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Not Counting Calories
I realize that this is a site for people to track their food and exercise. But I'm curious.... Is there anyone on here trying to lose weight and NOT tracking calories? Just trying to eat better? And having success with it? I still have a bit to lose... But I don't want to be tracking calories for the rest of my life....…
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If you have a BMF and are following EM2WL.....
If your BMF burned calories - consumption calories = less than calculated BMR. Are you eating back some calories to get you over BMR? Or do you just figure it will even out on the days you don't exercise? Or are you assuming a level of error with the BMF? Or....what?
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Power Cleans
I went back 11 pages - and didn't see this topic... So... forgive me if I overlooked it. In my Google mania today, I came across a comment from Rippetoe that he despises Barbell Rows - and suggests that people should be doing Power Cleans... and that we're missing out if we don't. I know Power Cleans are not part of the…
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Wrist pain
Is anyone else having wrist pain from holding the bar for squats and OHP? It's not on-going pain... Just immediately after a set... and when I tried to squeeze a dog toy last night before my session. I've tried holding it more straight, but then I can't hold my arms semi infront of me for OHP and the bar lower on squats.
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When do the inches start?
I just started my fourth week last night.... Since starting, I've only lost about 2lbs and no inches. I don't have an issue with the scale not moving... as long as the tape measure does. Squat: 80lbs Bench Press: 65lbs Barbell Row: 80lbs Overhead Press: 55lbs Deadlift: 90lbs On the Squats, after the initial session, I…
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BMF... TDEE - 20%
I know that I am probably way overcomplicating this in my mind... But I need a sanity check, please. I love my BMF... and knowing what my TDEE is. But I'm not sure what to do with the numbers with regard to calorie intake. Tested RMR: 1950 BMF Weekly Average: 2532 TDEE-20%: 2032 Currently eating 2000 calories a day.... not…
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Loving SLs
I don't know if it's the some sort of adrenaline rush... or my OCD... or my perception of how this will benefit me.... But I find myself wanting to do Stronglifts every day... I don't, of course... I take the recoup day... But I'd seriously do it every single day if I could... I get excited for lifting day... lol. Of…
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High BF% Women.... & Men
Polling the rest of the high BF% women out there..... And the high BF% men can respond too - if you want. - Are you following TDEE - 20? TDEE - 30%? - Are you eating below BMR? Yes, yes... I know the MFP forum rants that eating below BMR isn't safe... It's supposedly safer for those with higher BF% and a lot to lose than…
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Phone App
Aside from MFP... What app are you using to track your Stronglifts workouts and progress? I have a Droid right now.... but will be switching to an iPhone soon.
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Planning to start SL tomorrow
Hey all... I'm planning to start Stronglifts 5x5 tomorrow. I must admit, I'm a little scared and a little excited. Scared because I've never done this type of strength training before - always used dumbbells or machines. Scared that I'll hurt myself - and look really ridiculous in the gym. Excited because I hear it's a…
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Exercise = More Protein? Carbs? Both?
I've started aiming for 1g/lb of LBM for protein... .5g/lb of LBM of fat. I've also started exercising every other day - always 20/25 min cardio and strength training. The length of strength training varies based on the day and target muscle group. But, no matter the length, I wouldn't call it heavy lifting by any means.…
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Does this sound right?
I had my RMR tested today... Sitting in a chair... Breathing into a machine for about 10 minutes. 5'3" CW: 228lbs Per the oxygen and caliper test.... BF: 42% RMR: 1950 LBM: 132.2lbs Test person... Nutritionist.. Dietician... Whatever she was.. Told me to aim for 1513/day. Mostly sedentary lifestyle... desk job... watching…
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RMR Test Left Me More Confused
I thought getting my RMR tested would be enlightening... and help me set better goals. But the results plus the guidance from a fertility specialist (we're TTC)... Plus the information on here... It all just left me even more confused. RMR test was sitting in a chair... breathing into a machine... for around 10 minutes. My…
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Which calorie goal??
I just read this post : http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12 In MFP, I set my exercise goal to 0... and my activity level to "Sedentary" - which is pretty realistic based on my job and home life. MFP determined a 1200/day caloric goal. Using the BMR calculator in the…
