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Need help with activity level (and TDEE)
I posted this in another forum and got no response. Going to try again... I am using the calorie calculator on scoobysworkshop.com, which is much like other calculators. BMR 1347 For TDEE -20%: 1293 (sedentary) 1482 (light) 1671 (moderate) I am getting on the elliptical 5 days a week, burning roughly 200 calories each…
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Help with determining activity level (and TDEE)
I am using the calorie calculator on scoobysworkshop.com, which is much like other calculators. BMR 1347 TDEE 1617 (maintenance) For TDEE -20%: 1293 (sedentary) 1482 (light) 1671 (moderate) I am getting on the elliptical 5 days a week, burning roughly 200 calories each session for roughly 30 min. That's 1000 calories for 2…
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Overwhelmed at gym
A little background first...I have an elliptical at home, and that's how I'm getting my cardio done. I can't afford a personal trainer. I've watched countless YouTube videos. I have had broken wrists on both arms so anything like planks or pushups are out. I have plantar fasciitis and anything high impact really really…
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Hello!
I just joined the group and wanted to say hello to everyone. I'm on a 30 pound weight loss journey. I got bigger than I'd ever been in my life, and all of it went right to my waist! Since 2006, I've gained about 40 pounds, 30 of it in a year. I think work stress had a lot to do with it. I suspect my cortisol level probably…
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Hello, and new to MFP!
Hello everyone! I joined MFP a week ago and this time it's going to happen. :) My story: I am a 55 year old female, I'm an RN and I live in Chesapeake, VA. I have been on and off WW for 3 years and it never worked for me. I'd lose about 4 lbs and and then gain 8. I had some extreme stress (mostly with my job) starting…
