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8 weeks in, going on vacation---now what?
I started EM2WL June 1 and have now been eating at cut (not doing too well the last 2 weeks though) for about 8 weeks. I feel like in the last 2 weeks my brain has gone into a fog as to how this is working for me! :grumble: I did well the first month, dropped 5 lbs. and lost a good number of inches. This month though has…
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Some AWESOME progress!!!!!!!!!!!!
So I am a month in to my lifting program. A little over 4 months of EM2WL. In the just about 30 days of the ChaLean Extreme program (3 days of lifting 2 of interval cardio) ~I have lost one inch in my hips. Incredible since this is my trouble spot. I make progress everywhere before I see this move. ~0.5 of an inch in my…
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New here - would love some friends!
Hi everyone! I ate at 1200 cals a day for nearly 5 years (except that if you look at my profile you will see I didn't stick to this religiously!) and when I found this group and realised it didn't have to be that way I was SO HAPPY! I am in week two of my reset and would really like some friends who are also in this group,…
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Does anyone here eat coconut oil?
I just bought a jar at Trader Joe's, mainly to use as a deep conditioner for mine and my daughter's hair but as I was researching it some more, I found out it's one of the most healthiest oils you can eat and it can help boost your metabolism!! Do people really eat it by the tablespoon plain?? I could see mixing it into…
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Am I doing this right?
Hi everyone, I'm new to this group and just wanted to make sure I was doing this right as I'm a bit confused still. I am a SAHM to 3 kiddo"s (age 5 & 3 yo twins). I guess I'll start with my stats? age - 32 height - 5'9 current weight - 136.8 goal weight - 130 (ish) BMR - 1417 TDEE- 2196 I currently have my cals set to…
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Low Carb Ideas!!
Does anyone have any low carb meal/snack ideas!! Everything I eat or want to eat has 13 or more grams of carbs! I'm not trying to go for the Akins diet on anything (DON'T believe in that, AT ALL!!) But, I don't want to be over my daily carb limit either! Currently I'm eating Slim Jims as a snack but can't really think of…
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Another Bix 7 NSV!!!
You can read my story here! http://forums.eatmore2weighless.com/showthread.php?tid=164
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Weighing Myself - When?
So, this is an extremely dumb question, but when do you weigh yourself? I usually do it at night, a good 2 or 3 hours after my last meal, but recently I've started weighing in the morning. There's about a three or four pound difference from evening to morning - I'm always lighter in the AM. Sooo...which do I go with? The…
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Really hungry!
Well I dont quite understand this but I am soooooo hungry these days its crazy! From what I read it is to be expected to have an increased appetitie but actually feeling it is mad, lol. I know in the past I didnt often feel hungry - partly how I could skip a meal or have a small portion, but know I can barely last from one…
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Soloflex anyone?
Hi there, I just posted this on the EM2WL Forum but looking for as much input/info as I can. We were just given a new Soloflex Machine from a neighbor. It has all the parts, etc. Can't complain since it was free. Does anyone have one of these contraptions? Any tips, tricks, etc. I checked out their website and it has some…
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Help with figuring out correct TDEE and calories!?!
Hi everyone, I've been lurking around the group for awhile, My name is Ashley, and I am 25. My stats are as follows: CW: 208.2 BMR: ~1700 TDEE (little to no exercise): ~2100 TDEE (ex 3-5 times a week):~2700 I workout 5 days a week (at least) and burn minimum of 500 calories doing a mix of elliptical, treadmill, bike, and…
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Do I have to do the reset?
How absolutely neccissary is the reset? Im looking to maintain and I was thinking more along the lines of increasing more at a slower pace. It seems (at least the way I understood the stickie) that the reset really prepares the body for the cut. I'm not looking to cut and I also don't have any money to invest in any device…
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EMTWL ticker badge
hi...feeling a little dumb in this moment, but i am trying to figure out how to add the EMTWL badge to my ticker! there are so many of you who have it... and i'd like it as well. thanks in advance.
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Women's Beginning Resistance Band Workout
I am fairly new to EM2WL & I am looking for ways to get in my exercise at home. Working out in a gym is not an option for me as we live in the country. I found this workout...http://scoobysworkshop.com/womens-beginning-resistance-band-workout/..via scooby's site. It seems very doable for me at this point. I have never…
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Health - Food Recalls
Fruit and Vegetable Recalls Due to Listeria monocytogenes Please be aware that this is a bacteria that can survive in your refrigerator. http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/trader-joe-chicken-salads-recalled-potentially-fatal-bacteria-article-1.1124313…
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Natural acne products?
Hi all, I'm 26 and still get lots of breakouts on my face and my back (not like a million spots, more like 10 bad spots at a time, plus scarring). I have tried all the harsh chemical solutions (proactive etc) but they don't work and I worry about the unknown damage they are doing. So as part of clean living I am trying to…
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I am new, confused and need helps for answer :(
Hi all, I'm new here to this group and to MFP community. I am not even sure I am belong to this group or not because I am not planning to lose any more weight but to maintain or increase my weight a bit but because this past 3-4 months, I have been eating 800-900 cal per day. Now I'm scared if I eat more to increase my…
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Feeling pretty awful about myself
Hi there, I just started NROL4W and therefore I am eating more with the program. I've been on MFP since around January. Here are my stats: Height: 5'0" Age: 32 SW: 134 CW: (before I started eating more) 107 GW: 105 ish but just want to build muscle at this point So MFP had me on 1200 calories a day. I was very diligent and…
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Advice Please 5K Training and Heavy Lifting....
It's been on my bucket list for a couple of years to get some 5ks under my belt. I signed up for two this fall (September and October) and started training during my "rest week" after completing Phase I of NROLFW. I'm by no means a runner, so the training will actually push me out of my comfort zone (give me a step class,…
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Kiki or Lucia .....when you get a chance...
So here goes, next Friday is my cut date! Yea ! But instead of cutting 250 cals, can I just burn that number off in exercise ? I have a bodybugg & still have problems keeping cals at an even keel. Some days I burn 2500 & some 1750, So I eat that days cal numbers, do NROLFW 3xs wk but not using huge lbs(15d.b's) due to…
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I love when others agree with this lifestyle!!
I love the Coach Calorie site and today, he posted an article on why you should eat more to lose weight!! http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/1jSjjj/www.coachcalorie.com/not-eating-enough-calories-to-lose-weight/
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So thankful to have BMF
I have had my BMF for a little over a week now. Thank God I got it! My average daily burn over the last week was around 2100. I was trying to eat up to 2500 calories. Looks like my 15% cut will be almost 1800 and I am starting that today since I ate at 2100 for 5 weeks, tried up to 2500 for almost 3 weeks before getting…
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Metabolism question
I strength train Monday/Wednesday/Friday and do light cardio on Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday. Each session is about 30 minutes and totals 3 hours per week. Does it make a difference (metabolism-wise) if I were to limit structured exercise to M/W/F and just piggy-back my cardio onto my strength training sessions? Am I…
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bmr tdee
Hi I'm new to the EMTWL way of thinking, but it seems to be working. I just want to check I'm doing it right. My TDEE is 2105 (although I have a fitbit, and generally burn around 2200 a day). My BMR is 1531 a day and I'm eating about 1600-1700 a day. Should I be netting that (to include my exercise cals) or just eating at…
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NROLFW Stage 3
Just did my first workout of Stage 3, and O.M.G. I LURVE it. I think this is going to be my favorite stage so far. I think what I like about it so much is that it finally moves the number of reps down (3 sets of 6 reps for each move) so that I really get to dig in and start lifting HEAVY. Plus, after lifting heavy and…
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Last week of reset/changing activity level
So Sunday starts my last week of reset! I'm currently eating at my TDEE for 5-6 hours of strenuous activity. A couple days this week I was a couple hundred below my TDEE and I could totally feel it - no energy to do much of anything, struggling through workouts. This makes me nervous to continue my current exercise regimen…
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trainer told me to do 1700 cals
so i did for 2 weeks then for a week , just went for it.... ate anything.. including marshmallows... I'm up about 4 pounds, not feeling comfortable from all the food,, but it's been about 3 weeks, maybe a little more.. can I stop now????
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What would you do?
Hi all, I completed the 8 weeks of the metabolism reset and have gained about 6 pounds. About a month or so ago I also started Stage 1 of New Rules of Lifting for Women. I am basically at the point where I can start the 15% cut BUT...Later on this week I will be going away for an entire month to Greece to visit family.…
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how much cardio?
I am in the 7th week of C25K, so already to the point where I'm doing straight runs. I was running M,W,F but this and last week, I wasnt able to go on Mondays, and it seems like it's going to be a trend. DH is only off Sun and Mon and with so much to do those days, it's sometimes hard to get time for myself until later in…
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what is the best brand for resistance cords?
(the kind with handles) -- I keep reading reviews on Amazon about them breaking after a couple months. Are there any that last?