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Does this 'actual' calculation also work in reverse? so can you calculate your TDEE from x weeks of bulking and weight gained?

You are correct Insulin utilises glucose to store glycogen (a glucose polymer) in the tissues which is then broken down or excess stored as fat. Glucose already contains water (consists of Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen) and to get the glycogen into the tissues water is required as a carrier. Glycogen storage increases total…

If it comes back off over the next week then almost certainly it won't be a true weight gain but down to water retention. You didn't state what you 'overindulge' in at the weekends but I'm guessing as you are low carbing during the week you will be having high carb foods. Over-indulgence in carbohydrates following a low…

Can't decide between my 2...decided to forget the laws of physics during unloading the bar (had 200Kg on it) in a squat rack and watched in horror as I removed the last plate from one side as the other side dropped down hit the floor then swung up and hit the guy next to me smack in the forehead and the time I had a new…

Most definitely squats....you can't beat a squat bootie!!

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Yes it is possible, your husband is making complete sense. In 12 weeks of weight training I've gained weight but lost 8.5 inches in total, all while eating at over 2000 calories per day. Pictures are in the link below of my before and interim 'afters'…

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ok, so the big thumbs down at the moment most seem in favour of reverse from cut working up to minimal extra calories above TDEE....shame was quite looking forward to a daily 1000 calorie carb induced coma :wink:

Thanks for that . ^^ This is true but when the above zig zag is applied it averages out as 250 surplus daily over a month, so if TDEE is 2000, 14 days at 3000 followed by 14 days at 1500 averages out at 2250 daily over the month

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1200 is the magic number

thanks guys

Like some of the others have already said it is good to start with 1 macro e.g. protein then balance the rest around it. If you are unsure on good nutritional foods to fill each macro just google food nutritional charts and that should give you some ideas and of course go and view other EM2WL members diary's they are…

Thanks heybales, have used your amazing calculator again and eating at non-exercise TDEE actual gives me exactly the same as the -10% deficit that I was eating so will be eating at TDEE with correct exercise factored in for the next 4 weeks then re-evaluate how my body has dealt with it. I am planning to start my first…

Doesn't matter as long as you are consistant, you are trying to gauge progress like for like. So if you initially take your weight in the morning butt naked then always weigh in butt naked in the morning. I personally weigh myself every 6 weeks in the evening with clothes on but I know the majority of people will bulk at…

Thanks momwasix, have now upped calories to TDEE for the next 4 weeks with consideration to attempting my first bulk cycle with an extra 200 on top!!

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Thanks all for your input, so as I understand it depends on the rate of loss I want to see - for an approx 0.5lbs loss per week I should eat at TDEE - 10-15% or if I want a 1lb loss per week then I can safely go to TDEE - 22% with a reset day & still maintain/gain LBM. Obviously this will all tie in better next week once I…

Thanks for your input I was advised to use a calculator from another EM2WL member's profile page on here. But the calculations just don't seem to fit for me unless there is something I'm missing?, I'm 5 weeks into a 6 week trial of eating as above so will know next week when I compare photos & hopefully see inch loss…

I too have gallstones, my ultrasound scan shows I have approx 60 stones with my largest stone to be approx 18mm across but have successfully controlled flare ups through diet alone, agreed they are exruciatingly painful but if your doctor is suggesting you can go without major surgery for a while go with it. I am self…

Fantastic results

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Height: 5'6 Starting weight: 191 Current weight: 148 Goal Weight: 130 (not too fussed on this as %bf & inches are more important) Age: 32 How many calories you eat a day: 1979 (20% deficit on my TDEE) I usually net around 1650 after exercise but don't care as long as I'm above my BMR

It's a food supplement, can get in powder or capsule form and does help reduce the pain from the DOM's, as does alternating hot/cold water from the shower on the area but ultimately enjoy the pain, it's your body growing stronger x