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Thanks for the replies. Your right rearding the calorie defecit. I originally had it set at 2lb loss per week but today lowered it to 1 1/2 as after arranging all my extra protein into my diary it left next to no cals left to play with. So my lean body mass recommends 194g a day? Thats to increase or maintain?

Right-o so my new plan. - Continue with my calorific deficit (fat should be my fuel due to me being a fatty boom boom) - Focus on the macro's particularly the Protein level. - Do gym work 4 times a week, mostly weights with a little cardio. - If I do all the above, in theory the fat should reduce and muscle will build…

Hi Erin, Looks like your diary is still set to private as I can't take a look. You've made a good start. Don't feel too hard done by. Think of it as a long term goal rather than day by day. In the grand scheme of things, going over a little won't have much of a consequence. I would say just carry on as you are now and…

Okay I looked up a formula to work out my estimated mass and I need 192g per day of protein. I'm actually finding it hard to get anywhere near this. So provided I hit this each day and work out while staying at my defecit, in theory its a plan?

Based on what I've said above can you reccommend a protein goal? I've been reading different articles but they all differ so much. I'm happy to maintain muscle for now if need be just until the fat goes away :)

I'm set to lose 2lb a week currently. At my heaviest I was 21st 5lb. Do you think I should stay at 2lb or drop it down?

I find it tricky because in an ideal world I'd like to lose fat and gain muscle. I always stay in my defecit of cals per day and eat back half of exercised. Based on the above it sounds like roughly 80% Str and 20% Cardio could work well. My limited knowledge though - I thought you need to up cals to help with gains? Or is…

Thanks guys, I will take a look at those links then and go from there!

Thanks for the replies so far. I wouldn't say I have a routine down yet. I've sort of researched via the internet and used my friends sets as a guideline. It's been about 3 weeks and I've managed to move up 5kg in both arms. 15kg to 20kg d-bells. I do alot of dumbell work on arms and chest. Then I'll head into the…

Not sure if links are allowed on here but i'll try anyway. https://www.myprotein.com/sports-nutrition/the-whey/11353515.html I managed to get it cheaper too, based in the UK.

Really struggling to find a product that isn't using Sucralose. Other than that issue there seems to be some great options.

Right-O, Litterally on Amazon now looking at the different options. Brand wise, is there anything you champion? Better yet, any to avoid? I don't have any allergies or diety issues. Thanks!

I think you're probably right. I would consider myself a beginner, currently tagging along with a friend who's more experienced. Intensity wise I would say Medium. I was always warned to never go too hard to fast. The goal is to lose more fat and try to gain a little muscle.

Thanks for the replies. I will take a look at the links!

OK I understand, I was wondering if I wasn't eating enough and my body was storing anything it got as fat. I will definately do as you say and eat a little bit more to boost my intake. As a rule of thumb I always made sure that I eat more than 1500 cals but never go over my 1790 goal. Im tempted to swop my goal to 1 1/2…

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Yeah I have 1350 cals odd left for today so I doubt a proper fish & chips meal would be too bad right? Also their food in general isn't poorly made.

Water retention makes the figure move up and down daily also. Keep going though!

Oh my god lol, all this time I been thinking that each part was classed as 1 sandwich haha!

We have a winner!!!! :D

Hmm of all the sugestions the vodka + diet soft drink probably sounds the most appealing. I'll have to try that. I was praying there was a healthy version of Fosters or Millers haha!

I always try to eat fresh food. For example my sugar target is 43. I've eaten a banana and an apple so far and im sitting at 33 already. I basically only have 10 left and thats before I have Dinner and including me adding my exercise that I plan on doing later today.

It can become abit of an obsession lol. But I can't help just popping on the scale each morning!

Thank you all for the replies. Generally im bang on my targets for my food intake. Today was the first time I went over on fat. On average I eat about: 2 bananas, 2 handfuls of grapes and maybe an apple throughout the day, plus the other meals later in the day. It was just those damn sandwiches that did it and messed my…

If it was me personally I would just work out and let the deficit lay. Being under wont hurt for one day. Just be a little more relaxed the next day instead.

I suppose it depends on if you chose to lose 1 or 2lb a week. It's advised to eat back atleast some of the calories burned though.

Not far off to be truthful haha!

Mike your a legend. Okay so the goal set for me by MFP was 1750 cals per day. Do you suggest I up it slightly?

This is just my view but when someone says fat, they mean disproportional to your height and build. For example two people weighing the same, but each person having a different frame/build makes them look totally different. Also good on you for deciding to go for it. Your friends should show support and get on board! X

Wow, OK so in this instance the BMR calculator is quite abit off. Were talking an extra 1000 calories.