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Standing at desk all day-- how much activity would you rate this?
Hey EM2WL fam, I am new here- just found y'all yesterday and I am so excited! I have a question but first, here are my stats: 5'5' age 36 female lift heavy 2 days a week (just started back 2 weeks ago after a LONG break) weight is 191 I work a desk job and have been slowly gaining despite eating a very clean, low carb…
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New here intro and input
Hi! I searched for something like this and found you! Some background....41 year old, married mom of 3 (18,15, 13). 5' 4.5" 178 lbs Started in August 2012 at 249.6. Calorie level started at around 1700 and I've decreased over the years. Last month, I was trying to make some movement (maintained through the summer and…
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Eat BMR or TDEE on a day of nothing?
So on a lazy day where outside of walking around the house to get food, use the restroom, etc I am just watching TV or reading and not doing anything active- should I eat BMR or TDEE or the TDEE minus 15% (which I do on workout days)??
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2nd week in and maintained.
so even without working out this week due to illness my calories have been between 15-1800 per day.. depending on how i felt with being ill and it seems i have maintained. this next week is going to be more accurately counted and see how i get on. to say i have been laid in bed most of the week and only got up 2 days to…
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New EM2WL YouTube Videos!!!
Hey everyone! All of the new EM2WL YouTube videos have been added in the forum Announcement at the top of the main page called "EM2WL YouTube Videos". There's a huge complication of 65 videos by group founders Kiki and Lucia that answer all of the FAQs about EM2WL and lots of other incredibly useful info, so check the…
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How to start eating more from a binge eaters side?
Hi guys, here is a lot of helpful information, but I still feel overwhelmed and insecure what to do. Maybe you could help me a bit with my situation, please: My problem is that I am a binge eater. I was not restricting my food intake heavily, though, but it might have been a bit low due to a lot of sports and a long diet…
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My Food Diary Notes (couple of excerpts)
For anyone who is struggling to up their calories. My struggle was more physiological one than a emotional one but still a struggle. I felt stuffed a lot... been fun to look back at my notes to myself and see how far I've come. * March 1, 2015: "Trying to at least get a minimum of 1,700 calories day now and after having…
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New - Sell it to me!!
Ok so at the moment I do minimum of 3 workouts per week which consist of 5k on the bike to warm up followed by a strength workout. I aim to run on the 2 days I don't workout (only do about 2 miles) but this doesn't always happen. There is the occasional minimum 7 mile bike run when the weather is nice too. I also walk…
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New here also...Input Please!
I'm almost 57 at 298 lbs. Was walking 5-8 miles a day outside but now it's too darn icy. Retired, been walking on treadmill 60 minutes a day 7 days a week. Start weight 311 on Jan 5th. Plateaued on Jan 31st with 15 pounds gone. Lost 2 inches off my waist, been doing the yo yo lately from 296 to 300 lbs According to scooby…
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Help with lifting program please?
So I have started lifting to lose weight and to get more fit/lean/muscular and stronger. Also, thanks to @heybales I upped my calories to 1375. Some days I am super sore that night or next day and other days it's very very mild or not at all. But I rep to failure...so am I doing something wrong? My current program is below…
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Not new but fell off the wagon
hi my name is Joy some of you are friends of mine from this group and continue to be a inspiration. As the total states I recently fell off the wagon. Until recently I had never done a low calorie diet and was doing well on MFP. I was a half marathon runner who lifted weights and looked good but then I got ill. I was…
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EM2WL FAQs
Here are the most frequently asked questions about EM2WL. Many of them you will find answered in greater detail in the Starter Kit (available here - http://eatmore2weighless.com/faqs/#whatisem2wl) * What is EM2WL? * How does EM2WL work for weight loss? * I have my TDEE and my BMR, now what? * How do you transition to…
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Protein
How does everyone keep their protein up without necessarily eating meat and dairy all the time. I'm not opposed to eating them, but I try to avoid grocery store meat and dairy, and I'm a college student so I'm watching my dollars. Oh, and I try not to eat soy. Sounds like I don't have any other options lol. How much…
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Eating 2300 and... Hungry!!
Ok soooo... Not sure what is going on with my body but I'm on my third week of EM2WL, eating 2000-2500 and I'm....starving?!?! I usually can do fine at 2300 when I don't go to the gym, but as soon as I go lift heavy I come back home and want to eat the house, couches and all!! I've hit 3000 cals a couple of times…
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Checking in
So I've been gradually increasing my calories and I just upped it tonight to 1900. Since early January I've lost about 5.5lbs. Slow but steady. Still wanting to lose another 5 lbs though. I worry about stalling on the weight loss though since before EM2WL I was eating about 2000 calories but then deducting my workout…
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reciepies
Hi everyone I'm new to this and looking for some recipes to help me along
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New to group. thought I'd say hi.
I'm back on mfp!thought I'd pop into this group and say hi, be great to chat to more people trying em2wl! CanbCan be a pain to figure out your maintanence I'm still seeing how far I can push it. Currently on week 12 of a reset and finally maintaining (I hope) also on the main em2wl site as wonky weight. This has really…
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Week 5ish Update- EM2WL "rip the band-aid" attempt to find TDEE
For a more detailed account of my first three weeks click this link: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10111627/two-week-update-for-anyone-curious#latest I am in the middle of week 5 trying to boost my calories to TDEE for a full metabolic reset before attempting anymore caloric cuts. I don't even know if I…
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New- need calories and lifting advise
Hi all! I am hoping to get some advice from those that are where I want to be in term of eating and lifting. I am 5'4" 144 lbs, 25% BMI and 28% BF. I have 7 weeks before a wedding and want to get to (and permanently maintain) 128 lbs and 20% BF. I currently eat between 1200-1450 calories each day. Mainly all clean, with…
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Should I up my calories to maintenance while trying to lose BF?
I have lost 10 lbs since January using the MFP method of eating back my exercise calories. Exercise for me is lifting heavy 3-4x/wk (Stronglifts) & occasional cardio, maybe once a week. MFP told me to eat 1200 calories at first. I am 46, 5'2", currently 127.8 lbs. I kept losing and gaining the same 3-5 lbs. In Feb. after…
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Feeling like a broken record!
I feel like I've posted the same thing here before, but I just need to know I'm on the right path. I'm 29, 5'2, 157lbs. My activity is typically walking to school and back (maybe 2 miles?) mon-friday, and as of late the gym has been infrequent (I seem to have lost motivation) but I'll try to go once or twice a week for…
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Great read by Anitra - "How Do I Find Out My True TDEE?"
Determining your TDEE requires a little bit of trial and observation. Calculators get you started, but testing the waters is the best way to figure out what your body's energy needs really are! Not sure how to get started? Check out this great read by EM2WL team member, Anitra!…
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Tracking calories while traveling
I'm going to be travelling for work for the next couple of months. Now I'm getting kind of nervous about it because I want to keep up on my exercising and food tracking. Right now I'm working on finding my TDEE and spending some time at maintenance. So at least I don't need to be restricting during that time, but I wonder…
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Rest Week Calories
Hey all -- quick question for you guys... I am relatively new to the group and to tracking calories :) I'll start with throwing my stats out there -- I am 5'7" 170 pounds SAHM to 4 kids B) I am wondering what I do with my calories when I am taking a light exercise/rest week? As it stands now, I am eating at 2400 calories…
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Play?
I was wondering if anyone wanted to share your favorite fun activities that involve moving your body? Not workouts but just fun activities. I like my workouts to feel challenging but I have been thinking about making more time for fun! I don't have kids so I feel a little guilty about this, but I like hooping and playing…
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eat less calories.?
I have been doing my Fitness Pal and my daily caloric intake is recommended to be at 1630 calories today I lost 4 pounds the first week and 2 pounds the second week and at times I feel like that's just too many calories per day should I cut down to maybe 1400 to see if that will expedite my weight loss? I just feel like…
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Does eat more 2 weigh less work if you can't exercise?
Hi, I've been having problems loosing weight recently. I was diagnosed with a neurological disease about 2 years ago that prevents me from exercising (unfortunately exercise makes my neurological symptoms worse - like a lot worse). I was very active before I got sick, averaging about 10 -12k steps per day and some light…
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Need some EM2WL friends :)
I would love to have some EM2WL friends!! Please add me! I have been following EM2WL for a couple of years now and am slowly gaining my footing with tracking calories after a long haul of making peace with food. Thanks guys! I am still fairly new to trying to figure out how to navigate the boards here.
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How do I know whether to increase calories even more?
For the last week, maybe 2, I have eaten at what I think is TDEE-10% which is 2168 cals. Some days I am over but really try not to eat below. I am seeing a very very slight drop in weight at that level, I feel great and am finding my appetite is increasing A LOT!! It's great eating at this level but I am just a little bit…
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recovering from illness?
so i am unable to workout for the next few days whilst i get over the flu. should i knock 100 off per day whilst recovering? or more? i feel pretty dreadful but still trying to fuel my body to fight this
