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Yay on less pain! Isn't that wonderful? Ichel Team EM2WL

Hi @JanikaRall Great to have you here! Have you checked that you are actually eating the right amount with our calculator? http://eatmore2weighless.com/weight-loss-calculator/ That's a great place to start. Hi @evenduchess83 Welcome to the group! EM2WL is all about sustainable weight loss that doesn't bounce back on! Our…

This is awesome! And more energy must feel amazing! Thanks for the permission to share. Ichel Team EM2WL

Hi and welcome Will send you over a FR! Have you used our calculator to see where your starting point should be? http://eatmore2weighless.com/weight-loss-calculator/ Look forward to any updates or questions you have. Ichel Team EM2WL

Sounds like things are going really well. Glad you are taking this time to rest and heal. Ichel Team EM2WL

Oh edamame I love! Tossed in a little sesame oil, garlic and soy sauce! Oh now I'm feeling hungry! Ichel Team EM2WL

Happy for friend requests. Ichel Team EM2WL

Bead work is coming along beautifully. Ichel Team EM2WL

Then why jump straight to 15%? Don't throw everything at it straight away! Start with a 5% cut. Make sure your protein is still on point. Have you thrown extra workouts/cardio in as well? (Most people do when they start a cut, but again, hold back some tools in the box for later!) If yes, then you e increased your activity…

@Sonnibunnies Hey! Yes, long time vegan here! If you need any help transitioning or protein help, just give me a shout! I'll send you a FR! Ichel Team EM2WL

Hey! Good to see you back in here! Ichel Team EM2WL

Glad you are home and surgery went well. Happy healing! Ichel Team EM2WL

Yay! Good luck! What percentage cut are you doing? Ichel Team EM2WL

I do a lot of gardening and yard work in the summer. I either eat more to compensate (tend to be much hungrier anyway because of the increase in activity) or I use part of it to make a natural deficit so I can cut in the summer months. It's natural cycles for me to cut in the summer then maintain/bulk in the winter. It's…

I like Raw leaves like spinach, arugula, watercress on the side of any meal. Love root veg like sweet potato, parsnip, carrot, beets etc roasted in some olive oil and herbs. Best way to 'hide' veggies from your family? Blend them into a sauce or blend them into a soup base. You can put pretty much anything in! Especially…

@pamatc2 Awesome NSV! Same weight and looking smaller and stronger! BOOM! The scale IS a liar! May I share this NSV with the rest of the fam? Ichel Team EM2WL

Happy to see you here! Let's first have a look at what calorie level you should be aiming for http://eatmore2weighless.com/weight-loss-calculator/ Do you have access to weights? If you want to build a stronger metabolism, the foundations are built on muscle! Totally recommend watching this…

I vote for TDEE after surgery too! Good luck with the surgery! Let us know how you're feeling. Ichel Team EM2WL

Great to hear all is ok. Enjoy the break both mental and physical. A chill phase can be exactly what we need sometimes. You will come back stronger from it. Ichel Team EM2WL

Reset length always depends on previous restriction (both length of time and severity) Reset is a phase of patience and healing. Do not try to rush things. If you rush into a cut your body will just see it as restriction again and and hang on tight to any fat stores! Here's a great article on it…

The latest research that Kiki brings to us and makes available is about 10-15 years ahead of the general healthcare system. Shocking. They will catch up, eventually. Like the thinking on BMI is changing, slowly. Ichel Team EM2WL

Yes all you can do is just keep living the EM2WL life and eventually people will ask how you do it! Even with Kiki, it took about 5 years before her own family started asking how she was doing it! Ichel Team EM2WL

You have this so figured out! I agree on the not changing too many things at once. Your body will be thankful of the TDEE calories for healing post op. Hope everything goes well with the follow up doc appointment. Ichel Team EM2WL

<3 Leigh We truly care. We have been just where you are now and know the struggle you are going through. I'm so glad you joined the FB group. Take things one step at a time. One foot in front of the other. There is no hurry, no race. Just everything in your time. You can do this, you know it! You have our full support <3…

Hi Jennifer Welcome to the group. Best place is to start with the stickies at the top of this group. Or download our starter kit that has tonnes of info http://eatmore2weighless.com/faqs/ Any questions, let us know! Ichel Team EM2WL

Yes, definitely not a valid weigh in day but I LOVE how you knew that yourself anyway! Have a great weekend! Ichel Team EM2WL

Leigh, have you seen our Facebook community, crushing the diet mentality? Sounds like just what you need! Amazing group of ladies all supporting each other, sharing info and articles, asking questions, learning and totally making a mindset shift. https://m.facebook.com/groups/1754102281470874?ref=bookmarks Now I know you…

Congratulations on the inches lost! Stress relieving walks are always good. Now the weather is a little warmer here (during the day anyway) I'm starting to add in a couple a week myself. Enjoy your maintenance week! Ichel Team EM2WL

Hey Leigh! Haven't seen you on here for a long time! Congratulations on being a mama and competing in strongman too! Double awesome! I would suggest trying to eat at maintenance right now. You have so much extra stressors that your body is dealing with so much cortisol, doing a cut is just loading one more stress on your…

Making bags of progress! A cut with no scale! Love it! I've just done a bulk with no scale and now have started a cut with no scale too! Glad your tests came back good. Ichel Team EM2WL