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I'm still in stage 1, but I'm eating TDEE-300, taking a break every 4 weeks for one week.

send SweatpantsRebellion or Raynn1a pm, they're both runners:wink:

also better definition in your back! :love: :love: :love: Can't wait to see a full view!

the very last place you lose fat (if at all):grumble: sorry...

digestive enzymes should be taken before food (aids in digestion) and the B complex early in the day (5 hour energy is basically B12). Taking the B complex could actually cause you to have problems sleeping. B complex shouldn't bother your stomach, but the enzymes could. Try Activa yogurt instead of the digestive enzymes…

Protein no, fats/greasy food possibly...or could you be pregnant?

Perhaps an easier exercise like walking or swimming? Even a slow walk (2.5-3 mph) a few times a day for 15 minutes will help raise your metabolism. If the no exercise is for more than a few weeks, then yes, decrease your calorie intake.

I still was gaining in the 9th week (yes I did 9 wks). But I didn't care. We HAVE to get out of the mind set of the scale defining us. You need to be measuring yourself and taking pictures. Yes, almost everyone gains during the reset, some more than others. But it will come off in time, not on your schedule, but when your…

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Congratulations on both well deserved surprises!

I highly recommend spending some time with an experienced trainer before starting a program with kettlebells. Incorrect form can easily mess up your back when using higher weights (20# or higher for guys), and side line you for weeks. Other than that, you will absolutely work muscles in your legs and butt that you didn't…

I can just see it now: you strolling along with you cats in the buggy and one of those lose dogs you're afraid of approaches. You won't be able to stop the dog, it will do anything it can to get at the cats. They're outside, unprotected (you didn't think that little buggy thing would really keep them safe, did you?), they…

fake and processed foods

nope.

My guess is that you're not eating enough to fuel your body, so it's holding on to everything it can. The more cardio you do, the more calories your body will require. So adding more (unless you REALLY love it) will up your calorie requirments. Also, are you eating enough protein? I can't give you much advise on your diet…

also known as the BS diet!

I'm 55, IT'S NOT THAT HARD!!! Eat to fuel (not starve) your body. Exercise with weights (2-3x wk for 30-45 min) for fat loss and body composition. Do HIIT 2-3 times a week for cardio (Less IS more!). Take a protein source after working out to reduce muscle soreness and magnesium (240 mg) at bedtime to promote sleep and aid…

@ Ryann and Jenny, read Bradthemedic's recent post. He's been battling through not losing anything for weeks on end, now all kinds of changes! Hang in there, it will happen when your body is ready! @ MeDoula, enjoy your last two weeks!

Consistency is KEY! If you go a little over occasionally, no big deal. BUT if you continually go over you will gain (we do this intentionally when we bulk for building muscle).

The reset is a break from eating at a reduced calorie diet. It is done if you have come from a VLCD (very low calorie diet, less than BMR net). It is done for a 6-12 week period (most do 8 weeks) of eating at TDEE. Most people gain weight for the first couple of weeks, then level off. Most people feel stuffed/bloated for…

I believe you're over thinking this, so let's keep it simple: Based on your current numbers of age 23,Ht 186 cm, and weight 146Kg, with 7 days of 45 min exercise (5.25 hrs) BMR= 2840 TDEE=4400 TDEE-15% (cut)= 3740 To decrease the amount of calories, decrease the amount of cardio. Do a 20 min HIIT program 2-3 times a week,…

Yes, I've been following your posts, both the good (gaining energy) and the bad (the bloat, not losing inches or weight). You were able to stick with it, even when you had some doubt, pushing through each day. The exercise and the amount of food your body required has come to fruition, success! I'm really glad you posted…

processed over salted meat and cheese, fluffy bread...no thanks, I'll pass~

55yo, 5'5", BMI 33.5, TDEE 2480, BMR 1520, Cut 2180...I use a BM core, and don't alter my calories, same every day. Diet break every 4-6 weeks eating at TDEE for a week. It's not a race, just a life style~

Hate turkey, ham to salty...steak maybe?

A really good group here is the Eat More To Weigh Less, it's a life style, not a diet. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/3834-eat-more-to-weigh-less This is a synopsis of it: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/lillebanon/view/my-take-on-eating-more-to-weigh-less-254554 And the new web site with references:…

WoW meggyh! I'm seeing changes all over! You're doing great!

try it with a foam pillow on the girls, it should be more comfortable~

I think you're reading to much into what she said. It wasn't rude, she probably thought you knew she was a vegetarian, hence her response~

Two different cell types, so nobody's fat can turn into muscle:laugh: Eat slightly above your TDEE (2-300 cals), set your macros at 40/30/30, then go pick up HEAVY things, put them down, and repeat!