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This is what I needed to hear. Thank you. :) And no, I won't be going "way down" ever again. I lost weight back then, but I was miserable and obviously it wasn't something I could maintain. Besides, I really like having muscle. I feel better and it looks much better than just losing fat.

I guess I just meant I've never eaten in a deficit after purposely bulking to gain muscle. I've always just eaten at a deficit to lose fat and gone way down in calories to a ridiculous level. I wanted to make sure lifting 5 days a week while cutting is not too much. Thanks for the information and the advice!

I am ready to start cutting for the first time. I am dropping back to 1700 cals daily, which works for me, but I have never done it with the minset of cutting. Obviously don't want to lose anymore muscle than I have to. Is it appropriate for me to lift 5 days a week for about 45 minutes and leave out cardio, keeping macros…

I prefer walk/hike to jogging. Easier on the knees and ankles in the long term.

They have other kinds, which do include hummus. My apologies for lumping them all together. I got excited.

Oasis Black Bean Hummus. They have other flavors as well. Only 110 calories for the ENTIRE thing. SO GOOOOOD and healthy. Cause I can never eat the actual recommended serving of typical hummus which is 2 tablespoons, and is way higher in calories. Nutrition Facts Serving Size 2 Tbsp. - 30g Servings Per Container 10 Amount…

Ok I stopped weighing myself because I knew going through this reset would most likely result in some weight gain. I can tell I have gained some weight. I know this is part of the process. I am just writing to let it out. I am horrified that I may end up gaining a LOT. I didn't "rip the band-aid" so to speak, but I was…

Legumes: hummus, black beans, kidney beans, peanut butter, quinoa, almonds

Haha, I should have written this better. I meant is it possible to lose while resetting for the first time. I'm a dork. Obviously it's possible to lose while eating more, that's the whole point of this program! :blush:

Yeah I did end up recalculating after a few people pointed that out. I am eating 2000 daily now, working my way up toward 2350, which seems so nuts to me. Haha. I have stopped weighing myself for now, because I was becoming a little too obsessed with the scale. However, I have been able to wear a pair of scrub pants today…

I will certainly keep in touch! I have to say after losing a hundred pounds, these last 20 have been the most difficult of my life. They just will not come off I am looking forward to finally reaching my goal, whatever that weight is.

It's been a weird journey for me @cinblog1965 , that's for sure. I went from eating WHO KNOWS how much everyday, and being morbidly obese, to losing 100 lbs and eating 1200 calories. Now I need to eat more again, haha. The difference in what and how I eat has made a huge difference in how I feel and my activity levels have…

Ok, based on adjusting the TDEE for my activity I will start a reset. Looks like around 2000 daily, so that's an increase. Slow but sure. :smiley:

Thank you so much, this is helping. :) The cleanse isn't a liver cleanse, or a colon cleanse, it's a cellular cleanse. I still get about 550 calories on those days, but it's from some really high end nutritional powders I mix with water. It's more of a "encourage your body to break down old cells and rebuild with better…

Good point! :D I am: 5'6 165lbs 34 According to the TDEE calculator on the EM2WL site: BMR (Sick/Bed Rest) 1516 TDEE (Maintenance) 1820 Calories based on selected goal 1547 (15% deficit)

Thanks so much everyone! This helps a lot.

Yes, I know... What I am asking is if it's equivalent to watching daily. If my thinking is correct. If my weekly total is on target does it matter how it's spread throughout the week?

I love this stuff! It's a healthy spice powder with protein. I add it to my smoothies, cottage cheese, oatmeal, etc. It comes in Apple Pie, Snickerdoodle, and Birthday Cake. LOVE LOVE LOVE.

I am learning more about this as well. I am looking for a good pair of hiking boots that will support my feet and keep the snow out. I may continue my hiking after all, and I hope you can too!

I often mix egg whites into my oatmeal, after it's already cooked a while on the stove. It makes them fluffy and full of protein. Can make it savory or sweet.

Yes, as a nurse, I can assure you if you are experiencing soreness from the flu vaccine, the more you move it the better it will feel.

Crossfitter here! Love it. Have not hurt myself, but I also take it slow and listen to my coaches. I don't try to jump ahead without being ready. Such a great program. :) Like my second family!

The seasons are changing here in Montana. Although autumn is going to make for some breathtaking hiking, I'll probably have to move indoors for winter. Boooo. :(

I hike every Saturday as well! In Montana there are literally hundreds of places to hike. It is fantastic, and I agree with the varied benefits. It's not just exercise, it's relaxing, invigorating, inspiring, and wonderful.

May I ask a question that is related to this thread? I am a new fat burn beginner, and I have been completing crossfit sessions M-W-F, and about an hour of moderate cardio 4-5 days a week. I have seen some muscle growth and some fat loss, but it is of course slow. I am totally ok with that. My question is: if I maintain…

This is pretty much true for everything. :D

I think it's fantastic! I have been an avid walker for a long time. I am happy in silence, with music, or now- Pokemon. If it brings you joy and motivates you to move there's nothing wring with it. :) Now if I could just find the Pikachu that's been haunting my "nearby" list...

I drink two cups of coffee and eat my gummy vitamins before the gym. But, I get up and go to the gym at 5:30am, so I don't really want to eat that early. I take my food with me and eat at work, around 7:30am. Seems to work best.

Oh yes, heckled all the time. I don't think it even matters if you're fit or out of shape. Hecklers just heckle. I was heckled at 100lbs over weight, and I'm still occasionally heckled now that I only have about 20lbs to lose. It bothered me at first, but then I got angry and decided I was doing this for me, not them, and…

Not a fan of Vega. The taste is not my favorite. I am really hesitant to use protein powders because so many of them have terrible additives. While Vega is a great brand, I just couldn't force myself to drink it. I now rotate between Orgain protein powders and Thorne Research protein powders. Orgain tends to blend better,…