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Question regarding fat loss/muscle gain...
So, I saw yesterday that a popular debate on MFP, and beyond, is whether or not it is possible to gain muscle on a calorie deficit diet. I've really never thought of it before, so I did a bunch of research on it yesterday to try to separate fact from fiction. Like many other debates on nutrition and fitness, it seems there…
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lots of Inches and weight up...5 weeks in...Help!!
Ok, so I know I'm in for the long haul.-my metabolism is messed up...I've been to nutritionists, drs, personal trainers, you name it and NO ONE can help me get my weight down (I don't have a thyroid problem or any medical issues they can find either and I'm very determined and persistent so it's not failure to follow…
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Sodium
Wondering if any of you guys know more about sodium-potassium-water balance than I do. I've been tracking my sodium lately and even when trying to avoid processed foods and obvious sodium-bombs, I'm still over a lot. Cheese unfortunately has a lot of sodium... anyway, I drink about 132 oz of water per day (I do that by…
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HRM - Suggestions???
I am thinking I definitely need to get a HRM. I am not looking to spend more than about $65. I'm hoping to find a good one on EBAY. WIth that said, what are your suggestions for good HRM's, whether in my price-range or not? And what kind of bells and whistles are nice to have and which ones aren't really necessary or that…
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Well, I got that New Rules book!
I got the New Rules book of Lifting For Women and was a little disappointed. I guess if you hadn't already found this group, it would be informative. But I don't really feel there was anything new that I haven't already learned here. I love this group and soak in every little bit of info I can find on here. The book just…
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Help! I'm facing my kryptonite tonight - the MOVIES!!! : (
Hey all...just need some encouragement/motivation/tips. I'm going to see the live broadcast of "This American Life" at the movies tonight. My three favorite things in the world are movie popcorn, candy and coke icee's (I assure you, I'm not 9 years old). ; ) I could use some ideas for avoiding the urge to give in. Any…
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New with a few questions
Hi! I'm happy to have come across this group and I'm dedicated to this way of eating. I have done all the calculations and should be eating 2112 calories. It is definitely shocking but doable. My first question is about MFP. When you log exercise, it changes your calories which also changes the nutrients goals. DO you go…
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Ok so....burning 2000 - 3000 calories...what to eat
So I am going Laguna Seca (Racetrack) on Saturday. I will be there for about 12 hours. I usually spend about 4-5 hours walking around. I also carry 25lbs of camera gear, and a chair. With estimators, it seems between 2000 -3000 extra calories that I will burn. What in the heck can I eat to cover that calorie deficit.…
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Too much working out?
After over a year of netting well under my BMR and seeing no results, I have finally learned why! I started upping my calories last week, and just went full on to aiming for 2000/day. So far no changes in weight/measurements (I was expecting them to go up, so that's fine with me). However, for the next 6 weeks I am also…
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New to the group & I need help
Hi everyone! I just learned that the reason I may be struggling so much with weight loss is because I'm not eating enough! My calorie intake should be 1,538 and I have been eating 1,200 cals and working out 3-4 times a week mostly cardio and i dont usually eat back my calories that I've burned off. Can you guys please give…
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Questions about metabolism reset
I have enjoyed reading through all the information in this group and feel like this is the place for me. I have been struggling for the past 6-8 months to get out of the 170s. Here is a brief synopsis of my journey: Start date 12/01/10 at 230#. I just started jogging on the treadmill, not dieting, just being a little more…
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Help estimating activity level
I have been reading the EMTLW forums like a mad woman for two weeks now attempting to reconfigure my thinking towards weight loss and change my eating and work out habits. At my heaviest in life, about three years ago, I weighed 145 (at 5'4). This time last year I was around 136-140. I graduated from college, got a job,…
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Annoyed
I'm just feeling really annoyed right now! If you don't want to hear me whining, then stop reading now. :laugh: I've been eating more for about a month now. I didn't need to do a reset because my metabolism was fine.....no starving myself previously. I wasn't really losing much weight, but I wasn't gaining either, just…
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Getting started: activity level & calorie level help.
I'm new to this group. I'm just getting started with this approach to weight/fat loss. In the past I have been very active with strength training and activty, but unfortunately I think I was WAY too aggressive with calorie restriction (at the recommendation of a nutitionist and trainer! 1500 cals for quite a while with…
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So thought I was getting bigger this morning...
Cause I put my pants on, cinched up my belt and was like....damn that was a little snug. Look down and I am on my next belt loop!.....was semi stoked. Also weight myself and was at my all time low in the last 4 weeks....290.4...s.ooooooo close to seeing a 280 number (which i havent seen in a few years).
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Does this look right for calories?
Hi! My name is Debbie and I'm new to this group, trying to figure out where to set my calories. I posted this in intros but I think it was the wrong place. Sorry if it's repetitive. This might get long winded but I want to be thorough! A bit of background on me - I started here at MFP in Feb this year with a goal of losing…
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New here - what to eat?
So I have been reading up on eating more to weigh less. it makes complete sense and I am pretty sold on the idea after years of yo yo dieting. My TDEE cut 20% is about 2200 cals and I am just getting exercise but will eat back any exercise cals. This blows my mind. I have no idea how to eat this many calories without…
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Problem with Early Morning Workouts....Help!
I was so happy to do my first 5 am workout today. I used to strength train at home, but now that I am in need of different equipment, I am going to the gym. Getting up at 4 am was not my issue, surprisingly since I am not a morning person. My problem is that I am starving. I had my normal light protein shake before the…
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Overdoing It?
It's so funny how I'm suddenly worried about too much exercise - or at least, not getting enough fuel or rest.' I've been playing around with my workout schedule. I play roller derby three nights a week (usually Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, two-hour practices but we're not moving the whole time), according to my HRM I burn…
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new to this group...help!
Going by nrolw, my non workout calories should be at 2076 and at 2336 on workout days. Subtracting 15% for weight loss would be 1765 and 1986, which I will round up to 1800 and 2000 for ease. My question is....since I workout about 6 days a week, doing couch to 5k and some jillian Michaels videos, should I just eat 2000 a…
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help needed
hi my friends i seem to be stuck at the same weight for weeks now. please look at my diary and comment on what im doing wrong . am i eating the wrong foods .... im indian so we eat mostly curries and rotis..... thanks
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What's more important: Meeting Macro's or meeting calories?
I am finally starting to get the hang of planning my eating out so that I'm hitting my macro's (or very, very close to them - like, within 5 grams or less). The only problem is, I am sometimes off on what my calorie consumption should be. If I hit my macro's but am 100 calories or less away from my calorie goal for the day…
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BodPod
Good morning! I'm scheduled to jump into a BodPod tomorrow morning and was wondering if anyone else has had their BF% measured this way? If so, what did you think? I've done zero research on the accuracy, but this is the only BF% measurement offered at my gym so I thought I'd give it a whirl. :laugh: Also, I just realized…
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Have elliptical....might as well use it. HiiT workout ideas?
I have any elliptical machine that I have been using for the last year. Started with one pre-set workout that I did until it seemed too easy. Ever once-in-while I would switch it up. Then had surgery so back to the basic pre-set workout I liked until it seemed easy again. After reading more posts I have been trying to…
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Hello, new to this group
Hi, I have been reading up on most of the info from this group and I beleive it is time for me to do this. Just alittle about myself. I have been actively trying to better myself on MFP since January. My start weight and heaviest weight ever was 278. I am currently hovering around 245 as I have been in a off and on plateau…
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Eating back up to BMR
I have a quick question. My BMR (katch-mcardle) is 1534 my Tdee - 20% is 1840. I find that my exercise takes me under BMR a few times a week. Is there a rule for when to start eating back. If exercise takes me under BMR by less than 100 calories should I worry about eating back up to BMR. I am one of the few people who…
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I can't get over how great I feel!
I have been doing EMTWL for two weeks and MFP for a week before plus the Shred 5 days a week and I'm down 7 lbs (2 lbs on EMTWL) and 9.75 inches. I'm not grumpy from being starving all the time and have so much energy. I'm so very thankful for this new lifestyle!
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Thanks so MUCH!! Got some questions
I'm 5'4", 152lbs and is working out 6x a week most of times. I weight lift 3x a week, but is current doing Les Mills Pump program under Beach body with some quick HIIT cardio workouts. I've lost 179 lbs so far. Past 6 months was worse part of my life. I used to work out 2 hours a day and feel GREAT! But I've lost my energy…
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How did you choose your activity level?
Hi! Can some of you post examples of what you do each week and how you set your activity level? I know that this should be easy to figure out, but I feel like reading something like "light/ 1-3 times a week" doesn't have much meaning for me. If there's already a thread like this somewhere, could you direct me to it? Right…
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Daily progress and random thoughts
Good morning all! I thought a thread for daily up dates would be fun. This helps me keep motivated and focused. So I am on my third day of eating more. Can't stay I'm not nervous but I keep reminding myself that it wasn't working before. I need to get more protein and lower my sugar - I always thought I was doing good on…