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Check your measurements too. I know the whole time I did a reset (12 weeks) I was doing NROF4W and my measurements were going down as the scale went up. If you are lifting heavy you are likely swapping fat for muscle and it with show up on the measuring tape.

^^agreed^^ I think the VLCD is the culprit (since I had the same weight gain problem! after many many years of VLCD with tons of exercise)

so if you were 114 and 5' 2.5" 1650 calories would make you gain weight. Have you gone to scooby to figure out what your calories should be? Try this link: http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/

I completed P90x a couple of years ago (while doing VLCD yes I was always starving all the time :) I liked it and got really strong but it is a lot of time and dedication to do on my own... so far I prefer NROLW4W (probably because I am eating)

Welcome! Everyone has already listed my entire grocery list... the only thing I have to add is 1% chocolate milk, it is the right amount of protein/carb recovery treat post workout :) Enjoy!!

I love NROL4W. I finished stage1 & almost completed 2 but went on vacation and started 2 over again because I thought 12 days was too long of a break to just pick it up. I know I have gained muscle and lost inches (even though vacation was a set back :) I count my activity as light based on my BMF. I sit 10 hours a day at…

^^^^^^ love this, we can't hear it enough!! ^^^^^^

The cut is usually recommended at 15% of your TDEE or less which would make your calories 1875 or more. You might try eating at that level for 4 weeks then see if you get positive results. Also, please read the stickies about what to expect. I don't know if you have been eating at 1700 for a while or not but, especially…

It is amazing what eating more does for the body! I did a triathalon this month and it was the first one I have ever felt strong finishing. My training didn't change from the others but my eating did. I TOTALLY know how you felt. It is wonderful feeling so great after such a huge effort. Congrats!

My neighbor bought a used one and said she went to youtube to figure out how to convert a standard routine. She like it...

Perfect! thanks

Great work! Enjoy the high and keep it up...

Bravo! Don't worry, stage 2 is great! just you tube any moves you are not sure of. That helps me get a feel for the variations on the moves.

Geez, can you believe how photos prove you are doing the right thing when we feel so completely opposite! Thanks for the post! Such an important thing to remember when your feeling off...take a snapshot and compare! Great job and thanks again for sharing!!

FREAKIN AWESOME! Love that, on so many levels! Keep rockin it Rosie!!! Hey, maybe your new friend will pose with you on your after photo when you are ready:) Then we can all enjoy your eye candy...lol

I use my weekly average but I have been tempted to use my daily :) What do you do? Amen, I LOVE my BMF...now if it would just sync with my other love MFP :) I heard fit bit does but the sync technology has gotten a few bad reviews

ditto, you're crazy :) But I bet the challenge keeps your mind very occupied! You MUST do what you love (derby), NROWL will help you long term with both and training for the half will keep you close with your friend...it's only a few months, RIGHT?! :) You can do it! Earlier this summer I was training for a tri and doing…

wow, thanks everyone! I'm glad to have these :)

I see your dilemma. I'm interested to know what people advise... For the record, I just love NROLFW. I just got back from vacation and couldn't wait to get back to it!! I'm starting stage 3 soon.

put it a blender with any type of flavoring like; powdered ranch dressing, buffalo wing sauce or french onion and it is a great healthy dip for anything...

Debbie it seems like it should work but we'll see if you get others to answer.

your action steps sound great. you'll do this :) Hang in there...

Wow is that odd! Do you drive a jeep on dirt roads?Just kidding... When I ride my bike I put my BMF on my leg to get an accurate count. I don't think mine counts any kind of fidgets....

So inspirational! Thanks for sharing. Keep it up!

Keep us updated Brad! I look forward to hearing how your measurements change once you have been lifting heavy for a month! Your reports are inspirational.

Check this out: Why should I eat the same every day? What happens if I go on vacation/my activity level drops for that week? Should I eat less? What if I get sick.......Reasons why staying consistent is so important in the beginning. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6j43Y-EIss…

Check out the consistency video in the stickies... For the first few weeks of doing EM2WL I ate based on daily burn and exercise. I would NOT recommend that unless you consistently eat and burn the same. Your body needs to know it is getting the same level of fuel each day to let go of fat. That is why an average TDEE is…

THIS!!! I can eat this way forever if the inches drop slowly but surely.

Consistency is key... if your average TDEE is 2250 then eat 1950 consistently until your AVERAGE TDEE changes according to your BMF. Don't worry about your daily burn just keep and eye on your average. If you exercise a bit more on one day, say 250 calories in one day, eat back 100 of those calories on that day to make…

I'm staying off the scale in July as well... I am lifting heavy, eating pretty well and no budge on the scale after my reset. But like you my clothes fit better and a 1/2 inch off the belly. Slow progress but I'll take it over VLCDs any day :)