Metabolism Reset - Eating at TDEE Support Thread
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You will see, it works. It might take a bit of time, cause this way is not a quick fix. But it does work, and you will be able to enjoy your food
If you calculated it correct, then yes eat your TDEE. If you are losing you are too low.I have been reading and will KEEP reading, but my first question is I think my TDEE based on the scooby link is 2084 (im 4'11) I think Im very active, but if I lose...IF I lose during the first week at 2k+ then I need to raise the calories, right? basically meaning I underestimated when filling out the info.
PS I feel like an idiot LOL
and damn, 2100 calories is a dreamy thought!
Thanks and Im in
Start 7/13/12
I weighed in this morning jus tbecause Im starting something new 135.1
...and doing it because I love food and couldnt ever stick to low calories, it felt weird, I felt OFF for too long, cant seem to get down under 130, and I used to eat like a guy and looked outstanding (Marines) so why cant I again...
TDEE ~2100, might be under estimating but thats what I'll go with right now because of money and feeding 7 other people the cost is going to be the hard part. Thanks for this thread its been educational, and Im sure it will continue to be so.
Denise
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I don't know what I am more excited about, week 8 starting tomorrow or that its a full rest week!0
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Guys, should I start this on -15% TDEE or on my maintenance calories? - Trying to work out what step to take.
Also, is it OK to go straight into it, or am I meant to build up?
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Hello to all and warm, fuzzy HUGS to all of you feeling down!!!
I know I am puffy too but I am NOT getting on that freakin' scale any time soon~ no need to totally deflate my spirit!!
So~ on the upside of things~ in the NROLFW land~ I "pulled" 90 pounds rowing and 80 pounds on the lat pulldown. I was so freakin BADASS pulling those 90 pounds and a couple of youngins were checkin' me out~ well the machine and how high my weights were, that is!!:laugh:
I am SO, SO MUCH stronger~ whether it's the Reset or the NROL or BOTH, I don't know, but I'm going to keep going with it!!:drinker:0 -
Way to go Rosie! That's an awesome NSV! Keep up the great work. I tried to stay away from the scale, but somehow I can't lol. But I am ok with it-it's all going to work out fineHello to all and warm, fuzzy HUGS to all of you feeling down!!!
I know I am puffy too but I am NOT getting on that freakin' scale any time soon~ no need to totally deflate my spirit!!
So~ on the upside of things~ in the NROLFW land~ I "pulled" 90 pounds rowing and 80 pounds on the lat pulldown. I was so freakin BADASS pulling those 90 pounds and a couple of youngins were checkin' me out~ well the machine and how high my weights were, that is!!:laugh:
I am SO, SO MUCH stronger~ whether it's the Reset or the NROL or BOTH, I don't know, but I'm going to keep going with it!!:drinker: 0 -
Hi and welcome-I replied on the other thread already-just go straight to your cut, since you have not been on low calsGuys, should I start this on -15% TDEE or on my maintenance calories? - Trying to work out what step to take.
Also, is it OK to go straight into it, or am I meant to build up?
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Hi and welcome-I replied on the other thread already-just go straight to your cut, since you have not been on low calsGuys, should I start this on -15% TDEE or on my maintenance calories? - Trying to work out what step to take.
Also, is it OK to go straight into it, or am I meant to build up?
Thanks
Thankyou, just seen Sorry - I'm so eager to start this and wasn't sure what posts people paid most attention too etc. No more cross posts from me now, promise! 0 -
not having a good few weeks. Ive had an ear infection which means i couldnt exercise until i started running again yesterday. I was doing insanity prior to that and hope to get back to it. I've been averaging 1800-1900 and the scale isnt really moving. very frustrating and i feel so bloated. currently 136lbs and have been for the past 3 months! increased my calories end of may. Tell me it gets better? I am not keen to go back to low calories so am going to stick this out. Just need to know it will get better0
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You will see, it works. It might take a bit of time, cause this way is not a quick fix. But it does work, and you will be able to enjoy your food
If you calculated it correct, then yes eat your TDEE. If you are losing you are too low.I have been reading and will KEEP reading, but my first question is I think my TDEE based on the scooby link is 2084 (im 4'11) I think Im very active, but if I lose...IF I lose during the first week at 2k+ then I need to raise the calories, right? basically meaning I underestimated when filling out the info.
PS I feel like an idiot LOL
and damn, 2100 calories is a dreamy thought!
Thanks and Im in
Start 7/13/12
I weighed in this morning jus tbecause Im starting something new 135.1
...and doing it because I love food and couldnt ever stick to low calories, it felt weird, I felt OFF for too long, cant seem to get down under 130, and I used to eat like a guy and looked outstanding (Marines) so why cant I again...
TDEE ~2100, might be under estimating but thats what I'll go with right now because of money and feeding 7 other people the cost is going to be the hard part. Thanks for this thread its been educational, and Im sure it will continue to be so.
Denise If you need help, just let us know
Thanks, I already felt beter today after runnign this morning and a crap load of intense yard work (digging) and I dont feel like I am gong to die and that I need to laly down and take a nap, just because I am eaintg (whoot) I wasnt very good with low cal to begin with so I dont know how long I will eat at TDEE, definatly 4 weeks and listen to my body. I dont mind the fact that I will be eating tho. I love good food.
I have been so torn watching friends on here eat 1200 calories, and then trying it myself. Ah! I am excited 
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Alright, here is my update.
I am on week 8 of the reset. Last week!
Start weight: 133 lb
Current weight: 140 lb :sad:
Gain: 8 lb
TDEE: 2280 (moderate since I work out 3-5 hours a week)
It started out great, eating at TDEE was easy. I filled up on good, clean foods. However, around week 6, I began feeling sluggish. When I say sluggish, I mean hard to get out of bed sluggish. I felt tired all the time. I started using rest days, but even after the fact I felt exhausted.
I know people have said they felt these symptoms too. Do these go away AFTER you begin the cut? Or does this mean I should stay with the reset longer???
Physical changes, it looks like my tummy got a bit bigger. My guess is water weight (and my TOM is around the corner). Clothes fit about the same. I haven't gotten out the tape measure yet. I will do that next week with the official start and end measurements of my reset.
Anyways, does anyone have and suggestion? With the weight gain and sluggishness, I'm starting to feel deflated and defeated. I use to be able to workout 5-6 days a week for AT LEAST 45 minutes. Now I struggle to do 30 minutes 4-5 days.
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Hello to all and warm, fuzzy HUGS to all of you feeling down!!!
I know I am puffy too but I am NOT getting on that freakin' scale any time soon~ no need to totally deflate my spirit!!
So~ on the upside of things~ in the NROLFW land~ I "pulled" 90 pounds rowing and 80 pounds on the lat pulldown. I was so freakin BADASS pulling those 90 pounds and a couple of youngins were checkin' me out~ well the machine and how high my weights were, that is!!:laugh:
I am SO, SO MUCH stronger~ whether it's the Reset or the NROL or BOTH, I don't know, but I'm going to keep going with it!!:drinker:
Good job Rosie!! Im loving NROL! started stage 3 this week.. definitely getting more intense!!:)0 -
Alright, here is my update.
I am on week 8 of the reset. Last week!
Start weight: 133 lb
Current weight: 140 lb :sad:
Gain: 8 lb
TDEE: 2280 (moderate since I work out 3-5 hours a week)
It started out great, eating at TDEE was easy. I filled up on good, clean foods. However, around week 6, I began feeling sluggish. When I say sluggish, I mean hard to get out of bed sluggish. I felt tired all the time. I started using rest days, but even after the fact I felt exhausted.
I know people have said they felt these symptoms too. Do these go away AFTER you begin the cut? Or does this mean I should stay with the reset longer???
Physical changes, it looks like my tummy got a bit bigger. My guess is water weight (and my TOM is around the corner). Clothes fit about the same. I haven't gotten out the tape measure yet. I will do that next week with the official start and end measurements of my reset.
Anyways, does anyone have and suggestion? With the weight gain and sluggishness, I'm starting to feel deflated and defeated. I use to be able to workout 5-6 days a week for AT LEAST 45 minutes. Now I struggle to do 30 minutes 4-5 days.
I think it really depends. I think *most* of us though hit the wall at 6 weeks, had the tiredness and fatigue, but it went away within a week or so.
Take a look at other factors in your life.. Is it hot out? Are you working more? Are you eating the right foods, or is more of the junky stuff getting back in? Is TOM coming?
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Hi , all.
I am new and seriously thinking about this. Since April, I have lifted weights and have not dropped weight. During the first 8 weeks I ate around 1600-1800 calories (average) and gained 6 pounds. Then I dropped cals to 1400ish and still now weight loss.
Can someone please point me in the direction of the thread where this is explained so I know where to begin? Thanks.0 -
Hi everyone! So I've decided to join the forum. I will update once every 1-2 weeks.
BMR: 1418
TDEE: 2200
Weight at beginning of reset: 121
Current weight: 122
Goal reset length: 8 weeks
I am at the end of week 2 of my reset. In the first week I gained 2-3lbs but that disappeared right after TOM. I weighed myself today after a week of staying away from the scale and I have gained another pound. I'm not particularly worried, because that's what's supposed to happen, right? I just have to keep reminding myself that when I start my cut I'll lose it again within a few weeks... and then keep losing till I hit my goal
Some days I look at myself in the mirror and I love what I see. But then there are other days.... and I just feel like crying. Fortunately, today is a good day. Mainly because over the last week I've caught up with a bunch of old friends I haven't seen for a few months, and I've had several comments on how slim I'm looking!!
In terms of food, I am really enjoying eating so much- except for the fact that by the end of the day after dinner my stomach has expanded at least 3 inches from its normal size. However, when I wake up in the morning, it's deflated and nice and skinny again. Is this normal?? Does everyone else's stomachs expand so much after eating? It's quite annoying... makes my favorite jeans too tight
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Hi , all.
I am new and seriously thinking about this. Since April, I have lifted weights and have not dropped weight. During the first 8 weeks I ate around 1600-1800 calories (average) and gained 6 pounds. Then I dropped cals to 1400ish and still now weight loss.
Can someone please point me in the direction of the thread where this is explained so I know where to begin? Thanks.
HI there.
Resetting means eating at your TDEE mark for a period of time. This varies depending on the person, whether they came from a low cal diet prior, and how you feel. For most of us, we came from eating at VLC levels, so have chosen to do a 8 week reset. Some people who just need a bit of time to adjust their metabolism and did not come from VLC diets tend to go for about 4-6 weeks.
Basically a reset is giving your body the fuel it needs and to show it that you are no longer going to starve it and wil eat "proper" amounts now. It can take a while for your body to adjust and understand this is your new way of life, so a minimum of 4 weeks is required, but as much as 12 weeks is recommended.
During this time, you concentrate on eating your TDEE with the good foods, learning to hit your 40/30/30 macros for carbs/fibre/protein. Give yourself a chance to breathe again and "forget" about the scale for a little while.
There are some things that can and will likely happen during a reset. You will feel bloated, gain a few pounds back, sometimes inches,sometimes feel like this cant possibly be the right way to do things, angry, upset... you name it, you will probably go through it:).. But the goal of this is the reset our metabolisms so when we finally make the cut to a slightly lower calorie intake to lose the weight, the weight WILL come off and come off eating more than we ever did before. There are some great blog articles on the EMTLW website which you can find here: http://eatmore2weighless.com/blog/
Hope this helps you get started at least. We are here for any other questions you have:)In terms of food, I am really enjoying eating so much- except for the fact that by the end of the day after dinner my stomach has expanded at least 3 inches from its normal size. However, when I wake up in the morning, it's deflated and nice and skinny again. Is this normal?? Does everyone else's stomachs expand so much after eating? It's quite annoying... makes my favorite jeans too tight
Normal:) Thats bloat and over time it will vanish.. depending on what you eat bloat can stick around for a while, sodium is a huge factor so watch your salt intake.. drink water, stay hydrated:)0 -
Alright, here is my update.
I am on week 8 of the reset. Last week!
Start weight: 133 lb
Current weight: 140 lb :sad:
Gain: 8 lb
TDEE: 2280 (moderate since I work out 3-5 hours a week)
It started out great, eating at TDEE was easy. I filled up on good, clean foods. However, around week 6, I began feeling sluggish. When I say sluggish, I mean hard to get out of bed sluggish. I felt tired all the time. I started using rest days, but even after the fact I felt exhausted.
I know people have said they felt these symptoms too. Do these go away AFTER you begin the cut? Or does this mean I should stay with the reset longer???
Physical changes, it looks like my tummy got a bit bigger. My guess is water weight (and my TOM is around the corner). Clothes fit about the same. I haven't gotten out the tape measure yet. I will do that next week with the official start and end measurements of my reset.
Anyways, does anyone have and suggestion? With the weight gain and sluggishness, I'm starting to feel deflated and defeated. I use to be able to workout 5-6 days a week for AT LEAST 45 minutes. Now I struggle to do 30 minutes 4-5 days.
I think it really depends. I think *most* of us though hit the wall at 6 weeks, had the tiredness and fatigue, but it went away within a week or so.
Take a look at other factors in your life.. Is it hot out? Are you working more? Are you eating the right foods, or is more of the junky stuff getting back in? Is TOM coming?
Not sure what else to tell you on that...
I appreciate the suggestions and insight. My diet, I am proud to say, has been pretty solid. I do have a treat every now and again, but nothing extreme.
For me, the tiredness hit last week, so I felt quite off. As for working, no job yet (searching for a teaching job for the fall - freshly graduated). It is hit though. I am wondering if it is the weather. I grew up in RI near the water and only recently moved to NY (Queens). It is much more humid, and it is warmer by an average if 5 - 7 degrees. So that really might be it. I am glad to say I can utilize a gym now that has air conditioning instead of a small basement with a stand alone fan.
Thank you again. I will have to see if my chase in workout conditions help me out.
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So this is the start of week 8 and I have been really dreading getting on the scale next week. I know I have gained more than I should have because I went over TDEE too many times. Also during week 7 I caught myself thinking, oh well, have a little more you are at the end so screw up now while you can. Thats okay thinking for one day.....but not 7!
I almost thought of skipping the scale. I keep reminding myself I would probably regret that in a few weeks when I do step on the scale to not know what results I had gotten. But today I finally realized that I weigh more, so when I re-figure my cut numbers my weight will be higher which means I get to eat more!
Definitely a better motivator to get me on that scale and actually be excited for a higher number!0 -
I am really struggling psychologically with eating my TDEE. Today will be the first day I've actually hit it, and only because I am very sick so I have been sat on the sofa all day Most days I have missed it by 300-800. I am up to 2400 as my goal but it's a real battle especially since I am a recovering anorexic. Sometimes I eat more in a single day than I used to in a whole week. This is the end of my 8th week of hitting 2000+ intake 4th week of 2200+. Fingers crossed that I can make this my first week of 2400!
In other news my scale has gone. I told my bf to make it go away so he did. It feels good. I don't plan on having it back for a long time.0 -
Hi there!I am really struggling psychologically with eating my TDEE. Today will be the first day I've actually hit it, and only because I am very sick so I have been sat on the sofa all day Most days I have missed it by 300-800. I am up to 2400 as my goal but it's a real battle especially since I am a recovering anorexic. Sometimes I eat more in a single day than I used to in a whole week. This is the end of my 8th week of hitting 2000+ intake 4th week of 2200+. Fingers crossed that I can make this my first week of 2400!
In other news my scale has gone. I told my bf to make it go away so he did. It feels good. I don't plan on having it back for a long time.
I know it is hard, to hit TDEE. And I know your feelings, that are connected with it. I too was anorexic and on low cals for many many years. But doing the reset, is the best thing you can do for your health. I struggled to in the beginning. Fist to get all the food in, and also mentally, it is really challenging. But, I am on my last week of reset, and I feel great. I am liberated, and I know that I can enjoy food. Yes, I did gain weight, during the reset, but it is expected. But I am certain, it will go, after I start my cut. And even if the lbs don't go, and I just lose inches and gain muscle definition-I am happy.
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I am also starting last week of reset. And I know I have gained. Solid 10 lbs. But hey, it's ok. It will all come off.So this is the start of week 8 and I have been really dreading getting on the scale next week. I know I have gained more than I should have because I went over TDEE too many times. Also during week 7 I caught myself thinking, oh well, have a little more you are at the end so screw up now while you can. Thats okay thinking for one day.....but not 7!
I almost thought of skipping the scale. I keep reminding myself I would probably regret that in a few weeks when I do step on the scale to not know what results I had gotten. But today I finally realized that I weigh more, so when I re-figure my cut numbers my weight will be higher which means I get to eat more!
Definitely a better motivator to get me on that scale and actually be excited for a higher number!
I just calculated how many cals I get to eat while cutting, and I decided to go for only 10%. Don't want to give up my newly found love to food 0 -
Yes, I am right there with you. It's normal and part of the gameIn terms of food, I am really enjoying eating so much- except for the fact that by the end of the day after dinner my stomach has expanded at least 3 inches from its normal size. However, when I wake up in the morning, it's deflated and nice and skinny again. Is this normal?? Does everyone else's stomachs expand so much after eating? It's quite annoying... makes my favorite jeans too tight 0 -
Hi there!I am really struggling psychologically with eating my TDEE. Today will be the first day I've actually hit it, and only because I am very sick so I have been sat on the sofa all day Most days I have missed it by 300-800. I am up to 2400 as my goal but it's a real battle especially since I am a recovering anorexic. Sometimes I eat more in a single day than I used to in a whole week. This is the end of my 8th week of hitting 2000+ intake 4th week of 2200+. Fingers crossed that I can make this my first week of 2400!
In other news my scale has gone. I told my bf to make it go away so he did. It feels good. I don't plan on having it back for a long time.
I know it is hard, to hit TDEE. And I know your feelings, that are connected with it. I too was anorexic and on low cals for many many years. But doing the reset, is the best thing you can do for your health. I struggled to in the beginning. Fist to get all the food in, and also mentally, it is really challenging. But, I am on my last week of reset, and I feel great. I am liberated, and I know that I can enjoy food. Yes, I did gain weight, during the reset, but it is expected. But I am certain, it will go, after I start my cut. And even if the lbs don't go, and I just lose inches and gain muscle definition-I am happy.
Stay strong-if you need anything let us know
Small steps:) You are consistently over 2000 cals! That is great news based on your history. Give yourself props when they are due. You threw away the scale! Even more props!
You will get there.. and when you do, you will feel even more wonderful than you are now. Its not a race. Take your time.. If you need to, take a few extra weeks and get yourself up to that TDEE mark and stay there. Work on eating higher cals, low density foods.. seems like less food for more cals. That can help you get in those higher numbers.
Scale back on the exercise... less exercise means less cals to eat.. maybe start there and work your way up to tdee, then bring back in the gym time..
You are doing great. Keep it up!!
Heading into the last week this week!!! about 8 or 9 ish days left for me!!!0 -
RAYNNNNNN~YOU ARE GOING TO DO THIS!!!!!:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:
I can't believe you are THIS close to the end~ I KNOW you thought it would NEVER end, didn't you???:ohwell:
I am so excited for you~ this part of your "journey" has been gruelling for you!!
Post your countdown days every day, OK??
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Starting week 8! It's been nuts nuts nuts the past several weeks and my weight has shown that. I've struggled a lot in the past couple of weeks, so I'm up more than I really need to be from the reset. The fatigue is possibly lifting, but it's hard to tell. I felt better towards the middle of last week, but then had a birthday party to get ready for my two little guys and tons of stuff to do. The party was yesterday, so of course I've felt exhausted all day today! But I'm hoping that tomorrow morning I will wake with energy. If I still seem exhausted at the end of week 8 I may have to extend my reset until my energy stabilizes.
I've also been changing up my diet for the past week to try to move closer to plant-based. Just a personal decision - obviously not an EM2WL thing. Why I chose the last two weeks of my reset to start fiddling with my foods is beyond me, but here I am. So I'm working really hard to get all of my calories in. It's a lot harder to do so without meat in the mix! It'll be a learning process for sure!
Anyways, I'm hoping to run tonight. Hubby doesn't want me to because of the heat but honestly it's not cooling down anytime soon and I need to get out there!0 -
@Noor 13 - thanks for your constant encouragement. You're totally right, I just need to relax and keep soldiering on.
@rosied915 - you're an absolute gem! Thank you for being such a champ!0 -
Oh my, just got a HUGE shock.
Decided to get on the scale since I realized that the length of the Reset depends on when my weight stabilizes.
Oh my, UP another 8 pounds!! For a grand total of 16 pounds since starting EM2WL.
Guys, I am in dangerous territory healthwise~ I am only 5'0" and weigh 215.5~ I am officially TWO people now.
Scared. Talk to me.......0 -
Oh my, just got a HUGE shock.
Decided to get on the scale since I realized that the length of the Reset depends on when my weight stabilizes.
Oh my, UP another 8 pounds!! For a grand total of 16 pounds since starting EM2WL.
Guys, I am in dangerous territory healthwise~ I am only 5'0" and weigh 215.5~ I am officially TWO people now.
Scared. Talk to me.......
Hang in there Rosie. Remember this weight could be a number of things, not a real gain! When the body starts to repair itself, blood and organs do their share of repair work, so being up eight pounds does NOT mean 8 pounds of fat! There's likely quite a bit of water in there also!
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Today is day 7 of my diet break, I haven't decided if I am going to continue for one more week or not. I am leaning towards not because I think I am going to do this every 4 weeks.
And I am already used to those extra calories, not sure what I will want to cut out now lol.
In those 7 days my weight has stayed the same, no gain and no loss (which is crazy because I was maintaining like that with 500 less calories). AND......I have lost a half inch off my waist!!!0 -
Rosie, I know it is worrisome, but I promise you, it will all come off again. It's just water weight. I know it can be really scary. But please don't give up-you are on the way to getting healthy. Once you have passed this stage, you will have your metabolism set, and then things will be alright. We are here for you.Oh my, just got a HUGE shock.
Decided to get on the scale since I realized that the length of the Reset depends on when my weight stabilizes.
Oh my, UP another 8 pounds!! For a grand total of 16 pounds since starting EM2WL.
Guys, I am in dangerous territory healthwise~ I am only 5'0" and weigh 215.5~ I am officially TWO people now.
Scared. Talk to me.......0 -
Way to go, Heidi! If you keep doing a break every 4 weeks you will be doing great, and the weight will just fall offToday is day 7 of my diet break, I haven't decided if I am going to continue for one more week or not. I am leaning towards not because I think I am going to do this every 4 weeks.
And I am already used to those extra calories, not sure what I will want to cut out now lol.
In those 7 days my weight has stayed the same, no gain and no loss (which is crazy because I was maintaining like that with 500 less calories). AND......I have lost a half inch off my waist!!! 0
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