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Yes I hear ya! Those are my two biggest ones right now too. And I do find pleasure in sweets. Im not sure thats always a bad thing...just when Im using it as an emotional crutch or as a way to medicate certain emotions.

Finished up week three of the Cube today. Things are going very well. I had some crazy fatigue those first two weeks. I'm not really sure what the big difference was because it kinda made me feel like I had just started working out. Last week I felt like crap, was missing alot of my lifts and really frustrated. I spent the…

New PR for me today-270 x 1. Pretty excited. Loving the Cube method!

forgage and I just started the cube method, we are finishing up week 2 this week. Were using it to get ready for a comp on May 18, so no full review yet but so far so good... I like that your heavy days vary for week to week, think this is probably good for recovery. So far it is kicking my butt though, I am incredibly…

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If you are just starting out, it's probably not a good idea. Your body needs that consistency in the very beginning. However, after time I think the idea of a weekly average is fine. If you are at cut, I would recommend the idea of a refeed instead. I'll post a link in a bit about the benefits of a refeed once or twice a…

This. What kind of weights workout are you doing now?

I believe for iPhone the similar app is called hackers diet

There is some merit to weighing daily to see how various circumstances affect the number on the scale. I use an app for android called libra that allows you to see fluctuations over time and determine if you are on a gaining or losing trend. I may see for example in one day I am up 5 lbs or whatever, but over a week am on…

I just finished my first bulk and proceeded to cut. I only cut for about 4 weeks and then I decided to do a powerlifting meet in May so right now I am eating at TDEE. My weight is back to where it was prior to bulking, so I expect to see body composition changes by eating at TDEE and continuing with heavy lifting. I am not…

Tru dat!!

Love this thread!!!! I have been lifting heavy for about 2 years. I am going to my first powerlifting meet in May...so excited!!!!!!!!!!! Heres my stats: 175 lbs/5'5" 1 RM: Bench: 150 lbs Squat:245 lbs Deadlift:265 lbs ETA: I totally agree about getting those deadlift numbers up there. Focus on getting those squats nice…

Hahahaha!

You rock. So , so awesome and inspirational. Congrats to you for maintaining such a positive attitude throughout the whole process.

Pretty much the same.... don't always measure green veggies either. More of a guesstimate I suppose. . Then again its more about getting a general idea than an exact figure to me. I'll she the exact science things for when I need to fine tune things.

I work out solely from home. I started with exercise videos. My favorite are Cathe Friedrich. Seriously, she is the best. Hands down, no comparison. I dont sell for her or anything but she is so much better than all the mainstream videos like Beachbody, etc. Also great videos and you can watch clips on collage video.…

Food is fuel and starvation mode is for real.

LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeeeeeaaaaahhhhh!

Dont be scared of the mention of chains, 800 lb squats, etc...ROFLMBO!!! Squats rock!

So proud!!!! And if you had quit because of what the scale said, then what?

eat more!!!!

I think when I started I was lifting about 65 on BP. I'm up to about 115 now for 8-12 reps depending on the day but its taken me about a year to get there. You will get there, just stay consistent and remember it is all about what is heavy for YOU!

Bellabrite-If you have funds for it, I would buy a basic olympic barbell set with plates (mine came with 300 lbs I think). Seems like a lot of weight but gives you lots of options!

Yes. I think you are a success story and thank you for sharing. You are winning the battle over food, and having a healthy attitude towards weight, fitness, and fueling your body. That is what this group is all about, IMHO. I am hoping to one day get away from the numbers because it makes me crazy too. Hoping that I can…

You would definitely be in the highest activity level, provided you work out 5-6 days per week. The activity level on Scooby goes off hours of workouts over the week. You are correct in saying that you do a metabolism reset until you no longer feel bloated and uncomfortable. Also, you would want the scale to show some…

I would agree that your workouts are very high intensiy and therefore you are probably underestimating your calorie needs. I would recommend increasing your calories by 100-200 and see if that makes a difference. Also what are your macros set at?

Scooby for me too.

Thats great. Its rare to find a trainer who is willing to be upfront and honest about the need for proper fueling of the body. KEEP him or her!!!

Kiki posted about this the other day on the EM2WL site, but I think its different for everyone. If you feel like you are rushing it, or are in a big hurry to start cutting and start feeling less stuffed, you probably are. I think some signs to look for are: a healthier mental attitude towards food and weight scale…

Awww. <3 to Lucia and all the EM2WL family!