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Read more about BMR & Calorie Needs/Plan

BMR & Calorie Needs/Plan

My BMR @ 215 = 1675 cals/day x 1.2 = 2010/day   Adjust as exercises increases   Calories to lose weight are 1200-1500/day Free days on Friday (?) Minimum of 2000 cals   Adjust down as weight lowers (approx 100 calories for every 25# lost)   http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator

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• TerriDoodle
• March 7, 200719 yr

Read more about Avoiding Starvation Mode

Avoiding Starvation Mode

I will post articles that I find useful from sources that I trust. ********************************************************   From Body For Life website: http://www.bodyforlife.com/nutrition/articles.asp?cmsId=291 Go easy on calorie restriction   Q: I have really been restricting my calories, but I just don’t seem to be getting anywhere with my fat-loss program. What’s wrong?   A: When anyone severely restricts their daily caloric intake, their body rapidly goes into a starvation m

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• TerriDoodle
• March 7, 200719 yr

Read more about 28 Days Pre-Op

28 Days Pre-Op

This is the beginning of a major new journey for me. This operation will change my life, both good and "bad", and I feel that it's important to record my thoughts and feelings.   I made my decision rather quickly after doing a couple weeks of research, lurking on LBT and then talking with Dr. Spivak. I actually think I knew I was ready to sign up before I even walked into his office for the seminar.   I wake up every morning with a new enthusiasm about life and its possibilities. I am t

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• TerriDoodle
• March 7, 200719 yr

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