BeccaLoves2lift Member

I didn't even mention measuring body day in my original post. That was a response to another reply, and it is only way I measure progression.

I prefer barefeet if I'm at home.

I'd appreciate the input on where to start then. Thank you.

I do want a more muscular body. When I was overweight I carried much of my excess fat in the hips/butt and that is where I lost most of my weight as well. While I'm not straight up and down right now, I would like more curves.

Thank you for all the replies.

When I first entered into maintenance I think I was "skinny fat" and so the rate of change in my composition was actually pretty fast. Now I'm much leaner and I guess it's just slower and more difficult to see. Bulking/cutting is something I'm considering, but honestly I'm a bit scared to gain weight.

I'm doing a 4 day upper lower split. It has a mix of strength focused lifts as well as hypertrophy focused lifts. My progress from July to December was very evident and didn't seem slow at all. Maybe that's what it is, just slowing down. It might be too slow for me...

Why would someone woo my post? I asked a question.

I'm tracking my weight, measurements, progress photos, and I have calipers and a scale to measure body fat. My lifts are still increasing. I did back off on my squat weight a bit because my form started to suffer.

I rarely drink protein shakes. Sometimes I will make a protein pancake with protein powder. The only supplements I take are a multi vitamin and vitamin D 2000 units. I lift 4 days a week.

I eat chocolate every single day. I made it to my goal weight months ago. I still eat chocolate every day.

Set your activity to active, at least for the days you work.

I just think it tastes gross.

Lol, yep. I sweat tons sitting out by the pool. I lift weights indoors and don't sweat a lot.

I would say it was about six months of consistency. But what was more important for me for sticking to it was finding an activity that I love doing.

I'm a pear shape and squats and lunges have both helped to tighten up my booty and legs. If you want to reduce your size you need to eat at a calorie deficit and fat will come of your whole body.

I'm sure it depends on the person. This app gives me 1600 cals to maintain but I've been maintaining for 8 months eating about 1900 per day plus at least one cheat meal every week.

Do you have a desk job? I read that keeping a tennis ball behind your back in between your shoulder blades and making sure not to let it fall can help with posture. I'm on my feet all day so I can't do this trick. I try to be mindful of my posture throughout the day.

Mine is inside, but I do agree home gyms are the best! At least I love mine.

It's a real struggle sometimes. I have three kids so there are plenty of foods in my house that tempt me. Some days are harder than others.

I use the fitnotes app on my Android phone.

There are certain foods I just can't keep in my house because I will keep eating them even if they are put away. Cookies are the worst for me.

Sounds like a good plan. I would try and stick to only losing 1 pound per week since you don't have too much more to go.

See, this is where I think I am. I actually lost about 1-1.5 pounds since January, this is based on my Libra trend, and I think my lower belly looks worse. Probably a lack of muscle there.

How tall are you?

How do you measure your bf%? I think this is where I feel hung up. I don't think I see my body accurately and the two methods of measuring I have done have been consistently different by about 5%.

Yes, I agree with what you are saying. This is why if I do go for it I'll wait until after the summer. I will have also been at maintenance for over a year. It does scare me to think of gaining weight but at the same time my dream body requires more muscle than I have. I think more muscle will help tighten my lower abdomen…

These guidelines are hard for me because I don't know by bf%. My scale says one number and the caliper another so I have no idea.

The links are pics

I often add reps before I add weight. Example for an 8-12 rep range, if I can do the lift at 45# for 8 reps, next time I'll go for 9 or 10. When I can lift the weight at 12 reps then I will increase the weight.