MeganKate24

Oh and the biggest fat user I've found is nuts!

Thats ironic as I'm having exactly the same problem! The only real place I get a huge amount from is chocolate! Looking forward to seeing what responses you get.

Hi, I've not done a reset as my weights been going up over past few months due to be a little piggy anyway :) Can I still join in this thread? I've started on the -10% cut.

I'm struggling to meet my fat macro the most. I've just about managed to plan to get around my protein and fibre goal, but carbs is always in - figure but try to limit by how much. Fat on the other head! Ongoing battle to meet it - always under.

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Thanks. I guess if I see a gain / STS I should just plough on, same rules apply - hang in there for 6 or so weeks before changing something? I re-started today after 2 failed attempts (going over!) and didn't weigh myself.... silly me. So my comparison will be against the weight I was on Sunday - prior to consuming about…

Amazing news, Congrats!! x

I've only just started but all I can suggest is you go through the forums and read others advice etc / success. Thats what I will do if I start struggling. Whatever you do - don't give up - think long term, do you really want to go back to the cycle of yo-yo'ing on lower calories? This is sustainable for life, hang in…

I'm not sure how it works but I have learned from lots of posts consistency is the key - perhaps this is why we do not change it.

Workouts only, do not trust it for an accurate resting reading. It gave me about 3000 for resting over a 24 hour period - my fitbit gave me around 2050! HRM not made for resting heart rates.

Totally agree! I'm contemplating -10% cut rather than -15% - those 100 extra a day make all the difference, lol.

What exercise level did you put in? You eat your -15% cut, but if you end up burning anymore than 734 a day at the gym etc then you will need to eat back the surplus - as you would then be NET'ing at under your BMR.

Hi, Is it OK to do 10% cut if you wish too? I appreciate it makes the process slower - but I think I might like that extra 100 cals a day, I'm super greedy. It does mean my deficit will come from my exercise alone though as my TDEE without exercise is 2000 which is what I'll be eating on the -10% cut!

How come you have decided to break every 4 weeks? Just wondering, it sounds more appealing than the standard 6 weeks ;-) Might join you!

I think you would benefit from looking at the stickies and going to their youtube page - and looking at the video called consistency. They describe exactly what your doing as what not to do - i.e. doing something for 3 weeks, then going back, then changing back again, etc. They offer advice on what you should do - i.e.…

I set my macros as they suggest on here - 40%/30%/30% with 40% being carbs. I don't see how I can increase my protein other than having chicken for breakfast or something :-/ I already include a protein shake which I never did before.

Go for POLAR - for sure. I have POLAR FT4, does the job!

How long have you been 'trying' these methods for? Consistency is key - you should trial a 'change' for 8 weeks before changing 1 thing and trialing for another 8 weeks.

If its working for you as it is I wouldn't! I think you need to by one or the other from what I gather. I'll be following the standard EM2LW method even though I have a HRM. The only time my HRM comes into play is if I need to make sure I'm not eating below my BMR. I know that I can burn up to 465 calories before I have to…

I hate what it does for my mood too. I might join you in the break from them - I'll be too scared to get back on them! Lol! x

I will break for 2 weeks, or 12 days! Thats the time I'm away for. I think I'll find it hard to track accurately so it really is a 'break'! I'll do my best to stick within TDEE.

Haha! Love both your replies - good for you. I hope to echo both of them! How long after your -15% cut did you start seeing changes? I'm wondering whether to expect to gain this week - started yesterday on -15% but have not come from a LCD background.

Excellent article! Thanks for sharing.

Thanks :)

Awesome, thanks. I wasn't sure if it would mess the process but it sounds like I'm being typical me and over-complicating things! If your gaining when sticking to TDEE on a diet break - is that normal or do you need to look at revising something for the next break?

:-) I have made my way through pretty much every post on the whole forum now - still full of questions myself tho!

Hi, HRM should not be used to record your resting calorie burn. As someone else said - I use my HRM to make sure I'm eating above BMR. I know that by eating 1900 and a BMR of 1450 I can burn a maximum of 450 calories before I have to start eating them back. Another way I have used it is - I know my TDEE without exercise is…

Decided to stick with it! :)

I haven't told anyone but do have a group of 'diet buddies' online from other diet websites, I have told them. No-one really had any comments :) I hope I can go back eventually and show its working and maybe suggest to them to try it!

ps I think I meant how long do I give it before I change something, not give up :) I've read about this lots and know that after a certain period people try upping their exercise level as they have put it down too low, or they have to try the full reset, etc :)