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caseyberner2

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  • I use it more to be aware of how hard I work. I do not log those cals anywhere. I have a slight breathing problem and a HRM lets me know when I need to take a few more seconds in between sets. I know with couplet lifting it's not the most accurate but I can see averages, zones and whatnot to get a good idea of how hard I…
  • It is open now. Monday - Friday is a good representation of an average week.
  • By saying I scan every chicken breast I eat I was making a point. Haha I'm also eating very clean...baked chicken, green beans or snap peas, extra lean turkey, sweet potatos, eggs, oats, black coffee in the morning, 0% greek yogurt...etc.
  • QuietBloom - That was my feeling. Some data has to be wrong somewhere and that is what I am trying to figure out. - I used your calculator and it is right in line with my HRM. I am using a chest strap Polar HRM. - I use a scale, measuring cups, etc and I scan barcodes (even when I change brand of chicken breast! lol). - I…
  • SO HELP ME UNDERSTAND TDEE. If it is ~ 3100 and 15-20% is 2635-2480 that is the calories I should shoot for a day? And I do not calculate in any calories lost from workouts?
  • Hey no worries! Everyone is here to help. Yes I do use a digital scale and measure all foods. I even scan bar codes and search out nutritional info at restaurants. The data side of all this is what makes it fun for me (nerd...i know -) and keeps me going.
  • WOW. My TDEE is 3056 and BMR 2150. Clearly I am starving myself and sending my body into survival mode without even knowing. I am seeing minor changes physically and I really do need to take a progress photo (but I am so self conscious...) I am not sure what you mean by eating back exercise cals. Workouts are about 1-1.5…
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