In Place of a Road Map: Short N' Sweet

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  • boogiewoogiekar
    boogiewoogiekar Posts: 36
    Thanks!!
  • lemonfizzle
    lemonfizzle Posts: 40 Member
    Thank you.
  • onyxgirl17
    onyxgirl17 Posts: 1,722 Member
    Great synopsis. :)
  • servilia
    servilia Posts: 3,452 Member
    Bump
  • pspetralia
    pspetralia Posts: 963 Member
    Well put!
  • coffee4me57
    coffee4me57 Posts: 195
    Thanks
  • Springfield_Rocks
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  • susanmc31
    susanmc31 Posts: 287 Member
    So needed this today! Thanks! This is pure awesomeness!
  • MissPatty584
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  • christchick7
    christchick7 Posts: 533 Member
    This thread was something of an epiphany for me...is there any way MFP could put it in the Links You Want To Return To Again section for easy access?

    Bump...
  • GKoz004
    GKoz004 Posts: 87
    Ok, my biggest question is the whole activity level thing. I am picking up a starters strength training program for 20-30mins 3x/week. Plus, MWFSa I do 20 mins of treadmill brisk walking on a steep incline and TTHSu I do 10 mins of elliptical at a pretty high resistance. Other than that, I kinda just sit around in class. Would that be light or moderate?

    And as always, very informative post!
  • insyweensy
    insyweensy Posts: 53 Member
    Bump to keep for reference. :wink:
  • aeg176
    aeg176 Posts: 171 Member
    :flowerforyou:
  • futiledevices
    futiledevices Posts: 309 Member
    Thanks!.. sucks for me, though. My BMR is only 1283, and only have 23 pounds to lose, which means slowww. Thanks for the info. :smile:
  • Tendlr
    Tendlr Posts: 17
    Bump to read tonight :-)
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  • Flowers4Julia
    Flowers4Julia Posts: 521 Member
    thanks !
  • shiseido_faerie
    shiseido_faerie Posts: 771 Member
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    Calculating in the morning! I was clearly underestimating my activity level, thanks so much for clarifying for me!
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  • Snow__White
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    super bump
  • Kalee34
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    Bump, for reference!
  • Helloitsdan
    Helloitsdan Posts: 5,564 Member
    Ok, my biggest question is the whole activity level thing. I am picking up a starters strength training program for 20-30mins 3x/week. Plus, MWFSa I do 20 mins of treadmill brisk walking on a steep incline and TTHSu I do 10 mins of elliptical at a pretty high resistance. Other than that, I kinda just sit around in class. Would that be light or moderate?

    And as always, very informative post!

    Start with the higher number for a few weeks.
    See what your stats look like in a month.
    ;)
  • delyn356
    delyn356 Posts: 145 Member
    Thanks for this!! I was struggling a lot with stalling & not losing, but at the same time got nervous every time I put my numbers in and got around 1800 cals.

    Since I've been doing around 1200-1300 (under my BMR) for awhile now, should I gradually increase up to 1800 or just increase all at once?

    Also, I'm assuming initial weight gain should be expected since I'm increasing my cals from eating so little for an extended period of time. How long should I wait to see if the numbers I got are working out before I need to recalculate or increase/decrease? Around a month?
  • MelsAuntie
    MelsAuntie Posts: 2,833 Member
    Why the hell complicate things? I eat well but sensibly, I log everything I eat, I lift weights ( 5 lbs), I do cardio as well as farm work.. I have been down in weight EVERY weigh in. I've lost about 12" around my waist, the pants I bought 80 days ago are falling off my *kitten*, I have more energy, strength, and stamina. My arms don't jiggle at all anymore, my rear end is firmer and higher. I'm perfectly happy with my progress and delighted with the way I look and feel. I don't know my BMR, TDEE, or body fat percentage, nor do I care.
  • Helloitsdan
    Helloitsdan Posts: 5,564 Member
    Why the hell complicate things? I eat well but sensibly, I log everything I eat, I lift weights ( 5 lbs), I do cardio as well as farm work.. I have been down in weight EVERY weigh in. I've lost about 12" around my waist, the pants I bought 80 days ago are falling off my *kitten*, I have more energy, strength, and stamina. My arms don't jiggle at all anymore, my rear end is firmer and higher. I'm perfectly happy with my progress and delighted with the way I look and feel. I don't know my BMR, TDEE, or body fat percentage, nor do I care.

    Awesome!
    This isnt for everyone and sure we have different goals and such.
    It looks like youve found what works for you.
    when you plateau give this a shot!
    It may be what brings you out and on your way again.
  • Helloitsdan
    Helloitsdan Posts: 5,564 Member
    Thanks for this!! I was struggling a lot with stalling & not losing, but at the same time got nervous every time I put my numbers in and got around 1800 cals.

    Since I've been doing around 1200-1300 (under my BMR) for awhile now, should I gradually increase up to 1800 or just increase all at once?

    Also, I'm assuming initial weight gain should be expected since I'm increasing my cals from eating so little for an extended period of time. How long should I wait to see if the numbers I got are working out before I need to recalculate or increase/decrease? Around a month?

    slow and steady wins the race.
  • svgarcia
    svgarcia Posts: 592 Member
    Bump for refernce
  • shumbri
    shumbri Posts: 15 Member
    Bump for later!

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