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I've been eating 1800 calories for maybe two weeks now (up from 1750, not a huge difference, but that was up from 1450) and I have gained two pounds. I miraculously lost three about two weeks ago (weird) and though I haven't added the increase in weight to my ticker (discouraged!) I know it's there. I'm...frustrated. My…
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Week Off??
OK, so I am eating around TDEE this week (2650-2750 per day), after March and the first week of April on deficit. I am at the weight I started my deficit at, although it went down two pounds for about a week in there, then I started lifting, and it went up and has stayed up. I am currently five pounds heavier than my…
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Losing more than anticipated; need math help for true TDEE!!
So, this week I've consistently eaten 1800 calories per day. Today was weigh-in, and I'm 1.5lbs down. In maths terms, is there a way to use these numbers to calculate what I'd theoretically maintain on? I wouldn't know where to start to work out these numbers, so all help would be massively appreciated!
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Help with calculations!!! Newbie!!
24YO Female, 5.3ft and weigh 87.5kgs Fromm scoobyworkshop.com my TDEE becomes 2281 cals. I am thinking for a reset because its been months that my weight juggles between 87 86 and 85 kgs. Anyways I always have eaten around my BMR more or less. So should I be doing Full reset or half reset? Gaining weight back scares the…
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Looking for friends - Fitbit User on reset
Hi everyone! I'm currently on week 2 of a reset - I decided to start one has I was fed up of plateauing at around 137-139lbs since August 2012 and feeling so hungry eating at a 250 cal deficit (a net of a mere 1400 for me as I'm 5ft 2) resulting in me either overeating by up to 1000 calories some days, or just about…
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Consistently gaining weight, no plateau at all.
Hi all, I was wondering if any members could help me here Start of February SW 72 kg BF% 18.4 Height 179 Age 40 Female Weight training x 3 days about 1 hr session 1200 cal diet with 1 g protein per lBM and low carb but had carb binges every weekend as 'treat day' Looking up the calculator etc I upped my calories to 1900…
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erm really.....?
Hiya I posted a few days ago to say I had started on my TDEE - 20% this week as have been stuck at the same weight for months and I got some great advice from you guys. Anyway Saturdays are my official weigh in day at the gym. I started eating TDEE - 20% on Tuesday.. weighed in today and Im down 2lbs !! Im delighted…
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New, help!
Hi, I just joined, figured I'd give this a try. I am playing with the calorie calculator and I'm not sure where to set my activity level so I was hoping for some input? I exercise 5 days a week, 2-3 of those days I do weights at the gym +20-30 mins cardio, then other days I do walking/jogging, a workout video like kick…
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Total newbie & confused!
Hi, I'm new to MFP and EM2WL and I need some encouragement. My doctor is begging me to lose a good 40 lbs. I'm interested in EM2WL but didn't understand it at all despite reading the website & watching the EM2WL videos. My numbers are: BRM 1608, TDEE 1929. If I understood it correctly, my goal is to eat somewhere between…
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Moderate...?
Hello! After lurking here after someone in the Tall Ladies group told me about you I am working out my BMR, TDEE & cut value. I am using the scooby calculator, BUT, I just wanted to make sure that I am choosing the correct exercise level, I chose the 3-5 hours of moderate exercise option simply because there isn't a higher…
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So frustrated! What am I doing wrong???
Hi all! I apologize because I am sure this gets posted a million times but I truly am frustrated. Tiny bit of background, I used to go to a trainer but now don't, he moved and I haven't started with anyone else. At any rate, he was totally against the 1200 calorie diet idea. He had me on 1750-1900 calories a day and was…
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Do I have to have exact ratios?
I have started doing TDEE less 20% and have my ratios of 40 carb and 30 and 30. I am not achieving my protein and often over a few grams on fat. As long as I am in my calorie range, should I still lose if I have all my figures right? Thanks in advance for reply x
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Exercise selection/ how much to cut?
On average I exercise 6-9 hours a week. I have 50-60 more to lose. I'm a nursing mom. Should I cut 15% and put moderately active?
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FItBit One vs. FitBit Ultra?
I've been reading up on FitBit's and debating on purchasing for the last 2 years. So I went to their website and saw there is a new FitBit One coming out, shipping in Oct. When I look at the stats for the One and the Ultra, they look like they do the same exact things. And cost the same, just different colors. I can't find…
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Question about tracking exercise
I was wondering how I should set up MyFitnessPal and track my exercise. According to Scooby's my TDE is 3307, BMR is 2133 and 15% cut is 2810. Should I base MFP at 2810? I work out 5 days a week and usually burn 600 calories per session. When I log this into MFP it gives me an addition 600 calories for the day, but this…
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To do maintenance or not...
Hi all! I've watched the videos and read a ton and was wondering whether I need to do the reset or not. I ate at maintenance (TDEE) today and found that I was still hungry (and still am) so is that any indication of whether my metabolism is good enough to start cutting or should I do the full reset? I haven't been eating…
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paleo?
Hi There, I started my 30 day paleo challenge today. I'm concerned about getting enough calories. Is anyone else paleo out there that has any advice? I purchased avocados and nuts and some almond butter to help boost me through this. but as of today I'm feeling pretty satisfied and not even at 1500 net cals? Thanks in…
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Which is right?
I am SO freaking confused, and exhausted and my brain hurts from research and reading and more reading, and more reading, and conflicting information! I could really use someone to sit down with a "For Dummies" book and talk to me in laymens terms, before I explode from over-information. When I started my weight loss…
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If you have a BMF and are following EM2WL.....
If your BMF burned calories - consumption calories = less than calculated BMR. Are you eating back some calories to get you over BMR? Or do you just figure it will even out on the days you don't exercise? Or are you assuming a level of error with the BMF? Or....what?
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Can someone remind me why I'm doing this...
So... literally 75% of the women at my work are on VERY low calorie diets and dropping weight like mad. It makes me crazy because I am NOT losing ANYTHING and I have been doing this for almost 3 months. In fact... I feel like I'm puffier. I have been stuck at this weight for almost 2 years now. I am a solid pants size…
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Just want to check ive got this right !!
Hiya Im new to this group - im Sonia and live in Essex, UK. I previously followed weightwatchers and lost 14lb but then got stuck around Christmas time.. I put on a few lbs and then in January discovered I had high cholesterol so overhauled my diet and started seeing a trainer 3 times a week. I feel much better for it but…
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Got my rmr tested
Ok so I got my rmr tested and its 1683. I thought it would be worse because of the 5-6 months on the vlcd. Its surprisingly high to me. Now I wanted to use this number to calculate my maintenance for my reset and wanted to know what multiplier to use. I'm lightly active. But I think I'm between light and mod activity.
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question Did anyone gain weight raising their calories
I started out before doing this eating 900-1,000 calories. according to scoobysworkshop with my weight, height, age, work out level I am to eat 1665 calories. I've been eating as close to that as possible the past 3 days. I weighed 175 pounds but now at 179. is this normal to see weight gain at first or am I doing…
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Losing weight on maintenance?
I started eating at maintenance this week, and planned on only staying here a week or two for a 'diet break' before going back to cutting. Somehow I have actually lost 2 pounds this week, though - is this an indication that the level I *think* is maintenance is actually too low, and I'm just getting to a better cut level?…
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Another confused newbie.
I did an 8 week reset after eating approximately 1400 calories and no progress to try to lose the last 5 vanity pounds and start body recomp. I found this group and have upped my cals to 1850. (I'm 25 F, 5'6 130lbs and set to 3-5hrs excercise a week) I set my cut to 15% simply because that seemed like a popular cut number…
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how to get myfitnesspalto LET me eat more
My fitness pal automatically put me at 1200 calories and that is that- I am 5'4" , female and moderately active- is there a way to override this so I can calculate my calories?
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DON'T BE SO HARD ON YOURSELF
Many of us, a good percentage of us, have been trying to lose weight for quite some time now. We have lost, gained it back and lost it again. That's a recipe for beating ourselves up. DON'T. So many of you have cut your sugar goals down to where they should be. Give yourself credit for that. Give yourself credit for being…
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Friendly reminder on weight zig-zag
When you are eating enough food and working out heavily enough your body weight can fluctuate. Add a carb load day and some creatine and now we're talking some serious water retention. Here's an example: I've been hovering at 219 lately. I weighed last night for fun and came in at 234. I am not bothered by it because I…
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Scooby Calculator Telling me to Eat Below BMR
So I put in all my data in the Scooby calculator (32YO F, 215lbs 66" tall, -20%cut, Desk job with little exercise) It gives me 1744 BMR, 2093 TDEE, and a cut number of 1674 Maybe I've misunderstood something, but shouldn't I ALWAYS eat my BMR? Or because I have 50+ more to lose can I eat less? I'm confused!!!
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Too much ???
I know people say if it fits your macros and calorie allotment it's ok, but I'm not sure about this. I have already had 2 tbsp of peanut butter in my protein shake and I was thinking about having 1 tbsp of almond butter on some crackers. Is this too many nut butters for one day?? Should I be concerned about too much…
