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Sedentary desk-type job...does this change my numbers?
Hi all, I'm not sure if this question has been asked before, but here goes. I just started working full-time (sedentary) today. Previously i was a stay at home mom chasing after a four year old and a two year old. My TDEE is 2170 and my 15% cut value is somewhere between 1850-1900. Now that I have started sitting for 8…
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Deficit through exercise instead of food?
Hi all, I am in the middle of my reset and doing ok (with my ups and downs!). I am just wondering the following. When I eventually finish with my reset and moving to a cut, what about increasing my daily activity a little bit instead of cutting calories? So, what if I am able to go for a brisk 20min walk most days and just…
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been here b4, went lowr went higher, about to try stupid.
Did a reset last year. Gained 10 lbs. I did 2100 ish cals for 8 wks. Then cut to 1800, lost nothing, cut to 1600,nothing, . 1500 lost about 3 lbs, . No inches, no clothes fitting looser, . I feel better on 1600 but results not there, well other than 3lbs. I'm 5'3 167 lbs, workout 3Times wk. Sometimes 2, Cardio 30…
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New to EMTWL need Easter Advice
Hi I am new to EMTWL, but I am on my fourth week of upping calories; I was eating 1500 cals for my first two weeks, 1600 last week and this week I am up to 1700. My tde is 1820 - 1880 depending on the calculators I have used. I wasn't on a super low calorie diet for that long - just about 6 weeks, but I have been a yo-yo…
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New and not knowing what to do!!
Hi, I did the TDEE calculations and from that I've discovered that I should be eatting 2348 calories.... I burn between 1100 to 2000 calories a day and some days its hard just to eat 1460 calories let alone 2000 plus. At first I lost from 185-156 (began 1/2012), but took a turn for the worse and the weight started coming…
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In need of some EM2WL "friends"
Hi all; Ok, this is going to sound pathetic, but can you please be my friend?? :P In all seriousness, I am struggling to up my caloric intake after years of restriction. I'm terrified of the weight gain, but I know I need this path. But, it makes it soooo hard when day after day after day, I see completed diaries of people…
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I need help
I was the typical VLC then binge dieter. About 6 weeks ago I started using MFP and about a week later I stumbled on EM2WL group. I decided to up my calories since I hadn't been losing for a while the other way either. I've completed 6 weeks. Week 1: average 1713 a day Week 2: average 1418 a day Week 3: average 1707 a day…
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My EM2WL Stats Questions
Hello All! I just purchased the EM2WL Starter Kit 1 and I'm very excited to get started! I did all of my calculations and was hoping someone might be kind enough to let me know if they look correct? Can someone PLEASE help me? =) I'm 5'3" and weight 200 pounds. I'm also soon to be 43 years young. hehe My activity level…
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HELP! *master water drinkers*
I know, completely + utterly how important it is to drink water....I just can't seem to bring myself to do it, as often as I should. -some days I'll go without drinking a drop of anything, without noticing- How have you found success, mastering this craft? What have you noticed in your body, when you don't? Any + ALL…
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How did this happen?? (pics)
I've been part of this wonderful EM2WL family for a year now. I'm nowhere near my goal weight...in fact, I'm actually farther away from my goal now than I was when I joined this group (thanks Christmas 2012!!!) But even though the scale hasn't shown much weight loss, my body has obviously been changing....something I…
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1 year update
Posted in my journal on the site forum, but since it's been forever, I decided to post here as well, for anyone who may be struggling. Also in hopes that my fellow "hippy/heavy-bottomed" girls get some motivation out of this one. This is what I mean when I say it's not always about trying to make the legs submit. Pear…
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Resetting and Activity Level, help!
I started MFP in Nov 2011. I ate at 1200 + exercise cals until August 2012 when I began feeling really lightheaded. I upped my cals to 1500 + exercise cals. I continued losing until right around Thanksgiving 2012 and completely plateaued. I went through the holidays just maintaining my weight but at the end of January,…
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reset: eating at same calorie level every day necessary?
hey;) quick question: my activity level changes A LOT, some weeks I do not have time for sports at all (med student...), others I go jogging/swimming 4-5 times a week, so calculating a steady tdee for my reset is almost impossible. can I do a reset eating at my tdee for sedentary (1570-1680/day) and just eat a rough…
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Are the BMR Calculators really correct?
I'm willing to up my calories to try this because I have been pretty much at a plateau for the last 2 months, even though I was eating at the calories set for me (1350). I am 37, 5'2" and 187lbs. When I use a BMR calculator, it's always different, but above 1500, with a TDEE being approx. 1900 at sedentary I think. I'm…
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When TDEE - 20% < MFP goal
My current TDEE - 20% figure works out as less than what MFP gives me. Obviously this is no longer EatMore2WL. More like EatLESS2WL! :laugh: :sad: To be honest, neither figure is that great for me. I suppose the trouble with being very overweight and losing weight, is that the more you lose, the less you can eat, and I'm…
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MFP settings and em2wl
Ok. So I have all my numbers. BMR is 1209 (I'm not even 5'1" and weigh 110. My TDEE at lightly active is 1662. Tdee -15% is 1400 and change. I think I may need to change my activity modifier because I've been exercising more since I started 5-6 days. But, that's not necessarily relevant To my question. In mfp, my goal…
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Help?
I have had a few ppl help me with this, but I feel i'm doing something wrong, I seem to lose a pound or two during the week but come Monday when I weigh myself I have stayed the same or gained...could someone run my numbers again for me please, I can't seem to understand this and someone needs to do it for me. age: 52…
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My progress
Hi, everyone. I thought I'd share my story and my progress. I'm 40 years old. I've been anywhere from 25-60 pounds overweight most of my adult life. About five years ago, when I hit an all-time high, I finally started actively trying to lose weight. I first tried to change only my diet, and not exercise. Or I'd exercise…
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It's not working! Someone please help :(
You guys are probably gonna hate me cos i'm sure it's been said before but i don't have time to sort through a thousand posts. 12 months ago i started on 1800 cals as advised by my trainer (my bmr was around 2000 I think) then as i lost weight he advised me to go down to 1500, then 1350. The whole time I was working out 6…
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Do I have this right?
I have been reading and reading about the TDEE all week and trying to get it set up. I just need to know if I have this right if you all will be so kind! :) Here are my stats: Female Age 23 Height 64 in Weight 287 I work out right now for around 25 mins a day (30DS) which adds to just under 3 hours (2.91 to be exact). So I…
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Activity Burened -Modererate vs Intense
Hi, I need to figure my activity out a little better, somewhere between moderate and intense. 4 hours a week Lifting, 2 on-1 off-2 on-3 off After lifting 35-40 minutes Precor elliptical, says about 5 MPH 1-2 times walking on rest days. 215-20.8 % BF- TDEE about 3200 based on moderate- I also used the spread sheet. I eat…
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Those who are doing Chalean and using fitbit and hrm...
Just finding my way through the numbers. I got a fitbit at the start of the month and am watching it very carefully to get my tdee. Its averaged at 2000, with the very lowest and laziest day being 1738 and the highest so far being 2310. When I do a Chalean workout, I have been using an HRM to get calorie burn and…
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My cutting journey
I am a current college student in the medical field and tend to live a healthy life. However in the sport I do there are so many unhealthy ways to maintain your weight. Mixed Martial Arts is one of the most popular sports in the country and quite naturally a young energetic many like myself just had to check out what its…
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dropping cals..grrrrr...help
i broke my wrist on friday..so for the immediate time i have to reduce my activity level..any movement even walking around causes pain right now. Should i just calculate maitenance cals for being sedentary or lightly active? I'm not lying around all day but i'm for sure not doing a lot. What would you do? Not happy about…
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new to group and need support
Hi everyone, I am fairly new to the group and I don't really know anyone yet, but I would like to. :happy: I have lost 75 lbs so far and reversed my diabetes (totally off all meds and normal bg for last 5 months!). I have increased my calories up to 1700 so far. I have been struggling with health problems so have not done…
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What if you can't lift? Can you still lose?
I am new to the EM2WL. I believe in this concept but what if you can't weight-lift all the time? My husband is in the oilfield so when he is away, its hard to hit the gym with a baby. So my only form of exercise is walking or workout dvds such as zumba. Can I still lose? I have 10lb weights but thats it. I would really…
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4 Weeks No Change?
Hi all, I know this subject has been talked about to death, but I'm just reaching out to see if I'm doing the right thing, and what changes I can make to see better results. I am 5'4" and 135-140lbs. My goals are to lose around 10 lbs, but mostly just to look and feel better and tone up. I started eating more 4 weeks ago.…
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I am so confused!
I'm really confused....I see these girls at em2wl eating upwards of 2000 calories a day, they must really be working out hard! I went back to scoobysworkshop to redo my calories because I am working out 2-3 x/week. 2 cardio/weights and 1 cardio...I put 1-3 hours of light exercise because I can't imagine that I am working…
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Fitbit versus TDEE
Help! I'm so frustrated with the numbers today. I swear, I'm going to have nightmares of numbers :P So, what do you trust in more... fitbit reports or calculators?? I'm seeing a HUGE difference. Scooby calculator would say my BMR is about 1325. TDEE of about 2050. So, TDEE-15% of 1750. Well, then there are days like…
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I DID it!!! (NSV)
I upped my calorie "goals" - woot woot! I'm proud of myself for taking that additional step. One step at a time! I know my mindset... I see a number, I want to match it, so seeing that higher number will certainly keep me on the up and up track :)
