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Why the special (Paelo, Low Carb, Primal) diets?
I have been tracking calories for nearly 40 days now, and have lost approximately 13 pounds at around a 1000 calorie deficit with 3 - 4 days a week of cardio and weights (hard workouts). I have not done anything special except carefully count calories and somewhat macros (but not as close as I probably should be doing). I…
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Tracking daily calories - second job
Hey all! I am a teacher, and I set my TDEE to lightly active (which by definition is a teacher). I am on my feet 3 - 4 hours a day, and right now I find that my TDEE is pretty accurate for me. I am starting a second job that will have me on my feet for 4 - 6 hours, with some minor lifting, stocking, etc. I will be working…
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Large Person - Safe Calorie Deficits to begin
Good evening all! I am a female former high category level cyclist who after significant injury gained nearly 120 pounds, and now at 34 I am working on losing the weight again. My current weight is 330 pounds on a 6'5" frame (yes my family is very tall), and my base calories (based on MFP) is 3300 (on lightly active), so I…
