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Weekly Workout Schedule
I'm still learning about the EM2WL way of thinking. So far, I am loving it!! I have about 70lbs to shed. My goal is to lose fat, build muscle, and be healthy. I'm woking on fine tuning my workout schedule and wanted to get some ideas from ya'll. QUESTION: What is your goal AND what weekly workout routine/schedule have you…
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Good Quality Whole Grain Bread
I am looking for recommendations on good quality (and tasty) whole grain bread. Anyone have a favorite?
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Hi - new but have lost 100 lbs this way!
Hi I am new to this board - but when I saw it on MFP I was like YEAH! This is what I learned in my weight loss battle journey to returning to a healthy, happy weight. I've lost over 100 lbs and kept it off for a 8 years - I have put back 30 lbs of this because I became inactive after injury but I am returning to a active…
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What does a healing metabolism look like?
I'm trying to figure out what reset "looks" like...mainly, does metabolism heal by increasing caloric expediture or by changing the way the body responds to eating TDEE... Errrrr, I don't know if I'm explaining myself very well here :embarassed: ...lol...to put it another way, if you go through reset while wearing a…
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Bodymedia Fit Question
It's hard to tell from the Amazon.com reviews - can anyone tell me if they've had problems syncing their BMF with the iPhone 4S? I'm really really on the verge of getting one, my curiosity is getting the best of me! I tried wearing my HRM the other day for 24 hours and it said I burned 2,700 calories, but I've read that…
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When to decrease cut levels
Initially I had wanted to have the scale read 175. I would still like it to get there, but that isn't the end all be all, and my efforts so far have become about so much more than just the number on the scale. (<-- this is a big deal for someone somewhat addicted to the scale). I workout about 5 days a week right now,…
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Muscle up after 40
http://alphadogg16.hubpages.com/hub/Muscle-up-after-40
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Am I a good candidate for EM2WL?
Alright, just looking for some info/feedback. I've been talking with harlanjen, who is full of information, but I don't want to bug her! 1. Should I do my numbers based on 5-6/week strenuous or 3-5/week moderate? 2. If I change my goal to reflect my TDEE - 20% number, I do NOT enter my exercise cals, right? Or do I enter…
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best heart rate monitor
Hey everyone, I was wondering what heart rate monitors you guys use. I'd ideally be using one to determine caloric burn for the entire day, not just during workouts.
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Hi... I'm new at all this...
I'm 32, 5'3" and currently weigh 184. According to the calculator, my BMR is 1595, my TDEE is 2193 and my cut rate (minus 20%) is 1754. Most of you girls (and guys) that do this lift weights and do circuit training. I suffer from fibromyalgia, so going home and doing 30 minutes of exercise on my Wii Fit every night is…
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Am I doing this right?
Ok....so my wonderful husband got me the BEST Christmas present ever....a BodyMedia!!!! This arm band is awesome and I barely know it's there!!! It tracks my sleep (definitely don't get enough in quantity or quality), my steps and my calories burned. I'm calculated my BMR, TDEE, etc. before using all the calculators but…
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same caloric intake for 8 mths and now gaining
hey all i was 132 back in may 2012 and now i am 144 weight gain due to stress possibly i have been diagnosed with a anxiety disorder ( mom to 2 boys and a firefighter wife) i have been eating 1750-1850 calories a day for about 8 mths and now am gaining weight i lift and do some cardio i am active..... should i increase my…
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Lightly Active or Moderately?
Hi all, Just curious what you all think. I had a very generous and knowledgeable friend point me in the right direction to "fix" my metabolism. I've also been writing to Kiki to figure out some things, my question was am i using the right activity level. I am an office worker, I sit down most of the day save for light…
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Just recently upped my calories and I'm freaking OUT
Hi. a friend of mine on mFP sent me over to this group. I am someone who lost weight on 1200 calories for the last, almost four months now. I los 29 pounds. I have found lately though my metabolism is slowing down and I am genuinely hungry over and above my 1200 calories... I did my tdee and it gave me an unbelievable and…
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Newbie at EMTWL..Need positive Reinforcement
Sorry post is long insight, encouragement or if you think I am doing something wrong please tell me. So I have been doing some research thru MFP and trying to figure out why I have been gaining again and not losing.. My story: I started MFP last June 1st at 1200 calories (sometimes eating back exercise calories) and doing…
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Going to give this a try...
I'm a little nervous about eating more than I have been. Eating 1700 calories seems nuts, but I'm curious to see if this is the answer I've been looking for. I've been eating at or around 1300 calories the past couple of weeks. My BMR is about 1550 and my TDEE for light activity is about 2100. So I figure 1700 is a good…
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Fitbit
I have a fitbit and I have my activity level set to moderately active. I am very confused about eating my exercise calories back that the fitbit tracks. For example I get 1864 calories daily and today I exercised and my fitbit adjustment was 382 calories netting me 1543 (my BMR is 1596). Do I eat to my BMR or stop eating…
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New to this..am I calculating correctly?
Hi everyone! I know that you all are probably tired of the same posts from us newbies, but I really want to make sure that I am doing this correctly. I went on Scooby's site and this is what it said.. BMR 1413 TDEE 2190 20% Reduction 1752 I am 5'4 and weigh 139lbs. I am trying to lose weight, but gain muscle at the same…
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Frustrated...
I had a moment over the weekend where I started feeling like i'm not seeing even a hint of progress. I've been lifting heavy since the summer...I will be transparent and say that my eating is not always clean, but overall, I have stayed between TDEE and BMR. I love my dance and kickboxing, so I haven't quit cardio. What's…
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Activity Level and Calories
I am fairly new to EMTWL....I upped from 1200 to 1600 calories per day. I have been here for 2 weeks, while also doing the Turbo Fire workouts 6-7 days per week. On top of that, I usually get on the treadmill 2-3x per week for a 30-45 minute brisk walk. My job is 40 hours a week on my feet. I work in a bakery, so I am…
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where do i go from here...up or down?
Hi all, I started this at new year so am three weeks in. I haven't done a reset as I have no been eating really low calories (quite the opposite). After three weeks I have lost, wait for it....1lb. No doubt just a water weight fluctuation. I am not seeing a gradual downward trend, its just floating around the same three…
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Week 6
Talk to me about your Week 6 experience. The first quarter of every year is very busy and stressful in my job, and I handle the stress by working out. This year is no different, but beginning the end of last week I'm not emotionally/mentally handling it. My family would tell you I'm losing it. This morning, I realized that…
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Just starting EM2WL
Hello, I am wanting to try this to see how my body will react. I understand that it can take several week for me to see any weight come off. After having a net calorie number in the negative last week and feeling exhausted on Friday and Saturday, I thought I needed to up my numbers. I calculated the following using Scooby:…
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TDEE break . . . I think?
I posted this in the EM2WL website forums ealier, so I hope you will pardon the double post. I'm trying not to focus on the scale, but I'm not seeing much change in my clothing size, BF %, or measurements. So I'm just looking for some advice. I use a Body Media Fit armband to calculate my TDEE with an occasional check in…
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Advice from em2wl followers
I have been on here for about 8 mths doing em2wl for that time I had Been down to like 134-135 for like 5 mths and the the lbs started creeping up now I am 145-146 I lift weights either at the gym or at home and lift what I consider heavy I only do cardio like 2 days a week but my workouts keep my heart pumping also I…
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Eat more or eat less?!
I decided to start weights recently & just want to maintain the muscle I have at very least. I still have 30-35lbs to lose. When I don't do cardio I still do strength train a little. Should I still eat at the same deficit? I usually eat 1,400 calories if I don't exercise, or 1,500, but usually 1,400 recently. I'm 5'4" 22…
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Why am I still gaining?
To make a long story short, between June 2011-February 2012 I went from 145 pounds to 115 pounds. This was by no direct effort on my part. I graduated from college, started working full time, planned a wedding, got married, and generally ate less than I did in college (where I was knocking back 2200+ a day by my…
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Upping water while upping cals?
While upping my calories, should I also be drinking extra water to help with water retention? If so, how much should I drink? I don't mind drinking water, but may have to put some Crystal Light in it from time to time to mix ! Today is my 3rd day of higher calorie eating up to 1200 from 400-600 for 6 weeks before now. I…
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Keep going over macros! Meal planning
I was at a VLCD and am slowly working my way up with my first goal being 1200 calories. When I'm doing my meal planning, I keep finding that I'm going over on my macros. I have them set to 40/30/30. Is this something to be concerned with or is going over macros an issue. I'm trying so hard to get all my calories yet not be…
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Where do I go from here?
Hi everyone I'm 27 female 5'9 height Current weight 180 Goal weight 152 Exercise 3 times a week...just walking & yoga I have lost 32 pounds on a 1,200 cal diet but take breaks in between because I find 1,200 tough going. Im a vegetarian. Been reading the posts here and going to up my cals... Harris Benedict forumal says…
