LJay89 Member

I shall continue as normal tomorrow then. Thanks for the input.

I am loving this at the moment. Great way of getting everyday movement up.

Cool. Thanks.. did it take you a bit longer to warm up?

But unless I have extremely expensive equipment how can I accurate calculate how my hormonal changes over a month effects my calorie needs? Same for sodium and potassium? As far as I am aware this would barely affect it given its a micronutrient? Unless you mean sodium retaining water? But given this is an average overtime…

Thank you! V.helpful Just to clarify I don't think I need to concern myself with hormone fluctuations or things like that. Someone posted it above.

Thank you. What's your thoughts on 'assuming it's linear' and 'hormonal changes" Given I want an average that I would work with over time and adapt acording ly I feel this might be overcomplicating something very simple?

Well how would those things effect it? Currently I have no idea.

It's theoretical but say 4 weeks?

I drink a pint of semi-skimmed milk to help me reach my protein goal if I don't see myself hitting through actual food. Does that count?

I was in a place where I couldn't log because I also found it tedious. I think part of it is a motivation thing, I am now working with a PT and I am extremely motivated, also I want to get to a place where I can eat the maximum amount of calories while losing fat so I have to be as accurate as possible... It could also…

OP - Google Paul Nobles. Here is a link to his Eat to Perform website: http://www.eattoperform.com/2015/01/19/the-calorie-wave-method-by-paul-nobles/ I think you might find what he has to say quite interesting. His method and research leans towards the encouragment of eating at maximum calories level in order to sustain…

This is cool. Would love to compete!

Ha! Yes I can I see that. Very passionate! I have found some great websites from people posting links on here, such as bodyrecomp.

No. If people are allowed to make "tongue and cheek" comments about what others have written on a public forum then by logical extension, I am allowed to make comments about those comments. However, I do agree that it is very helpful for people to share information, articles and studies and have others comment on validity…

Triggered! Sigh *slaps forehead* Brace yourself OP... This comment above doesn't suggets this. But it reply to you, that is great. I just never understood the need to mock people who maybe slightly ignorant on a subject.

Why don't you just try and ignore the forum posts that are disputing the relevance of CICO?

I am new to forums.. What does she need to brace herself for? Peer based mockery at her question? or a balanced discussion on whether the article she has refereced is valid and accurate or not?

Thanks everyone. I managed to calm down, log and go to the gym. I do just need to remind myself that it is the same principle fundementally.

Thank you - I think I had a frustrated meltdown. Had a brownie at University which I have logged the best I can and weighed my salmon, pepper and new potatoes accurately.

I want to try and get my workout done in the morning. Student at the moment so I have time to do it throughout the day but would be good to build the habit for when I get back to work

Why don't you buy a fitbit? You could then work on bringing your general movement up - walking is really good for you. Add in some running or short blasts of sprints?

Thanks. Could you not argue though that your 1rm at that point would still be max effort? So programming from 1 % of that would still be effective in helping you develop strength?

This is what I was thinking... thanks for putting so eloquently.

No - it is all helpful. It is why i posted my stats as i want a clear picture of where i am and what that actually means. If that makes sense? Your figure is incredible! Very inspiring, this is good to see actually as it is what I am aiming for. Congrats :)

Thanks for your response. This makes more sense to me now after seeing photos of what people look like at each BF % - 24% is where i am aiming for now :) I think i will just stick to measurements and photos as a track, plus weight on the bar.

I could be anywhere between 27% - 40% looking at those photos!! I really can't tell Needless to say my PT says to just track the measurements and photos, plus looking at my strength gains as a way of deciding if i am losing fat etc.

I don't want an accurate BF% that badly... ;) I ran some of the measurements through online calculators and came up with similar numbers. Nevermind. Yes, they worked with various insitutions, from what i gather, and created catalogue of measurements. Thanks for your input - been helpful.

It says BF % 24% so I don't think I am interpreting it incorrectly... live and learn! Out of interest...anyone know HOW to work out BF% or is it quite difficult?

Yeah i think you are right. Okay thank you - I will start taking some photos then!

No I haven't. Okay thank you - will take with a pinch of salt! I have been looking at some articles which show what different body fat % look like - I would probably put me 30% In this case, if I was to rescan in 6 weeks, would it be a stupid to look the lean mass as an indicator of how much muscle I may have gained?