I look worse than before?

trigden1991

trigden1991 wrote:

sijomial wrote: »

@beebydoll I would move into a caloric deficit (250-500 daily) and lose enough bodyfat until you're happy with where you're at. Then slowly increase calories to maintenance.

PS- You certainly don't look worse!

I agree with suggestions that a calorie deficit is where you should be at the moment. It doesn't have to be a large deficit.

I'm glad we agree on that though no matter what our differing opinions on the effectiveness of recomps are.

jemhh

OP, you posted 23 days ago saying that you were 2 pounds from being underweight per BMI. Have you gained or lost any weight since then?

RoxieDawn

Edited my original post: That thread is dated September 6th. I has not been 4 weeks yet.

I think a total change in program and a very very small deficit and keep going..

cnbbnc

I'll toss in my .02. Op, you certainly don't look worse, and yes...4mos isn't long enough to see any major changes.

I also agree with a little more of a deficit. I had to get my weight down significantly lower than I ever thought I would have to in order to make a dent in those stubborn fat spots (5'4 and 109lbs which was also hovering around "underweight" according to bmi charts). That's not to say you have to stay there though. Once you get your fat percentage down a little more then maybe you can begin a small bulk with some weight training (this is what I'm doing). Or even stick with the recomp. The point I'm driving at is I wouldn't get too hung up on currently being right around "underweight". Bmi charts aren't a "set in stone" thing where we can't deviate a bit in either direction and still be healthy.

Wickedfaery73

I dont think you look worse, I think your belly is cute actually. You wanna see worse you should see my severely stretch marked lower belly flap/sag. I almost want to stay fat! LOL