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XOchocolate
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Hi there
 I started mfp in Jan. @ 1200 & I lost 12.5 lbs.  Then in march it slowed right down.  I started to read the post about eating more and 3 weeks ago I up my calories to 1400 which I been between 1-2lbs up and down.  I guess that wasn't enough so today I figure out my tdee-15%=2011 I am so scared to eat that.
I am a little nervous but it all makes sense to me .  I've been yo yo dieting for 10 years and want to stop the madness.  Just started lifting  2 weeks ago to give me an extra edge.  Need to make my body into a fat burning machine:happy. Hoping I can keep up the motivation that I have now.  If ya need an extra pal plz add me and we can do this together. I am a true pal to ones that are true to me.  Thanks a bunch!!!!
Just though I'll tell ya my stats. If anyone thinks they maybe incorrect plz let me know.
Age 45. 5'11". Girlie girl;)
Sw. 185
Cw. 172
Gw. 155
My tdee 2367
Bmr 1527
 I started mfp in Jan. @ 1200 & I lost 12.5 lbs.  Then in march it slowed right down.  I started to read the post about eating more and 3 weeks ago I up my calories to 1400 which I been between 1-2lbs up and down.  I guess that wasn't enough so today I figure out my tdee-15%=2011 I am so scared to eat that.
I am a little nervous but it all makes sense to me .  I've been yo yo dieting for 10 years and want to stop the madness.  Just started lifting  2 weeks ago to give me an extra edge.  Need to make my body into a fat burning machine:happy. Hoping I can keep up the motivation that I have now.  If ya need an extra pal plz add me and we can do this together. I am a true pal to ones that are true to me.  Thanks a bunch!!!!
Just though I'll tell ya my stats. If anyone thinks they maybe incorrect plz let me know.
Age 45. 5'11". Girlie girl;)
Sw. 185
Cw. 172
Gw. 155
My tdee 2367
Bmr 1527
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Hi there
 I started mfp in Jan. @ 1200 & I lost 12.5 lbs.  Then in march it slowed right down.  I started to read the post about eating more and 3 weeks ago I up my calories to 1400 which I been between 1-2lbs up and down.  I guess that wasn't enough so today I figure out my tdee-15%=2011 I am so scared to eat that.
I am a little nervous but it all makes sense to me .  I've been yo yo dieting for 10 years and want to stop the madness.  Just started lifting  2 weeks ago to give me an extra edge.  Need to make my body into a fat burning machine:happy. Hoping I can keep up the motivation that I have now.  If ya need an extra pal plz add me and we can do this together. I am a true pal to ones that are true to me.  Thanks a bunch!!!!
Just though I'll tell ya my stats. If anyone thinks they maybe incorrect plz let me know.
Age 45. 5'11". Girlie girl;)
Sw. 185
Cw. 172
Gw. 155
My tdee 2367
Bmr 1527
I am so happy you are here! Lady I know this goes against all you have learned your whole life but it so works. Keep us posted!0 -
I will indeed.
Thank you for all your info that you provided for this group Lucia! Congrats on your success!0 -
Welcome! I'm fairly new at it and need for like-minded friends, so I'll add you!
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Welcome! I know how you feel about being afraid to eat that much. It's exactly how I felt at first, too.
I increased my calories slowly and now I'm eating at my TDEE - 20% and I'm doing really well! Losing inches every week!!
Feel free to add me....I'm always happy to have like-minded friends on my list!!0 -
Good on you for taking this step!! It is such a scary step, but the support in this group rocks!!
It's been 4 weeks for me and I still have times where i think Yikes! WHAT am I doing!!!
I just changed my diary to 1700cals and it scared the hell out of me, but then i think of how satisfied my tummy feels, my mind feels more balanced, how much more energy I have, how i am beating personal bests in my training, and i remember it really is the right thing
The loss on the scales and tape measure will come in time 0 -
Just jump in with you
Also afraid to go from 1600 to 2500 cal per day... my BMR 1967....
I try to reach my BMR it will be a big step there and then I'll try to reach my TDEE- 15% wich is 2590 cal per day!
Hopefully while I'll be losing weight, my numbers will also change and reduce!!
for now, protein shake will be my best friend to reach my BMR!
Keep on touch!!
We are champions and we will success!0 -
Just jump in with you
Also afraid to go from 1600 to 2500 cal per day... my BMR 1967....
I try to reach my BMR it will be a big step there and then I'll try to reach my TDEE- 15% wich is 2590 cal per day!
Hopefully while I'll be losing weight, my numbers will also change and reduce!!
for now, protein shake will be my best friend to reach my BMR!
Keep on touch!!
We are champions and we will success!
This is me! I am at 2600 calories per day, and if it weren't for protein shakes I would have a hard time hitting the calorie goal without going to junk food. It was a stretch at first, but now I'm finding myself hungry if I don't get to at least 2400 in a day. Crazy! 0 -
This is me! I am at 2600 calories per day, and if it weren't for protein shakes I would have a hard time hitting the calorie goal without going to junk food. It was a stretch at first, but now I'm finding myself hungry if I don't get to at least 2400 in a day. Crazy!
You reassure me!!!! thanks!! you can add me if you want 0 -
I will explode, can't believe I ate all that today, really need to find high proteins
almost too my tdee today .....
too much salt.... Wow so much to look at.....
See ya tomorrow, still have to workout tonight!0 -
Just jump in with you
Also afraid to go from 1600 to 2500 cal per day... my BMR 1967....
I try to reach my BMR it will be a big step there and then I'll try to reach my TDEE- 15% wich is 2590 cal per day!
Hopefully while I'll be losing weight, my numbers will also change and reduce!!
for now, protein shake will be my best friend to reach my BMR!
Keep on touch!!
Yay!!! Happy to have my pal beside me on this....blood, sweat and tears baby will get us to that healthy strong beautiful body!!!!!
We are champions and we will success!0 -
Grrr! I can never post on a reply correctly....help...lol.
Ok....
Just want to say thanks a bunch to all my wonderful new pal for adding me. You're the best! So far I am on day four and the best part so far is not being obsessed over the scales:happy: ...a bit of freedom. I've been eating a lot of nuts lately even got myself some pumpkin seeds (yummy) just to help getting my calories and protein in my body. It's going to be a long road but I just got to get myself off this yo-yo dieting rollercoaster.
Xo
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Good on you for taking this step!! It is such a scary step, but the support in this group rocks!!
It's been 4 weeks for me and I still have times where i think Yikes! WHAT am I doing!!!
I just changed my diary to 1700cals and it scared the hell out of me, but then i think of how satisfied my tummy feels, my mind feels more balanced, how much more energy I have, how i am beating personal bests in my training, and i remember it really is the right thing
The loss on the scales and tape measure will come in time
Thank you for your story! I am so happy to hear about your success 0 -
Hi there!
How is it going?
It's easier to eat more cals for now, Have to find things to increase my proteins ( need 266-267 g) low my carb and salt but yesterday it was already better!!
Scale is not horrible, I may be in my 2 weeks before TOM so not sure if it's that or the calories increased but I took 1.4 pounds... Friday is the real weight and measure day we'll see.... I lost 1 in on my hips!! ( can't wait till friday lol)
Yesterday I peed a lot more than I drank even if I drank 4 L.... I'm so thursty!!!
Sugar levels are ok, so I imagine it's normal....
Wish you a nice day!!! Keep going!!!!0 -
I don't know what I would do without fat free vanilla greek yogurt...seriously. I eat it with grape nuts and frozen blueberries every day0
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Hi there!
How is it going?
It's easier to eat more cals for now, Have to find things to increase my proteins ( need 266-267 g) low my carb and salt but yesterday it was already better!!
Scale is not horrible, I may be in my 2 weeks before TOM so not sure if it's that or the calories increased but I took 1.4 pounds... Friday is the real weight and measure day we'll see.... I lost 1 in on my hips!! ( can't wait till friday lol)
Yesterday I peed a lot more than I drank even if I drank 4 L.... I'm so thursty!!!
Sugar levels are ok, so I imagine it's normal....
Wish you a nice day!!! Keep going!!!!0 -
Hi there!
How is it going?
It's easier to eat more cals for now, Have to find things to increase my proteins ( need 266-267 g) low my carb and salt but yesterday it was already better!!
Scale is not horrible, I may be in my 2 weeks before TOM so not sure if it's that or the calories increased but I took 1.4 pounds... Friday is the real weight and measure day we'll see.... I lost 1 in on my hips!! ( can't wait till friday lol)
Yesterday I peed a lot more than I drank even if I drank 4 L.... I'm so thursty!!!
Sugar levels are ok, so I imagine it's normal....
Wish you a nice day!!! Keep going!!!!
Hey Mickey
Awesome on losing off your hips! For protein I've been eating a lot of chicken, turkey burgers, nuts , eggs , tuna, and the whey protein is really helping too. My first couple of days I found I had a lot of calories at the end of the day so I up my breakfast and now I don't have as much. I feel pretty good so far. Mon and tuesday I woke up around 4 am both mornings and was extremely parch and was unable to sleep. I don't know if it has anything to do with the change in diet or not. Last night went to sleep around nine and slept for about 10 hours;))). I don't do that. So that is my update for now.
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I don't know what I would do without fat free vanilla greek yogurt...seriously. I eat it with grape nuts and frozen blueberries every day
Yummy! I got to try the nuts in my yogurt.....I love strawberry with bran buds(awesome fibre and crunch like granola).0 -
My first night of no exercice... feel guilty but I have to rest...
I worked all day then run at the grocery store to pick something for dinner and thing to increase proteins for me lol then do dinner for all my family that was already home to celebrate my father's back from florida since 6 months... kids... dog, to much noise lolol
no more energy!
I just want to share... because I did'nt know what to pick up for the nuts... I took roasted soya nuts, for 1/2 cup (50g): cal 230, fat 10g, sodium 170, carb 16g fiber 10 g sugars 4 g proteine 20 g It's the lowest I found....
What do you eat as nuts?
Also, I have trouble with my bowels with the proteins shakes and my calcium pills... So I bought fiber cereal, quinoa flakes and cheese, greek yogourt to do my shakes without powder...
I'm always thirsty!!!! Is it normal????
I drink minimum 3 L pee pee pee pee pee and re pee.... but thirsty as if I haven't drink since 3 days....
Our body works out to help us lol lets sleep as it want to...
Good night! 0 -
My first night of no exercice... feel guilty but I have to rest...
I worked all day then run at the grocery store to pick something for dinner and thing to increase proteins for me lol then do dinner for all my family that was already home to celebrate my father's back from florida since 6 months... kids... dog, to much noise lolol
no more energy!
I just want to share... because I did'nt know what to pick up for the nuts... I took roasted soya nuts, for 1/2 cup (50g): cal 230, fat 10g, sodium 170, carb 16g fiber 10 g sugars 4 g proteine 20 g It's the lowest I found....
What do you eat as nuts?
Also, I have trouble with my bowels with the proteins shakes and my calcium pills... So I bought fiber cereal, quinoa flakes and cheese, greek yogourt to do my shakes without powder...
I'm always thirsty!!!! Is it normal????
I drink minimum 3 L pee pee pee pee pee and re pee.... but thirsty as if I haven't drink since 3 days....
Our body works out to help us lol lets sleep as it want to...
Good night!
I been eating pistachios, almonds and pumpkin seeds. They are higher in fat content so I have to be careful about that. Your soy nuts sounds great but just found out that with hypo-thyroid that I should stay away from soy products. Sucks big time because I don't eat read meat:(((...got to have a chat with my doc to see what he thinks.
Just read an article last night that being thirsty and peeing a lot is normal when you increase protein intake. It said it should level out in a while when you body becomes used to it.
The best stuff I love for proper potty time:blushing: Is bran buds...I add them to my multigrain Cheerios or vanilla yougurt and berries. Also....chia seeds are awesome too...you must drink lots of water.
Later:flowerforyou:0 -
Thanks, crappy day on food... that's what happen when you are tired I don't bring a lunch at work...
tomorrow is another day!!
Starting 30 Day shred tonigh, I'll do what I can and rest when I need it but want to finish level 1 completely 0 -
Hey Hey!!
How are you?
Woke up nauseous all week... it's not fun!
I'm really proud of me!! maintening around 267 pounds since I Increased my calories
Lost 2.5 in on my hips, 2 in on my waist and 1 in of neck since my starting point 3 weeks ago!!
Yesterday was day 2 of 30 DS, already easier!! I'm happy!!
Feels so good to exercice and eat well!!!
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Hi Xo! I'm new to this board, although I upped my calories three-ish weeks ago. I'm losing slow and steady - like a weight loss turtle! I'm actually very happy about the slow rate. I've lost weight before - I just want it gone for good this time! I'd love to have you as a friend as we embark on our eat more, lose more journeys! I'll send you a request!0
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My first night of no exercice... feel guilty but I have to rest...
I worked all day then run at the grocery store to pick something for dinner and thing to increase proteins for me lol then do dinner for all my family that was already home to celebrate my father's back from florida since 6 months... kids... dog, to much noise lolol
no more energy!
I just want to share... because I did'nt know what to pick up for the nuts... I took roasted soya nuts, for 1/2 cup (50g): cal 230, fat 10g, sodium 170, carb 16g fiber 10 g sugars 4 g proteine 20 g It's the lowest I found....
What do you eat as nuts?
Also, I have trouble with my bowels with the proteins shakes and my calcium pills... So I bought fiber cereal, quinoa flakes and cheese, greek yogourt to do my shakes without powder...
I'm always thirsty!!!! Is it normal????
I drink minimum 3 L pee pee pee pee pee and re pee.... but thirsty as if I haven't drink since 3 days....
Our body works out to help us lol lets sleep as it want to...
Good night!
Mickey - I've been super thirsty too. I drink water all day long. I think my body's just looking for tons of extra hydration with all of the activity. And I pee all day long too. I imagine once my body adjusts to the increased water intake maybe I won't need to pee as much!
I'm curious to hear your response to 30DS. People seem to talk about it a lot!
For nuts I eat almonds, pistachios, pecans, just about anything. I love them! Also, I go over on fat pretty much any day that I eat them. And I don't worry about it - it's a good fat and I'm not going to obsess! And I've been losing just fine and feeling great too.0 -
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Not sure how accurate this is, but i remember reading a description once about increasing water intake and the effects of it.
It was along the lines of think of your body as a sponge, at first totally dried out!!
When you first add water to a sponge that is completely dried out the water trickles off it, it takes a little bit of wetting the sponge for it to become hydrated and for it to actually soak up the water.
However when you add water to a sponge that is already damp,(hydrated) it soaks it up quite fast and holds the water more efficiently before it starts to trickle off 0 -
Big decision today!! no more daily weight!
Only friday measurment and weight!
This friday it's my 1 month new life birthday lol That mean it's also picture day!
Don't know if it's going to show results but I feel it in my clothes....
have a great blessing sunday!0 -
Day 4 30 DS god, my abs hurts tonight lol and I swet way more than the last day, I'm tired, maybe that's why! But I did it!!!
WOW I've never done something huge like this life change in my whole life!!!! I'm so proud of me to keep going!!! Don't know why I woke up one morning and it starts there....
Nothing really to be said here tonight but... I feel like "bothering" my FB people lol even if they say no....0 -
Big decision today!! no more daily weight!
Only friday measurment and weight!
This friday it's my 1 month new life birthday lol That mean it's also picture day!
Don't know if it's going to show results but I feel it in my clothes....
have a great blessing sunday!
I was weighing myself almost every day when I was eating less but now I decided on once a week. Love the freedom!!!!0 -
Day 4 30 DS god, my abs hurts tonight lol and I swet way more than the last day, I'm tired, maybe that's why! But I did it!!!
WOW I've never done something huge like this life change in my whole life!!!! I'm so proud of me to keep going!!! Don't know why I woke up one morning and it starts there....
Nothing really to be said here tonight but... I feel like "bothering" my FB people lol even if they say no....
Very proud of you Mickey!0 -
Good morning!
It's only been a week for me so far. I lost .3lbs when I thought for sure I was going to gain. Oh yeah..TOM came by for a visit day before weigh in;). I am still bracing myself for a gain because I hear that happens. My first week I been really tired and waking up really thirsty around 4 am. Not sure if it was because of the change i cals increases or I was coming down with something. The funny thing is before I was really low on my iron because I don't eat read meat. Now after increasing my calories I am pretty close to my iron levels most days.
So, I do believe that when we eat less we are missing out on some vital nutrients that our bodies really needs.
Have a wonderful day!0
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