31prvrbs Member

I didn't have a scale. But I was def bloated, lol

Yep, we all are. Come back often, I'm sure someone will be asking a question as you are thinking it :wink: We all like that reassurance in the beginning

Oh, it's coming, girl. You're showing all the signs (ravaging hunger, being an important one). The metabolism has to kick into high gear to start processing larger amounts of food. I always tell people to watch for that all important sign of HUNGER :love: That baby is on the WAY! You're experiencing the labor pains.......…

You should always be above BMR: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/512956-tdee-what-is-it-and-why-you-should-not-eat-below-your-bmr

If your TDEE is 1994, then you should be eating 15% of that every day (exercise cals are already included so you wouldn't need to eat those back) Your diary is fine. It's good that you are not netting below BMR. If you find yourself stuck at any point, though, I'd recommend sticking to eating the same amount (close to…

No problem, babe :flowerforyou: Eat up, your body will reward you for proper fuel :wink: Kiki

the body reacts to HIIT in similar fashion as weight lifting, so consider HIIT a lifting day when it comes to the scale (it's the equivalent of "leg day" lol) :wink: FWIW, I've gained close to 10lbs since joining MFP as well. And by my measurements the tape hasn't changed either. But I freely admit that my measuring skills…

It is typically stated that the larger you are the larger deficit that you can have, but the 1000+ cal deficits should typically only be done under Dr supervision. Remember, you are setting yourself up for the rest of your life, and after eating ANY amount for an extended period of time your body adapts and it doesn't work…

Have you done your TDEE calculations to see the amount that you should be eating each day? Since you are very close to your goal, it' probably best to start getting those cals as close to what they need to be as possible. What does this calculator give you for TDEE? http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/ You should…

What did you do the day before weigh in? I don't get accurate weigh-ins until a few days off from working out. Higher carb day? Lift weights? etc. it all messes w/the scale. I've been 1lb higher each day this week that I've gotten on the scale. Not to mention whenever cals fluctuate, so does the scale. How often do you…

THAT'S what it's all about!! I was killing myself to get the weight off, then gaining it right back every time I ate "normal". I was cranky, tired, irritable, driving my husband and kid insane. No more. I'm in it for life, baby... I took my life BACK!! :drinker:

woohoo!!! You are SO inspiring!!!

Well.....I was 128 when I first "gained" lol.....I got all the way down to 108 the first time on very low cals, then I ate normal and ballooned back to 130.....then ate low cal again and got down to 110, ate normal and went up to 135.... ate low cal and got down to 115, ate normal and....threw my scale out the window and…

^^this Your cals haven't been consistent enough to say one way or the other yet. It takes most people longer than 3 weeks, and that time starts *after* being consistent. If you read all of the stickies, and weigh-ins/success stories, & watch the vids, you will be more fully prepared and there will be no doubt in your mind.…

If you lost 1lb last week, why are you doubtful of another loss in the next wk and a half?

As much as it pains me to say it :sick: ...I'd wait until after the wedding. The risk of gaining is just too high. :frown: I would just take this time to get prepared mentally for what will take place. Scour the EM2WL forums, and watch all the vids, etc,. so that after the wedding you are fully prepared to dive in. I would…

you just did :wink:

Numbers look good. But if you've been doing circuits for 2 months, its time to move on. :ohwell: Try to change it up every 4-6 weeks or so. Too much circuit work will leave you "soft", you need to harden up, lol. :wink: You want to put muscle on (which will help *burn* the fat) not burn up the muscle, which is what happens…

LOL. yes, ravaging hunger is connected to eating more. Eating more kicks the metabolism into high gear, to process more food. That's typically the "sign" I tell people to look for that they're on the right track :wink: ....It just may be time to bump those cals a bit more.... Eat up, girl! :tongue:

There's quite a few of us shorties in here... I'm 5'2, 125lbs currently eating at a deficit @1900 cals ~Kiki

Hey sweetie, With 30 years of yo-yo dieting under your belt, you have to take into consideration how many times you have lost weight and then gained it back PLUS some extra. Is that any different that seeing the scale go up, but for an actual *reason* now? Take the *whole* picture into account. If you have stuck out the…

FWIW - my BMI is in an "unhealthy" range too....as in "obese" :huh: please take BMI readings w/a LARGE grain of salt...... BMI is very outdated, and doesn't take into account muscle....use ALL factors to measure your progress and health risks, like waist size (which is more current measure of indicating future health…

What methods are you using to track your progress? Scale? Measurements? Pics? I recommend doing all three. Everyone sees progress in different ways. I rarely see changes w/the first or second method, but those darn pics NEVER lie. I absolutely recommend tracking your progress in pics. Most ladies that I work with, will…

RMR & BMR are often used interchangeably, so it depends on your source.. R= Resting (metabolic rate) B= Basal If anything, RMR is traditionally slightly lower (meaning you're asleep). But if you went and got it tested and weren't asleep, then treat it as you would your BMR. (which is what your body uses at rest, but not…

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Agree with taking measurements and PICS!! Don't underestimate the power of pics! I haven't lost weight in over 2 months, but I've gone from size 6 to 2 during that time. I posted the pics yesterday in my blog, and if I hadn't taken them, I'd have doubted my progress as well. I don't do a good job of measuring, so the pics…

Gemiwing is right. EM2WL is for everyone. Lifting is just a "highly recommended" suggestion. We only recommend it because it helps you look the way that most people hope to look when they arrive at their goal. cardio alone leaves you kinda "soft" whereas tw weights will keep everything "tight" :wink: But it's not a…

Doing circuits plus extra cardio could be overkill. If you're gonna do extra cardio, look to upping your weights and focus on less reps, if you wanna lose inches.

ah, yes....the bloating! :sick: Man, that feeling is SO uncomfortable in the beginning, not to mention, it just feeds that little voice that says "stop eating so much!" LOL. Good for you for sticking it out, it is SO worth the little bit of uncomfort in the beginning.

Perhaps these will help? There will probably be a vid on this topic in the near future, as well. So stay tuned..... :wink: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/31prvrbs/view/the-benefits-of-bulking-214021 http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/31prvrbs/view/the-accidental-bulker-217519…