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Just upgraded to the squat rack!
I decided to make a change a couple of weeks ago after hitting a loooong plateau. I switched from MFP's "recommended" 1200 cals per day and did some researched on eating to my TDEE -15%. Not only am I losing weight again, but I get to eat more! What's not to love about that?!! I have always lifted weights at the gym, but I…
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What exactly is "Lifting Heavy"?
Ok, Ok. I get it. I have read enough post about BMR, TDEE, IIFYM and strength training that you all have me convinced this is the way to go. I have to admit, my first week at this has been great :happy: So my next question is how do I know if I'm lifting enough weight? How many reps should I be able to do? Should I lift…
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My head is spinning! 1250 with MFP vs 2822 with TDEE?!?
I have been trying to lose that "last 10 pounds" for months and months. My initial weight loss started with Weight Watchers, but eventually I needed a change after I hit a major plateau, which I'm currently stuck at. Reading posts on here about TDEE, it occurs to me that I may not be eating enough.... REALLY?? This has me…
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1200 plus exercise calories?
Ok, so I'm new to this calorie counting thing. I have tried another form of it for months and have hit a plateau. Joining MFP has me thinking that I am not consuming enough calories which would explain my plateau... So if I eat approx 1200 calories a day, and burn 500-1000 calories with exersice, should I make sure I eat…
