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Hi Tera @74ellison Have you read through all the stickies at the top of the group? That will really give you lots of info. 4 pounds off in a month is really good progress. Don’t want to lose much quicker than that. Ichel Team EM2WL

I suppose EM2WL could be described as a lifestyle but really it’s more of a movement. Ichel Team EM2WL

Remember that lifting heavy is relative. So if this week you are lifting 2 pounds, and next month you are lifting 2 1/2 pounds, that is heavy.....for you! You don’t have to rush and buy the entire home gym at once. Just a couple of pieces at a time, find some bargains on Craigslist. Kiki did s great video on the basics she…

Ack! I forgot when you use an emoji it deletes all your text! :( Please join us over on our Facebook community group https://m.facebook.com/groups/1754102281470874?ref=bookmarks There is no reason to live your life like this even though I know you feel such despair right now. You will find many like minded women who have…

Hey @LAWoman72

Hi @ebonywaters Great to have you here! Please feel free to ask any questions that come up and make sure you join us in our community Facebook group which is where we mostly hang out. https://m.facebook.com/groups/1754102281470874?ref=bookmarks Ichel Team EM2WL

Hi @slimable Welcome back! We have lots of interaction over on our Facebook community page. Have you joined us there? https://m.facebook.com/groups/1754102281470874?ref=bookmarks Ichel Team EM2WL

Hi there! Have you had a look at our calculator to give you an idea of how many calories you should be aiming at eating? http://eatmore2weighless.com/weight-loss-calculator/ You can do this! And you don't have to eat like a bird to get there :) EM2WL is all ablout sustainability so there is no on or off plan, just the same…

Hey June Hopefully the info we discussed will work for you. Please update here! Ichel Team EM2WL

Just catching up here! Wow! Congrats on the karate school! Super super achievement. Well done Ichel Team EM2WL

One thing that I love about EM2WL is the epiphanies that come along! You start to see ALL areas of your life differently, that's the true power of EM2WL. LOVE the fact you are really thinking about things and working them out. Keep digging deep! Ichel Team EM2WL

I only log my food occasionally now, to make sure I'm in the right macros and calorie zone. If it helps others to see what a plant-based protein diet looks like, I'll happily log at the end of each day. Ichel Team EM2WL

Day 3 of Boot camp today! It's not too late to join! www.crushthediet.com Ichel Team EM2WL

Hey @Pocket__Cthulhu Don't be scared! It is hard taking that step for all of us at first, but it gets better and then it becomes amazing! Community here and in our FB group will help you and give you the best chances of success. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1754102281470874/ Ichel Team EM2WL

So many things to love about this post! 1. Your cut is going exactly as planned! 2. You recognise your lack of energy and know you need to increase calories to fix it. 3. Your protein macro is pretty neat spot on. 4. You choose protein snacks when you're hungry. So much awesome! Keep it up lady! You are killing this! Ichel…

@cinblog1965 Yes! I love a good plan! Love that you are looking at this long term too. I hate being hungry too. Makes me super cranky. I eat more for breakfast now than I used to eat in a whole day! Once that metabolism is firing and you give your body the amount of food it needs, no going back! Never ever not for me!…

Hi @wstephens87 Great question! Answer : absolutely not! I am a vegan and have been very successful with EM2WL. I get over 200g of plant-based protein a day. This is a lifestyle that will work for anyone! It really does work for anyone and everyone. Just have to make tweaks and adjustments and it is totally doable. Ichel…

Hi Kathleen @crankyme Your numbers look right, I would definitely use you Fitbit numbers rather than the calculators. Just remember with your Fitbit to manually add in your strength training as it won't account for that with just your step count. The two pound weight gain could be many things but I would guess it is most…

Hi @marybeth062 So happy you found our group! Welcome! Yes, many diets work short term but (I forget the exact number) but it's something like 80 or 90% of people who lose weight on a diet gain it back within 5 years. But don't worry, you didn't fail, your diet did! Here at EM2WL we show how to make lasting lifestyle…

Great goals! Fat loss is a slow process, slower than weight loss. To strengthen your metabolism have you considered going through a reset? http://eatmore2weighless.com/the-metabolism-reset-guide/ Ichel Team EM2WL

Oh wow on starting the school! How awesome! And a real family affair too! Love it. And you are doing an amazing job with your cut too. What an incredible time for you. Good luck! Ichel Team EM2WL

@spawoman Hi and welcome to the group. Have you been to the start here section of our website? http://eatmore2weighless.com/faqs/ Ichel Team EM2WL

I put in the above details with a moderate activity level, and set your goal to body recomposition (which it sounds to me is your goal really?) and it came back with 2351. I think maybe you weren't honest with your activity level when you plugged in your numbers? I would increase your calories gradually upwards to this…

Have you plugged all your info into our calculator http://eatmore2weighless.com/weight-loss-calculator/ so that you know you are starting right? Two days is a really, really short amount of time. EM2WL is about long term, lifestyle changes. What are your goals? What are you looking to get out of this experience? How would…

This video has some great info for your question too https://youtu.be/AxBYO1Mvg70 Ichel Team EM2WL

This is wonderful to hear! And don't underestimate how an update post like this inspired and encourages others to start with EM2WL or to keep going! Thank you! @megrosborne would it be ok to share this NSV with others? Ichel Team EM2WL

Hi Nilsa Welcome to the group. As you have a history of yo yo dieting, it sounds like you may benefit from a metabolism reset. You can find all the info here; http://eatmore2weighless.com/the-metabolism-reset-guide/ Ichel Team EM2WL

Yes I do the 6 week cut, 1 week maintenance. If you go longer at 8 weeks or so you want to make sure you do at least 2 weeks at maintenance. I prefer 6 weeks for my sanity :-) Ichel Team EM2WL

Oh my! What a week! Poor body! Bubble wrap all over! Ichel Team EM2WL

I think it's an issue many deal with. First step is you recognised it. Could be childhood or societal influences. Guilt associated with Have or have not. Pause when you still have food on your plate, and ask yourself if you are a. Still hungry? B. Food still taste good? Lots of foods taste not so good when they start…