - week 3.
If Dr gives me the ok, I think i'll go back to Chalean Extreme again 'cause that routine motivates me more.Do you think that's a good idea?
Any ideas as to what I could be doing differently/what I could change to improve things?
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Alright - I am starting Week 12 of EM2WL. I am at 2050 Kcal per day with 3-5 hrs of exercise per week. Mostly cardio at this point but I have been slowly incorporating strength training, mostly geared towards arms. Mostly meeting my macros of 50%carb/25%protein/25%fat (I need to be at 25% fat due to my gallbladder, or lack of one! and just can't get the protein up to 30% yet, but I have been working on it and have been good at hitting 25% now, so I plan to increase protein & decrease carbs as I am able)
GOOD NEWS!
I weighted in at my plateau weight of 181 after fluctuating between 182-185 the last 3 mos.
EVEN BETTER NEWS!
I have 3 less inches at my waistline! So based on the Military Body Fat Calculator, I have lost 3% body fat over the last 3 months!
So hang in there EM2WL does work - You Can Do It!0 -
Hey folks, I'm new here and just posting some starting stats after struggling with low calories for a long time and falling on and off the wagon for 7 years figured had to change something!
Starting Weight - 215.6lbs
Height - 5'4"
Neck - 15"
Waist - 43"
Bicep - 14.5"
Forearm - 11.5"
Chest - 40"
Hips - 44"
Thigh - 23.5"
Calf - 17"
Wrist - 7"0 -
This is my first time checking in on this thread although I have been increasing my calorie intake and also increasing my strength training since the beginning of May:
Starting:
160 pounds
Bust 38
Waist 31.5
Hips 43
Thighs 24.5
Today:
155 pounds
Bust 37
Waist 31
Hips 41
Thighs 23
I've lost 5 inches! I never saw results like this when I was eating 1200 calories. Now I eat 1600-1900 most days and I'm losing!0 -
I upped my calories from 1600 to 1800 nearly 2 weeks ago and have had a great fat loss. I have also increased my lean mass (due to NROLFW). Only downside is that I have gained 2 pounds that I lost during the 2 weeks doing this but at least its not fat! Hopefully this will help with my skinny fat issue I have :-) Overall I have still lost though.
14/06/2012
Weight 141.4 lbs
Lean Mass 103.4 lbs
Fat Mass 38 lbs
28/06/2012
Weight 140.8 lbs
Lean Mass 106.1 lbs
Fat Mass 34.7 lbs
Will be doing my measurements this weekend.0 -
Hey everyone..
I started EM2WL in late march.. I take my measurements once a month so here is this months progress
.5in loss in under boob roll
.5in loss in belly
4 lbs lost
BMI down .7
I cant find my calipers otherwise there would be a BF% calculation too.
In TOTAL since march
14.8 lbs lost
8.5 inches lost
at last calculation reduction of 5%BF
WOOOO
My program consists of EM2WL, New Rules of Lifting for Women, and Running. 0 -
I finally made it over that HUGE hump! I joined EM2WL a few weeks ago because I was gaining/losing the same weight. I upped my calories and dropped to 200.4. Then the next week it was 200.2 and I thought "are you kidding me?!" I'm so close. Today I weighed and I am at 199.8lbs. I am so excited. Thank you for helping me0
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Today was measure day for me and I'm so happy to report my total inches lost is now: 9.25". Simply amazing!!! Most of the loss is from my waist and hips but slowly losing in my arms and legs too. Every little 1/4" counts and is a huge accomplishment for me.
As for the EVIL scale, the last time I weighed about a week ago I was up 2 pounds so I did NOT weigh today. I know my body is slowly changing, loving the healthy foods I'm feeding it and thanking me by S L O W L Y shrinking at a slow and steady rate. It's all good.
Like so many of you have said this is an ongoing process and not a race. I can live with that. At 57 years old I know this is the right thing to be doing for my body and my health.
I look to these boards for support and inspiration and I thank you all for your insight and inspiration as well as sharing your struggles. It's nice to know we're not alone.0 -
Ok, after week 1 here we go....
I think I went through every "stage" they listed for EM2LW in 1 week lol. Here are my stats after 1 week.....
up 2 lbs.
lost 1/2 - 1" off all measurements except my arms. (which is good.. I'm lifting lol) (1" off my waist)
So, I'm happy I'm over the feeling "bloated" thing, love getting to eat more, and although I'm up 2 lbs.. I will trust the inches more! I have been losing/gaining the same 3 lbs for months now, so I didn't go crazy over the scale gain. Actually happy that it was only 2. Loving that the measurements moved!!
Ready for week 2!!0 -
Happy. Happy. Happy!
Measured today. I have lost 6.5 inches in a month and around 3.5lbs
27 may. 1. July
Left arm. 12.5. 11.5
Right arm. 12.5. 11.5
Left thigh. 20.5. 20
Right thigh. 21. 21
Chest. 32.5. 32
Waist. 31. 30
Hips. 36. 35
Neck. 14. 13.5
Left calf. 16. 15.5
Right calf. 15.5. 15.25
Very pleased with this results seems like em2wl and nrolfw is working. I haven't lost much from my right thigh because I have a lipoma which will always be there. :-(0 -
WOO HOOOOO!!!! Great job!!!:drinker:I finally made it over that HUGE hump! I joined EM2WL a few weeks ago because I was gaining/losing the same weight. I upped my calories and dropped to 200.4. Then the next week it was 200.2 and I thought "are you kidding me?!" I'm so close. Today I weighed and I am at 199.8lbs. I am so excited. Thank you for helping me0 -
Week 1 - Been eating at 2300ish each day instead of the 1600 MFP had me on. Hardly ever hungry anymore, and am down 2lbs!! Happy with that. See what week 2 brings :-)0
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I put this in another thread but thought I would add it here for motivation.
I am down another 2 inches overall in the last week but the scale is still the same. I can see a viable difference though and that is what matters, not the scale.0 -
Hi ya folks ... I'm pretty happy to report that lose approx 1.5-2.5 cm a week
Lost 1.9kg (4.3 pounds) in the last 2 months
That is 10.5cm (4.1 inches) so far in last 2 months
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Hi ya folks ... I'm pretty happy to report that lose approx 1.5-2.5 cm a week
Lost 1.9kg (4.3 pounds) in the last 2 months
That is 10.5cm (4.1 inches) so far in last 2 months
yay!!!!!!!!!!!
Amazing! Great work.0 -
wow wow!! that's awesome!Hi ya folks ... I'm pretty happy to report that lose approx 1.5-2.5 cm a week
Lost 1.9kg (4.3 pounds) in the last 2 months
That is 10.5cm (4.1 inches) so far in last 2 months
yay!!!!!!!!!!!0 -
Hi ya folks ... I'm pretty happy to report that lose approx 1.5-2.5 cm a week
Lost 1.9kg (4.3 pounds) in the last 2 months
That is 10.5cm (4.1 inches) so far in last 2 months
yay!!!!!!!!!!!
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Another week another weight loss. Down by another 2 lbs and it seems to be fat loss now down to 23.7% fat. :-)0
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I posted in May that after initially losing after upping my calories and then with a 15% cut I was gaining but did have a loss of a half inch in my waist. I had upped my exercise finally after a knee injury but even after weeks my weight didn't come down again. Since I haven't been able to make any progress until now I haven't posted on here. I have had a busy June with job interviews and my daughters graduation. I recently have a new part-time job and have started back into an exercise routine but am being careful not to reinjure my knee. I actually was eating more this week except for the day before I lost. So I am wondering if the cut was too much. I wish I knew why I am losing now finally. I will probably measure soon but with my weight up haven't measured in a while.
3/26/12: SW: 232
4/7/12: 230.2 2200 calories (assumed maintenance with eating back exercise calories)
4/18/12: 229 2200 calories
4/23/12: 229 (cut by 15% from assumed maintenance calories - 1870 with eating back exercise calories)
4/30/12: 228.8 (I have been dealing with a knee injury and went on a small trip so I will be slowly upping my exercise this week)
5/7/12: 228 Still having some knee pain so I won't include inches until I have been able to increase my exercise. I have started to slowly start to exercise but am limited right now.
5/22/12: 232 (1/2 inch loss from waist)
7/8/12: 227.2 finally a loss after fluctuating around 2300 -
Another week another weight loss. Down by another 2 lbs and it seems to be fat loss now down to 23.7% fat. :-)
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I put this in another thread but thought I would add it here for motivation.
I am down another 2 inches overall in the last week but the scale is still the same. I can see a viable difference though and that is what matters, not the scale.
That is fantastic and motivational!0 -
PLEASE don't yell at me.
I don't get any of this. I've read lots on this forum and I really want to get it because I seem to be stalling. I think I may have walked this process a few weeks ago without knowing, dropped some pounds -- the science behind it I really don't get it.
I use BMF and MFP (to track cals). Trying to understand how EMTWL could fit in with what I already do without gaining weight.
Would someone give me the kindergarten version?0 -
Week 2 and another 2lbs down! Will post measurements after week 4.0
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Week 2 and another 2lbs down! Will post measurements after week 4.
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SW: 395
07/13/12: 339.90 -
I started using MFP 42 days ago. After the first horrible and extremely frustratingly hungry 5 days at 1200 calories, I found EM2WL. THANK GOD! I upped my calories to 2000. ( recently down to 1750 due to an exercise level change)I have lost a total of 6 lbs on the scale. I have lost 15" overall. This includes .25" neck, 3" waist, 4.5" hips, .75"arms, 3.5" thighs, and 3" underbust.!!!!!!!!!!!
I have gone from a size 18 jeans to size 16 (they're getting loose) Ive had to adjust my bra 3 times and its getting where it will just be too loose soon. I am just thrilled!0
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