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Weight gain from creatine is common and should be expected. But it's important to know that it is NOT fat gain. It's just water weight. Creatine causes the muscles to pull in and hold water. As soon as you quit taking creatine, those few pounds will disappear. Keep doing what you're doing.

Yea I think you'd be happy if you net 500 less. 2lbs a week is for the very obese population who has a lot of weight to lose. As you get closer to your goal weight and have less weight to lose, you have to use a smaller deficit. I tried the 1000cal deficit thing for a while too, and like you I had a good week then stalled.…

The idea of losing 2lbs a week is intended for obese individuals with a lot of weight to lose. The closer you get to your goal weight, the slower you will lose weight. For you, a goal of 2lbs a week is unrealistic. You need to readjust your goals to .5 or 1lb a week for now. If you continue trying to lose 2lbs a week,…

The thing with fatty foods is that they are calorie dense since there is over twice as many calories in a gram of fat as compared to a gram of protein or carbohydrates. So naturally you will have to be careful with them. Most people try to consume about 30% of their daily calories in fats, but this is up to you personally.…

Eating fat does not make people fat. Eating too many calories makes people fat.

Irregardless of any "starvation mode" belief or disbelief, MFP is designed for you to eat back your exercise calories. If you burn x amount, MFP will tell you that you can and should eat that many more calories. Now, because most people overestimate their calorie burn I wouldn't eat them ALL back. But you should be eating…

I don't mean to be. Any progress is great progress! I just wanted to remind people that this kind of loss is very temporary and to not get discouraged when it slows way down. The number of people I see who quit trying once they stop losing 10lbs in a week is amazing. Just be prepared and keep on keepin' on!

Also remember, unless you are new to weight lifting, it is highly unlikely you will be able to lose fat and gain muscle at the same time. [/quote] I am new to weight lifting. I have lost 1.3% body fat in a month, but the scale has stayed the same. Therefore, I must have gained some muscle. [/quote] They call that "newbie…

Remember folks that 4lbs of actual fat loss would mean a calorie deficit of 14,000 calories, or 2,000 calories a day for a week. As that isn't really possible, some to most of that weight loss is water weight. Especially when switching to clean, low sodium foods compared to eating out. After a week or two of big losses,…

Keep logging everything accurately and put up the scale for a couple weeks. Trust that what you are doing will work. Weigh in every couple weeks to check progress. I think you'll be much happier and less stressed this way. I too weighed daily just to see the fluctuations. Even though I understood why it would go up and…

The recommendation is about 1g of protein per pound of lean body mass. Some people take in more than that. Also remember, unless you are new to weight lifting, it is highly unlikely you will be able to lose fat and gain muscle at the same time.

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Which calculator you use does make a difference. If you have an estimate of your body fat % I find that the calculator on fat2fitradio.com is my best option. If you do not have an estimate, I personally feel like the calculator on scoobysworkshop.com is the best bet. Scooby's says bmr of 2580 and tdee of about 4000 with…

You've most likely gained water weight, not lost it. This is very common when beginning a workout routine. Stick with it and it'll come back off. Also, at 290lb I seriously doubt you are eating enough with 1500-2000 calories. Figure out your BMR and TDEE. Search for the roadmap here in the forums to get an idea of how much…

Since you aren't new to lifting, you will not gain muscle on a calorie deficit. Since you want to lose weight I assume you are on a calorie deficit. Without lifting, a lot of your weight loss (as much as half of it) will be muscle. To preserve the muscle you have while losing fat, you need to lift and get adequate protein.…

Same for me. Also in the evening I have spent the most time without eating (gym after work, then flying) so I have a bigger appetite then. I've also learned to go smaller during the morning so I have more room for dinner.

I don't think anyone is denying that strength gains during a bulking phase are vastly superior to strength gains during a cutting phase. No contest. But the question wasn't "which way will improve strength gains most?" She was just simply asking if it's possible to get stronger while eating at a deficit. I think we all…

By "empty calories" it is meant the beer contains basically no macronutrients. Does moderate alcohol have health benefits? Sure but it contains a good amount of calories with a very small amount of essential nutrients. Hence "empty".

Ohhhh beer. I love it too much I'd say. I've had success with drinking beer by planning ahead and logging it so it fits in my day. Problem is, those are empty calories so you are eating less throughout the day, and who doesn't get hungry when they drink? If you're aware of that and are prepared, there's no reason you can't…

According to Scooby's calculator: http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/ Your BMR is 1721 and sedentary TDEE is 2065. You should eat atleast 1721 and should eat under 2065 to be in a calorie deficit. What health reasons prevent you from exercising? Even walking? And what does "off my game" mean exactly?

If the 1400 is your TDEE-20%, going over means you are still a ways under your TDEE (aka not a calorie surplus). But unfortunately, for weight loss 140 calories of soda equals 140 calories of fruits. Either one can cause weight gain if you have a surplus. Your method is what I do. I know how I get when I get hungry and…

This. I had awful shin splints too. Got some new running shoes, nothing fancy just regular running shoes, and the pain started to go away right then. After about a week I was pain-free.

What's wrong with carbs? You need them especially with long hard workouts like you currently do. Don't be afraid to eat carbs...they don't make you fat. Anything with healthy fats (nuts, peanut butter, olive oil) are good options to raise your calorie intake. Take it from me, I'm 6'2' 228lb and also was previously eating…

What is your carb intake? Low carb can make you feel that way especially when exercising.

Even when you eat a lot of fast food stuff, you still have to make grocery trips for perishable things like fruits/salad/milk/etc. In my experience, I spend less now buying mostly healthy food with 1 fast food trip a week, as opposed to mostly fast food and still having to replace the perishable food I bought that went bad…

Did you previously eat less than 1530 calories routinely and have recently moved up to 1530? If so, you get used to eating at any (reasonable) level sooner or later. If the 1530 number is what you want to hit, a couple of handfuls of nuts will get you there. If you consistently eat at 1530 for a while, it will become the…

I see if everyday on facebook. Friends who are doing "biggest loser" contests at their job or whatever. A couple guys who are my size (6'2" 228lb) are eating 1200cal daily. I've done that before and know its miserable and the weight always comes back. I've since learned that unless someone asks my opinion specifically,…