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lifting=weight gain?
hi all! i recently starting lifting at the gym heavier weights then i am used to, to get a change in my body! i have been doing it about 2 days a week plus my regular at home lifting and circiut training well i gained weight! i was about 134 now i am 139 its been a month and also my clothes arent any looser! 5 2 1/2 27…
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any tips for fine-tuning accuracy of fitbit?
Do you have any tips for fitbit use to make sure it is the most accurate? --where do you log exercise? (mfp or fitbit) --do you log all non-movement periods on fitbit? --do you wear your fitbit during exercise, even if you are going to record the exercise period separately? --have you found that it adds extra steps if you…
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Reset- round 2 ugh
Ok. Im going to admit it. I TOTALLY fell off the wagon, the radar and the face of the earth with this. Im not going to make any excuses as to why, but will just say that I did. I need to start a reset again. I have my log set up to my numbers and am ready to go. Why is it so hard to reprogramme ourselves?! So, something…
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rethinking my activity level--may I have your opinion?
I wish the scooby calc had more categories, because I'm not sure if I fit into "light" or "moderate." What do you think? I have a desk job, but I walk an average of 9,000 steps each day. Exercise: Heavy lifting 3x week for 35 minutes (continuous) = 105 minutes Cardio 1-2 times per week for 35 or 40 minutes = 35 to 75…
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HELP I'm sucked into cardio and I can't give it up!
I think I joined this group because I've always believed that philosophy.... BUT.... I've been sucked into the cardioholics group and I'm getting NOWHERE! My name is Troy and I'm a Cardioholic! I think I have broken my metabolism.... I need to fix it... I'm afraid...I'm afraid I'm going to go to the gym tomorrow and burn…
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New member and I'm lost
Eat more to weigh less? I like the way this sounds but I don't understand how this works. Could someone please explain the formula to me? I have looked through the other posts and can't seem to find the answer. I appreciate any and all responses. Thanks.
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Managing the carbs
I was hoping people might be able to throw up some ideas for lowering my carb intake. Most of the time Im hitting 50%, maybe upwards. To me it just seems a natural part of the diet, a sandwich as a snack sized meal, toast for breakfast, and surely most "full" meals is meat/fish with veg and potatoes or rice (or carb of…
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Eating 2200 cals+ and still hungry
I'm 5'4", 128lbs, around 22% BF. I started using a FitBit about a month ago and I eat all the calories it gives me and on my lifting days I also eat the ones I manually input. My total intake has been in between 2200 and 2400 calories a day. I'm on stage 2 of NROL4W and the inches decreased and I see I big difference on…
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My Reset Update
Here is my update from my reset I know some of us would like to see numbers here- Im 5" 5.5.Im on week 3 of reset.I worked out 5 times a week,3-4 days of lifting 1-2 days of cardio/yoga/hiking(burned an average of 200 calories a day-cut down my workouts to half) 8/5/2012 9/13/2012 Weight: 163.5 168.3 bodyfat% 30 30.3…
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Is EM2WL just an excuse for "gluttony"?
I've heard it said that people who don't want to do low calorie diets and try and find "ways of eating more" simply lack willpower and appetite control, or that we criticise low calorie diets because we want to feel better about our own gluttony. One of the reasons EM2WL works for me is because I do like good food, and…
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Workout Calories? I think I made a mistake!
I'm sorry I'm confused. I don't know why I cant get this! I think I may have made a mistake. My BMR is 1388 My TDEE is 2150 TDEE - 20 percent is 1750 TDEE - 15 percent is 1828 So do I NET 1750? Or do I eat 1750 period and not eat back my workout calories? Because it's already accounting for those correct? I've been NETTING…
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Weight Training, Frequency, and Efficiency ?
Okay. It seems every time I post it is about exercise. My question this time is about all the talk of efficiency of a workout with time and frequency. I am a first semester college student. With an intended science major, so I have 2 science lectures with attached labs, a math class, a composition, and this other seminar…
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Anyone have their RMR tested?
Wondering if anyone has had their resting metabolic rate actually tested. If so just curious what kind of feedback you got, was it helpful and/or significantly different than an online calculator? I was considering doing this just to see what it said since it's I found it near my office and it's only $50- and if I got…
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curious, 2lb/week losses? anyone?
I'm only asking out of pure curiosity but has anyone here seen consistent 2lb a week loses following EM2WL? (I understand it isnt supposed to be used for fast losses/quick fixes).
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Weight Gain on Diet Break?
Hi Everyone, This is my first post on here asking for help, I'm sorry if it's been answered before I had a quick look but couldn't find the answer. I just did a weeks diet break, it has been 12 weeks eating at cut for me and I recently found out about diet breaks. As my losses had slowed right down I thought I'd give this…
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Lifting - where to start?
Good news!! Following my recent car accident I've been told my physio I'm ok to start lifting but slowly & have build up gradual (only minor shoulder/neck muscle damage but I have to be careful as it repairs) Pre accident I was doing kettle bells at home nothing too heavy as I didn't want to build muscle, but from that you…
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Bodyweight
I know that heavy lifting is promoted more with this group, but I wanted to offer an alternative for those that don't have a gym membership or the equipment to lift at home. Body-weight exercises provide functional strength and endurance training with little to no equipment. They can be modified for all levels of ability…
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"Diet Break" Question
I have been doing EM2WL for going on 6 weeks now, and I am wondering if I need to do a diet break. I usually have one day every week or week and a hal when I eat over my cut and sometimes up to my TDEE. Will that alone serve as a diet break, or should I give it a full week at or near TDEE. I have not lost much weight in…
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Can this work for those of us who are really large?
Warning: Sorry, this is very long and I'm a confused mess, so please be patient and bear with me. I've been dieting for most of my life. In January, I started one where I ate 8 oz. of protein a day and all the raw veggies I could choke down. But, that was it. Oh, and a protein powder, almond milk, and frozen strawberry…
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A new member with a few questions!
Hey, folks! I just joined MFP today and a friend of mine said I should check out this group. If anyone wants to be my friend, I'd love it. I'm a bit lost. :) I've recently started working out, and initially that's all I was going to do. But I decided that if I'm going to put forth that effort, I should also make some…
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Have I cut too much from my TDEE? 30%?
Hey guys, firstly I apologise in advance this is probably a repeated question but I can't find any discussions on this. My TDEE is 2631 and I cut 30% from that (giving me 1842 calories) because I've come across it a few times that the maximum you should cut is 30% and is ok if you're obese (which I am). Sooo I just started…
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Strength Training
What program do you use/love? I am looking to start a free weight program, are there any apps that you use/love or DVD for that matter.... Right now I do weights once a week at my gym in a power lifting class, but I am looking to increase it to 3x a week but want to mix it up.
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I challenge you.
That's right, you! I challenge you to start heavy lifting. Why? Because it feels amazing and as we know muscle burns fat. Sure it's an even longer road than just a reset and some walking to lose weight- but let's be realistic: If your end goal is a long healthy happy life, then building muscle is going to get you there.…
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REALITY: I gained 20lbs during my reset & NEVER lost it
I posted these pics before on the EM2WL forum, but figured it may do well to be posted here as well. http://forums.eatmore2weighless.com/showthread.php?tid=196 Just wanted to pop in and say, that I'm SO sorry if I've EVER painted a rosy picture of EM2WL and weight LOSS. I've always tried my best to keep it completely real,…
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Question for 31prvrbs!
In a recent post from this morning you wrote... "I'd aim for the smallest deficit to start (15%), you can always adjust later. The longer your weight loss journey will be, the more leeway you want to give yourself. You goal should always be to start losing as high as possible, that way as plateaus come, or if you need to…
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What is the "reset", do I need it? also Is this a good plan
Okay...Do I need a reset? Usually when I diet I eat around 1,300 - 1,400... I don't think my metabolism is that damaged. My BMR is 1,500 . My TDEE is 2,300 (might be 2,000 on days I don't exercise.) So... I should keep my calories between 1,500-1,800?
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Thank you Becca, an absolute must read!
You have to take a moment to read this blog post. Thank you Becca for sharing! http://eatmore2weighless.com/discouraged-and-want-to-give-up/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=facebook Lucia
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Lifting - where to start?
Good news!! Following my recent car accident I've been told my physio I'm ok to start lifting but slowly & have build up gradual (only minor shoulder/neck muscle damage but I have to be careful as it repairs) Pre accident I was doing kettle bells at home nothing too heavy as I didn't want to build muscle, but from that you…
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in "Push" muscle-building phase -- should I still cut?
Right now I am in the "Push" phase (muscle-building phase) of ChaLean Extreme. I have 3 weeks left. I am also doing a reset, and am nearly 12 weeks in. I had planned on cutting after 12 weeks, but now I'm wondering if it would be counterproductive since I'm trying to build muscle. On the other hand, Chalene's book says I…
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Thankful...
Hi everyone, Just wanted to say that today is a day that I'm thanking my body. I'm thanking it for carrying me through 21.1 km in my race today despite my neglect in properly training and asking so much of it. I'm thankful for the wonderful community here on EMTWL and the great support I've received. Now, it's time to ask…
