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Need more friends that lift!
The first time I got into the weight room is when I got the New Rules of Lifting book. I was scared to death. That was over 2 years ago. I love lifting! Cardio is so boring to me now. Looking for some new friends that have the same interests so we can motivate each other. Feel free to add me as a friend if you are a fellow…
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New Rules and Fat Loss
I belong to the New Rules of Lifting for Women on Facebook. There was a discussion regarding Fat Loss and the programs. This quote came directly from Alwyn Cosgrove. I thought this might help some of you. If your goal is fat loss/size loss- Drop Two Sizes by Rachel Cosgrove If your goal is strengthen your core - NROL4A If…
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TDEE Question with BMF results
I really believe in eating more, but I am not sure if I have figured out what my TDEE is. Here is what I know. I have worn my BMF 3 times since I have gotten it. I wore it each time for a week. My actual calories for those weeks were: 19,362 week 1, 18,829 week 2, and 18071 week 3. In week 1 I was doing more cardio. I…
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I like eating more!
I have a small celebration that I would like to share. I have been eating 1700-1900 calories and have not seen the scale move for months. I decided to put my BMF back on for a week to get my actual TDEE instead of looking at online calculators. I found that my average burn was about 2500 a day. This is a lot higher than I…
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Frustrated- need a little help with calories
I need a little help because I am starting to feel frustrated. A little background on myself. I started lifting in June. I lift 3 days a week (NROL4W) and take a spin class 1 or 2 days a week. I have been trying to eat around 1900 calories because every calculator I use says that would be my 15% cut. I am 42, 5'7" and…
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Don't skip Phase 6
I started phase 6 today. I was going to skip it like the book says but I decided to try it. I am glad I did! I could acutally do the Negative Chin Up and I did real push ups man style today. It shows how much stronger I have become throughout the program.
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How do you plan for a big eating day?
So I upped my calories about 3 weeks ago and I am trying to stay consistent each day with my 1900 calorie goal. It seams like there is always an event that I go to on the weekend and I end up going over my goal. I try and eat well throughout the day and save up my calories. What do you do when you go over your daily…
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Need Help Determining Exercise Value
I am new to this group and I increased my calories about 2 weeks ago but I keep second guessing myself and keep reading the forums to make sure I am at the correct cut value. I am 42, 163 lbs, 5'7". I work out 5 days a week and according to my heart rate monitor I burn approximately 2200 calories a week on average. When I…
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10lbs to go
I am new to MFP. I just started using the site this week and love the tool. I would love to connect with people for support and tips. I have used WW all my life but really need a change. I just need that last shot of motivation to take off 10 more pounds and get back to my goal weight.
