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I was eating Paleo for a few weeks in an attempt to lose weight because it worked for a friend but it just didn't cause weight loss for me. I was eating a lot of calories and carbs though so there wasn't really a deficit of things. (just no grains or beans) Probably right around my TDEE because I didn't gain or lose. I…
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My goal is to lose 15-20 pounds to reach my goal weight. I don't have a deadline, but I'd love to support each other!
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I'd love to join you all! I'm also trying to lose stubborn baby weight and it's also harder doing MFP this time around. I wonder if it's my age, metabolism or what. Either way... I have lost a pound or two so I know it's working, just slowly!
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So interesting! I think I'll keep this in mind as I approach my goal! Maybe I'll try to drop 3 pounds under it before going to maintenance.
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So you don't log your exercise or eat back your exercise calories? You just try to eat 1600-1700 no matter how much you work out? I sometimes think that would be a good idea for me, but I have to admit it's motivating for me to workout if I know I can eat a few more calories that day because of it. For example I've gone…
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I think she is saying she just upped her intake a bit... So there was still a deficit but not as big of one.
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OK so I did the calculator you suggested and I think I'm going to increase to 1400 as a base then eat a portion of my workout calories. Thanks again for your reply!
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Thank you! I've been wondering if maybe eating a bit more might help. I've always had a decently fast metabolism so 1200 is pretty low for me. I lost a lot of weight in college doing 1500. Of course I was 21 then... Lol.
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Thanks for your reply! I agree food is part of the fun... For me it's just keeping myself from over-indulging. Hard to do, but I know it's possible. You are so right about the "have to try everything" mentality at buffets. Have fun on your vacation in March!
