rosied915, thank you so much for the encouragement! I'm happy to report that on my second day of eating at my TDEE after starving for two years, my body is SO HUNGRY! I think this is a good thing, right? That's what I've gotten from other forum posts at least :flowerforyou: I stopped having hunger cues a long time ago and now I'm getting them every three hours! I'm just having trouble keeping my protein intake high for now, and I really hope that 2200 is enough for me. Scooby says it is, but more specific calculators (like this one here http://www.health-calc.com/diet/energy-expenditure-advanced) say that I need at least 2477.

I feel bloated all day, but I'm definitely happier Tonight I had a Lindor truffle with my friends for the first time in years!

Welcome, Gabrielle!

I'm three full days into my reset, and I feel fabulous already. I haven't had to take my usual afternoon nap at all since I started giving my body every single calorie it needs (and maybe a little more, just for good measure). I'm a little bloated, but I expected that. I stepped on the scale this morning and I'm up about 1.5 lbs from when I started. I think part of that is bloat (I hit my macros almost perfectly yesterday but went WAAAY over on sodium somehow), and part of it is my digestive system trying to figure out what to do with all this food! I'm not having any problem stuffing all that food down, though. My favorite part of the day is sitting down at breakfast with my omelet, canadian (or turkey) bacon, and english muffin with peanut butter. Yum!

I know this is the right thing for me. It just makes sense. I'm totally okay with gaining weight during this process if it means I'll get my body functioning properly again. If anyone wants a new reset friend, feel free to add me! I love having MFP friends who aren't afraid to EAT!

Halfway through my reset!!! WOOOOO!
So this is the end of week 4, and I'm feeling pretty confident Tomorrow I will weigh in, to see if my weight has stabilized properly.... ugh, I so hope it has.
I've had quite a bit of trouble with exercise this week, I was SO busy, so I ran out of time to do the 30DS... and didn't do it ONCE this week I did go for a 7km run though, BUT I got a HUUUUGE blister on the inside of my foot, and now I can barely even walk... I doubt I'll be able to run again for at least a week!!! And I went over my TDEE every single day of this week too. I've sort of seemed to stop caring though, because I'm gaining weight anyway... I just think 'NOW is the time to sit back and relax, enjoy food, and just not worry... better now than while you're trying to cut!!' Not sure if this is a good way to think, but I'm sure I'll be SO strict with myself on cut, I just want to enjoy the freedom I have now. I don't go over my calories on unhealthy food though, I've been going over on really healthy things... I'm actually just REALLY hungry all the time. I'm hoping this is a sign that my body's healing
I've been pretty happy in terms of the way I look in the mirror recently too. This week I actually smiled once when I looked at myself. I haven't had one of those days where I feel like crying in ages.
I really think this whole process is healing me. Thanks so much everyone!!!

Hi everyone....Tomorrow I'll be starting my fourth week of the reset and I feel absolutely horrible. I feel that I'm getting fat. My back rolls are back and I'm getting soft everywhere. I feel disgusting. I hope that I will find the strength to last at least for 3 more weeks to complete 6 weeks. I wonder if my "week 6 downer" hit sooner since I've been on the cut for several weeks before starting the reset.

Hey there, another chunky Resetter here!!

I will complete Week 5 tomorrow and I can NOT wait to Cut!!

What's keeping me going is the "science" behind what we're doing and the fact that I have NEVER done anything like this before.
I keep thinking about that saying "the definition of Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result".
I KNOW that it applies to me.

Of course going through it is not easy. It is sooo difficult to move, bend, get up from a chair or even move in bed with all this weight on my tiny 5 foot frame.

BUT, I feel like I'm in the middle of a "research project" and don't want to screw it up. I want to take it all the way through to see if FINALLY something will work to get me losing again.

I am also trying to focus on the NSVs that I AM experiencing like those with my NROL4W workouts that are my "lifesavers" at this point. And, in spite of my physcial discomfort, I also have some positive things happening like I've STOPPED losing hair in the shower and am sleeping MUCH better.

Please try to hang in there.....find SOMETHING to hold onto and inspire you......and stop by here we'll lend a hand too, k?
And a little love won't hurt, will it? So here goes:
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And for you Rosie....you are a sweetheart :flowerforyou: :drinker: :flowerforyou: :drinker:

Hi All -

I am happy and excited to say that I have finished my 8 weeks as of Friday and will be starting my cut tomorrow (who wants to start a diet on a Saturday ).

I have been decreasing my calories slightly this week just to get used to eating less and will be starting with a 10% cut for the next 4 weeks and then will jump back up to my TDEE for 1-2 weeks. Fingers crossed that this timing will work for me.

So here are my final results -- I gained 3-5 pounds and my inches were all over the place -- some up and some down. My clothes are the same way -- some fit and some are tight and some I will just see next summer. But the stat that I am most proud of is my Body Fat % decreased - not by a lot but it did decrease so I am hopeful that there are muscles under my layer of fluff.

I wouldn't have been able to cope without this thread - I wasn't a frequent poster but I was so grateful for those who did...it helped me so much to learn from others and learn about the "norms".

Keep at it! You guys are rocking this out!!!! See ya in the cut thread :drinker: :bigsmile: :drinker: :bigsmile:

Carrie

Carrie!!!!!

YAAAAY!!! And CONGRATULATIONS TOO!!!

You MADE it!!!! And you did REALLY well with your results!!!

Off you go to the "Cut Thread" and here's your official sendoff:
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Alright everyone, this is it for me too! I started my 15% cut today after 10 weeks of reset. I'm so excited! I just got back from vacation too, so I feel like I am detoxing all around.

Kepp your chins up and keep going! It goes by fast and I feel so prepared, rested, and ready to start the cut. It was worth it!

Edited to add results:
Overall gained: 6-8 pounds
Measurements - exactly the same
Feeling: vacation bloaty, but otherwise normal

I am pleased to announce that today is DAY 100 for me on EM2WL!!!!:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

Every day I am coming to realize that is the SINGLE BEST thing I could have done for myself!!!!

I am starting week three today and I feel so bloated. It's crazy. Yesterday I was so tired, I forced myself to do a walk and some strenght training. Felt a bit better after. I am just waiting for the feeling better phase. Right now, all I feel is full and bloated. Glad I have the other posts to look at so I know there will be positive results soon.