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Well since everyone is dating themselves, mine is Johnny Crawford: Mark McCain on the Rifleman (Dad Chuck Conners was a hottie too)!:love: :love: :blushing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QL5pS99Ag8Y&feature=watch_response

I work out at home, must haves are: weight bench with rack, barbell, adjustable dumbbells, weights, swiss exercise ball, adjustable step bench (or platform), and pull up bar nice to have: mat, lat pull down for weight bench, cable machine, power rack for squats (NOT SMITH) I bought all of my equipment over time (and still…

5'5", 175#, exercise 5-6 hrs/wk, 55 yo BMR=1670, TDEE=2580, currently eating at 2180 for 4 weeks then at TDEE for one week, repeat cycle. http://scoobysworkshop.com/accurate-calorie-calculator/ never take a cut greater than 15%, your body will thank you:…

Because IT'S NOT ENOUGH!!!!:sick: I'm eating over 2000 cals a day and loosing, I'm 5'5" 175# 55 yo...if I can do it so can you! Listen to your body and feed it:wink:

OK, so did you come from a very low calorie diet (VLCD), if so for how long? what is your height, weight, age, hours of exercise per week? If you're not eating enough, very normal to gain, and most ppl gain at TDEE for the first couple of weeks. See sticky about upping calories. Also, depends on what your eating, macros,…

Since you're moving, you are burning a lot more calories. I would suggest eating at TDEE until the move is over (including putting the new place in order). Right now, you're probably under net BMR.

Several questions for you: have you been tracking your sodium? did you start a new exercise program (any type)? How big of a cut did you take? when was the last time you took a "diet break" (every 4-6 weeks of cut, going to TDEE for a week)? But no, not permanently damaged, but probably didn't take a long enough…

I'm not a "clean" eater by far (I like my treats to much), but my diary's open. But here's a site you might enjoy: http://www.eatcleandiet.com/ Recipes and you can see what others are eating, just click on the green highlighted titles!

So I guess you didn't know it's essential for transporting Vit A,D,E and hormones, all are vital in metabolism. Without fat in your diet you can't lose weight! Coconut oil is a medium chain fatty acid, and as such less likely to be stored energy (body fat). It has a faint coconut fragrance and taste. My fat macro is set at…

Just as long as he's gainfully employed, and not looking to you for support:wink:

<Sugarplum, full Bischon Frise, full time kitty protector. He's actually helped raise 2 litters!

Start a timeline plan now, if you haven't already. Get a part time job- anything, even flipping burgers if need be. Save everything from the part time job for 1-2 years and 10-20% of your full time job, that will be enough for a down payment on a small place, plus a bit left over. Just do it for your own sanity! Good luck!

Great reward for going for a walk!

WOW jiggle:love: , your abs got flat quick! You did everything right! Losing inches is what I want to do, I almost don't want the scale to go down (so I can eat more!)!!!:blushing:

Great results! Very proud of you!!!

Hi all! Still not weighing/measuring, but my imagination is telling me that my clothes are getting looser! Watch out September, here I come!!! @ TripleJ3, I walk my dog at least once a day for about 20 minutes (2x day for 4 days). He makes MANY stops for pee mail, but I continue to walk in place when he does. I'm currently…

A diet break is eating at TDEE for one week and is done every 4-6 weeks of cut.

Really try to fill your diary in the day/night before. It will keep you on track if you're trying to be spot on with calories and macros. If you leave about 150 cal in excess for "wiggle room" it will help with changes (last minute invites), I usually make those as carbs/fat calories. If you need to eat them, a piece of…

Hello! Going by the Scooby site and the info you provided, your TDEE=2290, BMR=1330, TDEE-5%=2180 http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/ so if you check the site, you can get a better idea of how many calories per macro you need, depending on your goal most people are using the 40/30/30 I took a quick look at your…

I have the BM core, and upon the advise of others, I used an average of the past 28 days for my TDEE. My average has been about the same over the last month (give or take 75 cals), so I'll just readjust it for every 5 pound loss.

Glad to see they used real sugar instead of the fake crap! It's another great way to disguise a vegetable for the family:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

From what I've been reading, taking a minimum of one week (to 2) every 4-6 weeks at TDEE helps to prevent plateaus.

Check out the difference in this gal from lifting but going up on the scale: http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/ I no longer care about a random number on the scale as long as I'm building muscle!

I found using a barbell to be easier, just takes a little practice with coordination at first (guess it depends how high your step is too).

WOW Chrystal! I see changes all over:love: ! You're doing really great, getting smaller/tighter everywhere....it's definitely working for you!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

It depends on what kind of program you're doing. This comes from reading what experienced trainers write: Heavy weights (like strong lifts or New Rules) weights every other day max of 3 days a week, two other days can be pilates, yoga, walk, run, and minimum of 2 days of rest. Circuit training, running, cardio (whatever…

WOW, that's a really marvelous transformation! Congrats on your goal:flowerforyou:

Hello! Many people have a tendency of putting themselves in a lower category because of the descriptor (moderate/strenuous). Go by the actual hours per week you exercise. This might be hard for you to swallow (no pun intended) but you may want to eat at TDEE for a couple of weeks then go to cut. Taking a "diet break" is…

Hello! I would suggest just going to cut for a few weeks. If you don't have a drop in inches or weight in that time, then do TDEE for a week and then cut again. If you need more EM2WL friends, you can add me if you like, but please know I like and enjoy daily treats but stay in my cut range! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:…

@carriea and TripleJ, I started New Rules when I went to cut, so I measured and took pictures then. I'll be doing a check after stage 1- that will be the second week of Sept. (6 weeks). I have a BM core and using a 28 day average for TDEE, I'm using TDEE-300 cals (usually being closer to 250). I decided to try the -300 cal…