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Hormones?
Before EMTLW I rarely got my cycle. From netting less than 1000 calories to restricting carbs, it only came around mayyyybe once every three months or so, if even that. Since eating more (I've been doing this for about 6 weeks), I have been getting my period every few weeks. I do take BC pills, which should be regulating…
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working out too much? Advice needed...
I wanted to share my workout schedule and see what you guys think or if you have any ideas on where I could tweak things? I used to do 50 minutes of yoga in Sundays since it is mostly easy for me and I know my body needs it, but I need a rest day more and was recently enlightened as to how important they are. I actually…
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Body Composition Test Results - need suggestions-
So I went to have my BF tested yesterday with my husband. We did BODPOD. The test itself was quick and painless. The results, well... meh My husband and I both fell in the "moderately lean" rating. He got 17.6% (lucky men lol) and I got 27.8% Moderately lean for men is 12.1-20 and for women is 22.1-30%. I feel I am too…
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I'm starting my cut tomorrow
So I did a VLCD Feb-April and lost 7.5kgs, I was exercising 6 days a week. Then went overseas and ate a lot! Cam home and struggled to drop calories and have been all over the place since, but definitely eating above BMR and eating around TEED for at least the last four weeks. I've put 2.5kgs back on which has done my head…
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NSV today
Well (if you remember my other post), my first week of redoubled efforts at weight loss. NSV Victory: I got up, got ready to head to work. Put my pants on, tighten up the belt....they are snug....(insert mad want to break stuff face). After a bit of walking around an being pissed....I noticed I was on a smaller belt loop…
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I am scared!
I have decided to try eating more to weigh less. I have increased my cals to 1947 (my TDEE - 20% - I know it should be minus 15% but I just can't get there yet...) according to the scooby site (http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/) - that includes moderate lifestyle since I workout 5 days a week about 45 min-hour…
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The Dreaded Scale - Read
I stumbled apon this very cool artice...very interesting and great for everyone that hates the darn scale and its fluctuations!! THE SCIENCE OF SCALE FLUCTUATIONS - By Leigh Peele I have had the pleasure of training and consulting some of the strongest people in the world. Actors, doctors, coaches, athletes, government…
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Progress pics from May to July
I started eating healthier and exercising in May and started EM2WL around the beginning of June. I also started incorporating some lifting in June. Here's a look at my progress:
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Cut Percentages
In reading many of the posts and articles here, it is widely recommended to do a 15% cut off TDEE. I'm curious as to why a 20% cut is not used (its an option on the Scooby calculator). Is there any point at which you should change the cut percentage? Thanks for the help! :)
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Need a new Eat More Weigh Less Friend?
I am new to this group and would love some new friends who follow the same concept. Please add me for support I log in every day!
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NSV--getting stronger!
Today I completed my second round of NRL4W Stage 1A, and the push-ups, step-ups, and jackknives were noticeably easier! It's exciting to see myself getting stronger.
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Eating under set TDEE once in awhile
I determine my TDEE by tracking my fitbit on a spreadsheet. I have a lot of physical labor around our farm, and with my husband gone most of the time, I have set my TDEE at 2750 and try to make that amount work most of the time. Yesterday, I was feeling extremely out of it, didn't want to set foot in the heat (where most…
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Hot hot hot...
and no, it's not the weather - I'm in England and we've just had the coldest, wettest June on record! But ever since I've upped my calories I am always warm. All my life I've always really felt the cold, sat at work in lots of layers and sat shivvering when people opened the windows to let fresh air in. Now I'm in work in…
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New Rules of Lifting
This may have already been answered elsewhere but I did do a search and didn't find any answers... I want to get back to lifting again (I had surgery on my arms in February so I've taken a break). I borrowed all the NROL books from the library a while ago and we ended up buying NROL for Abs as my husband was keen to do the…
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How much for the cut?
I am wondering whether I should be doing a 10% or 15% cut when I start my cut (after a reset). I want to lose 25 pounds....so just wondering is 15% cut where i want to be?
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Need some convincing on the importance of rest days!
So I usually do at least the 30 Day Shred (23 mins of strength training, high intensity cardio and an work) every day except Sunday. I'll also throw in 2 or 3 20-min runs or pure cardio DVDs when I have the time. Today, although I had planned to do the 30DS, I just felt like taking it easy. But, I've been feeling super…
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Am I doing this right?
I have read the msg boards but I want to make sure I am understanding this correctly. Below is my information: CW: 205.5 BMR: 1681 TDEE: 2607 -15%: 2215 -20%: 2085 Based on the calculations, I am suppose to eat 2085 calories for a 20% deficit. Do I eat back my calories burned during exercise or not? Thanks
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Metabolic Assessment
Hi guys, your group helped me out a few weeks ago when I think I was under-eating. I was eating 1520 based on trying to lose 2lbs a week on MFP and I lost a lot of weight exactly to schedule. However, the rate of loss suddenly slowed and the scale didn't move for a week or two. Also, I experienced a brief spell of hunger…
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Nervous about starting a cut: It's all in my head
I'm starting my first cut today. I reset for 3 weeks. (I decided on this time because at no point did I ever hit a plateau before I began EM2WL...I just found all of you and read and read and love this philosophy.) But I have to say I'm nervous. Eating at TDEE was 2125 for me with 1-3 hours of activity factored in. I'm…
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Hi to everyone - Im new to EMTWL
Hi there My name is Ruth Im new to WMTWL but have been on MFP since March this year. I have quite a bit of weight to loose and have found that on 1400 cal (200 extra than what MFP reccomends) my weight loss is either about 1.5kgs or nothing at all for 3-4 weeks. It doesnt make sense to me. BUT I do feel a little scared…
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30 Day Shred
I've decided to start the 30 day shred tonight and I am extremely nervous! I'm just getting back into the swing of things with exercise and I'm nervous that I will not be able to do the whole workout that they do. Also, is it a deal breaker if I can't do it everyday? Should I wait to start this until I can do it everyday?…
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baseball game eats?
hey all- so I'm going to a baseball game tonight (Go Cards!) and our ticket price includes unlimited food and drink. I am channeling back to my VLC days in which I would not eat all day to 'save' for tonight. what do you guys suggest I do? Save some 'wiggle room' or eat as usual during the day? i'm doing my reset and my…
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eat more to weigh less friends
Hi! I am Katie. I am gonig to begin eat more to weigh less tommorrow . would like some eat more to weigh less friends
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buying a dumbell set: how much weight total?
I'm fairly new at lifting and need to buy a set of adjustable dumbells. I am already pretty fit 5'7 female, 37 years old. I am trying to figure out if I should spend less money on a set that only goes up to 24 lbs. and is not expandable, or twice the amount of money on a set that goes up to 50 lbs. I have no idea if I'd…
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Ladies - IUD causing gain?
I just posted about the plateau I've hit and how I'm trending upwards even though nothing has changed in how I'm doing EM2WL. I've lost 9 lbs since starting in March, but in June plateau'd and am now gaining. I never did a reset since I never did VLCD. The suggestion was to take a reset week, which I planned to do next…
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Another Vacation Question
I'm doing P90X.My recovery week is supposed to start next Tuesday. Then the Tuesday after that, the 17th, I start Phase III. BUT, on the 19th, my family and I are taking a long weekend on Chincoteague Island. Do you think I'd be okay to do an extra week of Phase II while I'm still home and then my recovery week over the…
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this seems like alot
I started this about 4 weeks ago following EMTLW. I am 5'9inches CW 237 BF 40% work out 4-5 times a week Per the calculations my BMR is 1868 TDEE is 2895 TDEE - 15% is 2461 not that I mind eating because I love it but .this seems like a lot. I read other forums that said slight weight gain is normally during the metabolize…
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6 weeks eating at TDEE, started cut and STARVING!
I know that a feeling hungry all the time now means that my metabolism is working efficiently, but man... after eating 2400-2500 calories a day for 6 weeks I am finding it really hard to only eat my cut of 2,060 calories a day! Who knew I would ever be able to say that?!?!?!?! So... any suggestions to tide me over when I…
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Reset wk 5, gained 8, recalc TDEE?
I know your supposed to calc when u lose, do I recalc. For 8lbs gained? Last nite I got on scale, was an 11lb gain since reset. ( cheat day involved ice cream). Went to bed thinking I was going to start cut today. But I'm holdin out for 2more wks.
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Day 3 of reset:
I've gained 2.2lbs! Yes, I expected that would happen, so I am not sad. But I had to put the scale away because I am constantly on it EVERY morning, which does not help with this process. So with that said, the scale is hiding in the bathroom closet and is not allowed out for at least another week or 2. I believe this will…
