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Actually calorie wise no, health wise there is. It's very bad for your heart. Also he needs to get accustomed to healthier fats. Once in a while is fine though.

Tell your wife to only cook bacon once a month. It's too tempting!

You should talk to a dietician, but as long as you don't eat massive amounts of protein you should be good with a normal amount. You need to calculate your average daily caloric burn, make sure you are eating more than that. Also do strength training and eat, eat, eat. I would not follow the advice of the 40% fats, unless…

I do 20-30 min of cardio, then weights after my heart rate is high. That way the increased HR continues. I have been doing this for about 6 months, 3-5 days weekly, and stay at 1200-1600 calories. I have lost 28lbs and have visibly muscle increase. I lift very heavy (for a female). I usually do weighted squats, deadlifts,…

@hgillesp‌ are you drinking a lot of water? And taking a multivitamin is a good idea. I would also decrease carbs some and increase protein as it is more metabolically active. Keep doing what you are doing.

That's true it is temporary but it is still true. Just have to reevaluate after that period.

@fengkycar‌ most of my protein comes from Greek yogurt, chicken, and protein shakes. There are many great sources other than that though. And don't let what others say discourage you from strength training. Especially as someone who doesn't lift you will see results. It will increase your calorie burn. Just look it up.

@MrM27‌ I am speaking from experience and I have added a decent amount of muscle while losing. Admittedly it is noob but still. And yes it doesn't continue that way, in order to significantly gain you must eat in excess but for newbies they can gain and still lose fat. After that period slows then it's time to reevaluate.…

I'm no expert, but try some carbs- fruit and a little caffeine like green tea before. Plenty of water before during and after. At least 12-15 grams of protein and some carbs right after. Plenty of sleep to aide recovery. Also a multivitamin is essential. Heavy training taxes the body. You need adequate nutrients. Hope some…

Personally right now I go heavy on lower body 2x/week, upper body and back 2x/ week. On those days I make sure I get quality carbs and protein. I'm also doing HIIT 4 times a week. No steady state cardio. Be sure to take a multivitamin and get plenty of sleep. I keep my calories between 1200-1600, depending on what I feel I…

I'm in the same boat, I've been researching and doing this for about 7 months. Keep lifting!! Eat at least 30% of your calories from protein, try to keep away from saturated fats since they are harder to burn off. Stay in a calorie deficit. Realize that on really heavy training days you will be more hungry, try to only do…

It helps with chest "perkiness", and strengthens the core, you want to balance out back muscles too.

It really is necessary to have at least 1-2 days between working muscle groups. Lifting breaks down muscle, rest and fuel (food- carbs and protein) build it back up. I like to do legs/lower body twice a week and upper body/arms and back twice a week. Then once a week I do abs and a lower intensity full body workout. And…

I do! I love it. I don't have a program, I just read and research and kind of teach myself. Maybe one day I'll become more formal lol.

Oh and I keep my calories between 1250-1600, depending on how hungry I feel but most are on the lower end. I do adjust it as needed. As long as you are in a calorie deficit that's all that matters. And keeping macros steady will make sure you are on track. It's actually good to vary calorie intake every couple of days. It…

So is your question that you should stick to the set macros? I am in a similar situation. 33 years old, started at 210, down 28lbs. I have set my macros to carbs 40/ protein 35/ fats 25. I really think protein is key. First of all protein helps burn more calories because the body requires more energy to break down protein…