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There is nothing to be sorry about! What a wonderful testimony! Oh I am super excited for ya and can't wait to watch your journey!!!

44 here and I strength train (heavy lifting) 3-4 times a week and rebound or zumba for cardio 2-3 times a week.

I posted one for you on IG.

Hey Mike, yes I sure do remember! I remember your funny emails too. So glad to see you are back! Congrats on your progress thus far!

What an amazing story! Thank you so much for sharing! You have overcome so many hurdles and should be down right proud of yourself.

I've just finished 6wks of hypertrophy doing 3-4 sets of 8 Lat pull down 125lbs One arm db row 70lbs Bench press 135(6reps) Machine bench press 170 Decline press 135(6reps) Incline press 115 Cable row 140 BB Back row 115 Deadlifts 185 (225x3) Leg ext machine 250 Leg press 770 DB shoulder press 35lbs Machine triceps push…

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Hi there, I didn't read every word of this thread, but wanted to chime in as I too have hypothyroidism. What I have learned is that the range is wide and you must find where you feel best within that range. Having a dr willing to work with you is key as well. When I was at the mid to lower range...I slept loads, always…

Remember these calculators are in no way perfect. Many times we have to adjust a bit to get to "our" correct number. My suggestion would be to add 50 or 100 calories and see what happens over four weeks. If you continue to lose, then add another 100 etc. At point you start to gain, revert back to previous or cut by 50 at…

You will get used to eating. Then one day you will look back and not fathom how you could ever have been satisfied at 1800 calories. Don't ever beat yourself up. Just take it one day at a time, incorporating many of the suggestions above. Remember this is a life style, so it doesn't have to happen overnight.

The handheld and scale devices are not the most accurate. Yes, you can increase your suppressed metabolic rate over time. Weight training using compound moves, progressively increasing weights over time is ideal, but since you have no access to it...start with body weight exercises. squats, pushups, dips, if you have a…

Yes, the closer you get to your goal, the smaller your deficit should be. Also consider taking a TDEE break every four weeks as well now that you are so close to your goal.

Awesome thread! Amazing progress Connie.

5'7.75 " 171lbs M tops Slacks 8 Jeans vary on brand from 8-12 Dresses 6

I agree there are foods that aren't good for your body. Things I'd never put to my lips. EM2WL doesn't promote any type of eating but keeping it clean in the sense of processed foods I'd hope each person would come to that realization that processed foods are just not what's best for our bodies.

We have a forum www.forums.eatmore2weighless.com if you'd like to join.

Along with measurements take pictures. Pick an outfit and use same outfit, angles, poses, and distance from the mirror. During recomp you can measure and not change in spots you consistently measure, but have fat loss above or below measure point. So pictures are crucial during process.

You can do it! It's a slow process but so maintainable.

Great to learn before... So many of us did a bunch of yoyo dieting and learned this after damage has taken place.

What are your stats.. Height.. Weight... Activity?

You gave me a good laugh with envisioning you sitting on the floor deep breathing.. Welcome welcome... It is shocking when you see the numbers and I'll say even more shocking if you don't pick the correct activity level. I thought with my three lift days and cardio day or two I was moderate but after wearing the body Media…

Awesome information.

Hey there, you are def not moderate in your activity. You are at least Very Active. You should consider bumping up to that TDEE:-)

Hi Michelle, Email me your information at lucia@em2wl.com .

Hi Michelle, Email me your information at lucia@em2wl.com .

Hi Michelle, So glad you joined the forum. Ok, so what is your BMR and TDEE? What is your exercise routine? I know this initial part is difficult and we are here to help you through it. Lucia

You are def on the right path!

We don't suggest deficits of more than 20%.

Nom nom I'm an eater and sent a request :-D

Such an amazing testimony!