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If the way you were doing it before was working, I would go back to that method. I don't let my Fitbit adjust my calories because I know it's horribly inflated. I know my TDEE is about 2800, via weighing/logging. Fitbit often says my TDEE is more than 500+ cals more than that. If I ate the adjustments it gave me I would…

5'1'', CW - 210 lbs Not sure of goal weight yet, maybe around 140. I'm more focused on body fat than a specific weight.

What is your goal and reason for this comparison anyhow, OP? If it's performance (crossfit or the like)- looking like another athlete provides absolutely no benefit. Kara Webb for example, doesn't look a lot of the other female competitors, but she was #2 at the Games last year. If it's aesthetics- trying to look exactly…

Same here. I do enjoy getting motivation from physiques I admire, but I really try not to compare or put them on a pedestal. Not to keep saying "PEDs!!!" or that anything is unachievable, but I've realized that a lot of the physiques I admire are not natural and thus probably not a realistic goal for me. A while back I…

Ahahaha. Well to certain people something as simple as that matters, while others never give it a thought. I have preferences about dumbbell handles too. Maybe I am just a gym snob lol

This thread was extremely satisfying lol

OP I would encourage you to not concern yourself too much with looking exactly like any "goal physique". Aim to be the strongest and most powerful version of YOU that you can be. Everyone is built differently, and certain 'goal physiques' may not be possible to achieve naturally.

Not to sound rude, but I would guess that most people don't care quite as much about having particular equipment as you or I might, OP. 90% of people I see at the gym have no idea what they're doing when it comes to resistance training, pretty much just rotate throughsome machine for a few sets, then hop on the treadmill,…

Kind of sounds like crossift...?

Bikini competitions have also become increasingly popular, and a huge focus for bikini girls is building the glutes, usually while keeping quad growth minimal. Some girls avoid traditional squats/lunges/etc for that reason and focus on more glute specific movements. I don't feel like the fitness industry is pushing it for…

I did a few months of antibiotics treatment for chronic Lyme about 2 years ago. Didn't seem to respond to the treatment (other than getting nauseous from the meds) so my doctor decided not to pursue it any further. I've not had much difficulty building muscle/strength, however I pretty much only struggle with chronic…

If you dropped to 1200 cals, you'd lose about 3 lbs per week and probably have a really difficult time trying to keep up a heavy lifting routine. (Also, for males it is not recommended to go below 1500 cals.) In the past I've lost 3 lbs per week (as a 5'1'' female, though I was eating above 1200 cals..) and was "fine", but…

Like others have said, your friend that lost so much weight didn't lose it because of any 'keto magic' (unless you consider water weight and a calorie deficit magic). I know someone who has lost over 50 lbs with keto, but I also know she eats extremely low calories and does intense workouts almost every day. She's losing…

^ Agree. It's so much easier to adjust the weight of a barbell than to adjust resistance of body weight movements. I can't do many push ups and can't do any pull ups. But I can do DB or BB rows and presses, and and 5, 10 lbs (or even micro load) resistance for current strength level.

^ My thought as well. Definitely would not recommend starting a bulk if over fat AND not doing a solid program. That's a recipe to just get fatter.

Perhaps keto is not the best option for you if you have no idea how to do it and can't be bothered to do the research for yourself? Give MFP your stats, it will give you a calorie goal and you can eat whatever/whenever you want so long as it fits those calories.

Yes, now I follow the 1% bw suggestion (or less) and determine my calories based off my actual TDEE data. (I maintain on about 2800 calories right now. if I tried to take the generic '1200' recommendation it would be a bad time..) I also have implemented diet breaks where I sort of get to practice eating at maintenance…

I think moderate vs 'a lot' of exercise can certainly make a difference, but this bagel thing could too.... You're comparing a single egg/piece of fruit which is maybe 70-100 calories to a, what, 300+ calories bagel? If the calories were equal you would probably find that eggs with fruit, for example, would be more…

Unpopular opinion here- Could it be done? Sure. Is it a good idea? Probably not.. My first go at losing weight I went from 198 to 130 in less than 6 months, losing around 3 lbs per week. (I had a terrible rebound and gained all the weight back within a few months though. I was just very uneducated about the process, and…

I started lifting with a friend who was a PT/recreational bodybuilder. Looked great and was quite strong. I learned a lot and would definitely not be where I am today without him.. However he said some "bro science" which I think back and laugh about. -If you do cardio (running) you'll lose gains. Only walk if you must…

Nope, totally normal. I gained 4 lbs when I started working out again after several months off. I also tend to see fluctuations from heavy training and off days. Frustrating, but it will level out!

Most recent: Squatted 135 lbs for 3x12 this week! I was previously up to a 303lb competition squat and 275x8 reps, but I'm just getting back to lifting after being off for several months with an SI injury. Just happy I am able to squat pain free again.

Not to rain on the parade more, but I am 5'1'' and was around 175 lbs in my profile pic. I have been lifting progressively for a few years and feel like I have a pretty decent amount of muscle mass. My BF% was probably high 30's at that weight. 24% is probably not even close to accurate. Like others have recommended- use a…

RE the fat, IMO- I saw multiple days where calorie entries with no macros were used (pizza for example) so OP had higher fat than shown those days. Also several days at 70+ grams. While the 20-30 gram days are low, I think if you look at the bigger picture, weekly average is probably ok. Seeing as OP is active and…

Pick a program and follow as written, and eat at a calorie deficit for fat loss. There is no magical rep range for fat loss.

If properly medicated, I lose weight just as easily as anyone else. I have lost 60+ lbs, and unfortunately gained it back, but that was 100% result of poor eating habits and not because of my thyroid. Any time I've set out to lose or maintain weight I have no problem doing so. I think weight loss, and especially long term…

I think this is your answer, OP. I gained 4 lbs when I started using creatine. I would give it a few weeks before you make more changes.

OP how long have you been training? (The description of program you are looking for makes me think you are probably not a true 'intermediate' yet....?) As far as recommendations- PHAT is a pretty high volume, reputable, upper/lower program. You can find a PDF online for free. If you are using challenging weights you will…

This. And have patience. 3 months (minus 2 weeks..?) is just a drop in the bucket. Also strongly agree with looking into a progressive program.

I also frequently stall for 2-3 weeks a month, and then see a “whoosh”. Its tough to be patient for several weeks, but if you’re logging accurately you just have to trust that and wait it out.