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reset?
so i'm doing a reset via instructions from my trainer.. in 4 days i hit 3 weeks of eating at maintenance......i started mfp back in jan first time doing vlcd at1300...i think somewhere in march i heard about em2wl. at this point i had lost about15 lb then plateaued at 197. i then upped to my cut of about 1730. i did not…
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Doing something wrong
I have to be doing something wrong!!! I started EM2WL, was eating the way I was supposed to, exercising my 3-4 days a week and following everything to the letter and I wasn't losing weight. FOR MONTHS!!! Then over the summer I increased my calories to 2000/day, with exercising which is a little under my TDEE (because I was…
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A Little Nervous...
After reading for the past two days any and everything I could find about EM2LW, I'm going to give it a go. It's a tad bit scary...I've calculated my TDEE as well as my BMR and my TDEE - 15% and 2 out of 3 are about 1000 more cals than I'm use to eating. I am prepared to gain the weight back, but I do not plan to stop…
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Confused any help is appreciated.
I increased my calories about 10 days ago from around 1500 to now I am eating 1900-2000 calories a day. I have gained 5lbs since increasing my calories. I know its a slow process but I did not think I would gain so fast. I am not even eating at my TDEE. I am a 43 y/o F now at 235lbs 68in MY TDEE is 2480 BMR is 1600. 20%…
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Help me Eat more to lose the weight in calculations
Hello all, I am intrigued with your method and I am on board but scared I might mess up the calculations. I keep doing it and getting different numbers. Ok, here goes: I work at a desk job for 8 hours a day. I go home chase after 3 kids and a hubby...lol I workout 5x a week stuff like Turbo Fire, Turbo Jam, varies from a…
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I just upped my calories to 1600 from 1200
I've been on MFP for about 6 months, and have lost 18 pounds. The last time I recalculated my BMR, MFP said I should only be eating 1200 calories a day. I felt like I was hungry ALL day. So after doing a little research about TDEE and finding this group, I've decided with some trepidation to up my daily allowance to 1600.…
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Sorry another newbie here with a question
Hey ladies, I'm so totally confused and have read through all the topics but I just can get my head round it, sorry. I'm 5'9" and weigh 186lbs, my BMR is 1654 and TDEE 2543, CUT 2100. I lift heavy 3 times a week and do 20 mins of HIIT on the days I lift. Also, 3 days a week I do cardio and the burn from this can be…
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Fitbit users
Yesterday I went on a hike and unfortunately I lost my Fitbit. I was so angry at myself because I am such a careful person. Anyway, I wrote to the Fitbit company through their website and asked about syncing a new one when I got one. Today I got an email and they are sending me a free replacement. YAY!! So, KUDOS to this…
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Keto for the next 6 weeks
I am on day 3 of ketosis tomorrow. I've decided to change things up and shock my body. After almost 7 months of no physical or scale change I have lost it. I'm eating lots just avoiding carbs for a few weeks to see if I can't tell my body to smarten up. :)
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Newbie encouragement
I've spent a whole evening reading over threads, and I know this has been answered and asked and answered a million times but I guess I'm like an insecure child wanting reassurance! Bit about me, Age: 25 (almost 26) Height 5ft 4 Weight 150lbs 3.5 years ago I weighed 224lbs. Through my own efforts and mainly weightwatchers…
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Hesitant to up my calories..
I have been eating between about 1200 calories for quite while now, but everything I have been reading recently suggests that I need to up my calories. I'm at a point now that I'm looking to maintain and/or build muscle, but I am terrified of upping my calories and putting weight back on. I know obviously if I intend to…
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Quick question?
I'm not new to this group, I've been a part of this group for a while, and I have also tried the reset. I say tried because I gave up because mentally I just couldn't deal with it. I think I'm ready to try again, I just have a quick question, I don't eat alot of meat (I used to be vegetarian) and I know protein's important…
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For the millionth time - activity levels?
Hey, folks! I know this topic gets posted a lot. Sorry! I am just struggling a bit with what I should put for my activity level when I am not actively exercising. This week has been a hard one for me with other obligations and I haven't been able to get as much dedicated exercise in as I would like. My walk to and from the…
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Help me decide my activity level.
I have recently increased my calories due to an increase in activity to follow my TDEE. I work out 3-5 times/wk for 45-60 minutes. Usually Zumba or NROLFW, sometimes a hike/walk or yoga. My BMR is 1693. According to Scooby with moderate activity, my TDEE is 2600, 15% cut is 2240 With Light activity TDEE 2322, 15% cut is…
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I tried But
No more P90X, I am too addicted to Lifting Heavy. I did P90X two years ago and loved it!!! I just can't seem to get up the excitiment I once had for it. I did it last week, and dreaded the cardio days and felt the lifting days were nothing. So I am thinking about doing Stronglifts 5X5 for women. I need to do it at home so…
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Just checking I'm doing this right!
So everything I have been told and I have read says you should never eat less than your BMR... you can subtract 20% from your TDEE, but never your BMR ... does this hold true for even high BMR's? Mine is 2100. My TDEE is 2600 (and that's set at sedentary so yes I did plan on eating back the calories I burn if I'm suppose…
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Am I thinking along the right lines here?
Hey everyone! So I started EM2WL a while back, my journey so far hasn't been perfect as I've not been sticking to the rules very well. But I'm ready to do things right and just could do with a little guidance really. I started the reset 3-4 months ago and if I remember rightly I only did it for 4 weeks as I hadn't really…
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I'm new! and question on activity level
Hi there! I'm new to this group, but have been using MFP for about 7 months. I was eating 1200-1300 calories a day for about 5 months and lost 16lbs and then hit a plateau. Overall, I felt healthier (or told myself I did), but I found myself becoming frustrated and hungry often. At one point I actually fainted after a hike…
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Newbie with a few ?s
Thanks for any advice in advance! Here is my info... Female 32 yrs I lost baby weight five years ago after twins were born with weight watchers and cardio. Didn't have much fun with it though and got prego right away again and have NOT lost that weight. Current weight 191 5'9" goal weight 160-165 may adjust the closer I…
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MUSCLE MATH! article on why lifting rules
Happened to come across this today--not familiar with the website, but thought this article was interesting since it uses numbers/math/geekery to explain why lifting is so effective! http://www.fitforcombatsystem.com/math-and-science-how-weightlifting-burns-fat/
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Reset question
I am on Day 9 of reset and I am starving today. That's a good thing right??? It means my metabolism is starting to work again!?!
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how many calories should i be consuming, please help :)
so i have been eating 1600 calories a day and just started eating back my exercise calories! i'm 5'5, medium build, 152 pounds and workout 3 to 4 times a week! i'm thinking i will be at goal soon and not sure how many calories i should eat to maintain????? i'm kinda scared of gaining back the weight!! thanks for taking the…
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Poll: How much "Junk" do you eat?
I'm just curious about this and how everyone compares =P Eating more calories automatically makes me think "yay, cheesecake every day!!" which obviously i am NOT doing. But, how many calories per day do you typically spend on junky things like dessert? I use about 200-250. I like sweets, but my body cannot handle anything…
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want to make sure I have this right...
Hi all, I have been eating at low calories for a while now and I have plateaued and I am sure this is where I need to start over. Many of my friend that have lost and look fantastic have lead me here. Here is my stats and the intake I got: 5'6" 193 22f I workout 3-5 days a week. TDEE-15%=2183 That is terrifying to me!…
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Read this to be sure of your count
Last week I finally bought a heart monitor. BEST purchase in a long time! I've been at this weight lose/better life goal for about 7 months now. I'm down 75 pounds, I lift 5 days a week, cardio 6 days a week (Hitt format cardio) and all the while not eating meat or dairy. (well i do eat fish) and of course I follow the EAT…
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Really Wondering if I Should be Eating Even More
I currently eat 1600 which is my BMR. But I burn a LOT of calories in the gym. Yesterday I burned over 900. I did eat about 2000 calories yesterday but I only netted just over 1000 after all the exercise. (I literally sit on my butt the entire rest of the day, though) This is common. I looked through my logs and most days…
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Fitbit - what are the benefits?
I have been pondering getting a fitbit but really undecided as to what the benefits are. I know a few of you use then so I'm wondering if you can help me please? I am still struggling to eat my calories (on hold at the mo & plan to be better at this when I get home) and didn't know if the FB would help with me monitoring…
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Driving myself crazy with the numbers
Hi I have been on MFP almost a year now and most of the year I have been stuck with the same 2-5 pound weight loss. My consistency is lacking and it is going to be my main focus in year two. I just keep getting crazy with the numbers. My BMR ranges between1350-1500 depending model and my TDEE ranges between 2100-2300. I'm…
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EM2WL Troubleshooting - I need help!
Hi All, I need some help! I did a 12 week reset and gained 10 pounds in the process. I started my 15% cut 4 weeks ago and still have not lost any weight. I seem to be maintaining, give or take a pound or so, even though I'm at 15%. Here are my stats: Age: 30 Current Weight: 153 Height: 5'2 BMR (according to Scooby): 1464…
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what do you have your marcos set as?
Scooby calculator on auto is 50 carbs 30 protein 20 fat, but do you stick with that? Lately I've been on a 40/30/30... but I try to do the 40/40/20, but find it difficult somedays.. I'm looking to lose fat and inches ... would a 50 percent carb intake still do that for me? Or actually, I'm really wondering what's working…
