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A picture is worth a 1000 words
<click to view my profile pic. To all of my EM2WL friends here is a visual demonstrating what happens when we replace body fat for muscle and why the weight scale is not always a good indicator of progress. Take measurements and pictures. One of the best methods to get there is via strength training using compound…
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Time for a deficit break?
Ok....let me post my current data: age 60 (as of 1/24); M; weight 231-232; height 71 3/4"; bf% 25.3%. Scooby using K-McA my BMR is 2071. Using a tweener factor of 1.35 (between sedentary and lightly active) my TDEE is 2796. I still have 30 pounds to lose so with a 20% deficit my net calories are 2237. I started MFP in July…
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Assessment please
I may not have your questions in order but here is my data: Male Age 60 Weight 232 Estimated BF% 25.5% (Omron Handheld)* * ** Since I am apple shaped and 90% of my BF is from the waist up I am guessing this would be in the ballpark at least identifying a trend. Height 71 3/4" Before officially beginning MFP I hit a peak…
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New here and my numbers so far
I began increasing my calories on 11/27. My data: Male Age 60 (in January) Current Weight 232. Goal weight 200 Height 72" BF% 26.7 Using Katch-McArdle formula BMR = 2048 & TDEE 2765 using an activity factor of 1.35 ( a tweener of sedentary and light activity) My TDEE cut values @ 15% 2350 @ 17% 2295 @ 18% 2267 @20% 2222 @…
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New here to this group with a question
Quick question for you. If my TDEE is 2721 for lightly active option does that mean I burn 2721/24=113 cal per hour. Since my major burns are from power walking and cycling do I subtract 113 cal/hr from my total burns? Example- I cycle for 3 hours and burn 1800 cal. To get my correct exercise cal recorded do I take…
