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  • ^^This. Finding a stylist who really knows how to cut curly hair is key. Mine is worth her weight in gold. I resisted my curls until I was in my late 20s, and finally did get it cut well. And men often tell me how much they like it. :smile:
  • Ditto. My TDEE cut is 2000, and I set my MFP goal for 1800 to factor my typical *additional* burn for the typical stuff I do beyond my activity already factored into the TDEE (e.g. strength training or a longer walk than my daily one with the dogs). Even so, though, I don't try to eat beyond 2000 even when I've "earned"…
  • Check out marksdailyapple.com. While he certainly falls on the side of a meat-oriented paleo diet, he also finds ways to help those who don't want to eat meat or animal products make the most of the paleo/primal lifestyle. http://www.marksdailyapple.com/vegetarian-protein/#axzz217SyZykW…
  • Check out these threads--you should find the answers there: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/612950-tdee-what-is-it-and-why-you-should-not-eat-below-your-bmr http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/541567-once-you-have-your-tdee-and-bmr-next-step
  • That is FABULOUS!
  • Udi's! That's the one I was thinking of.
  • People who have Celiac disease (like my mom) need to avoid wheat, rye, and barley, but can eat oats, corn, rice, etc. If you're really desperate for something bread-like, there are quite a few gluten-free versions available these days, though don't expect most of them to be like the wheat bread most of us are used to.…
  • Your numbers look right to me, and yes, 2071 calories is what you eat unless you burn so much through exercise on a given day that it would take you below 1572. Some people find it easier to get to their calorie level by upping calories gradually (say adding 100 a week until you get to 2071). While you're not required to…
  • I started this process as someone who has pretty much never been on a low-calorie diet. I was eating at or slightly above BMR my first week or so on MFP, but not in such a way that I conditioned my body to expect that. So, yes, it works for folks like us, too, with the added benefit that we don't usually have to do the…
  • That can work, but what you lose then is consistency. Part of the process is getting your body accustomed to a steady daily calorie intake.
  • You should eat your TDEE -15% (so 2256 in your case). Don't eat calories back UNLESS you've burned enough that day that you'd end up below your BMR of 1501. That's because your TDEE cut already takes your typical burn into account.
  • It's difficult to add muscle on a deficit, so I suspect that's why you're getting that result. Often people wanting to add muscle will focus on that for a while (known as "bulking"), and then eat at a calorie level that will maintain muscle rather than add more and "cut" to lose fat.
  • ^^This. or an immune specialist. I wouldn't begin to try to diagnose your symptoms, but I would be shocked as hell if it turned out they had anything really to do with the tiny bit of extra weight. Plus, according to BMI (which is flawed, granted, but usually in the other direction!), you're not overweight!
  • Glad you found something that works for you! For others who are wondering about whey protein and lactose intolerance, this is what I found: http://www.livestrong.com/article/539857-whey-protein-dairy-intolerance/ "Because whey protein contains only about 5 to 6 percent lactose, it can be eaten by most people who have…
  • Interval training is precisely what would make the elliptical good exercise (well, intervals and any cardio, really). Our bodies adapt pretty quickly to become more efficient, which is a BAD thing if you're trying to burn calories. Interval sprints/raising the incline/etc. help keep you from getting too adapted.
  • 3-5 grams per serving cup of asparagus isn't exactly what I'd consider high, but yeah, veggies do have some protein in them, and are generally low-cal and low-carb.
  • ^^This. And yes, that trainer was completely wrong. At the very least, you want to do some strength training (and make sure you're getting enough protein!) just to maintain your muscle when you're losing, as rileysowner notes.
  • No, you're not eating enough, especially with your activity level. You need at the very least to net your BMR (meaning you need to eat back your exercise calories). You also need to up your protein, especially if you're doing any strength training. Not seeing the scale move in a few days is NOTHING to be worried about.…
  • Ah--if that's the case, and you are seeing a physical therapist (or are able to see one), you might run the exercises past that person.
  • That may be precisely why your knees are bothering you. Take it slow--you'll get there!
  • Sounds like me! I'm 5'6", aiming for 150. I like my curves, and I'm working on building muscle, too.
  • Oh, and one other thing--part of the NROL4W philosophy is that we need to challenge our muscles continually by varying our exercises, so try to do the same if you're using machines. For example, at my gym there are at least three different leg press machines: one that has you sitting and pressing horizontally, one that has…
  • Ah. They're using the military formula. When I calculate my BF that way, I get 44%, but it's actually 35%. The measuring tape simply can't tell the whole story.
  • Bodyweight workouts can be a great way to get yourself geared up to lift heavier later on. This one is awesome: http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/12/09/beginner-body-weight-workout-burn-fat-build-muscle/
  • Donna, I have range-of-motion issues with my ankles that prevent me from doing squats (or anything else where my ankle needs to be at much less than 90 degrees). I've replaced squats with the leg press. No, it's not the same as free weights, in that it isolates muscles more, but you do what you can with what you've got! I…
  • What Moss said. I just looked again at the fat2fit site and the BMR calculator there doesn't ask for anything additional other than body fat percentage, which you're simply not going to be able to calculate accurately on your own without calipers (those scales are notoriously unreliable, and the online BF calculators that…
  • That depends on how many calories you have for your goal. It's easier to think about it in terms of percentages. Most people around here go for 40% carbs, 30% protein, 30% fat, and if you adjust those macros in your "Goals" section it will tell you how many grams you need of each. Myself, I aim for fewer carbs and more fat…
  • There's guys in the ChaLean Extreme DVDs.
  • Huh. My lungs hurt if it's cold outside and I'm breathing really hard (say running when it's below 40 degrees), but I certainly don't have a problem with AC, even at 68. AC does dry out the air a lot--I wonder if that's the problem? Have you ever been checked for asthma?
  • Thanks, ladies. It's good to have the reinforcement, even though I'm aware I'm being silly. Patience has never been my strong suit! :wink: Honestly, I'm less worried about the specific number on the scale as I am knowing that I'm really and truly making progress. Those signs I have right now are pretty subjective. I do…
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