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What does a healing metabolism look like?
I'm trying to figure out what reset "looks" like...mainly, does metabolism heal by increasing caloric expediture or by changing the way the body responds to eating TDEE... Errrrr, I don't know if I'm explaining myself very well here :embarassed: ...lol...to put it another way, if you go through reset while wearing a…
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What type of weight training should I do?
(FYI- Also posted on the EM2WL website forum) Hiya EM2WL world! I need your advice. As a reformed "iron hater," I'm just finally started to take weight training seriously and been lifting heavy 2-3x a week for about a month. Loving it! I still do one 50-60 minute (5-6 mile) run a week, only because I enjoy it, and at least…
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2311% DRV of vitamin A?
Sorry this is sort of off topic but ya'll are the smartest foodies/healthy eaters that I know so I'm hoping someone can ease my mind. I'm taking in a ton of vitamin A. Im in the red ev-er-ey-day. Tomorrow's planned food equates to 2311% of the daily recommended value!! Not kidding (diary is open if you're curious :wink:)…
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Lose fat/gaining muscle vs. lose fat with/cal reduction
I'm trying to go Sherlock Holmes on this and ive got myself very confused. Looking at scooby's TDEE calculator it gives you the different goal options, most of which involve "lose fat with X % calorie reduction." I get that. How does the goal change when you are trying to lose fat and gain muscle though? Does that mean…
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BodPod
Good morning! I'm scheduled to jump into a BodPod tomorrow morning and was wondering if anyone else has had their BF% measured this way? If so, what did you think? I've done zero research on the accuracy, but this is the only BF% measurement offered at my gym so I thought I'd give it a whirl. :laugh: Also, I just realized…
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more than 1g/lb of protein = bad?
Please someone straighten me out here caz I think my brain is a little too fried for math. :noway: :flowerforyou: My protein goals are set for 30% of daily cals...but looking over the past couple weeks I noticed I'm getting 20-30 more grams per day (on avg) than I would be if I went for 1g/lb of body weight. So my…
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I despise lifting.
Ok, maybe that's a bit dramatic. But I definitely don't enjoy it. The past couple weeks I have felt a little discouraged when it comes to lifting. I don't get that endorphine lift (pun not intended) post lift session the way I do after cardio, and I feel crappy the next day!! I can see the progress (I'm lifting heavier and…
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Give it time - THIS WORKS!
This is week six of fueling my body properly and I am in utter amazement. Suddenly I have had more energy than I have had in years! I'm blasting my way though workouts & feeling energized afterwards. I'm sleeping better. My attitude is WAY better! LOL The past couple weeks were challenging...the scale was not my friend…
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I am a bottomless pit...eat
I have been slowly upping my cals (started at 1400 in March and bounced around for awhile) and finally arriving at my 15% cut TDEE (~1855) last week. I almost always net that TDEE (aka I eat my exercise cals back). I thought at this point my stomach would be satisfied with my intake (eating almost 2100 cals on exercise…
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Recovery Shake/Meal Macro Ratios
Hiya. I was just wondering if anyone had any research or anecdotal experience with the best macro ratio for a recovery shake/meal? Obviously a good source of protein is needed, but what about carbs for glycogen? Is there a recommended ratio of the two? Does the type of activity make a difference?
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Couple questions (weight training cal burn & body measuremen
Couple questions: 1. How do you calculate your calories expended during a weight lifting only workout? In the past I've used my HRM (mostly to cue sets) but also as a ball park for cals burned (although I usually cut 30% from the number my HRM reports b/c I've heard they aren't reliable for this). Usually I eat back almost…
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I think I'm ready to do this...couple questions
Hi! I think I'm ready to dive in...but I have a few questions. Background: I'm 5'5", currently 136lbs; TDEE: 2170, BMR: 1400; curvy but fairly muscular (no idea what my body fat % is), but I have my trouble spots that will not go away (inner thighs & stomach). I am a cardioAHOLIC (usually 5-6 days a week). I LOVE getting…
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Raise your hand if u r a 30 something working mom :)
Hi I'm Amy. Mother of one (adorable toddler), 31yo, nutrition and fitness enthusiast (among other things), with a full-time career. I'm currently working towards my "ideal weight" of 132 by changing my lifestyle (better nutrition, more exercise). I'd love to add some new friends! :)
