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1 gram per 1lb of lean body mass is the most common equation. If you know your body fat percentage then you can figure out your lean mass to figure out how much protein you need.
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I have that problem even when I'm not trying to lose weight. I fluctuate up to 5 pounds. I dont worry about it much as long as the low number keeps going down. I eat way to much sodium though.
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I have a "most likely" diagnosis and we've only done blood work; however at 18 I was told I didn't because I had no cysts on my ovaries (which is a bs statement) by my ob gyn. I've gained 60 lbs in the last 18 months which put me at my heaviest ever. I have a minor thyroid problem which she is treating and vitamin D…
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I'm only a few weeks in lost 9 lbs so far and have at least 100 more to go. Feel free to add me.
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It's very frustrating. My Dr advised me it's normal to fluctuate 3 to 5lbs for various reasons , water retention, pms, stress, etc. Eating less carbs is difficult sometimes, but I wouldn't stress to much if you are near you're goal. I think the "it's all about deficit" talk is silly myself, because I actually have to add…
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It may seem backward and silly, but sometimes you actually do have to eat more to lose. When I initially started tracking I was barely averaging 1300. Since going down wasn't an option I actually forced myself to eat 1800 a day. Mfp and other calculators can give you a good idea of where to start but you have to figure out…
