Im wondering how to reset my metabolism. I know I need more calories and excersize, I just dont know where to begin. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

I still can't see how the formula works though I see a major difference between when I put little to no exercise and when I put 3x a week but how do they know how intense my 3 times is vs the average person or how long ?

I still can't see how the formula works though I see a major difference between when I put little to no exercise and when I put 3x a week but how do they know how intense my 3 times is vs the average person or how long ?

Consider intense level as that which raises your heart rate to 80% of max target heart rate for 20-30 minutes or longer. For example, It could be intense workout programs like Insanity, PX90, Jillian ripped, Bob Harpers Inside Out or any other high intensity organized program. It could be any HIIT workout that you do such as cross fit, running, biking, rowing, anything really as long as you alternate between 60 seconds of intense activity (out of breath) and 60 seconds of moderate exercise (catch breath). It could also be running a 5 k, 10 k or longer distance where you are challenged and your heart rate again is 80% of target heart rate. Intense exercise will drain you where recovery is required afterwards.

Performing an exercise where you are not challenged is what the average person does. For example, walking / jogging at a low intensity or uninspiring strength training where the motions are followed, but no challenge. There must be a high level of focused energy in order to be actively engaged in intense exercise.

You ever see those girls in the gym that are reading vogue while slowly biking for an hour while popping heir bubblicious? that would be classified as below average.

Just my two cents on intense versus average exercise and everyone is welcome to their own opinion on it.

Laura where are you? How did you do today? I got 90 gr protein, 80oz of water and 1000 calories. Im trying lol. Oh yeah I walked only 20 min today( didnt really want to mention that though lol.

Laura where are you? How did you do today? I got 90 gr protein' date=' 80oz of Water and 1000 calories. Im trying lol. Oh yeah I walked only 20 min today( didnt really want to mention that though lol.[/quote']

I suck! I had kinda a bad day. Got up at five to take my husband to the airport (he went on a 3 day hike in slot canyon) no exercise... I was baking bread all morning to bring to my sons school... I did walk it to his school though!

(About a block away)

Water good ok 70oz

Calorie; 565

Carb; 27

Fat; 18

Protein; 63

Oh and I had a bite of pizza tonight I need to add that in

Feeling kinda discouraged my weight has come to a stand still for way to long now

Ok I sound like a Debbie downer

Tomorrow I have no excuses to do everything right including exercise!

OMG I just saw your post in December sleevers!

That's it! I've become complacent!!

Follow through! My biggest obstacle, myself.

Yesterday I got in 1200 cals but still only hit 90g protein, gah!! @Fiddle, I have some gold standard casein protein but it makes me break out in painful cystic pimples so it's a no go. I took 2 days off from the gym and feel like a worthless slug and I'm going on week 3 of weights-focus and I am SO puffy bloated! I suck down water and my throat feels like dust, I crave protein now, I'm not hungry and its not head hunger, I just WANT protein.

OMG I just saw your post in December sleevers!

That's it! I've become complacent!!

Follow through! My biggest obstacle' date=' myself.

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I can't believe I'm doing this to myself again. I have my family for support and motivation. It's like everything they say or do goes in one ear and out the other now. I am so stubborn, I feel like I'm a teenager rebeling against everyone and myself. I know what I need to do, but I just fight it always putting it off till tomorrow. Looking at the pictures tonight on my camera hit me like a brick wall. I can't believe I let myself get that way. And here I am now doing the same thing. I have just got to pull my big girl panties backup and start over again. I'm going to have those pictures developed tomorrow, have them blown up as a matter of fact and place them all over my house to remind me why I started this and why I need to finish it. I know we can and will finsh this it's just gonna take a little time. I have decided to open up my mind and heart and start hearing what my family has been telling and doing for me all along.

I've been watching this TDEE stuff with interest but I have only one concern. It seems like I remember that too much protein is really hard on the kidneys. Any comment on that?

I've been watching this TDEE stuff with interest but I have only one concern. It seems like I remember that too much Protein is really hard on the kidneys. Any comment on that?

Yes it is. I got kidney stones and that is what the urologist told me. It was to much animal protein so now I use other things with protein with them.

What do y'all think about this article:

http://www.ausport.gov.au/ais/nutrition/factsheets/basics/protein_-_how_much

I can't believe I'm doing this to myself again. I have my family for support and motivation. It's like everything they say or do goes in one ear and out the other now. I am so stubborn' date=' I feel like I'm a teenager rebeling against everyone and myself. I know what I need to do, but I just fight it always putting it off till tomorrow. Looking at the pictures tonight on my camera hit me like a brick wall. I can't believe I let myself get that way. And here I am now doing the same thing. I have just got to pull my big girl panties backup and start over again. I'm going to have those pictures developed tomorrow, have them blown up as a matter of fact and place them all over my house to remind me why I started this and why I need to finish it. I know we can and will finsh this it's just gonna take a little time. I have decided to open up my mind and heart and start hearing what my family has been telling and doing for me all along.[/quote']

I wonder also, if I've settled here because I didn't really envision myself thin?

We need to have more faith in ourselves!

Talk tomorrow girly

I've been watching this TDEE stuff with interest but I have only one concern. It seems like I remember that too much protein is really hard on the kidneys. Any comment on that?

Good point !!

Good night girls

Good night sleep tight don't let the food bugs bite :-)

Kicking butt on water today! Protein is 53 grams but its only 3:00 so I've got time still!

Great job Laura! I've done well with water and protein to! 84oz water, 90 gr protein and 30 min of walking! Wooo hooo doing great today.

Oh yeah pulled out the old Atkins book today. Gonna try and go back ketosis to break this stall Im having.