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@ErikElgerot Increasing the calories all at once will do that. Hey, I don't blame you for doing that, after so long depriving yourself, why not (I'd do the same), but then there are side effects. Your body has 't seen that much food in a while and does need time to adjust. The same thing with your mind. Read this on what…

@Jennifer_Lynn_1982 Yes, finding a balance that works for you is the way to go! You found out a way of eating that is sustainable for you and allow you to enjoy life, look the way you want and feel good! WTG!!! Like I always say, you can have the cake and eat it too. I am sure that dress already looks amazing on you and…

@cfsassyc welcome on board! Staying active and living healthier is always a great idea. Make sure you grab your free quick start guide at http://eatmore2weightless.com/start You will find a lot of support in this community! Tereza Team EM2WL

@sbl1881 excellent job on increasing those calories! Slow and steady wins the race here. 1600 for this week is a great plan. Nope, you don't need to go all out and then have a freak out. On the TDEE calculators, we like to stick to the one on www.em2wl.com site to keep it simple. No need to overcomplicate and detail every…

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@MarissaTriesAgain I'm sorry you went through all that. Ut I'm glad you got your Starter Kit! @alittleee Welcome to our boards! Check our quick start guide…

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@saranharm Gave you excellent ideas to begin lifting! And yes, adding some strength training is the best thing you can do during a reset. Plus you will benefit of the beginner gains effect (your body develops much faster during the first year of lifting), making it a double wham! Explore EM2WL free workouts and goal…

I am with you on that. We have to do what we have to do. Some days I'm thankfull for the tv, that they will not have a fit for having a low key day. And yes, time just goes by and doing the little things everyday in a consistent manner will take you where you want to get. Just like looking back at when they were babies and…

Erik, welcome! At this point your body is just trying hard to hold onto every single ounce of it. It's a copying mechanism to assure survival since you have been eating bellow half of what you actually need to maintain your weight at you activity level. At first you will see some weight gain, but that will mostly be water…

Big difference! Nice slimmer waist, more rounded shoulders, more biceps definition (check the back mirror in the pic). You are doing so e steady progress here! Keep up with the good work! Tereza Team EM2WL

You are nailing it, @kerryatoon! All your PR's are great, but those overhead presses, wow, huge numbers!!! Tereza Team EM2WL

The best workout routine will always be the one that you can stick with. Same thing with eating, the best diet is the one that you can keep. But I say diet as a way of eating, not as a low calorie blue print to follow. I, for one, don't have time and energy for endless hours at the gym, so lifting 3 to 4 times a week (45…

Welcome @ErikElgerot and @rbussa2 ! The best way to change your life style is to pick one thing, and just one, work on it until it becomes second nature. Only then, when that is a habit, you move to another one. Tackling the food area before anything else is a good way to start. Put the numbers on the EM2WL calculator and…

@Runngurl43 2 hours cardio per week is not excessive, unless you don't like cardio. If you like and enjoy it, two hours is perfectly fine. Walks are also fine. Daily leisure walks are excellent and are different then power walks or running, right? @saranharm gave you great advice on increasing slowly to minimize gaining…

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Jennifer you you got this completely right! Things add up overtime. I am so happy to hear about all the changes you have been noticing. Excellent NSV's, way better that whatever the scale may say. Consistency is the key in this process and you have been nailing it week after week. Tereza Team EM2WL

@Runngurl43 welcome Grace! I'm glad you found us! I know there are many calculators out there, but many will give close results. First is tell you to try the EM2WL calculator (sorry for suggesting another calculator) http://eatmore2weighless.com/weight-loss-calculator/ Without knowing your stats and activity level, I…

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I know that there is so much we want to tackle at the same time and so much we want to make sense of and sort out as fast as we can. But this is a life journey, it's a long to e commitment and you need to give yourself time to let all the info soak in so things fall in the right spot in your mind. But that takes time and I…

You will know when it's time to start tracking again, @saranharm. Until then, keep doing what you are doing, focus on getting your protein and lifting. Soon things will be settled in a different daily routine and you can make the changes you want. Putting logging on hold for now by no means mean that you are quitting or…

@saranharm You so so much like me in not wanting to cut! The truth is, we don't have to cut the calories, unless we want. All that matters is being happy and healthy. Even if you don't cut, but sticking with your macros and lifting heavier (which I know you are doing) you are already doing a lot for your body! The changes…

Yay, Mel, you made it here! First of all, I must say you are doing amazing by increasing your calories and lifting heavier! You are also tackling the diet mentality change, which is huge in the process. I'd say add the light walks, the will help with sore muscles and relief anxiety. Don't worry about the extra steps and…

@sbl1881 I love that you got your ducks in a row and already realize what could be a trigger for you. Nope, we don't want not triggers here. Also the fact that you are not in a rush and that you want this to work for life is a big plus. As Kelly said, you are already miles ahead, give yourself a pat in the back! Great job…

You went through a major breakthrough here! Woohoo! As much as the weight gain is not what you are looking for, you got it out of your system and achieved some major milestones! You are many steps ahead by changing your mindset and lifting consistently. Kudos for sticking to it and staying smoke free! Indulgences will…

Hello there! I did read your post in the introductory thread and starting your own thread was a great idea! You are already so,e steps ahead b realizing that you do need to eat more in order to maintain what you achieved, as much as it seems completely the opposite of we we have been listening all our lives. The longer you…

Welcome @DiivaGiirl and @sbl1881 ! Although eating more may seem completely crazy when all we hear from the old diet mentality is eat less, move more, it is the best way to achieve your goals and stay there for life. Any diet that is not sustainable will not be maintainable. Mending our relationship with food while…

Not weird at all! Kudos for buying jeans that fit and hugs you in the right places! I am sure you look amazing in it! You are young and beautiful and deserve clothes that fit well and are flattering! I do 't like wearing belts, but if I don't I end up having to spend the day pulling my pants up. Tereza Team EM2WL

Welcome Terry! Being hungry all the time is not fun. Make sure you check our free quick start guide here http://training.eatmore2weighless.com/get-your-quick-start-guide/ Take your time going through the Start Her thread (below this one) and feel free to ask any questions! Tereza Team EM2WL