Level Obstacles: Lose Weight, Target Fat! (EASY!!)

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  • ncbbydoll
    ncbbydoll Posts: 4
    Awesome info, thank you!!
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    Don't forget about BMR though- in many cases - including mine, TDEE - 20% is lower than my BMR, and you should always try to stay at least at BMR, no lower. As a result, I have to reduce my deficit to TDEE - 15 %.

    Same dilemma here ...

    I think the popular solution to this is to gradually increase your TDEE (and your consumption)...and over time, eventually you'll hopefully see a corresponding increase in your BMR.
  • Lazygal53
    Lazygal53 Posts: 294 Member
    So, how would you recommend that I approach that?
  • BurtHuttz
    BurtHuttz Posts: 3,653 Member
    So, how would you recommend that I approach that?

    The "easiest" way to control your BMR is through your lean body mass, or muscle. If you perform exercises which build muscle, you'll increase your resting metabolic rate.

    I think that you wouldn't have both a lot of fat to lose and also a narrow margin between your BMR and TDEE. If you do have little fat to lose, then a narrow deficit would serve you well.
  • WinnerVictorious
    WinnerVictorious Posts: 4,733 Member
    bump.

    this is an excellent summary of useful tactics for fat loss.
  • danasings
    danasings Posts: 8,218 Member
    I :heart: this thread, bumping for my news feed.
  • Crankstr
    Crankstr Posts: 3,958 Member
    IN
  • KarmaxKitty
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  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    So, how would you recommend that I approach that?

    The "easiest" way to control your BMR is through your lean body mass, or muscle. If you perform exercises which build muscle, you'll increase your resting metabolic rate.

    I think that you wouldn't have both a lot of fat to lose and also a narrow margin between your BMR and TDEE. If you do have little fat to lose, then a narrow deficit would serve you well.

    Yeah, ^this...

    ...well, sort of. I'm saying that by being more active (which could/shouldcertainly include strength training), you'll increase your TDEE widening the spread between it and your BMR (which will put your target calories between the two). That said, over time (assuming continued activity/strength training), your BMR may/will probably/should increase. The idea is to raise them both to give you more calories to eat, which will make it more likely to reach your nutritional needs too. It will also give you more "wiggle room" for any tweaks you may need to make further along.
  • PikaKnight
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  • Mia_RagazzaTosta
    Mia_RagazzaTosta Posts: 4,885 Member
    In for great info
  • cwood2002
    cwood2002 Posts: 39 Member
    Thought i bumped this already :blushing:
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    kah68 Posts: 1,515 Member
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  • skinnydreams1997
    skinnydreams1997 Posts: 48 Member
    1200 works for me
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    1200 works for me

    Interesting post.
  • BurtHuttz
    BurtHuttz Posts: 3,653 Member
    1200 works for me

    Interesting post.

    Especially considering the ticker so far :-/
  • dicoveringwhoIam
    dicoveringwhoIam Posts: 480 Member
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  • PikaKnight
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  • caseythirteen
    caseythirteen Posts: 956 Member
    Nice read for laying out the basics.
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    1200 works for me

    You may find that the approach explained in this thread will make you less likely to give up and to binge. It's also a great approach to looking good and being healthy.

    Best of luck to you with whatever approach you decide to take. If you decide to disregard this approach this time, just remember it's here if in the future you decide to try something different.
  • Onederchic
    Onederchic Posts: 128 Member
    a bump and a thanks for the info :flowerforyou:
  • sineadlpb
    sineadlpb Posts: 59 Member
    Bumping for great info and links, thank you :flowerforyou:
  • rdcphone572
    rdcphone572 Posts: 75 Member
    Bump to add to My Topics so I can share this later
  • varuca1
    varuca1 Posts: 42 Member
    Great info! Thanks :)
  • LiftAllThePizzas
    LiftAllThePizzas Posts: 17,857 Member
    1200 works for me
    2900 works for me, including pizza, ice cream, and beer. :)
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