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^ That is correct. Only a caloric deficit matters. I have been counting my macro nutrients (IIFYM) for 5 months, and remaining a caloric deficit (nearly) every day. I eat mostly 'clean' foods; lean meats, veggies, fruits, nuts, olive oils, etc, but I still allow myself indulgences as long as I stick within my macro…
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I know that everyone is different, but possibly your macros were calculated wrong, and you are lacking in some area that is causing you cravings? Or maybe that you are not eating enough? I was definitely an emotional eater before, and would eat EVERYTHING in sight. But once I voiced this to my trainer, she adjusted my…
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^ Yes!! I am also 5'6 and my protein is set for 144, and I try to, at the very least, hit that number everyday. I am new to IIFYM, but it seems to be working like a dream. MFP Calculates all of their numbers to be VERY low. I dont know what your Macros/Calorie Limits are set at, but if you are going by MFP's guidelines,…
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^ THIS!! Definitely need to be eating more than 1200 calories, And lots of protein :smile: Helps grow (repair) your muscles after a work out!! Good luck with your journey
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I used to weigh myself daily, but I too was hard on myself if the number went up, even though I knew it was most likely muscle/water weight. Seeing that Im cutting - I got discouraged. So I got my boyfriend to hide the scale, and I now only weigh in every few weeks, with the mentality that if I know Im working hard and…
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On a Saturday that involves golfing, and high intensity Zumba, Im at about 1300 calories burned there. Thats just at my weight though - and carrying my clubs around a 18 hold golf course for 3 hours! :tongue:
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Biggest Pet Peeve EVER - People who curl in the squat rack.
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How are you logging Zumba in your exercise log? I do Zumba a couple times a week - and Im not sure how to count it in my log. Let me know! :smile:
