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Inspired by my other protein post--protein powder?
What protein powders do you guys all use? I need something I can use to make all these tasty protein rich recipes I keep seeing! Thanks!
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How to plow thru a wall
So far so good....I have lost 5 lbs and feel great. More energy...I'm eating at least my BMR and do work hard each week to get close to my TDEE-15%. It's hard somedays but I don't go below the BMR! I have hit a brick wall and have been playing with the same 2 lbs for a little bit. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to…
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Lack of support
Hi all, Help! I need some words of encouragement! I've been trying the EMTWL thing for a few weeks now. I havent weighed myself since I started as I don't want to be discouraged by a gain this early on, but I do feel pretty bloated and chubby. I know that is normal, but last night I was out with some friends, one of whom…
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My Husband Doesn't Understand - I Need Advice
Deleting because I'm getting responses on the other one and don't want to flood the boards! I don't know if there's a way to completely delete this thread?
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New to this, just want to check I am doing it right!
Hi everyone! Little bit of background for you before I start. I am 32 and currently weight 143lbs, I'm 5'6. I managed to lose about 50lbs around 5 years ago just through diet. I have been one of those silly people only eating around 1200 cals a day (although at the weekend I would eat whatever I wanted) and consequently I…
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Amazing! My EM2WL Journey...
This is just the beginning, I know. I have a long way to go, both emotionally and physically, but I'm getting there by gathering information like an informational hoarder! LOL I'm going to keep up with this thread and make this my journey, for those who'd like to follow. I hope it helps others like me as so reading so many…
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I'm trying to calculate but it's not making sense
I put my info into the scooby calulator. With a 20% reduction with tdee it is saying 1507 but my bmr is 1570. Basic to mantain tdee is 1884... I do not exercise at all( back injury and do not walk alot) Me female age 28 Weight 174 Height 5"3 or 63 inches little to no exercie mostly desk job Help I read to not go under your…
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How muc weight have you gained on the reset?
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New Here.
well i got pointed to this group since i just can't seem to lose weight. I have around 35-45 more pounds to lose. So I'm going to do the TDEE- 15% and see what happens. anyone lose that much weight or more doing EM2WL and how long did it take you? i am really lacking motivation right now.
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So once I have my TDEE--
Am I trying as hard as I can to eat exactly that amount daily? Like I'm at 2000 per day. I have my day scheduled out and I'm around 150 calories short (rest day so no exercise today). Should I try hard to eat those remaining 150 or is it cool to be a little under on rest days? Thanks guys!
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Which is more important?!
In your honest opinion what is more important; making sure you net your BMR every day or listening to what you body is telling you. I've been really good at netting my BMR but I feel like I"m just stuffing my face all the time. I've had ppl tell me to eat high calorie foods like nuts and all that but there are just certain…
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Vegetarians and Vegans here
Hi I'm vegetarian/vegan. Are there others in this group and how are you getting on with your protein macros? I'm doing protein powders and tofu. I'm eating quinoa and lentils and pulses. I want some fresh ideas. I don't eat wheat-based products because of the gluten.
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Flirting with you guys, but not sure if I'll put out...
Hi everyone! After doing a lot of reading, I've upped my calories to 1600 (from 1200) but am not eating back exercise calories. In fact, I'm not even counting exercise calories anymore, but instead it's just part of my life to work out regularly. I'm lifting heavy 2-3x a week, with average gains of 10-50# per exercise each…
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Actually happy for vacay
::bigsmile: Been upping cals for a few weeks now. My last last weigh in is holding steady for 2 weeks even though I'm up to 2050 or so cals. I'm going on vacay next week and normally would eat like a birb to try and lose weight before and of course eat and drink everything insight once with friends and family. I'd always…
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Cutting out dairy?
Hey everyone. I posted this in the regular forums but nobody replied, so I thought I'd ask your thoughts instead! What do you all think about removing dairy products from the diet? Ever since I started EM2WL, milk, greek yogurt, cheese and butter have all been staples to my daily intake and they help me to reach my protein…
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BMR/TDEE Question
Hi all! So, I'm working my way through the info that's stickied here in preparation for making this change. And I have a question! Instead of eating a number of calories that already accounts for my exercise, can I eat my sedentary cals + exercise cals every day? Thank you!
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allergic to BMF?
Hey guys, I've been wearing my BMF for a week and a half and today I noticed that under where one of the sensors rests I have a red spot and it kind of itches/hurts. Anyone else have this happen? K
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12 Weeks of EM2WL progress
Alright - I'm starting week 13 of EM2WL. I am at 2050 calories per day with 3-5 hrs of exercise per week. Mostly cardio at this point but I have been slowly incorporating strength training, geared towards arms. Mostly meeting my macros of 50%carb/25%protein/25%fat (I need to be at 25% fat due to my gallbladder, or lack of…
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I've been kicking around same weight for about 4 months...
maintaining calories around 1380... joined a gym and have been working out... using heart rate monitor... sometimes eating back calories burned....especially lately... suggestions? bmr is about 1500...do I do a reset and eat my tdee of 2349 for the rest of the summer? OMG I think i might feel like an ox if i did that..…
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Do you use a Recovery Drink?
Hey, So Since alot of us are doing strength training and cardio etc 5+ days a week, I figured I would post about a recovery drink.. You maybe taking one that you bought already, but they are expensive so I figured I would share a cheaper alternative. As I was starting p90x (which some are doing but this is for everyone) I…
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Which TDEE would I use on vacation?
Quick question! When I go to Ohio next week, my exercise routine will probably just be walking the dog. :-) So if I want to eat at TDEE, which one would I do from Scooby? My normal or my TDEE for lightly active?
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Question for anyone who knows the answer
I have been on eating my BMR since June 17. I have lost a few lbs but think I should be losing more. I think I was told not to eat back my calories. However I earn between 300-600 calories almost 5-6 days a week and still only eating just shy of 1500. Which means I don't think I am netting very many calories. What should…
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Getting discouraged
I got a wake up call on my weight a few months ago, when I went to the doctor's office. I weighed 141 a few years ago, after a lot of work (diet + exercise) and the doctor said I was up to 168. I think that was with clothes and post-breakfast, but still. So. I started tracking my food (first with Lose It, then with MFP)…
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Yes or NO
I have watched the EM2WL video and forum topics. I'm not sure if I fit this group. I do not starve myself. Although I do exercise almost everyday, I average 1300 to 1400 calories, some days less, some more. Obviously, if I do 700 calories of exercise, I eat more that day. According to EM2WL, I am not losing weight because…
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TDEE - 15% Struggling
At first when I started this I was unsure i'd be able to eat this much. The first week I felt like I had gone back to my old ways of overeating because of boredom or whatever. Well now I know I am. I am supposed to eat 2108 calories on TDEE-15% but after a run, I am starving. I end up eating about 2300 - 2500 a day. I'm…
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new here and looking for reassurance
This time last year i had just lost 25lb. Then as i was getting closer to goal the weight loss stopped, i was on 1200 cals. I wasn't too bothered when the loss stopped and pretty much gave up but managed to maintain for the last year. now i am back on it and have discovered this group. I am just looking for reassurance as…
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Resetting Metabolism
Has everyone here done a metabolism reset at one time or another during their weight loss journey? A little background - I have severe digestive issues and have been fight the flu for two months. I wear a Body Media armband and average 1100 caloriers per day and burn average of 2200. I am currently working on trying to…
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Lifting results?
I just recently cut back on cardio and started lifting more and heavier weights how long before I start to see results?
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I got accused of "Collecting"
Women on my friends list....lol some schmuck from the main forum said that to me. I just replied back "I have not sent a single friend request on MFP yet, they have all friended me" and than proceeded to tell him that I also moderate this forum, so lots of people friend me. Was miffed a little bit on that one lol, im not a…
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TDEE Reset - Worst pain ever.. Help
So this is my first post on the EM2WL forums but Ive been lurking here for a while. Im so grateful for the info and motivation on here that made me want to repair my body and start from scratch again. I started my Reset on Friday 22nd June so Im on day 5 today. Yesterday was a nightmare for me. Currently my TDEE is around…
