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Still trying to figure out the delicate balance of TDEE
Still trying to figure out a few things, and grateful for all of the resources here who have helped me navigate these new waters so far :) ) Here is where I am:* Was eating 1300-1350 calories FOREVER and maintaining weight I was happy with, but started EM2WL for purposes of wanting to increase metabolism and eat MORE than…
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Don't know if I can do this.............am really starting to worry...............
I have been eating at 1500-1550 (up from my usual 1300-1350) for about five weeks now, and added strength training through core fitness classes 3x a week. I am up THREE pounds in five weeks and weigh the most I have ever weighed in my adult life :( ((( I am really wondering if I am cut out for this pyschologically :( ((…
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Not the standard way of starting, but does this make logical sense?
I am still very much a newbie with this, so thanks everyone for being patient with my questions and trying to understand :) ). So before making an effort to make changes, I was consuming 1400 calories daily, combined with 4-5X a week of 30-45 min. cardio, and 2x 30 min weight training. So I am TEMPORARILY ceasing ALL…
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Which to use when you get a "real" metabolism test vs. the online calculator
So I went and had a metabolism test with a licensed dietitian, and it calculated my actual BMR at 1050, which she said was about 20% below average. That sounds about right since the online calculator on this site put it at 1226. So which do I use in my meal planning to NOT go below - the 1050 or the 1226 (+ my daily…
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Should I just be happy with my current stats? More...........
I asked this same question as part of another thread but was afraid it would get buried :) )). I had my body fat measured again and it was 26% (actually, measured by bio-impedance at 27% and through a scale with body fat monitor at 25%, so I took the average of the two) and my BMI was calculated at 21. Those measures for…
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What is your favorite DVD in the em2wl "store"? Getting ready to order and really unsure!
I read through all of the descriptions and decided that the ChaLEAN choice looked good, but then saw that it was no longer available :( (( Can some of you share your choices between those listed and WHY you chose that particular option? Also, a few words of wisdom needed. I have been inactive now (i.e., no cardio) since…
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Am I crazy? Logged my intake today and had 1759 calories and am freaking out (usually eat 1400)
So I have been on the 'eat more' plan for 2 weeks now trying to add SLOWLY (i.e., 50-100 for a couple of weeks) - I have been eating for years at around 1400 which is way lower than the predicted for me (I am 5 '6" and 130 pounds, maintained on 1400 calories and too much cardio). I am trying to get up to at least 1800 a…
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What should I ask for to find a personal trainer that "gets" EM2WL? From a skinny fat fitness gal
Thank you all who welcomed me! I am seriously wanting to be successful with the "eating more" philosophy, as my TDEE without exercise is only about 1400. I really want to increase that, as it is not a lot of food. As you all probably saw from earlier posts, I have been a fitness fanatic for 20+ years and really only have…
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Took a break now I'm back..............can I *really* do this or is this just how it is with aging?
Hi, everyone - I was on the board about a year ago contemplating whether or not I could employ some of the eat more strategies, if I had a thyroid issue, or was just getting older and had to deal with it. I will give a little summary below and hope that some of you can chime in as to whether or not I really have a shot at…
