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  • This is me too (but thankfully without the depression). I am a naturally obsessive person. I am sure some people would view tracking as an unhealthy behaviour for me, given my personality. But in fact, I find it really helps me manage my anxiety around weight. It gives me an objective, factual perspective on food, which…
  • Thanks. Yes, I am aware it is not a cleanse and cleanses are not an actual thing - hence the "quotes". LuckyNumbers, that's good to know. That's what my doctor was aiming for in my case.
  • 3 month deficit over which I averaged ~1730 calories/day. However, that was spread over weekday "banking" for "cheat meals". I over-deprived (1550-1600) and really over-indulged (~3000). Coming into maintenance/recomp, I've realized that I can't handle the extremes. The "cheat meal" approach is too close to a binge/starve…
  • Hi there. (First post jitters.) Just wondering if anyone has an update to share on their recomp efforts - insights, mistakes, what's working? I reached GW April 5, and tried to switch to maintenance and/or recomp at the same time. It's taken me two months to stabilize (weight, mindset), and I'm still not sure I'm there…
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