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Morning! I am about 8 weeks along with a due date of July 21st. First baby for us and it's a bit of a surprise. I am still adjusting...and feel BLOATED.....the scale says I haven't gained a pound but I have a gut now.... I was adjusting my eating/work-out plan before I found out I was expecting to go more primal and a…

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I'd like to join as well. I have been off and on the EM2WL bandwagon since June of 2012 and completely believe in the methodology and philosphy behind this. BUT....I made the mistake of filling my calories with not fabulous food choices. But new year & new commitment.....would love to go thru this process with other…

Thanks so much for this! Great tips....I need to put the fruit in check & also watch the nuts. No worries on the healthy fats - I tend to like those. Luckily days 4 & 5 are the end of this week and I am working from home one of those days so I only have one day to be aware of around people :).

Hi - I just started the program yesterday and I am NOT sore...which I am bummed about. I think I may need to increase my weights for my workouts. For squats - are you all using the bar or the smith machine or barbells? I get yelled at because my form isn't perfect so I am nervous about hurting my back. Also, I work out by…

Thanks for sharing your experiences. The squats have been interesting..I see some You-Tube viewing in my future :). But my legs are sore so I am doing something right.

Tyra - I am starting NROL4W on Monday the 26th - we can get through this together! I am going to be spending time this weekend builidng "my book" - I love the idea of creating a binder that has everything in it. And will be you-tubing the proper forms. I was shown how to do a deadlift by the trainer at the gym but…

One word -- AWESOME!!!!! I am so happy for you and thanks for being an inspiration..... And I have to ask - was this one of the best vacations of your life? :happy:

Hi there - There a ton of protein options but some of my favorites are: greek yogurt; nuts; nut butter (Peanut Butter - YUM); protein powder & almond milk; lean meat. I just ordered some protein bars and will let you know if they are good. I have always struggled with meeting my protein macro but am determined to figure…

Hi Everyone - Thanks for all the replies.... @2abnorth - I have lifted weights for the past year and gained definition and strength. But then I was looking for something new and the trainer at the gym suggested some Cross Fit type workouts for something different. But if I am honest with myself I don't love them and I…

Thanks for the reply.... So here is my BMR: Harris - 1351 Katch - 1273 And my average rest day TDEE (for the past 6 rest days) is 1695. So to clarify your suggestion - I should add 132 calories (MFP strength for 45 min) to 1695 = 1827. And if I wanted to eat the same number of calories daily then shoot for 1700ish and…

Thanks! I hadn't heard that about the fitbit but it is good to know. When I say my numbers - I was shocked that my TDEE was so low with the fit-bit. Yes, I would like to lose BodyFat & fit into the rest of my smaller clothes....oh and have great looking legs :laugh: . So less about the number and way more about gaining…

Hi Everyone! Congrats on the losses ladies! And @Raynn - my fingers are crossed about your fitbit. I hope it drys out & gets back to working fully. You have convinced me to order one for myself. Do you wear it while you work-out? AFM - I am plugging along....my goal this week is to make my calorie goal with healthy…

Thanks for the support ladies! @rayann - I am also jealous of your calories. Do you like your fitbit? I keep going back and forth about getting one and am not sure if it would put me into analysis paralysis with all that data. @jomatho - my trainer said calories look good. So I am still at 1800 which is about a 10% cut. He…

Hi Everyone! So it has been a LONG time since I have checked in. September was a rough month...I just didn't have my head in the game & was starting down the path of eating whatever I wanted (which was more often than not unhealthy choices) and while I was working out, I wasn't pushing myself. I stopped tracking & just…

THIS IS WHAT I NEEDED TO HEAR!!!! Thank you for posting this...patience is not my strength but I am working on remembering that it just takes time. I need to sit down & write a list of ALL of my goals and then just pick one to start. This is my life.....not a diet.... And I agree with printing this out & hanging it on the…

Thanks for posting this....because I "was" seriously considering scaling back the calories. I have been on this process for just over 3 months....and lately I have been losing the mental game. But between this message & Lucia kicking me in the tail (a much needed one) - I am back on eating at 10% cut and changing up my…

Thanks for taking the time to respond! I took pictures back in June when I started this process...I should really take them again if for nothing less than prosperity's sake :smile: . And I am really going to pull the jeans out and keep trying them on....I may not measure in the exact spot every month but I will be able to…

So how long before you started to see results? I have been at a 10% cut for 4 weeks now and while the scale hasn't moved and I have lost some inches -- I can't SEE any changes. I know we are all different but just trying to get a sense of timing that others have experienced. I have recently gotten discouraged and fell off…

Thanks Brad! I needed to hear this! Congratulations!!!!!

Hi Everyone! So I am still making way through my 10% cut - I am finishing my 3rd week and couldn't tell if you I have lost anything or not because I have decided to not step on the scale until the end of the month. Then that week, I am going to up my calories to TDEE and possibly take a break from working out....I will…