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Bicep injury - what type of strength training now?
I have injured my bicep and it is going to take a few weeks to recover. I can't flex, extend or rotate my arm, so any strength training on that side is out of the question.. (this should make looking after my 1 year old fun!).. I was just getting into lifting heavier when this happened.. Arg I could cry :-( what types of…
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What is the connection with heavy weight lifting?
Does heavy lifting go hand in hand with EMtWL? Is it possible to lose weight when eating at cut if you aren't currently doing rigorous strength training? I'm trying to add more weight training to my cardio routines (and I know cardio isn't the optimal exercise for this program). Theoretically, if I were sedentary and…
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EM2WL and Bodymedia Fit (and other calorie monitors)
Just want to ask a few questions to those of you using calorie monitors like BMF or fitbit or Omron. I've been using my BMF for 3 weeks now. Some days I'm shocked at my calorie burn, other days disappointed. How do you all use your numbers to figure out your TDEE? I figured I would take the average of the last three weeks,…
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Insanity/Chalean Extreme 60 day results
Hey guys. Here are my results from my Insanity/Chalean Extreme Hybrid. I have now started an Insanity/P90X Hybrid and can't wait to see my 90 day results. My weight didn't change and I don't really care because a lower number on the scale was not what I was going for. I'm aiming to be a fitness model in the future so I'm…
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Perhaps I've forgot because it has been so long...
So, I recently got my period back again from eating better. It has been aaaages since I've had it, and I do take getting it back as a good sign. I realize there's water weight gain, etc. However, I'm nearing the end of my period (as in, tomorrow is probably the last day) and am curious if my water weight subsides AFTER my…
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Under BMR? or not really?
I'm on cut of 1850 after a diet break at tdee for 2 weeks. I have recently started to use fitbit to record my daily activity (I wear it all day) and then HRM numbers for formal/gym exercise. Since I changed to cut I sometimes dip below my BMR if I subtract my fitbit and HRM numbers from my cut. I am wondering if I need to…
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Finally!!
My body has decided to finally give in to the EM2LW! I started this about 5 - 6 weeks ago and my weight did not budge. I stuck it out and had faith, even when I was getting irritated. I weighed in this weekend and BAM - down 4 lbs :) If I could do a backflip, I would have!! Coupled with weight training, I am loving my body…
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FOOD HELP PLEASE!! Need High Calorie Foods!
I put this on the news feed for my friends to see but would like any & everyones help with this!! Thanks in advance. :flowerforyou: Good Morning!! I hope everyones week is going well w/lots of calories burned!! :happy: I need some advice AGAIN...lol I am doing great with my IF & really enjoy it....I have been having an…
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What exactly is a diet break ?????
I'm on week 3 of my cut, hit the burn out wall.... and have thrown in the towel on NROLFW for the past week ,but eating more sweets (TOM) so, is that a diet break? Eating TDEE & not lifting? I've lost nothing, gained 10lbs on reset & feeling down. But I do feel like, I took a diet vacation. Tomorrow I'm sure I'll hit it…
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Critique my macros? :)
Okay. Ignoring the fact that my calorie intake is lower than most, I would like some of you to possibly critique my macros? I know you all can't see the pie chart, but you could look at the numbers? My goal is 40c-30p-30f. I try and get close, but it's never really spot on. I'm just looking for some opinions maybe :) (I…
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What tools do you use for measurement?
Hi, everyone! I am new to this and so excited to have found EM2WL. THIS is something I can do! I just decided last week to figure out how to lose weight and found my way here by googling just that. :) Then I bought a scale, a fitbit and have an Omron body fat monitor on order. But I am now wondering, what tools does…
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Metabolic Reset?
I'm brand new to EM2WL! I have plateaued at a 53lb loss and am ready to get moving again! Here are my stats... Age: 30 Weight: 234 Height: 5'7" I have a desk job, but I also have three small kids to chase and am at the gym 4-5 days a week for at least an hour doing either cardio or lifting (LOVE Body Pump!). I labeled…
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NSV!
So, last Tuesday I added a chest press machine to my routine. I did it for the second time today, and wasn't quite able to squeak out a full 2 sets of 12 reps at 50 lbs (only made it to 11 on the second set). I was disappointed, but chalked it up to TOM, as sometimes I fatigue a bit more easily. But when I logged my…
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Where did your journey begin?
I've been reading post after post today and have learned so much, not only about this program, but about how so many are responding to it. I love looking at the tickers and seeing how far on the road to weight loss you are. I would love to know when the bulk of your weight came off (especially from those who have lost 50+…
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Help needed please!
I'm still playing around with EM2WL, and haven't quite yet found my 'sweet spot' it would seem! Few stats: Age: 25 Height: 5'8" Weight: 151 lbs Activity: typically moderate-strenuous. I go to the gym 6 out of 7 days and normally do an hour's cardio class or 30 mins HIIT on the treadmill plus Body Pump 3x per week. I also…
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Should I do a reset?
Hi everyone! I'm looking to start losing weight after several years of consciously not dieting (because of eating disorder recovery) and am trying to find a healthy way to lose weight without starving myself on 1000 calories a day. However, I'm still a little fuzzy on the details. I've calculated that I should be eating…
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Question on calories
I am wondering at what point you change from a 15% cut to a 10% cut? I have 22 pounds to lose so just wondering where I should fit in (wanna make sure I do this correct to get results this time) Also my exercise varies between 5-10 hours per week, Probably averages about 7 hours. Should I go on the side of caution and do…
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A bit confused
I'm about 7 lbs from target. Actually I'm not that bothered about targets. My goal is to live a healthy life. After dd2 was born I weighed over 240 lbs. I now weigh 148. My body fat percentage is about 28-29. I run 4-5 times a week (slowly). I feel well. I've worked out that my BMR is 1350-1400 depending on which…
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Be my rabbit!!!
At the begining of every school year I tell my daughter to either be a rabbit or find a rabbit and catch it. What that means is in all of her classes she either needs to be the smartest in the class or find the smartest kid and keep up with them. So I've decided to try to find my rabbit in lifting. Im fairly a beginner and…
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Totally confused myself...
I have my MFP set to active....which gives me 2700 in overall daily activity burn. I have fitbit linked and on average I burn about 2700 a day.....I am not doing anything more than making sure I walk enough to hit my 2700 burn for the day. So I am letting fitbit make the minor adjustments for me right now when I go over my…
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A little hope please...
I am more of a lurker here, but believe in the principles (haven't taken the plunge out of fear of dissappointing my trainer) - but, I try to keep from doing a VLCD... That being said, when I started this journey on March 26th, my trainer put me on a 1400 calorie diet. I was dragging and felt this was FAR too low.…
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Wish me luck! Bumping up the calories.
I've been at 1927 calories a day for a while now. I'm trying to gain muscle and lose body fat% so that's the number scooby had given me with moderate exercise. Lately I've been really run down and feeling weaker than usual. I've also upped my workouts (cardio as I've finally been cleared to run again) and have had some big…
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How long do I cut for?
I just finished doing a reset - starting to cut today. I am aware that I need to go back to maintenance regularly to maintain weight loss, but I'm not entirely sure when and for how long. Very sorry if this question has already been answered.
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Cut is leaving me 1300-1600 cals..low cal all over again?
7 more days of fasting for Ramadan and then I start my cut! Its been 11 weeks of Reset for me and eating more calories has me happier then ever! My weight increased from 129 to 132 pounds and I have maintained from there, so I know I'm pretty much at my proper TDEE. Now the problem..being only 5'1" and having only about 30…
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Big NSV!!
So you know those "V" lines that people get from their stomach down their hips? I finally see mine! The first time as an adult I took my hands and felt them after I saw myself in the mirror and didn't recognize my body. This is a day that makes me want to cry with excitement.
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Just finished week 6 of my reset...but LOST weight?!
Okay. I'm very confused. I've been eating at TDEE of 2480 (occasionally 100-200 over that) for a full 6 weeks. During that time, in the first week and a half my weight jumped up from pre-reset weight of 77.8kg to about 79.5kg. Over the past 3 weeks my weight has stabilized to 79 - 79.2. This made me think that I was eating…
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What should your "net" be at the end of the day?
I've been confused as to what my "net" on my home page should be at the end of the day. I have myself set at low activity so I can eat more the days I exercise. Having some trouble getting in enough protein, but working on it. Usually eat too many carbs, also working on it. But, still confused as to what that little box…
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my personal take on the liar (aka the scale)
Just thought I'd share a little personal opinion which makes me smile every now and again... If the scale isn't going down, but the inches are moving, consider this a GREAT thing! Why? Because if the scale goes down, you then need to adjust your calories accordingly in the same direction... and didn't we all come here to…
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Heavy Lifters I have some questions
Okay, so I read through a lot of posts on these boards. Most everyone in the group is still in the process of losing weight and changing their body composition so the advice and suggestions given to them are for that type of goal. That is not what I am aiming at. I have reached both goal weight and composition before…
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NROLFW - light or moderate?
started NROLFW this week - two workouts in, woo! I've gone from 5 65-minute cardio sessions to the only cardio I'm doing being HIIT warmup. yesterday I went to the gym and there was a woman on the elliptical my entire workout (aka, like I used to be) and it was such an eye-opening moment. i never want to go back to that! i…