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Lost the first 5 pounds!!!
Lost my first 5 pounds using the EM2WL method!!! I was so excited when I got on the scale today. Did 5-6 weeks at the VLC 1200/day diet and saw NO results. In fact I GAINED on 1200 cals a day. Switched to the EM2WL, did the math and gained briefly then started losing. I couldn't be happier!! It DOES work. I have lost…
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EMWL if not lifting??
I just found this group and have a question. I do not lift other than what JM has me do in her videos nor do I want to do more than that. I also zumba and walk/light jog. Is this EMWL okay for that amount of exercise?? Thanks!!!
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Critique this program plz....
Hello! Okay I have some time this summer (teacher here) to get serious about my eating and fitness partly because of my high blood pressure (want to get off my medication) and partly to just feel good. So I am starting this new 12 week program by Jamie Eason over on Bodybuilding.com, in fact there are a few groups here…
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An NSV!
So like many of us for years I have been eating tons for vegetables for high volume. I love vegetables so this wasn't ever a problem for me. Well almost 3 years ago I gave birth to my third daughter and noticed as I lost the weight, I still had a rounded belly. I have seen many other Mother's with a rounded belly so I just…
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How to read PF Changs nutritional info?
http://www.pfchangs.com/menu/NutritionalInfo.aspx How do you read the dang thing? It states servings per dish and then calories per dish. The calories per dish, does that include all servings or do you multiply the calories per dish by number of servings? I am the only one? I am going this Saturday and want to log…
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Just a baby vent
Last night I had to tape myself teaching Sh'bam (dance group exercise class) to send to corporate to get assessed. I've been rocking my dresses for 5 weeks now, and had to put on my dance pants and workout top for the tape. And they were very snug. And I looked very thick. I was so uncomfortable and self conscience . I…
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1 month on EM2WL today!
Today is my 1 month anniversary. I just wanted to say thank you to this community and everyone who has helped me see the light and change my entire life/mindset. Too many aspects of my life have improved to list them all. Here's to another 800 months!
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Have patience - because it's working!!
I found this forum and started upping calories about 6 weeks ago, after months of plateauing, despite diligent calorie deficits and exercise. I will be honest - when my weight kept rising through these weeks of eating more to weigh less, it was discouraging. Even in the face of good news with the tape measure, it's…
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lifting with high intensity program?
I am in week 2 of insanity and I have been trying to lift 5 days a week as well..wondering if that is a good idea? I have been doing it straight after my workout but I think I dont give my all bc I am tired. So should I wait till after I am done with insanity or should I keep it up but maybe do it in the evening when I…
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I'm new, scared and have questions
Hi everyone! I'm new to this group (and this concept) and I've been reading like a fiend here but I have a few questions. Background: I had been losing weight slowly slowly on my own without really watching calories I was just doing the 'Breakfast Like a King...' Thing. I found MFP in mid-Feb and was directed to the…
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I eat like a pig!
Ever since I started EM2WL, I've upped my calories to about 1700-1800. During most meals, it actually seems like I eat MORE than everyone sitting at the table. Even more so than my 6'2" tall boyfriend who is normal in weight I'm only 5'2". . Of course, I pick more nutrient dense foods that allow me to eat more. I think…
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Metabolism reset necessary or just cut TDEE?
Hi Everyone!! I apologize in advance if this has been answered previously! But.... Is it necessary to do a metabolism reset or can I just eat the cut calories and still lose? I've been slowly making my way up since I started in January: was at 1200 and now at 1540. If the calculators are correct, my BMR is around 1574…
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Quick Update
So I know that I said that I would give a quick update on things and I'm two weeks into the Chalean Extreme/Insanity Hybrid and man Insanity is really no joke, but I feel so wonderful afterwards so I'm loving it. It's now been about six months into lifting and eating more. Here is a comparison pic: the one on the left is…
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Reset and High Burn Days
I started the second month of Insanity today and during the one hour workout I burnt almost 800kcal I am doing the reset right now-should I eat some extra calories?
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Ok, spill it....
How did you guys get the EM2LW logo to fit on your tickers? Mine is too big!
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Please help me, I keep messing myself up
Hi guys. I need some help. I am so confused and so lost right now. My calories intake has been all over the place lately. Never too low but always too high. And I have not been exercising like I should. The last 3-4 weeks have been bbqs, going out, eating too much, sleeping too much, drinking too much and doing too much of…
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Scared to increase calories..!
Hi everyone! I'm new to the discussion board and am very much intrigued by the idea of consuming MORE calories and LOSING weight! I have been a Weight Watchers member since Sept 2009, hit goal weight in April 2010 and since then about 5 pounds have creeped back on. I've been trying to lose those 5 lbs with WW to no avail…
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Newbie to group, but not to dieting
Thanks to HarlanJen I started tracking my food yesterday and she swears I need to eat more to lose weight. So a little about me: In Aug. 2007 I had lapband surgery having been at 303 as my high weight. I lost about 30 pounds over 3 years with my band but had to have a second surgery to replace my port that the nurse…
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this can't be right.....can it?
Good morning! So I started the EM2LW about a week and a half ago. I was eating 1400 plus exercise calories (so usually 1700-1800). After struggling with the decision of using the fat2fit numbers or the scooby numbers I upped to 2200. Started NROLFW last week and cut my cardio back to 2 days per week instead of 5. This…
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Could this be it?
I started EMTWL at the beginning of April after four years of 800-1000 calories per day. I have been eating 1800-2200 calories per day (netting about 1500-1600 after exercise) and discovered an appetite I haven't felt in years. Last week was scary where I gained 4 pounds and was seriously wondering whether I was doing the…
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Reset regrets?
Hey guys. I've had a super depressing past few days. I've been doing the reset ... plan on doing it for 8 weeks with everything ending on June 18 and going to a 15% cut. Here are my stats, etc.: Weight: started at 213 pounds Height: 5'5" Activity level: Moderate (strength training twice a week, spin one day and a circuit…
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watching sugar
I have noticed the last week as I am workng in protein shakes with fruit that my sugars are over my recommended. Like this morning....after working in my shake and fruit/milk..I have 1 left for the day. Is this a bad thing or should I not really look at the sugar since I am eating fruit? and the Shakeology has sugar in it…
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FitBit
For all the guys who have this gadget-is it good? Is it enough? I just want to know my TDEE really. And it is 79 Pounds as compared to almost 300 for the KiFit. Ad it does not require subscription.
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TDEE And Logging Exercise
I set my calorie level to my tdee of 1702. So i plan on eating that amount of calories every day. My question for people who do this is, do you still log your exercise? I don't mean log it so i can eat it back. That was the point of putting in my TDEE. It already accounts for my weekly activity. But I like to keep track of…
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Maybe too TMI? Constipation
Do you guys experience constipation? I have that once a while, but lately past week I've experienced more constipation. I hate it :( I start my 5th week of reset tomorrow.
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Consistacy video ????
I just read someone mentioned had they watched it,,,, does anyone know where I can see it? Thanks in advance!
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Need help with activity level definition
Hi guys! I'm trying to calculate my TDEE more accurately, but I don't know what activity multiplier I should choose because I find it hard to draw the line between work activity and "working out". For example, right now I'm working a summer job at a farm and I spend a good amount of time being outside, walking, bending…
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Eat even more?! What do you think?
So... I came to MFP a little over a month ago after realizing I wasn't eating enough on Weight Watchers. As a runner, my goal is twofold: 1) to run faster and farther, and 2) to drop some pounds in the process. So here are my steps on this journey: January through April: Over 4 months I lost about 14 lbs on weight…
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Advice, please!
It has been almost a week since starting this method of eating. For the most part I think I am doing alright - albeit this weekend I was over calories & fat, but I didn't do my normal exercise routine. I workout M-F and rest the weekends. What worries me is: I have massive burns. Today, for example, I did an hour on the…
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NROLFW Questions!
I'm getting myself confused on the workout plans! I am starting Stage 1 tomorrow and reading the charts to figure out what I'll be doing. Where it says: Workout A Squats Workout 1,2 Workout 3,4 Workout 5,6 Workout 7,8 Do you do each one? So like one is with X reps and the other is a different # reps, and the next with…