jerilynconn Member

Yeah, just slowly go up maybe 10-25 grams per day?

How long did you diet?

Hi, I would start with body exercises and focus on form. Add a little weight when you are ready. As far as carbs, the recommended macros are 40% carbs. I would focus on eating the ones that make you feel great.

Hi, You seem to be at a pretty healthy weight. What about a body recomp? If you can lift some weights you could get rid of that "skinny fat" look that was there before and will be there when you get to 8 stone again.

My measurements always seem to change, so I wonder if I am juat not consistent. My clothes fit the same... My weight was increasing. Not that I am aware of. I didn't change anything up until after several weeks of cutting. Then I changed my workouts, with still not much to show for it. And before vacation I was progressing…

I cut for 8 weeks, then a tdee break, started cutting again- 10 weeks cumulative and I am down only a pound. How the fudge is that possible?

I bet with 5,000 calories you are able to enjoy a bit more whiskey, eh?

Ugh, again ^ that was not all I wrote :(

Its a little strong for me

You can get a rotisserie chicken from the deli. Or, if you have a good day, throw some chicken in the crock pot and freeze in small portions.

During my cut I find it best to cut out unhelpful carbs (bye vodka

I log all of my food during waking hours on one day. Its just easier. The body does do a lot to finish breaking down foods at night and starting with a clean slate. Do you eat meat? It really is the most efficient way to get protein in. Chicken packs the most protein in per calorie. But if you need to up your calories and…

I don't have time to watch it all. Is he saying women benefit from eating more less often? So not only are the cards stacked against me as a woman, but my natural inclination is to eat less more often (I feel better).

I saw that article too. The guy worked out 9 hours a day and barely ate anything. Of course their metabolism is suppressed!

Your cut is based off of your tdee, so I think he is saying continue what you are doing (if it's the same you put in when estimating tdee) for a month, then do a tdee break. You can reassess then. Is that right?

Some people say you may not experience any change in your first cut. I personally don't understand how that works. I gained 17 pounds and 8+ inches on my Reset (Thanksgiving to March) and zero change during my first month on cutting. I decided to add in dedicated cardio- it's worked for me before- 2-3 times a week. I also…

Heybales told me you can do a bigger deficit and keep muscle if you ensure you are eating enough protein and still do your lifting. Are your lifts suffering?

Welcome!

Looks amazing! Glad you had a great time!

^ hmmm. I think everyone is different too. I gained 17 pounds!

Did you calculate your tdee based on that much running? The tdee method accounts for all weekly activity and averages out that amount into daily eating.

You are doing awesome on your cut! Are those measurements going down too? I'm making myself take a scale break- it's discouraging. And I know it takes weeks to see a change (especially in my slow moving self) so I don't want to quit based on the number on the scale. I notice that having a higher calorie day planned helps…

You'd have to look at each nut and the other food you eat to determine if it's protein content is okay for you. Some nuts are higher in fat and lower in protein- cashews and macadamias. Also, they are the most delicious :)

The difference on the calculator was only 20 calories. I definitely feel a lot of pressure from a lot of different places. I will continue lifting so I should be able to maintain muscle. I plan on eating one day a week at tdee and taking a diet break when needed.

I'd go for a ton of veggies. I love veggies but hate preparing them so win-win ;)

I think it will average out to 1800.

I'm going to go for a slightly bigger deficit this month. I will probably eat higher Cals, maybe up to tdee on one day a week.

Reset: gained 17 pounds and 8 1/4 inches :# gained over 1 month getting to tdee & a 2 month reset Cut 1: (start 172.6) Week 1: -2.2 pounds (170.6) Week 2: +0.4 (171) Week 3: -0.2 (170.6) Week 4: + 1.0 (171.6) Month 1 total: -1 pound, -2.25 inches (unless human error). This weigh in was a little off due to doms and Tom, I…

Right, mix it up. I like doing low rep high weight during tdee because I can lift more and go for personal bests.

I'm not sure. I usually just read about people cutting for at least a month. What if you ate April at tdee and do a strength phase. Then cut may- June (or July) with vacation being a tdee break?