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So basically I'm cutting right now from a mini bulk in the fall. I don't think I want to try and bulk again because I don't like not looking my best. Not sure if that makes sense. So I want to get back down to my low end of maintenance at least or maybe a few pounds lighter and recomp/maintain from there. I don't want to…

What brand are you currently using?

I did recomp for a little over a year, it definitely works. I think I was getting impatient with it. But I plan to do a long term recomp once I get these last few pounds off.

I've tried a smaller deficit and it seems like I don't lose. Maybe I need to try it for longer to see. My BMI is 21.4 currently. How long do you run the deficit for before eating at maintenance again?

300-400 calories/day

No. I have no self control with pizza (or cookies). If I eat slowly I can maybe stop at 3 but I always want 4. So I don't eat pizza very often.

I'm not currently working. But I used to do 3 12's and I would not workout on my work days. But I definitely was active on those days so I feel it was ok.

I use the large diva cup. I only leak if it didn't open on insertion. I always wear a liner just to be on the safe side.

I follow an upper lower split program for strength training, it's a mix of weights and calisthenics. I also try and get 1-2 cardio days in there and 1-2 days of yoga. I do these on strength days or rest days, whatever happens to work with my schedule. I make sure to have at least one day of complete rest per week. M- upper…

Awesome

Yep, I love fitnotes

Cardio isn't necessary for weight loss. It is good for your cardiovascular health so doing some is a good idea. With cardio I prefer to do things that are enjoyable to me like biking, swimming, hiking, and dancing. Cardio doesn't have to be done indoors on machines. And 7 days a week is too much, your body needs rest and…

Daily with a weight trending app.

Definitely start lifting now! I lost all my weight and I wasn't lifting (I didn't know I should), I was just doing cardio and light weight circuit training. My results were that I lost weight but I was skinny fat. Once I started lifting I saw major changes in my composition. So I'm one of those that says "I wish I would've…

It takes time and patience. Keep working at it. Also, your goal weight puts you at an under weight BMI, you should think about staying within the healthy BMI range.

I felt like mine was still really soft even when I got to my goal weight. After recomping for a few months it really melted away. It's still not prefect, I have a little bit of really stubborn lower belly fat right above my c section scar. But in general it's pretty flat. So basically, hang in there it will come down with…

I can relate to this. It's not with all food but some foods. I can't bake cookies for my kids because I have absolutely no restraint and will eat 10 or more in less than an hour.

It's hard for me and I'm cutting at 1600. I get headaches if I'm hungry, it sucks.

This! I think this is where it's at. Look in the mirror and decide from there what you need to do. Take progress photos. Track your measurements. If you feel the need to know your bf% then pick a way to read it (stay consistent with the device and your conditions) and trend it with everything else. I spent way too much…

I'm 5'2.5" and I'm currently around 119 pound, you can see the the outline of my abs now. I've been as low as 114 and the definition was a little better. I'm currently working on leaning out after a mini bulk and I'm wanting to see my abs (like a 4-6 pack, not just the outline), my guess is it will be around 110 pounds.

You could always get the opinion of another trainer and decide from there what you like best.

This. Don't let a "bad" meal ruin your whole day.

Everything was unbearable when I first injured my back. Lying down on my side was the most comfortable, standing was miserable, and sitting was the worst. You need to rest or you might cause further injury. Also if you're not happy with your current doctor maybe see a spinal specialist.

In maintenance it's also helpful to have a weight range rather than a specific weight. For example your range could be 130-135 or whatever fits your personal stats. Especially as a woman you're going to see fluctuations in your weight throughout the month. I like to use a weight trending app to help me see how my weight is…

Honestly the thing that helped me the most was rest, for at least a few weeks. And ibuprofen around the clock. Also a heating pad for pain. I didn't have weakness or numbness as a symptom, only nerve pain.

These are both great bodyweight routines that incorporate progressive overload. http://www.startbodyweight.com/p/start-bodyweight-basic-routine.html?m=1 https://www.reddit.com/r/bodyweightfitness/wiki/kb/recommended_routine

This TDEE calculator really helped me to find my maintenance calories. https://damnripped.com/tdee-calculator/ It also can help with setting up your macros based on your preferences.

What's your goal? I do strength training, some cardio, and yoga. Currently trying to lean out.

I think about food all day long. But not in a bad way... I think about it when I'm hungry, when I'm meal planning, when I'm logging, when I'm packing kids' lunches, and I love to watch cooking shows, so I think about it then too.

Stronglifts has an app you could use. Muscleandstrength.com has a ton of workout plans, I don't think there is an app.