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UsedToBeHusky
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1) What's your current intake of calories gross, on average?
My goal is set at 1800 for non-workout days; 2100 for work-out days, but I have a bad habit of faltering and exceeding those goals. I try to make up for it with extra cardio when I can manage to.
2) What's your current average intake of protein, carbs, and fats, in grams?
My goals are set at 30/40/30. But I'm usually over on carbs and I'm satisfied if I get in 100 g of protein a day.
3) Do you use a food scale and measure everything?
No. Not really. As a single mom, I usually don't have time to measure, however, I do occassionally measure some things just to keep my eye-balled estimates reasonable. For meats, I generally take the weight on the package and divide it by the portions.
4) Do you track all of your intake, daily? (Everything?)
Most of the time. The only time I might not is if I eat at a buffet or I just cannot find an entry in the database that is close to what I have eaten. If I do quick-add, I try to overestimate them as best as I can.
5) Do you take cheat days or days off?
I don't plan them, but yes, I do allow myself off-days. I usually save them for social functions.
6) How much weight have you lost so far?
I only update my ticker once a month. My last digital scale appeared to be having issues and was inaccurately reporting my weight. Currently, I have lost 80 lbs roughly.
7) What is your activity like, both exercise and non-exercise?
I have a full-time desk job, but I try to walk on my breaks. That is 2 15-minute breaks and the last half hour of my lunch break. I usually make my goal 10,000 steps a day. I was more consistent at hitting that goal in the warmer months. I may walk the dogs at home or exercise-type video games or occassionally I hop on the Gazelle Glider. I try to lift 2 to 3 times a week. But I'm a beginner and I'm still trying to build up to heavy-weight. Currently, I'm working with 20 lbs, but it is time to progress to a little more weight.
8) How long have you eaten at your previous amount and what happened in that time frame?
I'm not sure I understand this question. I've been eating at 1800/2100 for a couple of weeks. Before that, 1900/2200 and before that, 2000/2300. I've been trying to follow NROFLW diet program since last June. However, I create my own lifting program. Since June, I have seen a reduction in inches, but not much in terms of the scale.
9) What's your height, current weight and if you know it, bodyfat%?
5' 11.75" , 230 lbs, based on the digital scale 39%, but I have no idea how accurate is, I honestly thought it was between 30% to 35% based on sight, but that is really only in comparison to others at that BF%
10) If you're stalled, for how long and is it a complete stall (zero change in weight)?
I have been at or around this weight for a year, but it is not a complete stall. It has been fluctuating.
Also, please ensure that you have your diary open.
My diary is open to my friends. That should not be a problem for Sidesteel, Sara, Acg, or Fire_Rock. The rest of you are SOL!
I know Rock is going to tell me that I need to be consistent with my diet and exercise plan, but I'm hoping maybe there is something more than that. I know measuring is a good idea too, but it's just not always an option and I over-estimate when I really suspect that I may be inaccurate. So anything you can offer other than be consistent and measure your food?
My goal is set at 1800 for non-workout days; 2100 for work-out days, but I have a bad habit of faltering and exceeding those goals. I try to make up for it with extra cardio when I can manage to.
2) What's your current average intake of protein, carbs, and fats, in grams?
My goals are set at 30/40/30. But I'm usually over on carbs and I'm satisfied if I get in 100 g of protein a day.
3) Do you use a food scale and measure everything?
No. Not really. As a single mom, I usually don't have time to measure, however, I do occassionally measure some things just to keep my eye-balled estimates reasonable. For meats, I generally take the weight on the package and divide it by the portions.
4) Do you track all of your intake, daily? (Everything?)
Most of the time. The only time I might not is if I eat at a buffet or I just cannot find an entry in the database that is close to what I have eaten. If I do quick-add, I try to overestimate them as best as I can.
5) Do you take cheat days or days off?
I don't plan them, but yes, I do allow myself off-days. I usually save them for social functions.
6) How much weight have you lost so far?
I only update my ticker once a month. My last digital scale appeared to be having issues and was inaccurately reporting my weight. Currently, I have lost 80 lbs roughly.
7) What is your activity like, both exercise and non-exercise?
I have a full-time desk job, but I try to walk on my breaks. That is 2 15-minute breaks and the last half hour of my lunch break. I usually make my goal 10,000 steps a day. I was more consistent at hitting that goal in the warmer months. I may walk the dogs at home or exercise-type video games or occassionally I hop on the Gazelle Glider. I try to lift 2 to 3 times a week. But I'm a beginner and I'm still trying to build up to heavy-weight. Currently, I'm working with 20 lbs, but it is time to progress to a little more weight.
8) How long have you eaten at your previous amount and what happened in that time frame?
I'm not sure I understand this question. I've been eating at 1800/2100 for a couple of weeks. Before that, 1900/2200 and before that, 2000/2300. I've been trying to follow NROFLW diet program since last June. However, I create my own lifting program. Since June, I have seen a reduction in inches, but not much in terms of the scale.
9) What's your height, current weight and if you know it, bodyfat%?
5' 11.75" , 230 lbs, based on the digital scale 39%, but I have no idea how accurate is, I honestly thought it was between 30% to 35% based on sight, but that is really only in comparison to others at that BF%
10) If you're stalled, for how long and is it a complete stall (zero change in weight)?
I have been at or around this weight for a year, but it is not a complete stall. It has been fluctuating.
Also, please ensure that you have your diary open.
My diary is open to my friends. That should not be a problem for Sidesteel, Sara, Acg, or Fire_Rock. The rest of you are SOL!
I know Rock is going to tell me that I need to be consistent with my diet and exercise plan, but I'm hoping maybe there is something more than that. I know measuring is a good idea too, but it's just not always an option and I over-estimate when I really suspect that I may be inaccurate. So anything you can offer other than be consistent and measure your food?
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Sara and I will discuss and reply, but in short, Rock is 100% correct.
That doesn't mean we can't take a look at things, and we will, but it seems like you might be undervaluing the importance of accuracy/consistency. We have already broken several people's plateaus in this group by simply getting them to be accurate which typically shows them that they're not in an energy deficit. I suspect your case is no different, but once again we will take a look.0 -
Sara and I will discuss and reply, but in short, Rock is 100% correct.
Yes, I know. He usually is. :blushing:0 -
I know Rock is going to tell me that I need to be consistent with my diet and exercise plan
Switch it up to confuse the body0 -
Sara and I will discuss and reply, but in short, Rock is 100% correct.
Yes, I know. He usually is. :blushing:
Yes he is.0 -
I know Rock is going to tell me that I need to be consistent with my diet and exercise plan
Switch it up to confuse the body
Lmfao0 -
We have already broken several people's plateaus in this group by simply getting them to be accurate which typically shows them that they're not in an energy deficit.
Hey, I resemble that remark! :laugh: Accurate logging didn't just break my plateau, it busted it to smitherines!0 -
I know Rock is going to tell me that I need to be consistent with my diet and exercise plan
Switch it up to confuse the body
:laugh: :laugh:
He also likes to make things complicated!0 -
Hey... even though my weight hasn't changed much, I've lost a lot of inches, so I haven't been doing it completely wrong.0
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Tagging so I can give my comments tomorrow.0
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So, my advice is to basically start afresh. You really need to weigh, measure and log as accurately as possible and to be as consistent in your workouts as possible.
I would set you at 1,900 calories a day (no eating of exercise calories back). Macros should be:
Protein: 130g - 25% (rounded up to nearest 5%)
Fats: 70g - 35% (rounded to nearest 5%)
The balance, wherever works based on preference and energy levels.
Touch base with us in 4 weeks so we can see if anything needs tweaking.
I want to emphasize the importance of being consistent with the accuracy and logging of your intake as well as making sure you get your exercise in.
What does your lifting program look like?0
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