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Making Gains?
This is my 2nd week into MLP. I am currently 276.6 lbs, losing .6 lbs this week. I've been following my calorie goal (2320 to lose 2lbs per week) with a deficit of about 500 calories (with exercise) to leave extra room incase I underestimate my servings. I've been getting a good amount of protein, carbs and fats overall…
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Tips for getting more calories in?
I have a goal of 2300 calories per day + whatever I exercise off, but I always tend to eat less than I should. I eat veggies, friits, nuts/seeds, lean protein, dairy, and grains. I still have this issue though, and sometimes that's all I feel I can eat. But in order to only lose fat, I have to eat more. I mix a couple eggs…
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Should you eat the calories you burned through exercise?
I know you need a calorie deficit to lose weight, but why do people say to eat what you exercised when you can just not do so and lose weight faster?
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Losing Fat and Not Muscle. I need advice.
This is my 9th day in MFP, and my goal is to lose 100+ pounds, minimizing muscle loss. So far, I have list 6 pounds the first week (assuming water retention), but I'm concerned. MFP's caloric goal for me is 2,300 calories but I end up eating anywhere between 1600-2000, which 600 calories burned through cardio. I cycle my…
