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Finally, respected people who know what they are talking about! Thanks for doing this.

Great success story! Very inspirational, and shows that lifting heavy can help give your body a beautiful shape that just losing weight won't guarantee!

Congratulations! Your hard work is continuing to pay off! What I love about your post the most is that you have changed the way you view things, from the [stupid] numbers on the scale to how you eat to WHAT you eat. You took a chance, and tried something different, because what was working before ceased to continue to…

Hi everyone! I'm at the end of my 6th cut week. Technically, I've only lost 2 pounds of the 4 that I gained during reset. But my waist has come back to its pre-reset measurement. However, my belly and hips have not! I have to say, however, that I am beginning not to look at the number on the scale as a "FAIL". It was a…

I experienced headaches for the first few days of my cut. I wasn't above taking ibuprofen when they were excruciating. I figured my body was getting used to the calorie adjustment, as I had ZERO headaches during reset. I tried to drink tons of water since the blood vessels in my head were probably constricted and thus…

Congrats to everyone who is making progress on the cut! Hooray for water weight whooshes and broken plateaus! :drinker: AFM, I am going to keep my progress real for you ladies. I felt bad earlier when I talked about some supposed setbacks in my cut and it sounded like a downer, but I am not going to avoid talking about the…

I weigh daily. I like to record the data so I can see trends. The scale doesn't tell the whole story, and I don't let it affect me (although it sure tries to!) I end up taking measurements every two weeks. I tried weekly, but Monday morning rolls around and I forget! Finally, sometimes I'll measure two days in a row if…

I'm 5'2", 39 yrs old, currently weigh 131lbs. I don't care what the scale ends up at, as long as I can get rid of my love handles and see the muscle buried by my recent 6-wk reset. I'm in week 3 of my cut. TDEE: 2300-2400 (I use a BMF for this) TDEE - 15%: 2000-ish And I'm discovering that having a 500 cal deficit from my…

seobstar, I'm not trying to scare you, don't despair! Weight DID come off. But my body is adjusting to everything and, like everything else, it's taking time. These are only my results, and hopefully everyone else will have better success stories. It's only been 3 weeks into the cut, so I'm hoping things improve in the…

I think I'm going to agree with this, for myself, that 300 might be my magic number. I've seen this before my reset, and I think my body is leaning in this direction. I'm into Week 3 of my cut. First week, lost 3 pounds. Second week, steadily gained it back. Start of the third week, I'm ready to throw my scale out the…

Well done! Your arm definition looks fabulous! And you are 9 pounds heavier than your skinny-fat state, but look more fit. THAT is awesome. :flowerforyou:

WEEK 2 of my cut -- and I'm pissed. It's like my body got confused and doesn't know how to react. During week 1 I lost 3 pounds of the 4 I gained and I was happy as a lark. This past week, however, I seemed to gain 2 pounds back in small increments. I know this isn't true weight; it's most likely water weight. But I'm…

Week 1 of my cut is done, and I've lost 3 pounds of the 4 that I gained during reset. *happy dance*. The adjustment back to lower cals has been slightly challenging but not awful. I had really bad headaches the first three days, but they're gone for now. I took measurements and I've lost 1/4 inches off the waist and hips.…

Day 3 of my cut and I have consistent headaches. I used to get them whenever I slashed calories, and I didn't get them at all while on reset. Of course not! Doing some research on it and it's not a lack of nutrients, it's not caffeine (gave up Coke over a year ago), but it could be dehydration (blood vessels shrinking in…

After a 6-week reset, I started my cut today. I'm trying a 15% cut, going from 2400 TDEE to 2050 calories. For the next 4 weeks, I'll lift 2x/wk and do HIIT 2-3x/wk, which is the same pattern I've been doing since beginning the reset. Then I'll reassess with a diet break and see if I need to do -10% instead. I gained 4…

You're not crazy, you're smart. :smile: Having a BMF helps take out the guesswork of what your TDEE is every day. You will be amazed at the information! I have had one since March and it's been really helpful throughout my 6-week reset. I start my cut tomorrow and it will also help keep me in line. If you just received it,…

Checking in. Finishing my 6th week on reset, starting my cut on Monday. Although I have been anxious to start the cut, I resolved to do it after the July 4th holiday "week". We just finished the leftover burgers from Wednesday's cookout. I have really been slacking on my exercise, however. The mornings have been…

I'll start my cut in 6 days, after a 6-week reset. SO looking forward to it and will report back soon! :happy:

Hi all, almost at week 5 of my reset. Yesterday seemed especially difficult to just be "me" because it was over 100 degrees and I felt so fat in my shorts (tighter waistband) and tank top (bloated tummy). I carry my weight mostly in my hips and tummy, so during this reset I've felt the most fat right in the belly. I look…

^^This is funny to me, because I've also been looking at my diary and where I can cut out 400 calories. The answer is simple for me: the dark chocolate-covered acai/pomegranate berries, the white chocolate chip/cranberry trail mix, and the cup of milk at the end of the day! I am addicted to the chocolate-covered berries…

jyska - nice job on the EM2WL reset badge! Looks cool! As much as I think the badge is really cool, I've already made the mental shift to start my reset at 6 weeks vs. my original 4 (which is two weeks from tomorrow). I'm ready now, but I'll ride out the next two weeks through July 4th. It also accommodates my gym access…

I don't think I'm allergic to nickel per se, but I have really sensitive skin. The sensors cause my skin to get sweaty after a long period of time and then my skin itches. I have shifted my BMF around the backside of my arm to accommodate the itching. I have also worn it on my leg to give my arm a rest (slathered the arm…

(((((((Raynn1))))))) I think it was Lucia who put it this way: you are building strong muscles so that when it comes time for your cut, those muscles will burn the fat, and then they will be revealed. *cue heavenly music and doves flying in the sky* Well, that's the hope *I* am carrying with me! I, too, am fearful that…

Carrie - I started my reset on 5/29 and was giving it 4 weeks at first. Now I'll give it to 6 weeks (yep, coasting through July 4th until the end of that week) and then start my cut.

Thanks for the encouraging words! And what you just said about building muscle... that's where I'm at, too, in my workouts. I'm working on building that muscle with heavy lifting so that when it's cut time, the muscle will burn the fat! I think that's an excellent idea, to start a new thread for cutters. This thread for…

Hello ladies, I've been going about my business and trying to eat up to 2400 every day. I'm starting week 4 of my reset, and it wasn't until last week that two pounds jumped out at me and decided to stay. That also came with the bloating, so I'm not a really happy camper if I look down at my tummy. Three weeks ago I said…

Congratulations on 5K! I just found your website, and I am so excited to spread the word. :smile:

Love the new vids! Thanks for making them! You guys are truly a Dynamic Duo and we are all blessed to read your wisdom! :flowerforyou:

Lucia, thanks for posting another great video! It's a great reminder that if you increase your exercise, you NEED to increase your calorie intake. I look forward to other videos!

Hey everyone, checking in. Day 11 of my reset. I'm up .6 but there's been minute fluctuations in-between because I'm more sensitive to sodium lately, and while it doesn't cause huge swelling in any extremities, it does cause obvious water retention. I've been approx. -230 calories away from my TDEE by the end of each…