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Hi @etulme good to have you here! You are in the right place for lots of support! Please check you are eating enough for your activity level here http://eatmore2weighless.com/weight-loss-calculator/ Also, the stickies at the top of this group have lots of info, if you have any questions, just ask! Ichel Team EM2WL

Hey @Jdkbs ! Good to see you again! Don't feel any kind of way. Lots of us have done the 2 or 3 attempts at metabolism reset before we are ready to commit. So much of it is a mental mindset shift, it's tough! We just can't do it until we are fully 'ready' You have my support 100% and I look forward to seeing your progress…

Hi @sy_19440 Welcome to the group! Yup, no low calorie craziness in here! Loving life and fuelling our bodies. Love your balanced attitude. Please feel free to ask any questions. Ichel Team EM2WL

@srpryor504 Yes, definitely not eating enough! Please input your details into our calculator http://eatmore2weighless.com/weight-loss-calculator/ You'll find that it'll be a lot higher than the 1200 Cals you've been eating. If you read through the stickies at the top of this group, all the useful information is in there.…

@MeenaKnows Firstly, so glad that you can recognise that you are under eating! That's the first thing to celebrate. In answer to your question, it's best to go up in calories by about 100 a week until you reach your TDEE. This should avoid some of the bloating. However, if you have days where you are hungrier, eat more!…

Love the bead work, very cool! Ichel Team EM2WL

@beverlyriley900 I love that your doctor is so supportive. You are doing great. I'm sure you encourage lots of people on here. Ichel Team EM2WL

@tj0861 How awesome that you are already having a ripple effect and positively influencing your husband. A couple that lifts together stays together. Well, that's my version of the phrase anyway! ;) Ichel Team EM2WL

Welcome @lynntran_9297 and meenaknows Please read through all the stickies at the top of this group as it pretty much contains all the info you will need. Start with our calculator http://eatmore2weighless.com/weight-loss-calculator/ as from what you say, you are both under eating and doing your long term results no good…

Yes! If you're thinking it, 10 other people are too! That's why it's so helpful posting great questions like that on forums because it helps lots of people. Great question and @scaryann replied perfectly. Ichel Team EM2WL

@Firefly0606 Thank you! Ichel Team EM2WL

Stay warm and safe inside! Good job on getting those calories up consistently! Really excellent! Ichel Team EM2WL

Basically, yes! It's better to use averages of over a week than one day. Also, I don't know how it works on an Apple Watch but I'm guessing it's the same as Fitbit where you have to manually add any strength training as it will under estimate that. Have you looked at our you tube channel for more videos? And be sure to…

@amc191129 I would advise that you change one thing at a time and make that habit. If you change everything at once, it can be overwhelming and after a few weeks you may find yourself back at square one. Find the one habit that will make the most difference. From reading what you said, it could be to stop eating greasy…

@Firefly0606 Where do I start? There are so many amazing nuggets of advise and encouragement in here it's just incredible! Please can I share this with the rest of the EM2WL fam? LOVE the positive difference this has made in your life. THIS! Is truly, what it's all about. Ichel EM2WL ambassador and moderator

Hi Sherry So good to have you here. This is a great place for support. Feel free to ask any questions you may have. Ichel EM2WL ambassador and moderator

Hi @CamGoddess Good to see you made it back. I will send you a FR. I probably eat about 1200 calories before noon most days! Plus, right now I'm bulking so there is even more 'extra' in my diary than usual! ;) Ichel EM2WL ambassador and moderator

From all the research available in the industry, it is deemed that optimum protein levels are between 30-35% Plus when you are pushing up the protein you are significantly decreasing the carbs which are an important source of energy not to mention the vital fibre, vitamins and minerals. Carbs can come from wherever your…

Hey @jnttogether Glad you made it back to us! I will send a FR. Surrounding yourself with the best support system is definitely a winning strategy. I'm here to help and support and if you needs to ask any questions. Ichel EM2WL ambassador and moderator

Love making new goals! Learning 1 new meal a week is definitely doable. Any reason why you are setting protein to 40%? That's higher than we would normally recommend. Ichel EM2WL ambassador and moderator

Yes, I love this plan. Just keep being consistent til the end is STS. You can always reasses then. Have you taken progress pics? I would have lost my mind without progress pics. And even then my trainer had to point out the differences because I still couldn't see it! When she said look at your upper arm and did side by…

No doubt the upward scale is from the non usual foods. That will also account for the bloated feeling and tight pants. Don't jump ship! Stay the course! You need to keep consistently at your new calorie level in order to assess anything. Plus stop having non valid weigh in days! But you know all of this! I am just…

Enjoy this time with your loved ones. I'm sorry for your loss. Tracking can wait, being with those we love can't. You have your priorities spot on. Much love to you. Ichel EM2WL ambassador and moderator

You're obviously having some great body recomposition results though. Excellent drop on the body fat. Do you see a difference in body shape/muscle definition. Honestly, I wouldn't advise a cut at all in STS, especially in Mesos 2 and 3. They are very challenging and your body will need all the rest and calories it can get…

This is such a great update! The fact that you are giving yourself so much less stress will be helping your progress in SO many ways too. Love it! Ichel EM2WL ambassador and moderator

A break does you good sometimes. When you come back to it, focus on the measurements! We all know what a fickle creature the scale is! Ichel EM2WL ambassador and moderator

That's why STS is such a good programme. Because it's periodised. Endurance then hypertrophy then strength. The results will keep coming, no doubt. Ichel EM2WL ambassador and moderator

Your plans sound spot on. I agree with @Raynn1 to just keep going with TDEE as is. If you are a lot more active, chances are that your body will let you know you need more food by being hungrier and that's fine to eat more then. Recognising that hunger will give you practice for intuitive eating down the line. I try to…

Ah! Ok! So valuable lesson learned here? Have you increased back up? Ichel EM2WL ambassador and moderator

Hi @TeresaPhelps and Annobrien6443 So glad to welcome you to the group! If you read through the stickies at the top of the page, it gives you lots of information to start off with. If you find any of it overwhelming or confusing, feel free to ask any questions! Ichel EM2WL ambassador and moderator