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Once a month whether I like it nor not. I also take measurements at this time. The scale (unfortunately) has a great impact on my mood and I can't deal with the daily fluctuations. I have learned to judge by how I feel and how my clothes feel... The scale is not the only indicator nor should it be :)
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Don't worry about eating the "good fats"... Avocado, nuts, olive oil, peanut or almond butter, coconut oil..... in fact you need them in your diet. Just eat in moderation and within your macro's.
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I have found that if I miss a meal or snack it makes it very difficult to "catch up" on calories throughout the day. Eggs Peanut or Almond Butter Cottage Cheese Avocado Olive Oil Nuts String Cheese Protein Shakes
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I definitely think 1000 calorie deficit is way too much. I believe a good 15-20% deficit is best. Maybe post in the EM2WL group.. I wish my BMF would not have been such a piece of c---! I had nothing but problems with it and ended up just giving up after 90 days of call after call, reset after reset....
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Not only are you not losing weight you are wrecking havoc on your metabolism. Please watch this video - it helps explain why a very low calorie diet (VLCD) is not the way to go. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHHzie6XRGk
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You don't have to eat back exercise calories if you figure your TDEE. www.scoobysworkshop can help figure how many calories you should have in a day. Eat less than TDEE and more than BMR.
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I don't think you can go wrong by adding in a few healthy carbs. Fruit, Quinoa, Brown Rice.. Greek Yogurt is great! Full of protein. I eat plain greek yogurt and put my own fruit in it. Almonds and String Cheese are a great snack.
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You might check out www.scoobysworkshop You can input your numbers and choose "gain muscle"... It will tell you your TDEE and it will also break down how your meals should look for the day as far a macros. it sounds like you have a great attitude! Best of luck. You will figure it out -
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bump. Glad to see this posting. I just finished 4 weeks of Basic Training II. I will report this weekend with my a breakdown of my workouts (A & B). Putting together a new workout for next monday. I like the versatility and it is giving me some pretty good calorie burns.. I did a sled push for my HIIT at the end. Oh my!…
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You knew I would have to bump this! :).
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bump. I have been asking this question for quite some time now. Can't wait to read the responses.
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That is awesome! Congratulations. One pedal stroke at a time........:drinker:
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Wow.. That is alot of questions. And of course, I have no answers. lol Seriously - Maybe add a 10% cut while lifting. I don't think any less would be beneficial. This is where the BMF would come in handy to figure where you are at daily. We should just go to lunch and discuss all this.. Let me know if/when you have any…
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I totally agree! I may not weigh what I did in the 30's but I am stronger and have more muscle mass. At this point in my life it is about being strong and fit. I do not think that a VLCD (Very low calorie diet) does anybody any good! Years of weight watchers totally messed with my metabolism. It has been a long hard road…
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It would probably be best to not weigh yourself everyday as the body fluctuates so much. Weekly at the same time is the best approach (imo)..
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You look great! And I agree. You look like you have lost more than 14 lbs..
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Yes, we have all eaten more calories than we should and have in the process gained weight. That is why we are all here! It can be a difficult process to increase calories with pure healthy food. It is a learning curve...... Those of us that have "figured this out" need to give good solid advice that people can use and take…
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I have been thinking of purchasing tri-sets (for sure) and then either Muscle Max or STS Total body. Any opinions on which one is best?
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I have gone to weighing once a month... The scale was starting to determine my mood and I did not like that! I weight train 3x/week and weight can fluctuate... Before I weigh myself I always take measurements first! If measurements are down I really don't care what the scale says! The scale is not the only determining…
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Wow! Was it a nail biter or what..... That goodness it had a good outcome or the moral in my household goes down the drain.... You know every true Husker fan takes the loss like a personal failure :sad:
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bump for reading when I have more time to really study this... :)
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bump for later reading! Cathe has me intrigued and interested.
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Thank you for sharing!
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You are starving yourself, ruining your metabolism and burning muscle. You need to eat more to fuel your body for your workouts. You should not be eating below your BMR and on top of that you should be eating back at least some of your exercise calories. There is great information on the internet about how many calories…
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Bump. I am curious what others have to say.
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I eat 1600-1800 calories a day. I lift weights 3x/week with High Intensity Interval traing 2-3x/week. I have not lost a lot of weight on the scale but I have lost inches and gained muscle! It was a challenge for me to increase from the standard 1200 calories. I eat 3 meals a day with 2 snacks. After a workout I will have a…
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Starting Stage 4 this week after 10 days off (vacation). I am READY (more than ready) to get back to lifting. I have always been slightly scared of the deadlift. This time I am going to have a friend meet me at the gym and make sure I have proper form :) and as much as I did not want to wear gloves I am given in and…
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Kim & Lori -- on your lat pulldown machine, there are no extra 2.5 or 5 lb. plates you can add? My machine weights go in 15 lb. increments (55-70-85-100-115 etc.) but there are 2 "built-in" 5-lb. plates you can lower onto the stack, and my gym always has flat rectangular 2.5 lb. add-ons laying around. Without them, I don't…
