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Seeking the balance
Hello all... I have logged in after many many months on hiatus, gaining probably ten or more pounds and back at the gym after almost two months. I have had the most stressful time in my life and I need to let go of some stuff, trust and find my balance. I have accepted that for me to not only feel better but fit into the…
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Do you use weight lifting as "exercise" when doing TDEE?
Hello all... Do you use weight lifting as an "exercise" when determining TDEE? I am only using my cardio days as "exercise 3 times a week." Just wondering thoughts on this...
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Have u been really big, lost and maintained successfully?
Hello all... Looking for some helpful stories from people that have been really overweight, chronic "dieters" who have successfully lost the weight and maintained. At my biggest I was 300, my smallest 140. I am now back up to about 181 after getting to 200 again and just knowing I have to find the balance. At 41 it's time…
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Do you eat CLEAN, IIFYM, or straight calories... and why???
Just thought it'd be interesting to see how others who are being successful do it.... Clean to me means no processed stuff, lots of whole foods, etc. IIFYM If It Fits Your Macros is certain percentages of protein, carb, fat, etc. Straight calories means nothing is off limits as long as you don't exceed your daily…
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Gaining Weight...Upped the Calories
So for the first month I lost 13 pounds. Been totally diligent in tracking (including weighing and measuring everything) and keeping it at 1200 as well as busting out the cardio at least five days a week for an hour. Now for the last week and a half I have put on four pounds as of today. I am thinking it might be some…
