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  • This ^^^ just have some more calorie dense foods. Things like nut butter, avacodos, nuts, good fats from oil, dark chocolate, cheeses, higher calorie beef, etc.
  • I think this is a great idea. I believe we all are stress/emotional eaters on some level so I think many people can relate. The one thing that I have stopped doing (which was very difficult to do) was feel guilty if I ended up cracking and eating emotionally. Ordinarily I would be so depressed and upset at myself for…
  • There are a lot of takeaways I think but the main point OP is trying to make is that don't be obsessive. If you are running late and you stop by a convenience store and get a hot dog one day instead of your grilled chicken it will have 0 impact on you when calories are equate. If he can do it for an entire month…
  • Congrats! I like the name!
  • If you lost about 50lbs in 4 months that is at a good pace and does not seem like you lost too fast. You may want to look into hiring a coach or working with a nutritionist for a few months. Are you saying you are currently eating 1000 calories a day?
  • OK do you know about how many calories you are eating a day?
  • Sleep and how much and how long you have been in a calorie deficit. Perhaps you need a scheduled refeed to get some energy back. I know for myself when I am trying to really cut and have been in a calorie deficit with lower carbs for a long period of time I dont have energy. This also impacts my sleep as I dont sleep as…
    in Energy?? Comment by JJS1979 June 2017
  • Yes, this is a great response. Also, there is the misconception that when you "diet" you can never eat the foods you like again and that may be the hesitation, the thought of not being able to eat these foods. That was something that gave me pause before starting this journey but I realized that I can eat those foods, in…
  • I think this is a really great mindset and one that will give you a better chance of success for the long term. I know for me that if I dont have any goals any longer then my motivation and desire wane. Most of the time its just lose X amount of weight, then once we do that we have no more goals and we end up gaining the…
  • Need some more information. What were your macros when you started vs what they are now? What does you exercise routine look like now vs. when you started?
  • Unfortunately motivation and discipline often come from a place of passion. If you truly do not enjoy living a healthy lifestyle and working out consistently, there is a very low chance for long-term success. Why we decided to start this journey is of the most importance. For those who go in with the mindset of just…
  • I definitely do this and applaud you for the way you are approaching your fitness. Doing the same thing day in and day out gets really boring but I find if for a 4 week or 8 week cycle I try to focus on something else it motivates me and keeps things interesting. This is obviously all a personal preference so the goals you…
  • Hi Brenda, don't get discouraged, we all go through this. Anytime I see the scale start creeping up I try to give myself a reset and create a new set-point. Whatever weight you are now, pretend you are just starting again and do all the things you did before you gained the 17 pounds. Ease back into if you have to, go for…
  • I agree with this ^^^. It should be a range, if you obsess over 5 lbs (which 5lbs probably will not even be noticeable) you risk doing more harm than good by cutting calories too much or doing more cardio then you need and ultimately will gain that last 5lbs back and more. Like BZAH10 said, maybe look to a new fitness…
  • How did you determine the 1300 calories? I would think your BMR is probably around 1700. I'm not sure what kind of job you have or your exercise habits but I have to assume your TDEE is 2100-2200. If you have not been dieting in a little while I would definitely not start out at 1300, that will be difficult and…
  • It's been my experience, after many years of yo-yo dieting, that anytime I set a "goal weight" I would reach it and then ultimately gain it all back. For me, I did not see a sustained maintenance until I changed the way I viewed my health and fitness. I really do not focus on a goal weight but just doing the things I need…
  • 1000% agree, do not immediately drop to 1200, it will not be sustainable. Start out at about 1700 calories track your progress. If you plateau, drop 5% calories and see what happens. This is not an exact science unfortunately so there is always going to be trial and error. Keep protein high, 50-55%, 20% fat and the rest…
  • Can you give us a little more information? Height? Starting weight? Current macros/calorie intake? It is possible you lost weight too fast and your body is just adapting. I agree with 2011rocket, unless you are really overweight, losing 15lbs in a month is probably too fast. Definitely make sure you are weighing and…
  • For me, it comes down to how I feel on a daily basis. Of course I wish I was stronger or had a flatter stomach but overall I feel really good and strong on most days. That is what keeps me motivated, feeling healthy. The thought of being really overweight and tired all the time, getting winded walking up stairs makes me…
  • I would say once you lose 5%, at that point your face should thin out a bit and the tape measure will start to show some progress. While it is great to hear other people comment on how good you look to me it is more about how I feel. If I have energy and my clothes fit nice and i'm sleeping well, that is the most important…
  • This happened to me as well, as we progress we start to get even more critical. I am not sure if you took a planned before picture but even if you didn't find a picture before you started your journey and put it next to a picture of yourself now. Based on the fact that you have dropped 25 pounds and your friends saw such a…
  • Plan out your meals if you are finding it difficult to meet your goal intake. Definitely switch it up with what you like but plan out your 4-5-6 meals (however many you eat) and make sure you are getting the 30-35-40G protein in each meal and it will make it easier than if you just try to wing it each day. Also, if you…
  • Best of luck Ange. As a serial self-starter I can tell you that you can make a permanent change. Last April I made a decision, like you are now, to change and haven't looked back. Down about 35lbs (which is about what I needed to lose) but more importantly, i'm healthier and have a nutrition and exercise routine I can…
  • There is an entire community routing for your success. Take it from me, until you change your mindset about making this a lifelong change it will be very difficult to maintain. I will say if your BF is supportive, that is a HUGE start, the people closest to you are the ones that will keep you motivated. Goodluck!
  • Just enjoy the vacation. Keep up with your gym routine or walk. The other thing is you will probably burn more calories than you normally would walking around and being active while on vacation. As long as you are not binge eating it will have very little impact on you. The last thing you want is to not try something or…
  • "If people knew how hard I worked to get my mastery, it wouldn't seem so wonderful at all" Michelangelo Definitely can be applied to staying lean and strong, looks easy but it takes a lot of work.
  • I missed this...yes, I never would have know you gave birth 5 months ago, that is pretty incredible.
  • YES!!! I was 35 with low T due to some health problems and i just assumed that I was getting older and that was just it. Beginning of 2016 I decided I would do whatever I needed to in order to get back in shape. In the last 18 months have lost 35 lbs, did a pretty good recomp and doubled my T levels (without TRT). I am in…
  • Haha...this ^^^^. But seriously, I understand what you are trying to accomplish and have asked myself similar questions. At the end of the day, what someone else thinks should not impact your self image. The real question is do you feel healthy? Do you have energy? Are you stronger? Those the the questions. If the answer…
  • Agreed, most of what I have read shows that IF vs. a standard protocol yielded no difference in weight loss or body comp. That being said, if this tool (i.e. IF) helps you stay in a calorie deficit than by all means do it but just know there is nothing special about it beyond just regular dieting.
    in 5:2 Comment by JJS1979 June 2017
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