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Jenny take some credit girl! You keep these forums alive, and constantly make sure that everyone has the tools they need to succeed. Love ya, girl! The way The Fam takes care of each other amazes me!!! Love this group :') ~Kiki

Hey! Most people fall into the moderate category if they do at least some exercise. If you aren't doing any at all...then you may be "desk job" or 1-3 hours (if you at least exercise once or twice per week). We always suggest starting higher because you can always decrease, but most of us tend to (by nature of our dieting…

Hi! It seems weird, but you're not experiencing anything abnormal ;) We've all been there, wondering if we're doing things right, lol. If you were already hitting cardio hard, AND you added weights, it sounds like your activity level would have increased. I would still veer to say that you are not eating ENOUGH (especially…

Oh sweetie, so sorry that you're having a rough time. :sad: Most of us have been there, and we totally understand. No, it's not a crock. Unfortunately, the diets that we've done before hand, that let us to this point are. Not only have they damaged our metabolisms to the point that eating a semi-normal amount of food…

Love this!! And your attitude! That's exactly why it's working, lol. Some of us get so wrapped up in the numbers and trying to force linear progress that we take much longer than you have to find our stride. We actually make things take longer from stressing obsessively about exact specifics. You're doing amazing. Very…

Hi, and welcome to the fam!! I use a TDEE calculator (like Scooby) to figure out my TDEE based on activity level (as TDEE calculation should do). Since activity level is already included, I don't raise or lower my deficit based on my activity that day. I just eat the same daily for simplicity. :) Some other members choose…

Bumping for newbies :smooched: (as I still get questions from those struggling with this topic daily) :flowerforyou: ~Kiki

And this is why we love you...and pizza... :heart: (slightly bummed about the lack of chocolate shown, though....but I forgive you :smooched: )

Will do ;) ~Kiki

So true! I always make clients go about 5lbs *below* goal, and *stabilize* there, before going up to maintenance....otherwise it's like being on a seesaw and they just don't get why they keep "regaining" Always love your posts, girl :smooched:

I'm certified through ISSA. While I choose (on purpose) to not work for chain gyms, ISSA has "partner" gyms that are the most well known around that accept ISSA certs. (Golds, LA Fitness, Curves, Ballys, etc) The list can be found here: http://www.issaonline.edu/certification/personal-trainer-certification/ They are…

Heybales is absolutely right. The closer you get to goal, that deficit gap should be closing. Don't be afraid to fuel ;) You do plan on maintaining, after all, right? This is the road to maintenance. :)

I guess it depends on if you're trying to use MFP the way that it's set up or not? Some people reset their #s based on a TDEE number (which includes exercise) and then don't eat the exercise cals back. Others use MFPs settings (which doesn't include exercise) and eat the cals back. Either way, we all make sure that we NET…

Could it perhaps be what you're eating on the weekends that is stalling your Monday weigh in? Maybe a different weigh day would better. If you are eating higher than normal carbs or sodium on the weekend, then it could cause a fluctuating scale on Monday. That's typically the case for me, as my eats are a bit more loose on…

Hi, Of course we don't hate you:wink: . We all need to really *get* it before we commit. It's important to remember that our body adapts to what we feed it. Eat less, and eventually you burn less. This is what you witnessed at your previous low calorie levels. So remind yourself upfront that the previous method did not…

Thanks Helene! YOU inspired me to break out the year progress pics, girl!!!

Don't worry, girl. I was the "type" too. I took things nice and slow. I knew I was in it for the long haul, so it just didn't seem like it mattered how long it would take as long as I was on the right path. (plus I was terrified of the gain :laugh: ) And you know that you are on the right path now, too :drinker: That's all…

I would find the *actual* cal level that you plateau/maintain at, and then move forward from there. Inching up after every plateau. It can take a very long time for the body to normalize, depending on how long you were at the lower calorie level. Once you find a level that you maintain at, I would not suggest getting too…

EEEEEEKKKKKK!!!!!! :noway: :noway: :noway: :love: :love: :love: I've been wondering where you've been hiding, missy! But now I SEEE :heart: :love: SO proud of you! ~Kiki

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April - I just wanted to cry reading this. Having known you through every up and down (and down some more :ohwell: ) moment, I have so much joy in reading this. You are a shining example of strength to that little girl of yours, and I know that she and her father are as proud of you as I am. :flowerforyou: So happy that…

You can do it! We are all here to help if you need it! :) (those darn acronyms can get ya at first!)

This. The longer you eat at deficit, then a diet break is recommended, in order to prevent plateau. When you stay in deficit for too long, your body adapts. Metabolism will always increase or decrease in order to meet the demand of cals given. This is what ends up leading most of us to EM2WL in the first place (we lower…

With that level of activity, you should absolutely be in the strenuous category. That is a lot of exercise. I understand the point of each thing you have included, but , when it comes to sports specific training, you have to pick a goal. You can't tackle everything at once. Is there an off season at all, from Taekwondo,…

Yep. This is what I was going to suggest.

DEAD.ON I'm always accused of being the cardio hater, so...I'm glad that came from someone else :bigsmile: (You see I tried to *****highly***** recommend it, lol...but to me, ITA - strength training should not be an option as we age) I would also add that you can have success withOUT lifting heavy, but much greater success…

So happy to see you back, Brad!! I just finished a 12 week bulk/reset myself (well, I bulked, which I do yearly for the specific purpose of resetting). Now I'm cutting at EVEN higher cals than before! I love how that happens every year. WOOT! Welcome back!! ~Kiki

Hi!! There are exercisers from all walks of life having success. ALL activity counts. :flowerforyou: Heavy lifting is not *required*, only *highly recommended* :smile: The only reason that heavy lifting is recommended is so that you actually have the physique you want when you reach goal weight, instead of just looking…

I could be wrong, but BMF doesn't include exercise, right? Do you wear an HRM for exercise? (not that it would help for strength training)

Technically, it should taper. Did you weigh on a rest week? Are you gaining, as in bouncing "around" the same number?