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You are well into the underweight category, and are still under eating by about 600 calories a day. Sorry, but these are some red flags, and I don't think anyone should support your current intake. Increase your calories by 100 each week, and keep an eye on the scale. Reverse diet your way PAST maintenance and put a few…

For what it's worth, here is my anecdotal story. I started at 165 pounds, and through only weightlifting AND and 1 pound a week caloric deficit have lost about 35 pounds and have a much much higher TDEE than every calculator gives me. My body is also much smaller at a higher weight, and I look fit instead of skinny .…

Nope don't worry about it. Unless you have insulin issues you can eat whatever amount of carbs you like, as long as you balance it with enough protein and fat. Calories I.n, calories out. Maybe don't restrict so much and you won't feel like overeating on it.

If you are getting bigger, you are overeating. Do you weigh and log all foods?

Hey, so I plugged in your stats, and your TDEE (what you burn each day to maintain your weight, assuming you do p90x 3 to 5 times a week and work hard at it) is 2500. Which means you are massively undereating at 1200 and would lose more than 2 pounds a week. You are barely in the overweight category for your height. PLEASE…

I made my husband loads of vegetable pureees, things like pureed carrots with fresh herbs, pureed peas, etc. With these, broth, ice pops, and frozen fruit pops, he was able to recover. I think the nutrient rich veggies really helped him. I know it hurts so much to swallow, but you really need to continue to practice it. He…

Why the guys only comment? Women do lift too. We can bulk. Not sure about your logic..

Give it time! It's taken me since January 2015 to lose around 33 pounds. Last August I only lost two, and I weigh everything and work out at least 3 times a week. It takes a long time to see the changes, and 15 days is really not nearly enough time. Just keep at it!

Just pick a non carpeted flat surface and use that. Its ok if it's off by a pound or two, just use your weight at uni as your new standard. The trend is more important than the actual value anyway. Good for you for weighing at school Its easy to gain at first!

Have you seen this website? It is really inspiring. http://www.mybodygallery.com/photos-12035-body-shape.htm?StartAt=9#.VekCO_TrYU0

What does "light weights" mean? I highly recommend finding a structured lifting program like Stronglifts 5x5. Just doing some bicep curls with a 10 lb weight don't really do enough. Plus a structured progressive lifting program is designed a certain way for many reasons, by experts in fitness.

Glad you learned from this experience! You did the best thing, logging everything and not letting it derail you in the long run. Keep it up!

Lift heavy weights 3 times a week. Stronglifts 5x5 or strong curves are great for beginners. I weigh 133 pounds and wear a size 2, this is due to me lifting weights and eating at a deficit. I rarely do cardio as well. I do not look bulky in the slightest, and have good muscle definition. Good luck!

Amazing job! You were patient in your weight loss. It really paid off.

Im a nerdy linguist knitter gamer that wants to try to be Vi from league of legends for halloween. I've never cosplayed before so I am overwhelmed when thinking about recreating an outfit! Anyway, I'd be happy with an add!

Sorry, gotta call out sexist comments, no matter if they are intended to be funny. Let's be aware that women lift, including deadlifts. We also wear skirts sometimes. We are not weaker for these reasons. These types of comments are "microaggressions". Not to derail the OP's topic, I like the idea of working out the kinks…

Good idea! I'll do that, dunno why it didn't occur to me smh

So is OP going to come back?

Just to reiterate, having a structured strength training routine gets you real results, especially as a strength training beginner. In your position, isolating machines are wasting your time. Check out Stronglifts 5x5, you can do it solo and it will give you incredible strength and a better body composition than cardio and…

I only do conventional deadlifts once a week, and only one set of 5 at my highest weight, this is on my "A" workout day. "B" has no deadlifts, and on "c" I do Romanian deadlifts, at about 70% of what my DL weight is, for more reps. Try to break through slowly with similar, accessory exercises.

@roxylola yes I'm new it to, and let me tell you after almost 2 weeks of gorgeous glutes I've never been more sore! I think I'm finally activating them correctly. B is the hardest workout imo

Oy, I did not expect to be advised to see my doctor, I thought it would be much less serious! I will make an appointment. I should not read that list haha, I am just worrying now. Thanks for the responses, I will go over all my micro nutrients as well.

So yesterday I adopted a wider stance, and really made an effort to push my knees out, rather than allowing a slight cave in. I believe because if this my lifting buddy saw much less butt wink than before. But no matter what, I still have a slight movement of my hips going under. Perhaps I should just do goblet squats and…

Read Strong Curves! It is great. I would bulk with SC, then after you give birth cut, get the fat off.

Thanks guys. Yup, today I will make sure to push my knees outward, and adopt a wider stance. Butt wink, ha I've not heard the expression but I see what you are talking about. Squatting is tough, and I strive for perfection as much as possible, so I'm enjoying the feedback.

Hmmm I couldn't find LiLi0108 either. I think my name is actually NinaBeana try that!

thanks for the feedback guys! I really appreciate it.

Try Stronglifts 5x5. Its only 5 exercises, you can download an app to track your progress, and it's all free. Its a great beginners program

https://youtu.be/oUfU2TaMlTQ Thank you very much, yeah I guess I shouldn't worry too much about LBM. I just really wanted to lose as much fat as possible, and I want to make lifting part of my life indefinitely. Proper form is so important!

Yes, it is definitely focused on legs and glutes, but he includes 3 workout regimes, 2 of which are full body. So if you are looking for an all in one kind of program, I recommend it! Also, I am worried I am just not activating my glutes enough, since the first workout of GG wasn't too difficult. I will focus more on…