Low Resting Metabolic Rate

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:00:11 EST

Hi Everyone,

I had a test that checks your Resting Metabolic Rate. You breathe in a mouthpiece for about 15 minutes and they come up with a number that is the amount of calories that you burn at rest. My number came in low at 1288. Chris Powell says not to go below 1200 on your low days, but my metabolism is about 30% lower than most people for my height and frame. What do you think my low day should be? 1000?

Katie

Progress Report

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:24:43 EST

I'm hoping this will help fellow members keep on track..

Starting weight: 225
Saturday weight in (end of week 5) : 210 104
So far so good..

Confused

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:15:41 EST

I just read the book last night and liked the concept very much. In looking at the portions, they don't appear to add up to the calories required for cycling. The breakfast menus are 300 calories at the most. Do you just double the portions to make your caloric requirement? Are the snacks supposed to be the same amount of calories as a meal?

Thanks in advance for your help! I am accustomed to following a diet with a menu plan.

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Hi there :^)

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:29:59 EST

Hello, Mona here. I'm not doing the Carb Cycling prog. However I am doing his workout video, Chris Powell - The Workout and trying to eat healthier. Since this was the only Chris Powell Team I figured I'd join. I LOVE his workouts! I tried level 1 but needed something a bit more of a workout so I moved to level 2. Much better. Not to strenuous yet made you sweat some. I have learned that.....Its all about control of motion NOT how fast you can go. That and I love seeing people more like me(no...

Chris Powell Bod-e Challenge

Sun, 3 Mar 2013 18:59:05 EST

Hello,

I'm Melissa and I am about to start Chris Powell's Bod-e Challenge that he has with the company I work for. Vemma. Its basically carb cycling, but I'm having trouble finding food that I like or can eat. I'm looking for ideas for low carb and high carb foods that will be good for me. I'm lactose intolerant so milks and cheese are out of the running and I can't do seafood. I just can't stomach it. I know that sounds weird but I've never really liked seafood. Like I said...

Just read Chris Powell and starting!

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 14:49:29 EST

Just wanted to introduce myself. I just read the Carb Cycling book by Chris Powell and am very interested in doing this.

I'm 41 years old, I have 3 kids, married to a great guy. I'm a stay at home mom, and I'm going to treat this (losing 150lbs) as my job. My goal is to lose weight, get healthy so I am no longer sitting on the sidelines of my life!

Looking forward to getting to know you all!

DAILY CHAT AND MOTIVATION THREAD

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 20:39:17 EST

hello I hope that it's ok to have a thread for us to chat on, get to know one another and feel support. we probably have tips to offer one another as well.

week 2 starts tomorrow for me. I am thinking that a cheat "day" is bad for me. we shall see on the scale tomorrow.

Did you make it through your day??

Wed, 7 Nov 2012 15:04:53 EST

Okay wanted to start this thread because of temptation lol...if your having problems post it here or if your just so happy and proud you made it through a temptation that was set in your path. Post it here if you would like. 4 381

Have a question?

Wed, 7 Nov 2012 14:46:09 EST

Hi please post your questions here about the food list or any other questions you have that might come up about carb cycling thanks 334

Chris Powells healthy tips

Tue, 6 Nov 2012 19:33:47 EST

Powell’s Diet Tips
Even the most dedicated dieter still gets cravings, so Powell has three tips to help curb hunger and keep you on track .
1) If you are going to a party or out to eat with friends, take psyllium fiber pills beforehand. The pills, available at health food stores and in some grocery stores, help keep you full longer.
2) Chew sugarless mint gum to curb cravings and distract yourself from eating more food.
3) Add a flavor packet to your water to enjoy the t...

A list of foods for the carb cycle plan.

Tue, 6 Nov 2012 18:16:35 EST

Here is a list of foods for the carb cycle plan...

PROTEIN...

Powered- 1 scoop
Egg whites- 4 whites
Egg substitutes- 1 cup
Nonfat plain greek yogurt- 1 cup
Cottage cheese- 1 cup
chicken breast-3.5 oz
chicken thighs- 30 oz
turkey breast (not deli)- 2.5 oz
lean ground chicken breast 2 oz
lean ground turkey 3 oz
low soduim deli turkey- 3.5 oz
beef flank steak- 2 oz
beef round steak- 2 oz.
beef cube steak- 2.5 ...

The One Week Challenge!

Tue, 6 Nov 2012 01:48:33 EST

This challenge will be on going! You can join in at anytime! Just post your starting day and your ending day and LETS DO IT!! 306 381 9 334

High Carb Day example...

Breakfast:
Power Crunch Cereal (Mix ½ cup low-fat granola or All-Bran with 1 scoop vanilla protein powder and ½ cup unsweetened almond milk)

Snack:
Yogurt Crunch (Mix 1 non-fat Greek yogurt with ½ cup low-fat granola and a dash of Stev...

What is your favorite cheat food

Tue, 6 Nov 2012 01:41:24 EST

Yep you got that right!! If you clicked on the link and watched those video clips in the "Cut your Carb Cravings" or bought Chris Powells Choose to lose book you would have seen that yes you can have 1000 extra calories on a cheat day! So here we can share our yummiest ideas or what we had as a cheat meal that day. 4 471 475 76 493 can you say YUMMIE!! 334

Recipes

Tue, 6 Nov 2012 01:36:50 EST

Yep where we can share yummie low/high carb recipes 4 or if your not sure what you should or like to eat at meal times. 496 291

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