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So just for the record. I did do a body fat test today and my lean mass went up 1.5 lbs. My pinch is at 22.9% My weight was at 173.4 (different scale than home) Even though I have a plan, as I was walking back to the weight floor I kept thinking, "Maybe this is a mistake.. Maybe I should just do a 1500 calorie quick cut"…
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I have a macro coach and she is telling me to eat about 140 grams of protein and increase my fat grams by about 5 per week to MAX out at 80 grams then to use the rest for carbs to fill in upping by 20 per week until I reach my fitbit burn and hang out there for 3 months. So... I've been fairly consistent at 125/60/235 ISH…
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I don't manually log any activity. When we train with its lots of and cardio moves mixed (think burpees.. yuk) in with powerlifting moves with very little rests in between sets. (15-30 secs typically) In a 45 min training session my charge HR Fitbit says I burn 250 calories. I actually think it is UNDERestimating. My heart…
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I sent you a PM.
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Agree with mandaleigh. And a good rule of thumb is to eat at the least deficit you can while still losing. I started at 223lbs and went right to 12-1400 calories. I lost but felt really bad and tired. My body survived on its own fat stores because I was starving myself. After some time my loss stalled, where to go from…
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I'm sure you've read this on several threads but just wanted to encourage you too. I came from 1200 then 1400-1600 when I found EM2WL. I'm now up to 2260 and my weight is the same as it was in November but my old skinny jeans are loose and my riding boots are large around my calves (that were tight) All at the same weight…
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Mine is open. Same ^
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Yes you are correct. Just watch the macros. Pick a few things you ate today and do the math. You will find that some foods are entered incorrect in mfp. Some food manufacturers round up or down calories. Mine are never exact and I've been off as much as 200 calories in a day. Macros are much more accurate. (Also alcohol…
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I just signed up on the one time payment of $79 plan. Receiving several emails a day. Access to 2 private facebook pages and a forum on some forum app I had to download. I also received 4 Ebooks. 1 tells you what to do ( still reading). One tells you the science behind it. One recipe and the other talks about flexible…
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Warrior dash end of March. It's more like a muddy beer fest party but hey.. Why not call it training? :)
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So, I've also been at about 2000 for a while and short of a few pounds flux have really maintained for 3 months. I think it's taking a while to wrap my mind around what I'm doing. So I'm trying to figure out if I should start to cut because I haven't lost since December or to press on with adding calories first to up my…
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@heybales. Yes, I actually also got a speech today about not burning up my muscle by jumping on the Jacobs ladder after lifting and forgetting to bring whey to the gym. I don't mind drinking it, I think it helps me to not be shakey and sore plus won't hit my protein numbers very well without it. There's just so much info…
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Not sure if this fits your plan but I love simply 7 quinoa chips for a satay snack. Dried edemame also. Wasabi flavor!
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Most walden farms is a hopeless dream and chemical sludge to boot!
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I have used panko crumbs w egg whites to make home made chicken nuggets. You do use oil but just very little. Cut chicken small , dip in seasoned egg, dip in panko. Coconut oil. Flip each nugget after brown on each side, layer in pan w lid. After each layer squeeze lemon and sprinkle w Parmesan cheese. Continue layering.…
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One of favorite vegetables are sweet potatoes. I dice and toss w a bit of melted coconut oil, low sugar craisins, salt, cinnamon, sliced almonds. Just a small amount of all those garnishes goes a long way. Roast until soft and slightly browned. So yummy!
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@Kamrey I'm happy for you that you found this particular forum. I wish I had known at 17 that you don't have to use fad diets and starvation to be a healthy weight. There is no secret, no pill, no new plan that is better than just nutritious food and movement. I would have found it by now! My idea then of losing weight was…
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I lost 60 lbs in 2006 and kept if off in a 10 lb range until 2013. My best friend is my workout/diet partner. As our diets became more lax we continued to enjoy an active lifestyle together. We could still go out to eat, have drinks, and bake the occasional cupcakes together and maintain the loss. In 2013 we started a…
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You're welcome to look at mine it's open. I do use whey but the more I increase my calories the less dependent on that I'm becoming.
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@mymodernbabylon Thanks- I'm taking that 18% as a good measurement tool because my trainer has measured me the same way for a year so I know I have reduced a lot. However, I look at lots of videos of fitness models ect and I am most definitely NOT as lean as they are when they say they are 18%. I figure if he did the…
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@javengreen https://www.pinterest.com/thematlocks/
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One more for you because I KNOW a sweet tooth and these recipes have been a life saver for my diet. 1/2 cup Greek yogurt. 1 T Peanut Butter (taste much better but you can use PB2) 1 -32 g scoop chocolate protein powder. I like Isopure Dutch Chocolate for this recipe. 2 Tbsp Cocoa. Mix up when you prepare dinner and…
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My other night time sweet snack is chai tea or Maxwell house Sugar Free instant coffees (but that has artificial sweetener) along with some combination of the following depending on what macros I have left. 1 Tablespoon Peanut Butter, about 15-20 grams of Isopure Protein Powder (I use coconut or chocolate typically…
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I made some new chocolate muffins this week that were great. Using Hemp instead of whey and the texture was very good! I did use a banana in the mix and you can taste the banana. Not bad at all but I'd like a less powerful substitute if you have any ideas? Here is my recipe. Made 6 mini muffins. 50 cal 1fat, 5 carbs, 6…
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Glad to have found this group. I've lost 40lbs in the last year. Stalled out 6 months ago. Started researching higher calories and gradually increased. I've been maintaining 1700-2200. Dropped from 43% to 18% and increased muscle. This week I gained 1 lb., could have been anything, but my trainer (who I love but isn't a…
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The problem with the dialog regarding being in the moment and enjoying family is that for most people, eating out, parties, and events CAN be a every night or every other night event. When you are goal driven people around you are going to know it. Some you can be open in front of an some you can not. Friends and family…
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Back to OP- I've found if I don't intentionally eat protein sources at every meal I fall really short of my goal. I naturally prefer carbs and fat. Breakfast was my week point so I found a recipe to make homemade low fat turkey sausage patties. Didn't have to worry about the fat or sodium. The whole family liked it and it…
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I'd say no unless you are watching sodium.
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I track 1800-1900 but I figure I might hit 2000-2100 daily. I recently noticed that if you track in grams it is a lot different than measuring in cups and spoons plus any eating out throws everything off. So with that in mind I am getting stricter on measurements but allowing for 2000 on work out days and less on rest…
