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New to group!
Hey Guys, I am new to the group. Been readin all the info above and it appears if I have been doing everything wrong :( I calculated my stats as following: TDEE: 3942 BMR: 2544 Goal: 3000 That seems extreme but I am going to give it a legitimate show. I based this off of being 5'9" 293 lbs, 31 years old, male and working…
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new to this community, hi folks!
This is my 30th day on MFP and I'm totally addicted. About a month ago, I signed up for MFP and goaled myself to lose 2lbs a week, because at my current weight that is a pretty reasonable goal. It set my daily goal for 1600 cal/day, and I tried my damnedest to eat at 1600 calories for the first week I was here. My first…
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New to the group!
Hey All! Im new in the group too! I just wanted to say hello! I got all my calculations done and reset my MFP goals to match my TDEE/BMR (thanks for the links in the TDEE article, the ones there actually matched the read out i had from when I joined the gym at the very beginning of March) so Im now working on eating more,…
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how your body actually loses weight with higher net cals
Hey guys - I'm new to this group after beginning Jillian Michaels' Body Revolution and following a 1200 calorie meal plan + burning around 250 cals a day (averaging a net calorie intake of 850 for the first month). I fortunately was super grouchy and hungry, so I knew I needed to up my calories. I've been reading a lot on…
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tracking daily weight....when do you count it as a loss
I just started tracking my daily weight on The Hacker's Diet Online. Since most of us go up and down and around throughout the week I was wondering when you do your "official" weigh in and when you update MFP with a weight loss. I was down another pound this morning and I'm eager to add it to my ticker, but should I…
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I just can't imagine..
going back to eating 1200-1600 calories a day ever again. That is what I did since joining MFP..and since the begining of March when I decided to up my calories it is so much less stressful to not worry about how I am going to juggle calories to fit that small number. Thank you for having this group, for giving me the…
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On holidays....
Hi there :) a quick question....I'm going to Sydney on holidays for 5 days next week, over that time I won't be going to the gym, we will be walking lots, including a 2 hour walkIng tour one day n 2 hours of adventure caving another day. I wasn't Planning to take my hrm so curious what others think I should do? Just eat my…
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New to this journey!
Hey all! I'm new to MFP (been here 3 weeks) and was set at the typical 1200 cal goal. I just upped it today to 1480, but I'm so scared! All my life I've heard how you have to eat less and exercise more to lose weight. Logically, I know I need to fuel my body to get it to do what I want. But, I am also terrified of weight…
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Too much protein... is bad?
My brother in law, who pretty much focuses his life around fitness because he's trying to be a SEAL, told me that protein shakes can cause dehydration and other nasty effects, so take it easy on the protein. In response to that I, in my super-resourcefulness went to google for the 'side effects' of too much protein. I…
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Question for you
To all of you losing weight at these higher calories, are you all lifting or working out hard core? I would like to lift, but right now it's just cardio...will I still be able to be successful at higher calls?
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Some parts are not changing!!!
I am doing new rules of lifting for women. I follow the routines, get my protein in 98% of the time and stay under my cals 99% of the time. I have only lost 3 lbs (about to start stage 2). I know I am not supposed to be worried about the scale since I am gaining muscle. However, I have lost inches in my hips, thighs, waist…
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Newbie here too :)
I am a newbie to this group too :) And am so thankful for finding all this information. I had lost 205 pounds and then got down to 79 kilos (173.8 pounds - I am 5"9) and would get stuck...everytime I got under 79 kilos i wuld jump up a kilo (2.2 pounds) or so the next day. I had tried all sorts of calorie ranges (except…
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Another new person..... and terrified!
I just joined this group because I've been doing the same things over and over expecting different results (isn't that the definition of insanity?)...... Anyway, I have been a chronic cardio person. I'm a distance runner. I also cycle, and occasionally do elliptical or stationary bike at the gym. I've dabbled in some body…
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Update, questions, reassurance
Hello! :flowerforyou: I've been at this for about a week. The scale has went up about 4 pounds, but it doesn't scare me. I've been bouncing up and down 10-ish pounds for way longer than I care to think about. I'm battling the bloat with some Diurex and probiotics. They're helping. I did feel bloated and really full last…
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New Rules of Lifting for Women ?'s and other ?'s
Hi! I am new to this group after deciding that this is what I am hoping my body needs. I am getting frustrated as I have been, like many of you, around this same weight since mid-January. Sometimes I feel guilty that I can eat my treats if I want (within reason) because of upping my calories. I haven't exercised for 3 days…
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protein powder recommendations?
Hi! I am reading the NROLFW and plan to start heavy lifting soon, but I was wondering what kind of protein powder / shake everyone recommends for post-lifting? I don't want to spend a ton of money and obviously would prefer something that tastes good. And, I am a BIG fan of chocolate....... :)
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Recovery Shake/Meal Macro Ratios
Hiya. I was just wondering if anyone had any research or anecdotal experience with the best macro ratio for a recovery shake/meal? Obviously a good source of protein is needed, but what about carbs for glycogen? Is there a recommended ratio of the two? Does the type of activity make a difference?
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how many carbs do you all eat ?
i enjoy fresh fruit whole grains and i eat about 220 carbs a day i have been maintaining my weight and trying to tone and lean out ... i am about 133 lbs and 5'2.5 27 yo wife and mom to to 2 boys 5 mths and 3yrs.... i circuit train alot i was wondering if anyone eats that many carbs i always eat around 80-100 grams of…
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Resistance Bands
What are your thoughts? I am doing basic body weight at the moment. I won't be able to join a gym or purchase weight for use at home. I am looking for something more economical, but want to really concentrate on building strength to burn more of that stubborn fat! Thanks, gals! Michelle
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Calories burned with HRM?
So today was my first day working out with my new HRM. I did Jillian Michales Banish Fat Boost Metabolism for 55 min. My HRM said I burned 627 calories?! I have been loggin the MFP reccomendation around 350. I was worried I was actually burning less but I am burning double. Is that about right? I really was way to few…
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Just joined the group =)
Hi all! I have been a mad woman figuring out my calories and this is the reason why.. I have lost 13lbs since January and then nothing for a few weeks. I did learn early on not to eat 1200 calories so I reset MFP to 1 lb a week loss which put me at 1460. I also got a HRM and was eating my calories back. And nothing. I'm…
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results!
I started eating more only a week ago, and after initially gaining two pounds in the first two days, I have now lost three pounds! I'm wondering if this could be water weight, but considering I've upped my calories by 400 a day, I'm not too sure. But yes, I was hugely skeptical when I started eating more, but I wanted to…
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A lot to lose..
I have been stalled on my weight loss since November. I have lost inches but only about 5 pounds in 5 months. I'm 5'11", and 240 pounds. I have lost 27 pounds since July and want to lose about 60 more (possible additional after that). I notice most of you have less than 20 pounds to lose. I guess I'm wondering if I'm in…
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Hello!
Hi all, I'm a little shortie at 5'3" and I'm currently 173.8lbs. My goal is to get to 132, though anything below 140 will be a bonus :smile: I've just joined this group today. I've been reading into BMR, TDEE and looking at the fat2fitradio website. Looking forward to getting used to eating sensible meals and not…
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help/advice on macros
i have never gone over on my calories but i seem to always be over for my carbs and sugar.... i tend to eat a normal amount of fresh fruit and yogurt healthy stuff should i try to cut back? i wanna hit my calories and i feel if its fresh and healthy then it should be good anyone else out there going through this as well?
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Have Most Started Eating More When You Plateaued?
I'm wondering when in the weight loss process you switched over to eating more. Was it when you hit a plateau that you couldn't seem to break? Or did you up your food intake when you were still losing? I have been steadily losing (usually 2 lbs per week, with a couple 1 lb losses) and eating my BMR. I think I need to go…
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Ways to flavor protein shakes
Hello. My protein powder is a non dairy, non soy powder because of my allergies. It is very very plain tasting. I make my smoothies in the am with it and I put different fruits in on different days. Is there any way to add more flavor to it though. Todays smoothie is very blah tasting. Almond milk apple and spinach. I read…
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Eating back exercise cals
I know this topic has been beaten to a pulp. I read all about "what you should do"...but I want to hear what people are actually doing, and what has worked best for them. As long as you are calculating your activity correctly when coming up with your TDEE (which includes your exercise "lifestyle")...what number are you…
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UPPING CALS AGAIN AFTER ILLNESS.........
I have a question. I was faitfhully eating my 2000 give or take cals per day and last week I became ill w/ a nasty stomach virus. Because of the virus I couldn't really eat for a few days and I lost about 4lbs. My appetite is good now, but my stomach is still on the mend. I'm planning to go back to eating normal cals tomm,…
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Narrow Margin Between TDEE and BMR
I checked at Fit 2 Fat and determined that my TDEE is 1610 and BMR is 1349---a measly difference of 261! It was suggested at Fit2Fat that, for a sedentary level, I should consume 1494 calories. At that rate, I would lose only a pound a month. Right now I'm eating just at the BMR level---up from 1200 calories previously. Up…