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Thank you, guys. I've increased my calories and while I've been shooting for more protein, the difference has come from carbs because food. I'm getting there, though. Thanks for the positive suggestions from most of you!

Leg day is always killer, but I have definitely grown to love it. I think it's just taking so much longer to see more definition in my lower body than my upper, so the idea of eating more before I even see a big change in my lower body is hard to think about. I like the bulk/cut/bulk/cut idea. That's a good way to look at…

Yes, @bowlerae, it's very mental. I like the change I see in the mirror, I like how healthy I feel and how much stronger I am now. You can't tell me fitness does not have a mental aspect.... Anyway, I love the feeling that people are now telling me I look strong instead of tiny, cute, little, etc. Those words are…

I've never heard of a TDEE calculation. Thanks! I'll definitely go try to figure mine out. I'm scared to do that! I have saddlebags that I'm trying to burn. Fat deposits on my on my lower body.

My macro goals are 40%p 40%c 20%fat, but getting my protein over 35% has been a challenge for me.

Correction: my calorie goal is currently 1850 for the past two weeks. It was originally at 1750 a few months ago.

Because I'm not a big person. I've always been petite, however the recent metabolism test I took showed that I have a low metabolism. I'm also trying to get rid of lower body fat. It has melted off of my upper body, but my sticky spots are my legs.

Krema natural pb is delicious and has not hydrogenated oils (most no-stir ones do). I eat 2Tbsp on a banana pre-workout. You get your fats and carbs.

Eat protein as well! Black beans, tofu, Greek yogurt, eggs (or just egg whites), tilapia, chicken, salmon....to build muscle (and gain weight) you have to have the right tools to give your body. To be the true definition of "fit," don't eat just to reach your calorie goal. Just like the recent blot post, all calories are…

I feel you. I'm new into lifting and love it. Since I've increased my protein and decreased my fat consumption, fat has melted off of me! Now, it's happening a lot slower after doing it for three months. My sticky spot is my saddlebags. I holD fat in my lower body, so my upper body was the first to visually change. What…

This is step one, abd today is day 1. You've got this. You've already downloaded this app that's a great tool in figuring out your food intake! Remember, diet is 80% and exercise is 20% the magic happens in the kitchen! Good luck!

Oh, and I got my "idea" from a professional trainer, along with additional research by myself. ;) I think I'll increase my fish! I love seafood.

For those that think 40% is "unnecessary" or dangerous, perhaps you should look into the differences in ratios of macronutrients that varies, based on the type of athlete you are. Runners/high cardio athletes, for example need much more carbs than, say a lifter (like myself). I average 30% protein so far, but it has been…