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I'd say that start higher and see how it goes. It's also better to go lower in steps than with a big bang. Since you already are in the lower levels you can forget about decreasing the calories in steps :) I wouldn't worry how you came up with a figure (sedentary or not) but focus more on the actual figure. 2 lbs per week…
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Welcome back! I'll add you.
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I'm also waiting to get off from work before hitting the gym. I'm going to do a 5/3/1 program deadlift day and can't wait to hit new PR (or not).
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I think the only way to success, in the long run, is to change your lifestyle so that eating healthy (and less) comes naturally. None of the diets can do this for you. Diets can help you get a headstart but no one wants to be on a diet forever. That's why I also like to use diets that are less dramatic and very close to…
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Awesome! Congrats! I also had a target to run a half marathon and I had already signed up a race that was a week ago. Unfortunately, I injured my leg about a month ago and had to skip the race. Well, lucky for me there are tons of other sports to focus while the leg heals. Now I'm back with my old love, powerlifting.
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There are also quite many different styles on how to practice IF. The 16/8, 5:2 and eat-stop-eat just to mention few. Try them and see what fits for you so that you don't get into eating overdrive once your fast ends. I think most, if not all IF styles suggest that you should be more or less on your maintenance level when…
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I've found something that motivates me, is to keep it as part of my life. I mean like read books, listen to podcasts, what Youtube videos. It can have a downside but for me, this is a sure way to keep me motivated. Then again, don't try to make your life full of fitness. Take fitness as part of your life. There's a…
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I added a bunch of people from this thread as a friend. Feel free to add me too. We all need people to help us stay accountable.
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A 5:2 IF. My off-day diet is mostly pretty plain and consists of plain rice and chicken with some cottage cheese. Some days I switch the chicken for a fish (usually salmon), ground beef or tofu. The rice is usually always there. For some, my dishes seem really boring and not tasty at all and I can see why. For me, they are…
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I changed my waking up habits lately so that my alarm clock rings an hour later than it used to. I still wake up about the same time than I used to, but I feel so much energetic. My usual sleeping time is pretty accurately 7h 50min. Not sure if the change is due to sleep cycles but I like to think that way. The alarm clock…
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Seems like I got active here on a good day. I'm also a 5:2 practitioner so it's nice to hear people getting good results with it. I've been a MFP user for a long time but I haven't been active here in the forums before. I haven't been tracking calories lately either (except for the few fasting days per week). My story is…
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You can also use the Harris-Benedic equation (google for links) to calculate your basal metabolic rate and total calorie intake. I think neugebauer was talking about the MFP app where you can enter your data and target. The app will then calculate your total calories per day. Whatever you choose, make sure you measure and…
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Recruitment consultant or working in HR.
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Almost happy. Recently I've been getting more frustrated with my body as I have gained some pounds last winter. I don't aim for anything too big, but I would like to see myself with a bit less fat.
