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Thanks pent ... ... you make a good point ... I can still lose weight while recovering ... just eat even less. Also ... 1 week of maintenance is not going to throw off my life goals ... setbacks are expected.

I'm all about macros! So yes I've lost 27 lbs IIFYM ... but i also take a multivatim for micros

Brussels sprouts! Cut in half, and saute in very hot butter flat side down until browned but still toothsome.

Make your food diary public and ppl can assess better

I'm down for some mutual accountability.

When I get to my goal (159.9 lbs) ... my "reward" is a maintenance week where I consume calories to maintain for a whole week. Then I'm diving back in to get down below 15% bodyfat.

As you lose weight; your body consumes less calories ... so you have to have to consume even less calories. If you have zero drficit... you'll lose zero ... if you decrease tour deficit... youll lose more slowly. Your body doesn't know what your brains "goal weight" is.

I really appreciate all the advice... ... I'll get my lifting much more structured ... take a maintenance break... then cut cut cut into the 140's.

All my lifting right now has just been to preserve muscle mass whole cutting. I'd planned to start a real program when I bulked

Thank you guys so much for the thoughtful replies! Okay ... I'll keep cutting to 15%. I may do a week of maintenance, just as a mental vacation... but I'll keep losing as a trend. ... I do lift "some" ... but basically I just dick around ... no structure. I know I need to change that. As for LCHF ... I would consider…

9 lbs over 2 months? ...you got off easy!

You guys were right... It was water I guess. In 3 months of weighing that was my first spike ... but it whooshed back off today. Thanks for the support

When You first start working out your cells hold more water... ... some ppl even GAIN ... but it's water not fat. You'll have a "whoosh" in another week.

You look amazing... and WAY younger in the face !

Matisyahu and Collie Buds always keep me going

How tall are you ?

Battery operated? ... and puree ice no problem? Impressive!

Yes !

How to lose belly fat ... If you're like me . ... you have to lose all your other fat first. It sucks... I wish I had better news

I know people talk about water weight... but I weigh every morning when I get up after I pee ... and I have never had a spike before. Up 2.5 lbs... not killer... maybe it is a water thing I've just never seen it before. I'll keep tracking... and work on extra deficit. Thanks guys for the encouragement. Hunger pains are…

Added you! Anyone who sees this ... add me too !

that's a tough goal !! but i'm along for the ride... keep us posted !

i have super stubborn belly fat too ... it's where it all hangs on. i feel like i'll never have abs. that said ... you really do already look great ... juts keep at it. the last pounds are the most stubborn as i am finding out right now.

Portion control really is the key !! it's my kryptonite

The last lbs are soooooo much harder: ( Wish I could help all I can say is I can relate.

I just started posting this weekend... so we'll see, I guess !

Means "private message"

You say yoi start to workout then do a barely workout ... Is the problem low energy or are you doing a form of workout you don't enjoy ? Instead of "don't eat that" ... try to find a replacement food. I know it's way harder than it sounds ... but abstaining and hunger lead to crankiness and loss of motivation. My struggle…

I weighed in at my lowest ever Friday morning. Saturday morning I was up 4.5 lbs! I know it's mostly water weight... but it still really discouraged me. I can really relate. The weekends awlays kill me.

Powerful message sporangia ... My excuse is That I eat the wrong stuff and way too much of it in social settings "to fit in". ...same with beer ... all my buddied are downing beer so I want to fit in. To remedy it ... I have to dare to be different... and if they don't like the new me I'll have to find new friends. I have…