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help! really fell off the wagon.
hey everyone. ever since my last cheat day, i have cheated everyday to some extent. some days more than others. i find i am not even thinking about it, i'm just grabbing that handful of chocolate covered almonds or candy. or grabbing a cookie from the bakery as a treat. i have been consistent with my exercise but i am…
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How to increase my burn in the gym?
Hi everyone! I need some advice. I'm new to weight training and I am finding that I am not burning a lot of calories in the gym. I see some people burn 300+ and I can't do that unless I run for a while. I literally burn like 60 cals for half an hour of weights (unless it's leg day where I burn higher). I know calorie burn…
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Insatiable appetite today
Hey everyone! Facing a challenge today that I come across, in some form or another, at least once a week. If not everyday, haha. My meal plan goes something like this during the week: Breakfast: Around 6 am, as I am getting ready for work. Mid-morning snack: Around 9 am. Lunch: At noon-12:30 pm. Mid-afternoon snack: Around…
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Another light vs. moderate thread - help!
Hi everyone, I don't know if I should calculate based on light or moderate activity for TDEE. I am 140lbs and 5"7. I am 23 years old and am very sedentary during the day. I work about 40 hours a week, at my desk for the most part. I usually lift weight 3-5 times a week for about 30 minutes, with about 2-3 of those days…
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Intake on rest days (for TDEE-20%)
Hey everyone, I'm new to TDEE-20% and would like some input! I am currently doing TDEE-20% but am confused as to how I should eat on rest days. My TDEE was calculated with inputting moderate exercise levels as I lift weights 3-4 times a week and cardio 2-3 times. I have true rest days like today where I worked at my desk…
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Recently switched to TDEE-20%! Questions about metabolism.
Hi MFP! I have been a long time member and user of the site. For as long as I can remember I have been tracking my calorie intake through here aiming for a low 1200. I am now realizing this is too low for me as I have done more research into how the body works and my own energy output. I am 5'7" and weigh 140. I just want…
