ScubaBobOC

I am gauging reasonable deficit as a reasonable amount of cut from TDEE. Obviously reality trumps all metrics, especially when it comes to the human body...

Thanks for this response SideSteel. That explanation furthers Sara's point, which I did not try to contradict, that everyone's case is different. I don't remember seeing your comment about Adaptive thermogenesis when I read your first response. I know you've stated the the term "Metabolic Damage" is often misused here on…

No need (though you already have) get hasty or nasty on this one. And yes, I did read the entire thread (several times). This is not a personal attack, though you obviously see it as being one. I apologize if I made it sound that way. I was using the calculators as an example. I know they are often bull****, but they are a…

Something I have found interesting about your case Patrick is that you appear to be creating a huge deficit, with an apparent green flag from the moderators here. I've waited to see the advice of Sara and SS on this one and while I generally tend to agree with their advice, your numbers just don't seem to add up. I'm…

How's it going Patrick? I realize everyone is different as is often the advice needed for each person, but I'm interested in how you have applied the recommendations here and if you have seen positive changes as a result? Hope all is well!!

Can you please send an invite to me as well? Thanks!

Thanks! Great dives and great trip indeed!

Diving season? Isn't that any month with at least 28 days in it? :-) My last dive was a few days ago, a wreck for the first dive and oil rigs for the second and third dive of the day. Video from the dives, enjoy! https://vimeo.com/67626406

I have been using Digifit (and Polar H7 HRM) and MFP since August of 2012. Since those 2 apps did not have an integration until recently, I always manually entered my Digifit calories into MFP manually. When I got a fitbit one at the beginning of this year, I linked my Digifit to fitbit, and fitbit to MFP. Digifit records…

Thanks all! Yes, I was actually pretty shocked my RMR was that high. I agree on trying to make sure the added calories are healthy - but it's definitely not easy to add calories period after eating at a lower rate for so long. Granted if I could add unrestricted cheese and alcohol to my daily intake - I would reach the…

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Thanks! My current plan is to stick to the current calorie goal for 2-3 weeks before making any changes. Having just "survived" the first weekend of March Madness (and all the very bad things that I tend to consume during it) - that time period starts today :-)