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When to take a diet break?
I've seen diet breaks mentioned a few times recently and am just wondering when you should take one? I ate at 1800 calories for 4 weeks, losing 1.25 pounds. I panicked that I'd been too generous with that number because I'd rounded up the numbers so rounded down and dropped to 1750 calories and am just coming to the end of…
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VLCD?
i see this is mentioned loads. what does it mean?
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Reset Metabolism....
EEEEEK! You guys are swaying me to stop my lower calorie ways and do a reset. Not going to lie...it makes me nervous. My current stats/history: 1. I'm almost 4 weeks in to using MFP 2. I've lost 4ish lbs 3. This week I'm not seeing much of a loss 4. MFP has me eating at 1300, and I just about always eat most of my workout…
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I suck at this.
I'm afraid EM2LM is not doing wonders for my psyche. I'm not a clean eater, have no real desire to be (just being honest) so I'm thinking it's not for me, maybe. I can see it being awesome for someone who loves vegetables, but I'm not that person. I'd rather eat far less of food I enjoy then tons of food I have to choke…
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I am Freezing?!?
I have had extreme bouts of sweating for a couple of years now...I will pour with sweat just sitting at times...After walking on a very cool morning I will sweat so bad that I am still sweating for an hour after....I have to wash my hair sometimes 2x/day...It's not all of the time - Thank goodness....Have had hormones…
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Body Media Fit - first 3 days!
Hey all, I know a lot of people have been trying the Body Media Fit and I just got mine so I thought I would post the results. I am SHOCKED at how much it says I am burning...I actually am having a hard time believing it. The first day, when I walked a lot (I live in a city) and worked out it said I burned 2900 calories!…
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Week 1 fluctuations
I know its not abnormal to gain or maintain in the first 4-6 week period. Im at the end of week 1. After the first 3 days or so I was down 2.3 kilos (5 pounds) but over the last 3 days or so ive gained 1.2 kilos back (slowly every day for 4 days there has been a small gain) now ive done this before for several weeks and it…
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Upping to TDEE for metabolic reset gradually
I decided, mostly for my mental stability, not to jump up to my TDEE right away. It would be an extra 800 calories and I just don't want my brain to see that as an excuse to get back to old habits. Instead I'm going to focus on making those calories, gradually, good calories. Anyone else have success resetting this way?…
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What a difference a day makes!
Just yesterday I was contemplating coming here to post a help thread. I was feeling so discouraged. I needed some encouragement. I'd increased my calories a couple of months ago. I initially gained and held on to 2.5 pounds. After three weeks they came off and I lost two more lbs. This was after two months of pretty much…
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Any Aussies doing EMTWL?
Hi, I'm keen to add to my collection of Aussie Women MFPs some more Aussie women who are doing EMTWL especially if you are also doing NROLFW. Sorry i don't usually have male friends on here. I'm on stage 2 of NROLFW and following the eating guidelines of EMTWL for only about 2 weeks now. So pretty new and yet to see any…
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Protein powder recs
Running low on protein currently using the Whole Foods 365 brand which has 80 calories and 16 grams of protein per scoop. Any recommendations? I usually use the protein to make smoothies. If possible, something with more protein would be great since I have trouble hitting my protein goal. Thanks!
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Want to make sure I am right..
ok I am thinking I need a reset since I just jumped in full force and did TDEE-15%. Stats 32 5"8 193 lbs BMR -1625 TDEE- 2519 TDEE- 15% 2141 So to do a full reset I need to eat every day at 2519? and never NET below BMR of 1625? ok I guess my first question should of been how do you know you need a full reset? For me I…
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What qualifies as "light" exercise?
I guess I am asking this from more of a calorie burn perspective. Since I am still obese ( I really hate that word), I easily burn through 800+ cals an hour when doing cardio according to my HRM....and that's if I am not giving it 100% effort. I want to make sure that if I am going to calculate my cut, I am getting the…
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TDEE/metabolic reset
Question: on days I workout I eat my TDEE....so do I do the same on days I don't workout or do I go to my cut value if I don't workout? See also: I think I'm starting to figure all the things out ;)
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Should everyone start this journey with a Reset?
Hi guys - Have a question for those of you with more knowledge than myself on the metabolic issue. Do you think everyone should start with a Metabolic reset before starting to cut? I havent been dieting for quite a while, just helplessly watching the scale go up, up, up. Do you think I should start with cutting? I have…
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I hate the scale...HELP
OMG i have gained a little weight, and I want to LOSE.. not gain.l I have incorporated more weight training.. (love Jackie Warner Power Circuit Training) BUT I want the scale to move down not UP.. FRUSTRATED!!!!! Started eating clean(somewhat) this past Sunday. I have been doing good. Except the half blueberry bagel i had…
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Best Nutrients to track to maximise weight loss
What do you guys track the most in order to maximise your weight loss? At the moment I'm tracking Carbs Sat Fat Protein Fiber Sodium What would you recommend?
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Great info for all! From nerdfitness.com
Most of us make this whole “get in shape thing” WAY too complicated. We are pulled in every direction when it comes to spending our few spare moments and our hard earned cash. On top of that, there are a million fitness companies that tell us they have a secret formula, thousands of gyms that guarantee success only if…
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Hurrah! I have lost some fat.
Hello. Further to my thread earlier this week I would like to report I have actually lost some fat :-) I have been eating more to weigh less for around 2 months as was disappointed that the scale or measurements haven't changed much over that time. But I have just looked back at what my fat percentages were at the end of…
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Drinking Wine?
Who drinks alcohol still, specifically wine? I love my red wine...especially now that its winter in SA and starting to get really cold. A fireplace and red wine just goes together sooo well! :tongue: Ive cut down a lot and limit myself to weekends mostly, but I still feel guilty now and then and wonder if its okay on this…
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Why "Burned 1 Calorie"?
Hi y'all... OK - So I just started the 30 Day Shred (day 2 y'all!)... I haven't been exercising regularly, and this is the first time since joining EMtWL. Anyhow, I'm kinda excited to see my little "burned 222 calories" thing pop up. However, I see a lot of people's feed say "burned 1 calorie" for 90 minutes of "X". I'm…
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EM2LW is Awesome!!
This is only my first couple of days on this plan but I can honestly say that I love this!! I think it is perfect compliment to my current exercise plan and I love that I can have a splurge every now and then and not feel guilty about it. For example I worked out hard this whole week with lifting and cardio and I feel like…
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Need some opinions
So, for the past year I have stuck at the same weight- 158-162. I was tracking on spark and knew nothing of net cals, so I know I was betting below my bmr for a bit. I was definitely inconsistent.. Tried high calorie, low calorie, nothing at all for a while- nothing worked. Since jan 1st I have consistently been tracking…
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You need to put the scale away. Yes, you.
I know we all know there are bloat periods and that salt causes water retention etc. But for those of us on refeeds or on intense workout regimens, we need to stop weighing ourselves. I was up 5lb today over... 2 days ago. I know it's not fat but somehow psychologically it got me all deflated. I think once we commit to…
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WEEP!
I have been following the EMTWL group since early May, right around the time I increased my cals. I have been definitely feeling a lot puffier and fuller of late, and just now put on my once very comfy, somewhat loose skinny jeans and I am officially sausaged in them. I am still really unclear about how long to do the cal…
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Any ideas on what to do now? help!
Hi all ... I need some pointers. I am sick at the moment (I have a cold and blocked nose ... the works :sad: ) and hard to get any exercise in and I was wondering what i would do. Do I got down to the lesser activity level or stay eating what i am which is probably way too much for not doing any exercise. This may only be…
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Critiquing, pretty please!
Hey guys! So ... I'm in week five of my reset. I had a mini meltdown when my clothes started getting tighter ... but thanks to encouragement from you guys, I am cleaning up my diet, keeping my activity at the moderate level and working on lowering all that sodium! I just need some critiquing on my workout program! I'm…
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Need some advice, 6'1", 282 lb guy.
Alright hey guys, new to this group and eating more to lose. Whole idea is mind boggling, but Im gonna give it a shot. Im going to post what scoobys calculator says for me, it seems like so much, but here are my Stats: Male 282.6LB 73 inches And my activity can be 1-5 hours a week, this week it has been 3 hours of walking…
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Arghhhhh having a fat day
I had my cheat meal last night and I am paying for it.....ate 4 bigass slices of pizza and downed a bottle of wine. Yep I hit the scale and my stomach hates me. I stayed under my TDEE by 100 calories though :) I did workout before hand as well, plus I am going on a Crazy hike tomorrow....just feel gross at the moment.
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Burn the Fat, Feed the muscle
Wondering if anyone has this book? There is a pinned article in this group by the same author http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/561688-interesting-post If anyone has bought the downloadable book, done the program, what did you think of it?