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After I did a VLCD for about a year I started having the freezing-all-the-time issue, but it has totally gone away once I started feeding myself... Are you balancing your macros now? 40/30/30? You mentioned low carb previously...
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I have to wear a sport bra under my lulu's too, really almost all workout gear. I'll be interested to see if anyone mentions anything else other than athleta ( I just haven't looked there yet :)
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I agree you need to up your calories. Right now you are likely netting below your BMR which is why your body is holding on to anything you give it. With P90x or insanity you are easily burning 600+ calories an hour, plus your walk... if you eat 1700, you are most likely netting less than 1000. Your body won't give you…
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great post, thanks!
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HeidiHo, I'll keep an eye on this thread, to see what you find out... I'm sure there will be a solution to get you to a healthy place, it may just take longer than you hoped :( I have been debating a BMR test... just haven't pulled the trigger. Best of luck!
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This is such an awesome post!! Thank you! I agree that the energy gained while fueling my body is 'almost' worth the weight gain... For me the scale has gone up with heavy lifting but my measurements have shifted favorably. Yes, I'd love to loose weight faster but I'd rather eat, have energy and strength knowing this is…
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wow, and lifting totally makes me retain water as my muscles repair... good for you! Make sure you take measurements and before pictures, I don't think the scale is the most effective tool to gauge success once you start lifting heavy :)
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I only did them after B workouts... But you'll get to enjoy them in later stages :)
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Awesome share! thanks
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Bravo! You are winning already!
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In my experience there is a huge difference. M-F I sit at a desk all day, usually 10 hours each day and my burn for those days according to my body media fit is roughly 1800-2000 without exercise. On Saturday and Sundays I am on my feet all day, doing laundry, cleaning running errands, depending on how much I run around,…
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Ugh, that is so frustrating !! I had a similar experience, not knowing if I was calculating my TDEE correctly or not based on my activity. As I see it, you have a few options. 1) you can up your calories to the guesstimated activity level, 2) you can adjust your activity (less cardio, more weight training) to fit your…
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This has been a slow process for almost everyone who has engaged in EM2WL I don't want you to set a goal and feel like you have failed. Most of us set size or measurement goals since the scale is so deceiving. When you work out your muscles fill with glycogen and water to repair which show on the scale but the tape measure…
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I'd say give it a couple of weeks at least to see if it works or doesn't. I think one week would not be enough to tell. Please let us know :)
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So fun! Congrats!!
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I love Greek yogurt, I have a couple a day for snacks and they are 130 a piece. Also, cottage cheese with almonds, or either by themselves. Whey shakes are great after a workout with banana and crushed ice, and just have generous portions of lean chicken salmon whatever your favorite meat is... You'll be surprised how…
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Congrats on reaching your goal! I know it's hard to see the number go up. But give it time. If your clothes still fit - you can eventually release the number as a gauge for success. Your size and photos can be you new measures for success. Congrats again, I'm sure you'll maintain :)
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This is awesome. I'll be following and rooting for you all. I'd join you but the next 2 weeks for me are nuts entertaining family and friends at my house night and day...whew. I will be thrilled to get my protein in! And that's my goal. Walk as much as I can and track my protein, veggies and fruit. Great job! keep it…
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Love it! congrats :)
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Bravo! Keep it up. Weight lifting gives me a huge sense of accomplishment...the progress is really surprising every time
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I have a BMF and it is tempting to adjust daily...but dont't!! Stay at 2200 every day and recalculate weekly to make sure your TDEE is still accurate. I think consistency is key! i try to stay 300 calories under my average TDEE. Some days I have a high burn, then I just make sure to net my BMR. Love my BMF!!!
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Hi there, I'm going to play the role of 'Captain Obvious' here... You know you are becoming more compact. You know this is a lifestyle you can maintain. You prefer this over losing and gaining the same xx pounds over and over again for the rest of your life... Stop resisting :) Let go of old school measurement tools. Enjoy…
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I continued my workout routine during my reset. It is factored into your TDEE so you can do whatever activity you want.
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I take a diet break when I'm on vacation because I can't lift easily. So I just walk and don't do my normal vigorous exercise. Regarding calories, I try to stay consistent so your body knows you aren't going to starve it again. So maybe eat at or just below TDEE. And that has worked for me. A lot of people have reported…
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I'm not sure, maybe more background will help others comment? Were you doing a very low calorie diet for a long time before you started EMTWL? Were you dieting before EMWL? Are you sure your TDEE is correct? If you list your stats, we can run them. If you regularly come in 100 calories under your goal, you may be at more…
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WOW great work!! Slow and steady wins the race...and you can keep this pace up forever, right!?! You clearly have a lot of compact muscle, you don't look 173 at all. Inspiring! thanks.
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great job! I love reading these!
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this is a great recap! Thanks!
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I am so happy you posted these to get the unanimous feedback that you have changed a lot! It is such a slow process that we doubt any sort of progress and this group really helps :) You are all fantastic, I'm so glad to have this group!!
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my story too