Metabolism Reset - Eating at TDEE Support Thread
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hello ladies!
hope its ok to join in here as im still confused. I increased my calorie intake about 3 weeks ago now. I havent done the full reset yet as my intake has not been low since i got to goal last year. I put on some weight before i miscarried and am trying to lose this extra 9lbs im carrying. proving to be difficult.
good news is that I put on 2lbs whilst i upped my calories and found out this week that id lost them! so am back to where i was before EMWL. Physically and mentally i feel better as im not so lethargic anymore. So the real test begins now to see if i can lose anymore. If not i may consider a reset
I get so confused with which cut to go for etc, so for nor ive gone for 20%. does that seem too high? figures are below.
according to scooby. have set my activity levels to 5-7hrs as currently doing insanity and have a very active job. I had my settings as light before and completely stalled!
TDEE: 2392
BMR: 1386
20%: 1913.
thanks!0 -
Over the past month I've eaten 2159 calories on average, and maintained my weight so precisely (0.4lbs) that it's a bit spooky! I'm thinking I'll need to up my cals again as this probably isn't my TDEE. I'm away for 10 days now, and then running a big 10k, but in two weeks time I think I will bump my cals.
Scoobie says I need 2239, I think I need significantly more. I workout for about an hour 6 days per week, I also cycle and powerwalk for another hour most days and my job has me on my feet all day (violinist). I think I need nearer 2500.0 -
hello ladies!
hope its ok to join in here as im still confused. I increased my calorie intake about 3 weeks ago now. I havent done the full reset yet as my intake has not been low since i got to goal last year. I put on some weight before i miscarried and am trying to lose this extra 9lbs im carrying. proving to be difficult.
good news is that I put on 2lbs whilst i upped my calories and found out this week that id lost them! so am back to where i was before EMWL. Physically and mentally i feel better as im not so lethargic anymore. So the real test begins now to see if i can lose anymore. If not i may consider a reset
I get so confused with which cut to go for etc, so for nor ive gone for 20%. does that seem too high? figures are below.
according to scooby. have set my activity levels to 5-7hrs as currently doing insanity and have a very active job. I had my settings as light before and completely stalled!
TDEE: 2392
BMR: 1386
20%: 1913.
thanks!
Since you are so close to goal, its best to have a small deficit. You would probably want to look at a 5-10%.0 -
I just finished up week 4 so I am halfway through reset, yeah! Having a feeling heavy day so its making me excited for cut even more! I just wish I didn't have to weigh myself before I cut.... I am min such a good place most days that I know I will see that number on the scale a feel a pang in the heart....but I know I need to do it.
After that though I will be sticking mostly to measurements and once I see those trending down then I will weigh in to see when/if I need to change my goals.
I still have my run to fit in today but my In-laws are in town and have my girls so atleast I get to go run alone which will make it a little easier to not have to push a stroller in this heat!
Ugh, so not ready for Monday yet :sad:0 -
Over the past month I've eaten 2159 calories on average, and maintained my weight so precisely (0.4lbs) that it's a bit spooky! I'm thinking I'll need to up my cals again as this probably isn't my TDEE. I'm away for 10 days now, and then running a big 10k, but in two weeks time I think I will bump my cals.
Scoobie says I need 2239, I think I need significantly more. I workout for about an hour 6 days per week, I also cycle and powerwalk for another hour most days and my job has me on my feet all day (violinist). I think I need nearer 2500.
Definitely sounds like you should be higher in cals. Good thing you are maintaining currently. I found I was easily maintainable at my Cut, so thats why I jumped to TDEE.. I dropped initially, and then it went back up a few pounds and stayed there..Hopefully you will have similar luck:)0 -
I am having a blech weekend.. Ive been so busy with my "job" and family obligations and such that timing wise I had no chance to hit the gym, plus its been raining pretty much all weekend, so no runs.. And then this afternoon we got home from visiting and I should have gone to the gym, but I had no desire or want to go.. (plus it would throw off my schedule all week with gym plans)... So three days rest was not what I wanted to do this weekend....
Back at 'er tomorrow..0 -
Raynn~ I do Yoga classes on Saturday and Sunday mornings and I missed both days due to....well, like you, life.
I had a GREAT week last week with my NROLFW workouts and my regular classes that I do so I'm thinking that 2 days off will do a body good!!
We will BOTH get back at it tomorrow! :flowerforyou:0 -
Over the past month I've eaten 2159 calories on average, and maintained my weight so precisely (0.4lbs) that it's a bit spooky! I'm thinking I'll need to up my cals again as this probably isn't my TDEE. I'm away for 10 days now, and then running a big 10k, but in two weeks time I think I will bump my cals.
Scoobie says I need 2239, I think I need significantly more. I workout for about an hour 6 days per week, I also cycle and powerwalk for another hour most days and my job has me on my feet all day (violinist). I think I need nearer 2500.
I'm curious what activity level you used? I would consider you very active or extremely active, definitely not moderate based on your description.0 -
Hi all! Could use some help on day #3...I've got pre-TOM symptoms out the wazoo....I have been so exhausted today that I haven't done much of anything other than some random housework. Fortunately today is my one rest day for the week so I don't feel too guilty. Problem is, I've gone WAY over my TDEE. How will that impact me? Do I eat less tomorrow to make up for it or just continue to eat my TDEE?0
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Over the past month I've eaten 2159 calories on average, and maintained my weight so precisely (0.4lbs) that it's a bit spooky! I'm thinking I'll need to up my cals again as this probably isn't my TDEE. I'm away for 10 days now, and then running a big 10k, but in two weeks time I think I will bump my cals.
Scoobie says I need 2239, I think I need significantly more. I workout for about an hour 6 days per week, I also cycle and powerwalk for another hour most days and my job has me on my feet all day (violinist). I think I need nearer 2500.
I'm curious what activity level you used? I would consider you very active or extremely active, definitely not moderate based on your description.
I put 5-6 hours per week of exercise, which now gives me 2227 (I lost a little weight). The highest setting only gives me 2453! I don't think scoobie is a good calculator for me because it doesn't take lifestyle into account, only intentional exercise. When I use the health-calc website it comes up with around 2200 on rest days and 2300-2800 on workout days.0 -
Hi all! Could use some help on day #3...I've got pre-TOM symptoms out the wazoo....I have been so exhausted today that I haven't done much of anything other than some random housework. Fortunately today is my one rest day for the week so I don't feel too guilty. Problem is, I've gone WAY over my TDEE. How will that impact me? Do I eat less tomorrow to make up for it or just continue to eat my TDEE?
Continue to eat at TDEE. I had quite a few days in a row where I ate WAY over TDEE, probably 5 days and I do think that caught up with me but one day won't. One of the most important things is to stay consistent so eating at least TDEE or even a tad over is the goal. I don't weigh or even have the courage to measure during the rest, but I noticed 4-5 days later my clothes were a tad tighter. I tried really hard last week to stay right at TDEE to see if I would lose that and was feeling a little better but now I am getting into TOM territory and I am feeling bloated and big so its hard to say if I lost that extra I shouldn't have gained in the first place!0 -
Over the past month I've eaten 2159 calories on average, and maintained my weight so precisely (0.4lbs) that it's a bit spooky! I'm thinking I'll need to up my cals again as this probably isn't my TDEE. I'm away for 10 days now, and then running a big 10k, but in two weeks time I think I will bump my cals.
Scoobie says I need 2239, I think I need significantly more. I workout for about an hour 6 days per week, I also cycle and powerwalk for another hour most days and my job has me on my feet all day (violinist). I think I need nearer 2500.
I'm curious what activity level you used? I would consider you very active or extremely active, definitely not moderate based on your description.
I put 5-6 hours per week of exercise, which now gives me 2227 (I lost a little weight). The highest setting only gives me 2453! I don't think scoobie is a good calculator for me because it doesn't take lifestyle into account, only intentional exercise. When I use the health-calc website it comes up with around 2200 on rest days and 2300-2800 on workout days.
Have you used the fat2fit site before? fat2fitradio.com/tools The numbers I get from fat2fit are slightly higher than what I get from scooby and they've worked well for me. You could also just try a number based on the health-calc - like 2500 or so and see how it goes for a few weeks and tweak as necessary. It can be hard to find the number that is just right since the online calculators really just give us the ballpark figure.0 -
Hi all! Could use some help on day #3...I've got pre-TOM symptoms out the wazoo....I have been so exhausted today that I haven't done much of anything other than some random housework. Fortunately today is my one rest day for the week so I don't feel too guilty. Problem is, I've gone WAY over my TDEE. How will that impact me? Do I eat less tomorrow to make up for it or just continue to eat my TDEE?
Continue to eat at TDEE. I had quite a few days in a row where I ate WAY over TDEE, probably 5 days and I do think that caught up with me but one day won't. One of the most important things is to stay consistent so eating at least TDEE or even a tad over is the goal. I don't weigh or even have the courage to measure during the rest, but I noticed 4-5 days later my clothes were a tad tighter. I tried really hard last week to stay right at TDEE to see if I would lose that and was feeling a little better but now I am getting into TOM territory and I am feeling bloated and big so its hard to say if I lost that extra I shouldn't have gained in the first place!
Thanks TripleJ!! I was really worried about that! I went at least 1000 over my TDEE yesterday and the scale has gone up 5lbs since starting my reset. Between the reset, bad food yesterday and TOM bloat I feel really yucky and bloated. My skirt is definitely tighter today than normal! Hopefully it levels out soon and I don't gain anymore-that 5lbs is more than enough for me!!0 -
Hi girls, still plugging away here. About a week to go and then I cut. I am excited and nervous all at the same time. Oh, and sad to think about eating less :laugh:
@TripleJ, I do not want to get on that scale before I cut either, but I will. In part to know what I gained, but mostly to know where I start my cut from. And I will probably weigh a little more frequently once I start cutting, like weekly or bi-weekly. We'll see. All I know is right now I love the freedom from the scale.
@Raynn and Rosie, This will be my third rest day in a row. I was supposed to do my lower body weights yesterday or today, but it is not going to happen because of life getting in the way. But oh well. I WILL get it done tomorrow and in the grand scheme of things it won't matter right?
Hello to everyone else!0 -
Ok, so we all know how unbelievably HORRIBLE a reset can be...so, I had a little fun and created this virtual pin that if you want to use it somewhere on your profile, feel free to do so. BUT, it's only for those that complete a full 8 weeks or more ok? :happy:
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Ok, so we all know how unbelievably HORRIBLE a reset can be...so, I had a little fun and created this virtual pin that if you want to use it somewhere on your profile, feel free to do so. BUT, it's only for those that complete a full 8 weeks or more ok? :happy:
Love this!! I am starting Week 5 so I only have 3 more weeks and I will put this on my profile....YAY!! Thanks for sharing this...It's nice to be able to see who all has done the reset...
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Ok, so we all know how unbelievably HORRIBLE a reset can be...so, I had a little fun and created this virtual pin that if you want to use it somewhere on your profile, feel free to do so. BUT, it's only for those that complete a full 8 weeks or more ok? :happy:
The end of July can't come soon enough so I can use this!!!! This is awesome!! You rock! 0 -
Ok, so we all know how unbelievably HORRIBLE a reset can be...so, I had a little fun and created this virtual pin that if you want to use it somewhere on your profile, feel free to do so. BUT, it's only for those that complete a full 8 weeks or more ok? :happy:
The end of July can't come soon enough so I can use this!!!! This is awesome!! You rock!
End of July for me as well - and I will definitely be sporting this pin once I have earned.
I weigh in on Friday - first time since I started the reset...was only going to do 4 and then 6 and then just thought if I sign up for 6 then I can sign up for 8.....thinking long term baby. Of course I feel like a bloated whale today.....but I suppose that is besides the point :laugh:0 -
Ok, so we all know how unbelievably HORRIBLE a reset can be...so, I had a little fun and created this virtual pin that if you want to use it somewhere on your profile, feel free to do so. BUT, it's only for those that complete a full 8 weeks or more ok? :happy:
LOVE IT!! I'm only on Day 1 but I want it NOW!! :sad:
Thanks Sweetie, it's awesome and so are YOU!!
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Hi girls, still plugging away here. About a week to go and then I cut. I am excited and nervous all at the same time. Oh, and sad to think about eating less :laugh:
@TripleJ, I do not want to get on that scale before I cut either, but I will. In part to know what I gained, but mostly to know where I start my cut from. And I will probably weigh a little more frequently once I start cutting, like weekly or bi-weekly. We'll see. All I know is right now I love the freedom from the scale.
@Raynn and Rosie, This will be my third rest day in a row. I was supposed to do my lower body weights yesterday or today, but it is not going to happen because of life getting in the way. But oh well. I WILL get it done tomorrow and in the grand scheme of things it won't matter right?
Hello to everyone else!
Hello to YOU too! :flowerforyou:
I got do my NROL today but, AGAIN, life got in the way in the form of the AC repairman, so I didn't have time to do a class that I like.
It's all good, I'll pick it up tomorrow and the AC is fixed too~ whew!! :smokin:0 -
Ok, so we all know how unbelievably HORRIBLE a reset can be...so, I had a little fun and created this virtual pin that if you want to use it somewhere on your profile, feel free to do so. BUT, it's only for those that complete a full 8 weeks or more ok? :happy:
LOVE IT!! I'm only on Day 1 but I want it NOW!! :sad:
Thanks Sweetie, it's awesome and so are YOU!!
LOL! I can't even sport it yet...I'm just starting my 5th week myself!0 -
Ok, so we all know how unbelievably HORRIBLE a reset can be...so, I had a little fun and created this virtual pin that if you want to use it somewhere on your profile, feel free to do so. BUT, it's only for those that complete a full 8 weeks or more ok? :happy:
LOVE IT!! I'm only on Day 1 but I want it NOW!! :sad:
Thanks Sweetie, it's awesome and so are YOU!!
LOL! I can't even sport it yet...I'm just starting my 5th week myself!
LOVE this and July 25th it will be on my profile! Feeling a bit thick in the waist today, but it's just part of the process. I love not weighing in and messing up my motivation!0 -
]]Ok, so we all know how unbelievably HORRIBLE a reset can be...so, I had a little fun and created this virtual pin that if you want to use it somewhere on your profile, feel free to do so. BUT, it's only for those that complete a full 8 weeks or more ok? :happy:
Love it! Thanks . . . can't wait to proudly display that on my profile in another few weeks. Yahoo!0 -
Fat2fit is exactly the same as scoobie for me within 25 calories. I'm away for 10 days now then running a big 10k, but after that I'll see where my weight is, and if I'm still around 105-107, I'll bump my calories to 2300 and keep upping them every month til I start gaining.Over the past month I've eaten 2159 calories on average, and maintained my weight so precisely (0.4lbs) that it's a bit spooky! I'm thinking I'll need to up my cals again as this probably isn't my TDEE. I'm away for 10 days now, and then running a big 10k, but in two weeks time I think I will bump my cals.
Scoobie says I need 2239, I think I need significantly more. I workout for about an hour 6 days per week, I also cycle and powerwalk for another hour most days and my job has me on my feet all day (violinist). I think I need nearer 2500.
I'm curious what activity level you used? I would consider you very active or extremely active, definitely not moderate based on your description.
I put 5-6 hours per week of exercise, which now gives me 2227 (I lost a little weight). The highest setting only gives me 2453! I don't think scoobie is a good calculator for me because it doesn't take lifestyle into account, only intentional exercise. When I use the health-calc website it comes up with around 2200 on rest days and 2300-2800 on workout days.
Have you used the fat2fit site before? fat2fitradio.com/tools The numbers I get from fat2fit are slightly higher than what I get from scooby and they've worked well for me. You could also just try a number based on the health-calc - like 2500 or so and see how it goes for a few weeks and tweak as necessary. It can be hard to find the number that is just right since the online calculators really just give us the ballpark figure.0 -
Very cute:) I guess I will have to see if I "earn" it or not for myself.. my goal is 6 weeks right now.. then reevaluate:)
I finally got to the gym for NROL and I think I ended up pushing too hard on the Bulgarian split squats.. I could not do the lunges after that with weights. My left Quad was very tight. Decided to remove the weight so I didnt further injure myself.. Definitely hoping its just pulled a little and tomorrow will be fine again.. I need to get a run in tomorrow.. I signed up for a 10k at the end of August and I would like to actually run very close to all of it:)
Almost done week 4 and this was my original goal to hit. So Im glad so far I have stuck it out, but I am definitely dying to cut and get things going again0 -
WOW~ Day 1 is coming to a close for me (just finished dinner) and somehow I managed to stuff over 2100 calories into me!!
Lunch was a mind-blowing Protein Festival for me: I put 2 scoops of Body Fortress Vanilla Protein into 2 Dannon Cherry Yogurts and mixed it all up. It was different, I gotta say. Not bad, not great, just different.:indifferent: Not bad for a first try......
I have a little over 100 calories for the rest of the night which is just right for what I have in mind.
So....DAY ONE is in the books!!! :drinker:0 -
WOW~ Day 1 is coming to a close for me (just finished dinner) and somehow I managed to stuff over 2100 calories into me!!
Lunch was a mind-blowing Protein Festival for me: I put 2 scoops of Body Fortress Vanilla Protein into 2 Dannon Cherry Yogurts and mixed it all up. It was different, I gotta say. Not bad, not great, just different.:indifferent: Not bad for a first try......
I have a little over 100 calories for the rest of the night which is just right for what I have in mind.
So....DAY ONE is in the books!!! :drinker:
Great job, Rosie! :flowerforyou: The time will fly. I can't believe how fast it's gone for me. 0 -
WOW~ Day 1 is coming to a close for me (just finished dinner) and somehow I managed to stuff over 2100 calories into me!!
Lunch was a mind-blowing Protein Festival for me: I put 2 scoops of Body Fortress Vanilla Protein into 2 Dannon Cherry Yogurts and mixed it all up. It was different, I gotta say. Not bad, not great, just different.:indifferent: Not bad for a first try......
I have a little over 100 calories for the rest of the night which is just right for what I have in mind.
So....DAY ONE is in the books!!! :drinker:
Okay Rosie, I am out of the loop here. I take it you were doing a cut before and now have started a reset? I feel like you have been with me all along, lol.0 -
Very cute:) I guess I will have to see if I "earn" it or not for myself.. my goal is 6 weeks right now.. then reevaluate:)
I finally got to the gym for NROL and I think I ended up pushing too hard on the Bulgarian split squats.. I could not do the lunges after that with weights. My left Quad was very tight. Decided to remove the weight so I didnt further injure myself.. Definitely hoping its just pulled a little and tomorrow will be fine again.. I need to get a run in tomorrow.. I signed up for a 10k at the end of August and I would like to actually run very close to all of it:)
Almost done week 4 and this was my original goal to hit. So Im glad so far I have stuck it out, but I am definitely dying to cut and get things going again
I hate it when my body doesn't keep up with my mind! Hope the muscle is just overused and bounces right back. I'm with you, if I feel a twinge of something not right, I back off. For me it is usually my elbows that tell me I need to back off. Although I have never had elbow tendonitis, I feel like I may be prone to it and am very careful with what and how I work with my arms. Same with my right shoulder, it is a little finicky and I have to be careful. So not worth an injury at this point right?0 -
Raynn - I hope the muscle feels better tomorrow!
Rosie - Great job on your first day!
ijska - People are going to stick it out for 8 weeks just so they can sport that cool pin. I know it will make me think twice about giving up from here on out. I so want that on my profile. Thank you for taking the time to create that for us. And it looks really great!0
