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I would mainly focus on hitting my protein target of around 1g/lbs. Then adjust carbs and fat according to your likings. the general recommendation is 40/30/30 (c/p/f). Some people do that, so other favour carbs over fat or the opposite. I usually do a bit higher on carbs on my training days and a little higher on fat on…

Try face pulls for the upper back. It's a great exercise and can't cheat a lot with the arms Also, any kind of row, esp seated cable rows or TRX rows are good. But I agree, let us know what you do first...

You don't feel the avocado AT ALL, I promise :wink: It just gives it a thick chocolate consistency!! Give it a go :smile:

Thank you!! I really hope you keep it till the end! I was determined to do so as well, but I have been struggling so much with my social life, my big gain and loss of appetite that I had to give up unfortunately. I still did a significant increase though, so I hope this will be a bit of help! Honestly, I still do believe…

Ok, so I'll try 1750 daily with an extra 200+cal bump on my lifting days... I'll start like that and see how it goes Thanks for the feedback. I truly appreciate!

Thanks a lot! I'll try not to go too crazy with my workouts (I have this tendency!) but keep them consistent and add some more walking

Don't know, maybe I just need to eat when hungry for a few days until my appetite catches-up. And re-adjust then :huh: Right now I have a really upset tummy from all the food! And has been like that for almost 10 days now...

So, if I use the data from fitbit I get an average of 2050 on non-lifting days so if I subtract 15% of that I end up with ~1750 on rest days. On workout days my HRM usually says I burn ~500 cals. So I'll need to eat an extra 420 on workout days? That would be ~2150! That is too much though! In my case I mean...I have been…

The two formulas give me very similar BMR numbers, Harris BMR=1494, Katch BMR=1504 Well, in the past I didn't use to eat my exercise calories back, I was just cycling cals (higher on training days, lower on rest days). I'm just thinking of a flat 1750 (that's pretty much my estimated TDEE if I put sedentary in the activity…

By the way, thanks for the replies ladies! :smile: And sorry for being so negative, I'm just in a very bad mood right now :cry:

I'm 5'6... Not sure of what my maintenance is exactly as I have been cycling calories through that time (I generally like calorie cycling, so that I fuel up my workout days). But I would guess it is around 1900 to be honest. My weight has not changed much since last week, maybe 1lbs up or so. And I have two days at 2100…

Milk and avocado protein shake 150-200ml milk (I love kara coconut milk but any milk will do) 1/2 small avocado (~40g) 1 scoop chocolate whey 1 tsp cocoa powder handful of spinach 6-7 ice cubes Milk and pineapple protein shake 150-200ml milk (again, I use kara coconut milk) 60-70g pineapple (I usually freeze it beforehand…

Well, I am strength training but I'm not new to it. I have been working with weights for a few years now, so I don't think it's from there. also, all my measurements have gone up my 0.5-1inch so it's not muscle either :frown: Back in December I was around 144lbs, now I'm about 154-155lbs I have started increasing my intake…

Yes! I need to include some more high calorie/low volume foods in my existing diet as my meals are already too big increase them as such...

Maybe my problem is I try and eat healthy food, so to get to my TDEE I need to eat really high volume! But on the other hand, I don't want to start eating cookies and sweats to get my cals in! Avocados and nuts I eat a lot. Maybe I should start eating a few more high calorie foods then such as granola, cheese (i.e. blue…

I'm bumping in! This IS ME and I need to see what others think... I had already gained some weight before starting the reset (so still eating less than my TDEE but more that I used to). Since started the reset I have gained some more. I know the theory of reset is nice and that's why I'm doing it BUT it's difficult…

Thanks Lucia, I know I probably should stay there. It's just very discouraging when my clothes are so tight AND I don't even have the appetite to eat! I feel like I'm stuffing my face with food when I'm not really hungry... Mareeee1234, how did you cope with your loss of appetite? Just kept eating even though you were…

Thanks a lot for the reply! I'll try that then after I finish my reset. Sounds better than having to reduce my calories, especially after all the effort to eat more (I still struggle to hit 2000cal/day)!!

Thanks for that! Totally agree that you can never out-exercise a bad diet. But I'm always logging and eating healthy, it's just that I was such a chronic under-eater that I really don't want to drop again! I'm also very sedentary, so I don't want to drop below my BMR in order to loose, even after the reset is done. My BMR…

Can't help I'm afraid,but I can totally relate, you're not alone! I'm on week 4 and still hold on to the 7 lbs I've gained so far. Plus bloated and clothes don't fit :-( Wish it goes away at some point...

Thanks! Yeah, I'll make sure to eat the calories I'm not where I want to be just yet, still at around 1750/2050, but I'm building it slowly, adding 50 cals every couple of days. I tried to eat a flat 1900-2000 for a week, but didn't really like it, as I also enjoy the macro-cycling. Hope it still works!

Me too, please!!!!!

Would like to join too please!!!!

I'm thinking of dropping to 1800 for a couple of weeks and see how it goes. On the other hand I'm not sure it's the best idea...cause if I struggle to loose at 1800 then I'll end up having those extra 8-10 lbs on me! Ughhh...

I believe I have opened my diary. I haven't been logging my food there for a long time, but used to have my own diary. Calcs where very very close. I don't log my training there either, but I strength train 3x/wk with big compound lifts. I used to do some conditioning too and some LISS but I have dropped all these the last…

Thanks for your response!! I definitely agree that staying on 1200 cal diet is mental! That's even lower than my BMR so I'm not doing it again! ever! My diet is very clean, eat much protein and healthy fats. Many veg, some fruit, carbs mainly from potatoes, rice, oats, fruit and veg. Some bread occasionally. Was always…

Yes, I'm working out 3x/wk (sometimes 2 due to some bank holidays). Only strength training, big compound moves. I'm generally sedentary, as my job requires me to be sitting all day long. My BMR is around 1550, TDEE if I put sedentary is around 1750, if I put light active (which I have) is at around 2000. So I'm aiming for…

Thanks you girls for the feeback! I will slowly try to increase my carbs. I also try to see things logically and think that I can't gain that much real weight so quickly, so it has to be water etc. But it's just frustrating when your clothes do not fit at all!! Anyway, still in! Prettypaleo67, sorry for high-jacking your…

Also, feel free to add me as friend if you're on the same boat!!