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To be honest, I wouldn't worry about the energy expended via training. I would solely focus on your energy intake and what the feedback is from visual progress, measurements and scale weight. As long as you are consistent in terms of diet and training you will get feedback from either static weight/weight loss/weight gain…
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Current bodyweight. As I'm sure has already been mentioned above (I haven't read all the comments) every calculator is an estimate. Bw in lb X 12 will generally create a deficit for the majority of people, it will probably need adjusted. Bw in lb X 14 would be an estimate for maintenance. Just need to make sure you get the…
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Carb cycling isn't a magic tool that will make you lose more fat. It can be more beneficial in terms of water weight management, but that's really it. It's easily done though, depends on how many re-feed days you want as to how you adjust the carbs required each day. I can work it out if you want
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1,200 is far too low for your activity level. That's bikini comp prep numbers. If you are looking to drop fat, try bodyweight in lb X 12 for your calorie limit (don't know if your tracking macros also). Hit that for a week and if you drop more than 0.5-1% of your original weight, add another 100cals for the next week, if…
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Need any help I'm more than happy to assist.
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Good luck!
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Good luck!
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Hi! Don't think of it as a diet with an end date, try to make small changes over a longer period of time rather than making a complete overhaul in an day, will be a more sustainable change that way ;)
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Hi Luccee, how about starting with some small changes. Pick one thing to change and work on it for two weeks. Far easier than going in all guns blazing and having a complete diet and exercise overhaul ;)
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I find that for lean mass gain, eating 35% of your carbs pre-workout and 35% of your carbs post-workout works well for me. It may not be optimal for you but its something to keep in mind if you keep upping the carbs over period of time. Mejool dates are ideal if you find it hard to hit the carb targets, i would also up…
