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There could be several reasons why your feeling so weak and tired. I'm not a doctor but my guess would be your lacking proper nutrients. This can happen easily with someone your age on a low calorie diet. I felt almost the exact way in my early 20's when I was anemic (low iron) which I found very surprising since I was…

This is accurate. And to add...Almost impossible on a caloric deficit since the body is burning more fuel (calories) than it has available. Think about it. Common sense tells us that if we are burning more calories than we have available we are not storing anything....hence why we lose BF% and weight. Otherwise it would be…

Best to follow this method...Best I've seen. I would seriously consider using it....After 6-7 weeks if your not losing...I would be totally surprised. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/943139-weight-loss-cheat-sheet-ipoarm Make sure your set up correctly and the rest is as they say "easy as lasagna".

Couple of things that might interest you. 1. If your ticker is correct and you have lost 5 lbs. That's perfectly reasonable for 3 weeks. 2. Set yourself up correctly and you'll be surprised at what you accomplish...use this thread IMO its the most accurate way of setting up your MFP.…

This method...and you only evaluate when you more categories. Also, as someone else posted. If you only eat 1300-1600 most days, it probably doesn't matter as much. As long as your headed in the right direction, your doing fine.

I believe WW's would give you activity points...then I believe they changed it to free points during the weeks (anytime points). This is their way of having you "eat back calories". So, most people eat back all or at least half. Since everything is an estimate it will all work out in the end. As long as your set up…

Agree and disagree Agree: yes for someone who is 18 y/o able to count calories everyday, plus able to run 7 x wk, box with enough energy and hormones to skyrocket out of the atmosphere......etc....easy Disargee: That as you age it is more difficult, less time to exercise after working a 12 hour day, taking care of 3…

Couple of questions: What is your typical exercise routine like? How long have you been plateaued? Timing of caloric intake has no bearing on your weight loss. So late night snacks should not affect your loss. Only eating at a caloric surplus above your TDEE will cause weight gain.

Having kids almost automatically puts you in lightly active. Now add your workouts- moves you to moderate. Now during softball season-probably throwing you (pun intended) into HIGH. You can't really go wrong setting it at mod or high. So if you set at moderate, I wouldn't worry as much if you go over in calories by a 100…

Well, I would recommend the chest strap HRM. Much...much...much more accurate. On average a person will typically burn 200-300 calories every 30 mins of moderate to high intensity cardio. This will lower quite a bit as you become more "fit". But rarely would you decrease that much (800-1000 to 200) even in a 5 month period…

Since the thread went sideways. I think its best to get back on subject. Being 52 y/o and have around 40kg to lose, don't worry so much about Macros (Carbs/Protein/Fat) yes they are important but in order for you to stay focused and committed, it might be best just to give all of your attention to caloric intake. Once you…

Earn it to Eat it methodology: You want to eat cake, cookie, twinkie (ohhh well those are already gone), ice cream, junk, whatever it is above and beyond your goal for the day..........Well you have to earn it. Exercise till you earn enough calories back to eat it. That's it......Gotta Earn It First ! Simple as pie....but…

YEP...Just do as I mentioned and you'll be fine. Don't worry about the scale so much. You'll notice physical changes way before the scale moves. Probably drop 2 sizes in clothing B4 the scale starts to move. You got it ....now stick with it. Diary is fine...Set your MFP calorie goal to 1500 cals and log your exercise. It…

Funny how we posted at the same time and I didn't even have a chance to read the above and my advice was 1500 cal. Yes eat back your exercise cals or at least half of them.

Here's what I would do assuming your a 20 y/o female at 215 lbs of average height and you have no current health issues. NET 1500 calories a day (don't worry so much about what, clean calories are better in the long run) Customize your goals to be 40/30/30. Only go to the gym one time a day for 30 - 45 minutes of weight…

IMO: By looking at your profile pic (if its recent) I would put you at 16 -17% BF. Best thing to do is deficit TDEE less 500-750 calories until you drop to 11% BF (you be able to see 90% of your abs "clearly") This will probably be around a 10 lb loss on the scale. Lift heavy but start out with something lighter and…

Not sure I can agree with the statement. (Short answer - you are eating too little. That's why you are not losing weight.) I believe its scientifically impossible to eat to little that's why you not losing weight. If it all boils down to calories in vs out. Then how can someone eat to little that they are not losing…

If you don't mind me asking, what are your stats (height, weight, age, goal weight, and current calorie intake) It's interesting to see what different individuals try and what works for them. I not going to tell you to change a thing if your happy with your results , you still have energy, and it works for you! That's what…

Depends. If your doing TDEE less 20% do not eat back calories. If your following what MFP assigned to you, then eat them back. Take measurements. Women will typically lose BF% and Inches way before the scale budges. Especially if your new to weight training. You are developing muscle and losing fat at the same time, so…

This guy knows his stuff...Seriously, at 120lbs you would probably vomit and be in the hospital if you at that much food in 16 hrs assuming you sleep for 8 hrs. Stop crying....you'll be fine..just eat normal the next few days and your body will regulate back to normal. No Worries...I don't believe in "cheat days" but I…

From Biochem in college (years ago) Fructose and glucose both monosaccharides have the same chemical makeup C6H12O6 but different structures. Your body will breakdown down most of the Fructose to glucose. Some of it will not. If glucose (the most abundant sugar in the body) is not used by your cells as energy immediately,…

Food scale, HRM with chest strap, and making time to exercise.

Use it instead of mayo on sandwiches. Mayo is now my substitute when there is no hummus to be found.

Classic and so true. Protein...Protein ...Protein Exercise is also a contributor to "expel-li-a-tion" my made up terminology. Watch out for the sit-ups/crunches. Sneak up on ya every time.

Which throwing it across the room is much easier now that you've being doing SL5x5. Best beginner program out there! IMO Congrats on your upgraded body! It takes a lot of these three things:1. Hard work,2. Dedication, and 3.Patience (TIME) 4. More Time 5. More Patience...I swear those last few take forever. Keep it up!

Two words: BF% and Measure...done

Let see! How long does it take to put on muscle? Would love to see your answer to this!

First you make this post I am about to just say "scr*w it" and call it a day...WTF?! For the past month and a half, ALL I have done is eat 1400 calories a day. Occasionally, but more not than often, I have gone a tad over, but not by much. And I'm burning 500-700 calories a day. I have lost NOTHING. Please don't say that I…

Its right if you set it for 2 lbs/wk. But be prepared to be very hungry and probably gain it back as soon as you start to eat normal again. 1 lb/wk is plenty, but its your body.