Hourglass figure after weight loss - but I'm a dude :(
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Great work so far.
At this point we'd like to dial in more accurately on your macronutrient intake. We would like you to also focus on increasing your logging accuracy and consistency where possible.
So for the following week we are going to increase your caloric intake to 2000/day with the following:
170 carbohydrate
70 fat
170 protein
Let us know if you have any questions or concerns and enjoy the extra calories. You're doing great so far!0 -
I read the 1st page, and skipped to the last.
Holy crap - that's a great transformation in just 2 months.0 -
Great work so far.
At this point we'd like to dial in more accurately on your macronutrient intake. We would like you to also focus on increasing your logging accuracy and consistency where possible.
So for the following week we are going to increase your caloric intake to 2000/day with the following:
170 carbohydrate
70 fat
170 protein
Let us know if you have any questions or concerns and enjoy the extra calories. You're doing great so far!
Wow, ok. That's gonna be some kind og jigsaw puzzle to figure out, but I'll definitely do my best.
For logging ill double check everything. I've noticed there's a lot of products that don't include the macros on Mfp, only the calories. The inconsistency in my logging was only during my short vacation, I'll do better now.
about the numbers though 170-70-170 - why THOSE numbers? (Just trying to understand the reasoning so I can "follow along" responsibly, not questioning the numbers
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Great work so far.
At this point we'd like to dial in more accurately on your macronutrient intake. We would like you to also focus on increasing your logging accuracy and consistency where possible.
So for the following week we are going to increase your caloric intake to 2000/day with the following:
170 carbohydrate
70 fat
170 protein
Let us know if you have any questions or concerns and enjoy the extra calories. You're doing great so far!
Wow, ok. That's gonna be some kind og jigsaw puzzle to figure out, but I'll definitely do my best.
For logging ill double check everything. I've noticed there's a lot of products that don't include the macros on Mfp, only the calories. The inconsistency in my logging was only during my short vacation, I'll do better now.
about the numbers though 170-70-170 - why THOSE numbers? (Just trying to understand the reasoning so I can "follow along" responsibly, not questioning the numbers )
First we set your protein intake based on a rough estimate of your LBM. I went slightly over this estimate due to the fact that you're losing weight rather fast so erring on the side of "a bit more" vs a bit less is probably a good idea. This is also around 1.8g/kg bodyweight which again is right in line with a reasonable recommendation for protein intake given your stats/bodyfat/etc.
I set your fat intake to just under .35g/lb bodyweight which is a reasonable baseline. This is also just over 30% of total cals.
I took the remaining calories and stuck them all in carbohydrate because carbs rule.0 -
First we set your protein intake based on a rough estimate of your LBM. I went slightly over this estimate due to the fact that you're losing weight rather fast so erring on the side of "a bit more" vs a bit less is probably a good idea. This is also around 1.8g/kg bodyweight which again is right in line with a reasonable recommendation for protein intake given your stats/bodyfat/etc.
I set your fat intake to just under .35g/lb bodyweight which is a reasonable baseline. This is also just over 30% of total cals.
I took the remaining calories and stuck them all in carbohydrate because carbs rule.
Ok sounds great - now let's see if I can get this jigsaw puzzle to work
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Just dropping in and mentioning that you are kicking complete *kitten*. No more smiling though, we need you looking meaner and meaner as you go along. It makes you look leaner.
Keep on rocking it! Those macros are very close to what I use btw, you will have great success on them.0 -
Just dropping in and mentioning that you are kicking complete *kitten*. No more smiling though, we need you looking meaner and meaner as you go along. It makes you look leaner.
Keep on rocking it! Those macros are very close to what I use btw, you will have great success on them.
DEAL. I'll make sure I'm in full "gonna *****slap someone NOW" mode for all future pics 0 -
WOW dude I just read through this whole thread. Freaking inspiring as hell! Congrats!
So you lost...ugh your going to make me convert from kgs..2.2 times..uh carry the one...ah screw I'll just goggle it....90 lbs...holy shat! Nice work!
This seems like a great group. I've already learned so much just by reading through these threads.
This thread was so inspiring it makes me want to do this (@~56 sec) :drinker:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqeUOfB2I_Y 0 -
Awesome profile pic. 0
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Weight July 23, 2013: 94.6 kg (208.5 lbs)
Weight July 30, 2013: 93.7 kg (206.5 lbs)
Been at about 2000 calories since you told me to, so almost a week. Looking back on my diary, I actually think I was at 2100 for 2 of those days, since I noticed this morning I made an error, using a different product than I usually do (0.5 % yoghurt instead of 0.1%)
I've desperately tried to keep the macros in check, and it's worked for the MOST part - that is, assuming the nutrition info on mfp is correct for the macros. I had a cracker the other day that mfp listed with 0.1 g carbs, so yeah - not always trusting the numbers.
Keeping the macros in check has been... interesting. My usual fruit yoghurt yesterday evening got some coconut and protein powder added so I could make the numbers hehe
Still wondering if my belly skin will ever be tight again - I want my abs to look like the do when I'm upside down lol
p.s. Thanks EVERYONE for the support, and thanks Sara and Sidesteel for putting up with me during this SLOW process 0 -
Weight July 23, 2013: 94.6 kg (208.5 lbs)
Weight July 30, 2013: 93.7 kg (206.5 lbs)
Been at about 2000 calories since you told me to, so almost a week. Looking back on my diary, I actually think I was at 2100 for 2 of those days, since I noticed this morning I made an error, using a different product than I usually do (0.5 % yoghurt instead of 0.1%)
I've desperately tried to keep the macros in check, and it's worked for the MOST part - that is, assuming the nutrition info on mfp is correct for the macros. I had a cracker the other day that mfp listed with 0.1 g carbs, so yeah - not always trusting the numbers.
Keeping the macros in check has been... interesting. My usual fruit yoghurt yesterday evening got some coconut and protein powder added so I could make the numbers hehe
Still wondering if my belly skin will ever be tight again - I want my abs to look like the do when I'm upside down lol
p.s. Thanks EVERYONE for the support, and thanks Sara and Sidesteel for putting up with me during this SLOW process
It is a slow process, but you seem to still be losing at a fairly regular pace even with your increasing calories. The upside down statement confused me, and I was going to ask what you were doing hanging out upside down. Then I noticed your profile pic...
Congrats on the progress, you're looking great in your photos!0 -
Your progress continues to just be so effing inspiring! Everything is totally falling into place AND you are eating a healthy amount vs when you first started this thread!
Great work sir, your hard work and dedication is paying off!
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You're killing it. Keep it up 0
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Damn I love you guys. You have NO idea how much everyone's comments motivate the poop outta me! (which is good on weigh-in day... pretend I never said that, ok?)0
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Ok staying on the 2000 calories I guess? (translation: BUMP, where are Sara and SS? ) 0
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Just read through this entire thread and you are amazing!! You really listened to what Sara and Sidesteel had to say, and your results show it. Good job You inspired me!! 0
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I've been lurking but had to join the group so I could say, DAMN! What an amazing job you've been doing!0
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Ok staying on the 2000 calories I guess? (translation: BUMP, where are Sara and SS? )
Ooop sorry. We discussed you and never actually told you what the conclusion was...not exactly helpful.
Yes, please keep to the 2,000. We were debating whether to up your calories this week but think it best to give you one more week to get used to the macros.0 -
Ok staying on the 2000 calories I guess? (translation: BUMP, where are Sara and SS? )
Ooop sorry. We discussed you and never actually told you what the conclusion was...not exactly helpful.
Yes, please keep to the 2,000. We were debating whether to up your calories this week but think it best to give you one more week to get used to the macros.
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Weight July 30, 2013: 93.7 kg (206.5 lbs)
Weight August 6, 2013: 95.3 kg (210 lbs)
Not sure why I put on weight. Thinking that maybe the 93.7 was a fluke, lack of water, having weighed myself a few hours later than usual (I got to sleep in that day) or something like that?
I see 0 difference in the pics (edit: ok maybe there's a difference from the one from July 23 - am I leaner even though I've gained??), but on the other hand, my skin feels a bit... looser - if that makes ANY sense at all. I guess you gotta be an ex-fattie for that one.
In any case, I stuck to the 2000 calories really well, was good about hitting my macros (thank gawd for whey), and got to the gym as planned. Upped the weight on most of my lifts, even did my first unassisted pull-ups!! BUT my cardio was slightly down from where it usually is.
Tomorrow I'm off to London for a few days - meaning that I'll miss a couple days lifting, but I'll be making up for it tramping around the city, and doing a lot of BW workouts in our rented apartment before hitting the town. I'll log EVERYTHING, and I think it'll be ok.0 -
I think you're doing great, and you could very well just be retaining water. Sounds like you're not freaking out over it, which is a great mindset. And congrats on the progression of your lifts! Even if the scale is being a bi0
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It will almost definitely be water weight - it plays mean tricks on us. You also may be experiencing this:
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/of-whooshes-and-squishy-fat.html
Enjoy your vacation and relax. Don't let the feeling that you need to log accurately over-shadow your fun. This could be a great break for a mini reset. Dieting is a stress on the body which can in turn be challenging for weight loss. You will also probably be a lot more active in any event. When you return you can get back on the wagon so to speak. Most importantly - have fun.0 -
Ooh, I see a bicep in the last pic! Have fun on your mini-vacation.0
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Dude! There is totally a difference in the pics! Your arm looks more defined in the side shot and your stomach also looks flatter in the side shot! Just goes to show that the scale means *kitten*
You are getting leaner and progressing on your lifts and EATING the FOODZ! Great work! Enjoy your trip to London :drinker:0 -
It will almost definitely be water weight - it plays mean tricks on us. You also may be experiencing this:
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/of-whooshes-and-squishy-fat.html
Enjoy your vacation and relax. Don't let the feeling that you need to log accurately over-shadow your fun. This could be a great break for a mini reset. Dieting is a stress on the body which can in turn be challenging for weight loss. You will also probably be a lot more active in any event. When you return you can get back on the wagon so to speak. Most importantly - have fun.
I'm WHOOSHING!!! Wheeeeeee!
Not worried about it at all - I know I'm doing the work, I'm feeling great, i look so frikken awesome in a tank hehe... the abs will come (I THINK, depending on the sagginess of my tum skin).
Planning on enjoying the vacation, and totally planning on eating some sort of really gross sugar-and-carb-something-or-other at tea time. Just once. Because, you know, tea time.
Thanks again to everyone for the support. I know it can't be easy having to look at my shirtlessness and inspect for muscles lol. But they're THERE!! I can feel them, and I can see even more when I flex a bit 0 -
Enjoy your vacation.0
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Enjoy your vacation.
Thanks - I'll be back on Monday already - JUST in time for next week's weigh-in lol0 -
I first noticed that your shorts (pants?) are fitting you much better between the first set and the last set of pics. There's no skin overlapping the waistband, particularly on your back. You're also getting some great muscle definition in your arms! You are totally killing it and inspiring me with every update! Enjoy your vacation :drinker:0
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This is such a great thread...OP is doing awesome.. Sara and SideSteel are doing such a great job helping out people like us..thank you 0
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Yep I check in every week as well! Keep up the great work! :flowerforyou:0
