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plus the fact that most of the people I've asked for help are not answering me I must of hit a nerve so I do wish you the best of luck but I am getting out of this MSP as well as the eat more to weigh less because there are too many captains running the ship

I'm betting you are absolutely right and this really isn't the place for me

Ok, I'm going to get off this ladies thread, that's not right for me to go on with this, when it's her topic;) denise

Ok, so building the muscle isn't going to burn the fat off at the same time it's building? That's where I am not understanding. There used to be a setting in one of the popular calcs used around here, called build muscle/burn fat. That's my goal I don't want to bulk up with muscle and still be stuck with fat?

That's what I thought I was doing right, and yes, for that goal. I still have a little fat, but I am using the measuring tape more, way more, plus, how much is hanging over my belt etc. LOL! So I am doing the right thing, eating more, to lose fat (that's the only weight we want to lose right?). I am lifting now, even…

omg, I feel sick:( LOL!! Ok, I'm not truly sick, but I feel frustrated. I think I've been keeping such good records and now this:( help:( I do see that 9 calories = a gram of fat. Carbs I guess are 4 calories per gram, and protein is 4. Geez, so I have to weigh everything I eat on my scale, and have it set to grams/ounces.…

I will try that now and see if it works. Yes, it works! Ok "just", even thought it says on the label, for example, 1/2 cup = 40 grams, then I still need to weigh it on the scale? Let me try that. Oh shoot:( My oats say 1/2 cup = 40 grams, and my scale says 46 grams! Geez, these "numbers" are exactly why I freaked and left…

Ok, I'm confused again:( I thought, by those calculations on the link in the quick start guide (the free guide) were what to follow. My BMR is 1100 something here's mine: So am I not supposed to eat "more" to build muscle, and lose fat? I have only a little left (fat) to lose as I already lost from 142 just walking 18-24…

I am confused Heybales, Help!!

Omygosh, I did not know this at all Heybales! My scale has the grams thank goodness, and ounces. Can I trust the ounces as well? It makes sense that say 100grams = so many ounces?? I do go by a 1/4 cup = so many calories, very often!! I will check today. Basically you are saying I need to weight things I am using the…

You're saying some meds can be used that aren't necessarily something I would always have to take? I think I heard that before, or someone just said that they took something for awhile, and then they didn't need them anymore. I am still doing ok, but not as well as I wish. I do have a good doctor, actually, a psychologist.…

Well you're too kind honey, I sure messed up by not reading more of the thread. I knew I recognized the name, so wish I would have. You are doing amazing. Keep us posted here so we can encourage you, hugs, denise

Oh I so apologize, I should have read back further Ann, I see that you are trying to get to your TDEE, and then from there. I just saw your last post. Please accept my apology:( denise

If we want to lose, my understanding is that our TDEE is the amount to eat when we want to maintain the weight we have. Then the amount we need to eat would be say, 100 calories over that amount, then continue adding a 100 until we lose some weight?? If your BMR, which in my understanding (again) is the amount they would…

Cool that you know a lot about Jacques Pepin!! I'll have to look at more of his videos then;) I so believe in the good Oils we have available, I think of them as the oil in our cars, LOL!! Our body needs them;) I will have to get more of them, so I can compare the tastes they provide. Thank retired!! denise

That's fabulous to pass something on that works for others!! Yeehaw!!

Ok, good info on the bubbles. How did you know I'd be looking for them, LOL!! I have to do a bit more shopping before I try this but I can't wait, Denise;)

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Hmm, I'd like to try this out. How do you grind the oats into flour? I love hotcakes(pancakes) but there is so much sugar in a mix/syrup, that I feel a bit sicky after a couple hours, plus zero protein;) Denise Hope it would be ok to use Olive Oil because coconut oil puts more of that "sweetness" into things, than I like??…

I hear you ib, It's a whole, new ball-game isn't it. I love it, and can't help but hope more and more people will have their eyes opened to the benefits of eating how "I believe" we were meant to, and being active as I believe we were built to be;) denise

I know I'm not there yet, the next phase, so I won't try to overload my brain by reading much about "that" next phase. I know right now, I am realizing I need to get the protein that has less calories. I met my goal day before yesterday, but really went over my calories. You really have to adjust as your body leads you…

Can anyone tell me if we can use the ticker with em2wl on it, or is that just for the group-leaders etc? I'd love to use it because I want my friends that aren't with the group to see how I'm doing, and it they see the sticker, they'll know what "program" I'm doing;) denise

Oh thank you for this, I feel the same way. I'm supposedly eating/drinking 25 grams of protein, but it's not the same as solid foods for me. I'd rather have some left-overs to eat in those "in-between" times. I admire anyone that feels full and satisfied;) because a protein bar is so easy, but for me, they are a waste of…

Even during a cut, you gals probably keep the same ratios of macros I am guessing;) Just less calories, which is not meant to sound like I think that is easy;) I have so much excitement and so much to look forward to. Before I started getting into this, I had nothing "on my plate" so to speak. I'm retired, and sort of…

That's what I'm learning, just look in the fridge and throw in things I never would have thought to before, just sort of a plain, meat and potato gal:) Now I feel like I am creating masterpieces, well, in my own mind anyway, LOL!!

Doing the same gig wannab, I have mine set back right, that's what the calc said. I had that moment of panicked, and fell back to the "old ideas" but luckily you and I both came to our senses with a lot of help from our friends;) I feel great, better everyday (only been back on 2 days, lol, but still) I am getting the…

LOL, oh I gotta get me one of those;) What a cutie you are:) I am feeling so good after getting all my protein in today, and I am working out again tomorrow after 2 days off. But I don't have a neat workout shirt like that, 'course if I wore it down to the gym, I may not have a membership after that either! PS if you get…

I'm a newbie here too wannab, but what I am learning is that for me, my TDEE is about 1800 and some, and I am understanding now that amount of calories will maintain my weight that I am now. I am understanding it in "writing" now, but proved it to myself by maintaining my weight of 124 for 2 months. Now I am going for my…

were we separated at birth, LOL!! I just bought the first 3 things, LOL! I have the protein powder, which of itself, doesn't do much for me, although 2 scoops, is said to be 25 g or protein. I imagine I would have really been in trouble if I hadn't guzzled a glass of that;) with banana and blueberries, tasty, but was still…

No, you helped me a lot Jenn:) I am always open to listening. For now, I will leave it at 40 30 30, shoot for that. Chances are, I will hit my mark somewhere in there;) I just scarffed down a good breakfast. Accidentally over did the salt, but I will live. I had the ham leftover, and didn't hesitate to eat it so I can keep…