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So I am 5’ 4” and 135. One year ago I was 120, eating the same calories and with the same exercise routine. The only thing that changed was my diet (I am now gluten and dairy free) and having 2 surgeries on my colon. I do carry some muscle but I can tell from the way the weight sits that it isn’t all muscle. I use the…
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Thanks for these responses. I try to maintain a small deficit to account for errors and give myself a margin. I originally wasn’t trying to lose weight, but now I have this extra 15 pounds. I use a food scale and track exercise in MyFitness Pal. I set my base calories at 1250 and eat back exercise calories. I suppose it is…
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This is fascinating! So let's say I meet the absolute upper limit of my protein for the day, but I still have a lot of calories left because of exercise. Do I just fill in the remainder with carbs and fat regardless of the percentages?
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These were all helpful ideas. I know its a serious issue because it is a form of self-harm...so I probably should talk to my doctor or a therapist. In the meantime thank you for the ideas to throw out junk food and use "volumetrics."
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I like the ideas to work treats into my daily calories. I think one of my major issues is that I am on a low FODMAP diet for a liver and intestine condition, so I haven’t been able to eat my favorite foods. I’ve also been depressed because of this health condition. Yesterday I just got really sad because I didn’t feel well…
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I like these two suggestions of packing the night before. The .2% number also helped put things in perspective.
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This has all been super helpful! For more info, I am shooting for the Advanced Marathoning Plan for up to 70 miles per week. The MLR is on Wednesdays. The weekly mileage begins with Mon off Tues 9 Wed 13 Thurs 5 Fri 11 Sat 5 and Sun 15. I've been told I can't count on my prep period or lunch because we are supposed to be…
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I would recommend the book "Racing Weight" by Matt Fitzgerald. He has some great advice for nutrient timing and training. If you focus on performance, your weight will stabilize.
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Thanks everyone for this advice. I think I'll try either a piece of fruit or fasted...that seems to be the general trend.
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Thanks for your replies. I usually don't get sick much, but I've been sick twice in the past two weeks, once with the flu and once with a sinus infection. Both times I had intense cravings and ate nothing but crackers for a day. I don't feel like I'm underrating on a regular basis...I'm within 5 lbs of my goal weight.
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My calorie goals is 1250, but I always add in my exercise. My goal is 2lb/week as well. When I mentioned I was 900 over, that was at maintenance level, not weight loss level. I had really overdone it!
