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I have a thread from the beginning of my bulk on here so I'm about 4 weeks ahead of you. Started the cut 1/1. I'm using the guidance of a macro coach from ETP. My first idea prior to using her was to shave off daily from my tdee but after speaking to her she put me (from 2400 daily) to 1900 150p/50f/213c on my 4 lifting…

I'm going to try to copy a post I put elsewhere yesterday. 100lbs is a big accomplishment!! It might be time for a reverse/ diet break to boost your metabolism. The below post answered a slghtly different question but will explain how that works. There is no ONE answer. I've spent a lifetime chasing that miracle answer.…

There is no ONE answer. I've spent a lifetime chasing that miracle answer. I've lost a lot of fat and put on pounds of muscle in 2 years. (After being a lifetime dieter) There are 3 main componets to successful fatloss. Input/Output/Rest. The ratio will be different for each person and will not stay the same as your body…

Got my call from my macro coach yesterday. We are going more aggressive but just for 8 weeks. My numbers for now are 1900 on training days 150 protein, 50 fat, 213 carbs. Then on rest days 1650 150/50/150. They also asked me to cut my training down to 3 days. So I can have more days in a deficit. Not sure I can do that so…

I Was in your position and one persons answer didn't convience me. It took me over 6 months of studying everything I could find to learn about metabolism. Read the stickies, watch the em2lw YouTube videos. I'd also suggest you download the eat to perform podcast and start from the beginning and read all the articles on…

I knew I had gone a long way when I hit that high number of eating and on a regular basis I was still hungry. When you first increase your calories (after restricting for a while) you may expeirence this: Don't think you can eat all that food, you feel kind of stuffed, find yourself not really wanting to top off your…

Notes: it's been one week. I started a bit up from holidays 178 ( normal is 172-175). I thought it was just an upswing that wold fall off but I guess it was a hard gain since a week after Christmas it was still there. Anyways, I lost 3 lbs this week. 175lbs. My deficit was 3250 calories. So I concluded that I lost a couple…

Ok this might be a weird question but being a vodka loving girl I have to ask. Heybales, why did you ask her that and saranharm, why do you do shots nightly? Is that a coincidence or did I miss some health benefit I need to know about?

I'm a quest fan, but depends on your goals. It has 20grams of protein low carb/sugar.

We've been using calipers for 2 years. I don't worry so much with the number as the trend. It's been my trainer doing it each time so the trend down should be accurate. Any one can measure w calipers but skill comes into play. I'd love to get a bod pod but there's none near me I guess.

Update: Started my cut 1/1. Yesterday I went to my trainer and we did baseline measurements to start the cut using the 7 point pinch. He hasn't talked much about scale weight and knew I was in a reverse/ bulking phase. I stepped on the scale and was 5 lbs up from summer ( last time we did body fat testing). I knew it,…

Agreed w heybales because I did exactly that. I kept wondering why the scale was moving so slow, why I didn't weigh as little as I did w previous diet and walking. This time I weight trained at could wear a size 4/6 at 165-175lbs. 5'7 Crazy, shows the difference muscle can make. All that happened working out and a moderate…

I'm also considering taking the 3500 weekly deficit and splitting it so it's much lower deficit on weightlifting days and more on rest & cardio. When I do cardio it's pretty light, measuring 500 on the fitbit burn, so it's easier to eat less those days.

Yes, I know you are right. It's hard not to go back to old habits and force a quick change. My trainer and even my husband a little are skeptical of my attempt to reset. They are old school and I did gain some weight so I'm really eager to prove I was right with my new science. But I do want to be long term successful.…

You can follow my thread to see me report in weekly. I'm thinking about 3500 deficit for the week. I'm just tossing around if it should be 500 every day off (1900) I could probably do 2000 since my 2400 really often looked more like 2500.. Alternately I could do 2200 on heavy weight days and cut 700 on the 4 low impact and…

Starting the cut.. Cleaned out the pantry, fridge and freezer. Using the last of the frozen fish and veggies ect this week then I'll be meal prepping. I've been at 2400 and I intended to go to about 1900. Accidentally ended my day around 1600 and I feel like I'm starving. Lol I'm starting a bit up from holidays. 178. I'll…

Low fat cottage cheese in the food processor w frozen berries, add a bit of egg white. I keep chicken celery soup cooked in bone broth stock (9gr per cup) on hand in winter for s quick protein snack. Add a little bit of protein powder to your oatmeal. Less taste better but even a little boosts your grams. Experiment w it.…

I'm starting my cut. I did 3 months solid reset to 2400. I really wish I had done it s bit cleaner. Every time I had a few days (vacation) of alcohol/sugar I gained a couple of pounds. But when I ate high calories w less processed home cooked meals I didn't gain. Same calories different quality. " food for thought" for you…

Did you hold onto the cart? You have to let go or it doesn't count

Counting down the days to the cut. I feel like a boxer waiting for the bell to ring...

Look online at the a scooby calculator. It can give you some direction Protein 4 calories per gram Carb. 4 calories per gram Fat 9 calories per gram I also shoot for 25-30 grams fiber And maximum 75 grams sugar. That will direct you to use carbs for whole grains fruit. Veggies mostly Then just do the math. I weigh my food…

I'm learning how to do this both from em2wl and eat to perform. Em2wl has great YouTube videos that are easy to follow. Etp has a new podcast on iTunes I have found very helpful in understanding the science.. They why of the reset. There are a lot but the episode descriptions tell you which ones to choose to listen to for…

Good evening. Don't have much to report that's exciting but it should be expected. Lots of parties = unknown macros= scale gains. I'm 177.6 today. I'm really looking forward to structure. I've been tracking about 2200 but I really don't know since so much is eating out Ect. I'm not thrilled to see that number but thankful…

Hi guys so today is the start of week 11. I was tracking clean-ish calories all the way through week 6 1/2. Went on vacation to San Diego came back and had Thanksgiving and it's been a lot of food and alcohol. I think more than anything this is a mental game I was feeling guilty which made me feel fluffy and it's been hard…

Well I'm glad to have this outlet because it's easy to get back to that frame of thinking that it just me that feels like a "diet failure". Negative thinking I know!! Funny thing is it's just not planned food. If I track it closely my daily numbers seem good but it's a lot of eating out, at friends, parties, drinking…

Yes I'm a little bummed. After my San Diego trip then multiple thanksgivings I'm up about 3 lbs but the weird thing is I kept working out and my calories weren't too high. My macros were all out of whack and I just do better with more protein less sugar I guess dive I ate mostly carbs

Thanks. I'm glad I started this diary of sorts. Having the freedom this time of year is great and also a struggle. Knowing my success will fuel others to succeed is good motivation for me. I've been fumbling around the last few days. Calories are in check but macro ratios aren't good. I need to get it together so i can…

http://eatmore2weighless.com/the-metabolism-reset-guide/ Have you read this? It's very straightforward info.

My thoughts are that a reset is in order when you've been long term dieting and you are sure you are at a true plateau. ( knowing that you are doing what needs to be done still ) and your weight loss has stalled for a while. Maybe a month, I'm not sure how long the official time should be. ( It had been over 6 months of no…

Oops. I meant reclining leg press. That would have been impressive!