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Thanks all ^ @rianneonamission @mom23mangos @HoneyBadger155 Yes I do like recomping! Sometimes it feels like accidental bulking and leaning out...

@mom23mangos Looking super strong and lean, it’s really impressive to see the side-by-side at the same weight & a good reminder to quit freaking out at the scale if we’re building muscle too. Your whole approach is inspiring!

I dropped 10-12 lbs of baby weight with MFP in about 5 months. Then September of last year started a progressive strength training program. Followed set workouts (35-50 mins 3-4x weekly) and constantly upped the resistance. Also some cardio but less than I’ve ever done before. Weight stayed the same (between 129-133) but I…

Height 5’6” GW 125 August LW 127.4 Oct 1: 133.2 Yep, gained, after all that lovely summer loss. Goal is 100% logging, keep on schedule with strength training and running, and eat more green vegetables. I think I have to keep breads and crackers to a minimum, so it’s going to be one serving or less of that stuff a day. I…

Thanks @rianneonamission. I'm in for October after a September maintenance break that might have gone sideways :0

So inspiring. You look amazing!

I have the similar goals, recomping and building muscle. I’ve been lazy with macros lately but getting back on it!

This is what I do ^ My kids seem to run best on pasta, whole wheat bread etc. along with their protein, fruits, veg and dairy.

I’m down to the last few lbs and I started when my son was 18 months old. I wish someone had told me not to overexercise, to avoid exhaustion so I could keep exercising consistently and also keep up with parenting. Make things as easy as possible for yourself with simple food prep. I have to track everything to lose but I…

I exercise in the morning for the same reason @honeybadger155, just getting it done. I sometimes train after work or on breaks, but only if I have to. My work schedule is going to change in September though, so this gets me thinking about changing things up. I lift three mornings a week and jog/sprint two mornings. I might…

Aug 1: 131 - 22.7 % BF August 6: 127.4 - 21.5 % August 8: away August 15: 129.1 - 22.1 % August 22: 130.6 - 22.6% August 29: Goal 125 The numbers say it all so here’s to a more on-track week.

I just want to carry less fat around.

Height 5’6” Aug 1: 131 - 22.7 % BF August 6: 127.4 - 21.5 % August 8: away August 15: 129.1 - 22.1 % August 22: August 29: It’s taking me a while to get back into the routine...

Aug 1: 131 - 22.7 % BF August 6: 127.4 - 21.5 % August 8: away August 15: August 22: August 29: Goal 125 but focus on BF That is mostly a water weight drop again. But nice to leave for a beach trip at a new LW. Stayed on plan the week before even with some stress. Now I’m away and not being super diligent so we’ll see what…

Not fat bombs so much as quick and easy small meals or portable snacks.

I had some pain transitioning from LCHF to eating a SAD diet for a few days including processed carbs in the last month Can you introduce carbs pre-vaca?

Eat below carb goal - 4 Whole food choices - 4 Maintenance cals or below - 3 Strength 3x, run 2x, rest 2x weekly - 3 Keep NEAT high - 5 8/5 On plan for wedding celebration, off plan with a hangover and some kind of self sabotage eating on Sunday. Today’s a new day.

Yessss this summer’s weddings are over! They were fun, here are the pics:

3/31 Eat below carb goal 3/31 Make whole food choices 3/31 Eat below or at maintenance calories 3/31 Strength 3x and jog/sprint 2x weekly 2/31 Keep NEAT high Had a wedding rehearsal dinner last night but stayed on plan around all the pasta and beverages. Scale is moving in the right direction.

A daily basics thread sounds perfect for where I’m at. My plan: Eat below carb goal Make whole food choices Eat below or at maintenance calories Strength 3x and jog/sprint 2x weekly Keep NEAT high

Agree! @juxtapose1 - gorgeous all around!

Height 5’6” Highest ever: ~170 MFP starting weight: 142 July low: 127.9 - 21.7 BF Aug 1: 131 - 22.7 BF August 8: August 15: August 22: August 29: Goal 125 but focus on BF Had a strong July: dropped fast in 4 weeks but I burned out and gained a little back. Ready to get back to it: hit the macros, swap in whole food…

July 1: 133 - 23.7% BF July 8: 131.7 - 22.5% July 15: 128.6 - 22.5% July 22: 128.9 - 22.1 % July 29: 128.9- 22.1% July Goal: 129 / 22.7% GW: 125 but focus on BF Basically maintained but saw 127.9 this week, a new low! 125... maybe soon... Hanging out here or below makes me happy though. Gotta get bacon (ha, meant to say…

Do you like cabbage soup? That’s my favorite to cook up in big batches, and it keeps well.

I’m horrible with nutrition advice but know a lot about stress and you sound stressed. The stress/cortisol/weight loss stall connection is huge for me. The physical part of your training plus being around all of everyone else’s food... Can you afford a diet break if you’re doing well and eat a little more or else find…

July 1: 133 - 23.7% BF July 8: 131.7 - 22.5% July 15: 128.6 - 22.5% July 22: 128.9 - 22.1 % July 29: July Goal: 129 / 22.7% GW: 125 but focus on BF Weight up, BF reading is inching down, I’ll take it. Still swapping in veggies and fruits for packaged and processed stuff, still playing the macro game. But more maintenance…

I’m in the process of clearing out the too-big things. It’s all going in the attic for now. I can’t even figure out what looks good, so it’s just out of sight out of mind for now and revisit everything later. Good thinking ^

This is so interesting, thanks for sharing your plan... How’s it going?

Friday July 20 DBF: 2

The last 3-5 lbs gone by my birthday in mid-August!