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BMR vs RMR
A few months ago, I paid to have a resting metabolic rate test at my gym. I came in early in the morning on an empty stomach and reclined in a chair for about 40 minutes in a dark room while hooked up to a machine. My RMR came out at 1777. However, when I go online and do a BMR, I get 1492. If I'm trying to do the TDEE,…
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Realistic weight loss goals
I just added some personal goals in my signature so that I can try to keep myself on track. I'm afraid however, that they might be unrealistic. I'm sure I can lose 2 lbs/week but we all know how life is - getting sick, getting busy, etc., can throw it off. In addition, I want to make sure I do this in a healthy way so I…
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After dinner snack
Hi Everyone, Lately I have been doing my workout in the afternoon around 4 PM. I eat dinner around 5:30-6 and usually am in bed by 9 PM. Problem is, I find that I'm starving right before I got to bed. Starving to the point that I have to eat in order to sleep. I know I shouldn't be eating right before bed - in fact,…
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I can't eat all my calories!!
How can I fit in all my calories?? The last two days, I've been short 600 and I'm stuffing my face! I come to the end of the day and I discover that I'm short. I can't eat 600 calories in between now and the time I go to bed (in about 3 hours). Oh, sure, I could eat 2 cookies and meet my goal but they would be empty…
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Questions
Hi Everyone. When I work out, 2 - 3 hours later I find that I'm starving, even though I eat a meal within an hour after working out. Is this normal? Second question: Are beans considered a fat or a protein? Thanks!
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Hello
New to the site and just started reading the posts. So much wonderful information. I am working hard on losing the extra weight I've gained over the years. I used to be skinny when I was younger but at 44 and 3 kids, I hate to say that I've ballooned to 176! I started the Slim in 6 series of exercises and found this…
