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Calorie Calculator...confused... HELP!
Hello all, So I've been reading through Scooby's site, especially the fat loss sections and the 'calorie calculator' sections...and came across a few different calorie calculators. One is called the 'World’s Most Accurate Calories Burned Calculator'...to assist with finding out how many calories we are actually burning....…
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Age & Metabolism
I'm new to this group, but I've been on MFP for about a year. Although my activity has had it's moments, I've become more consistent lately. I've never had to watch my weight & never really had to workout, even after having three kids. I'm 40, but when I turned 38, my metabolism went on hiatus & I gradually started to gain…
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A bit of help if possible
Hi all I joined EM2WL a couple of years ago and learnt to change from a very low cal diet to eating properly. I lost weight, gained energy and felt better than ever. I swore I will never go back to low cal diets. I stuck with it and until early last year kept my weight right, definitely toned up as I was exercising with…
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Should I work out if sore?
So I did SL 5x5 for the first time Friday. Have had two days off but am still suuuuuper sore. Should I do the next workout tomo?
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How to lose water weight after birth control??
I stopped taking BC about 6 months ago and gained 15 pounds. Im sure its water weight because my diet never changed and I exercise everyday. I eat about 2100 calories a day and do about 30 min of cardio right now because I picked up a 2nd job. I noticed that if I go over my sodium intake by for example 100, I quickly gain…
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Seem to be maintaining at 1500
My weight has not fluctuated at all for a week. BF% seems stable, too, according to my scale. Ok, scale did go up 1 lb the day after Easter because chocolate but then it went right back down to 128 lbs. again so I chalk that up to water weight from the increase in carbs (sugar). I'm 46, 5'2" SAHM to a 3 yr old. I do…
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Wow!! Eating and losing 'size'?!
Hello all! Just thought I would post my 1 month progress: I've been eating between 2000-2500 calories a day, lifting heavy 3/4 times a week (with minimal cardio) and It seems I have lost inches!! I say 'seems' because I'm not actually measuring myself, but instead using clothes to gage my progress. No lie- I bought a shirt…
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Cortisol
How real is it to weight gain? Anybody have external links to share with me? TIA
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Research for the 8-12 Weeks at TDEE
Hey all you happy EM2WL crew! Quick question: Why the recommendation to stay at TDEE for 8-12 weeks before doing a cut? Why not 4 weeks or 20 weeks? How was this recommendation developed? Is it based on peoples individual experiences or is this based on some science? I've been doing a lot of reading the last week on fixing…
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I'm not sure who else to turn to
I followed EM2WL religiously around Nov-January. I had great results, lost inches, felt good and felt strong. I cycled my calories depending on rest days and work out days and I felt very body positive, I enjoyed seeing my muscles get bigger and noticing all the small noob gains I was making. I had to stop going to the gym…
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Need to lose...suggestions? kinda long
So I'm feeling frustrated. I know change is a process and will take time and I am okay with that for the most part when talking about long term health and fitness. I know I'm getting stronger but I really need to loose all this fat around my belly and the back rolls for this beach wedding in 5 weeks. Should I start doing…
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Runners Eat More 2 Weigh Less, Too! - great read!!!
If you're a runner you may wonder if this eating more, lifting heavy thing will work for you. Read how EM2WL vet Terri Anne - an avid runner and lifter made it not only work for her!! http://eatmore2weighless.com/could-this-crazy-woman-be-right/
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What I've learned by watching the scale daily.
After a break from the scale I have been tracking my weight, activity, macros, doms, and cycle for about 2 months. I'm not going to do it forever as it is just to collect data and even though I still have days the number makes me a little upset it has helped me to see what it really is. Just a measurement of actual weight,…
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Why am I SO HUNGRY?!
I used to eat 1200 calories and not be hungry and yes I did some work outs. Now I eat 1400-1500 (TDEE -15% is 1380) and work out 3x week weight lifting but I am STARVING. Even at 1500 I am SUPER hungry and stomach growls all night and can wake me up. What gives??
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BLOG POST: Water Weight Gain from Strength Training
I started a new lifting program and now my weight is up. HELP! http://eatmore2weighless.com/water-weight-gain/ View all EM2WL blog posts here: http://eatmore2weighless.com/blog/
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Eating Motivation
Hi there, my name is Kayley and I'm pretty new at all this stuff. I've just started lifting heavier and upping my calorie intake. I was wondering if anyone would be willing to let me look at their food diaries so I could get some motivation or some new food ideas. Any help would be appreciated thank you!
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change in activity level.
i was on the moderate level on scooby but now i am starting off again with 20 minutes 3 times a week with zumba and cleaning for an hour 4 times a week? do i lower the level to light activity 15% reduction? i have 19lbs to go for my mini goal. 5ft 148lbs 28 years old changing this to light activity brings me at 1688…
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EM2WL Blog Posts
What's new in the world of EM2WL? Find links to the newest Blog Posts on EM2WL here! Understanding TDEE and BMR for Fat Loss: http://eatmore2weighless.com/understanding-tdee-and-bmr/ "Bulk Cut Cycles" or "Fitness Cycles": http://eatmore2weighless.com/q-a-fitness-cycles/ Weight Lifting for Women: My arms are getting bulky…
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Really afraid of eating HELP!
I am a newbie at nutrition/exercise and would appreciate some advice. This is the first time I track my calories and I realise I am really afraid of food. In fact I am VERY afraid of food. I set my weight loss goals at 2 kg per week and have 20 kg to lose in total. Keeping to my 1200 calories have been challenging in so…
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NEW VIDEO by Kiki on macros!!! How To Eat Enough Protein for Fat Loss
For anyone (intuitive eating/vegetarians, etc) that feel like they're eating protein all day but it's never enough. Or those that are shooting for 40/30/30, but keep coming up short at the end of the day. https://youtu.be/jbkmHpDiCSE All EM2WL videos can be viewed here on the EM2WL YouTube channel:…
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The eating 3,000 calories a day woah's
Hi everyone! Thanks again for the all the help you've been giving me along my journey. I've so far successfully increased from 1200---> 2,800 without a gain on the scale, and am in the process of boosting up to 3,000 calories this week. When will it end?! :p So weight wise and gym performance wise, increasing my calories…
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Gaining and Losing the same few pounds
I just want clarification that I'm doing this right. For the past few weeks I keep losing a pound or 2 and then gaining it back. I was eating 2168, changed to 2200 and now am 2400. Should I stick at 2400? The scales are up again today by 2lb but I'm convinced they'll come down again, then go back up again! Is that telling…
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Very close to hitting exact macros but calories are off help
this might be a stupid question but here it goes My goal is 1651 cal Fats 30 percent 55g Carbs 30 percent 124g Prorein 40 percent 165g Today I hit these Fats 58g Carbs 125g Protein 158g So I'm over on some by a couple but under on protein by 7 but I'm still over 100 calories short for the day ??? I know there is 4 cal in…
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Reset cals when activity level changes
I am currently doing the reset and eating maintenance. I have been training for a half marathon and have shin splints. Decided to take 4 days off which dramatically reduces my activity level. Should I recalculate my tdee at this weeks activity level or continue? I've been maintaining my weight for the 3 weeks I've been on…
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A beautiful repost from Leigh about EM2WL!
Repost from Leigh: "I have a feeling lots of people look at me and think, "She says she works out and eats healthy, why is she still fat?!" When I reached my highest weight and decided something needed to be done, I began losing quick. I liked that people could see it, that I needed smaller clothes, that people were…
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Workout 3 days, 5 days, everyday???
so I was working out 3 days a week weights and 3 days a week light cardio (bike ride, walk, etc). But since general advice is to do intense compound workouts I wonder if it's best to do compound 3x week and then isolation on all other days? IE instead of lunges with bicep curl or squat with overhead press...just do lunges…
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Results from those who gained but stayed the course
I wanted to read about some of those who increased calories, gained quite a bit but kept with it and eventually saw a loss. I seemed to only read the posts where people gained very little or saw losses. I started EM2WL 3 years ago this summer and long story short just started lifting again and adjust my calories for that…
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constant weight changes
I am bouncing from 147 -150 today i was 148.4 and i have not worked out for 10 days. Im struggling with constancy today i burned 150 cals using a hrm. I lowered my cals to sedentary becuase i had been ill. Should i now increase? I dont know what my activity level will be since i am easing back into working out?
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Separating fat/carbs??
Hey there! Hope everyone is doing great today. I have been following an "eating lifestyle" calling Trim Healthy Mama for about 6 weeks but have not had ANY weight loss. Been holding steady at 191. :( The premise with them is to eat protein with every meal, snack, fuel every three hours and do not mix your fuels. So an…
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What would you say is my activity level?
I've started increasing my calories after months of 1200-1350 calories (128 lbs, 5'2" female, 46 yrs). I've used the Scooby calculator and usually select Moderate activity. I am a stay at home mom to a 3.5 yr old. I lift heavy (Stronglifts 5x5) 3x/week and try to fit in 20-30 min of cardio after my lifting sessions. I've…
