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Thank you!!

I credit this thread for aiding me in losing the ~20lbs i've lost over the past year. Thank you! @usmcmp One question though, I can see definition of my abs when I flex (mainly in the morning) but I still have quite a bit of belly fat. I would say I'm at about 25% BF. I would like to get in the 17%-19% range. I've kind of…

You just have to keep at it. Where it comes off first/last is largely based on genetics. I happen to gain most weight in my stomach area and it's been the most stubborn. Just don't give up. Results will come.

I have a polar ft4. It's great. I use the fitbit app on my phone to track daily activity (there's a motion sensor on the iphone 5s).

It ultimately doesn't matter. If you do it at night, just keep it consistent so that you can measure progress. Same time. Same clothes (or lack thereof). Same position of scale.

Nope. I eat what I want, when I want it, in moderation. I stopped snacking mindlessly though (i.e. sitting in front of the TV with the family sized bag of chips; now, I'll measure out a serving and stop when they're gone).

Sounds like you just got finished bulking. If that's the case: 1. Cut calories 2. Continue Lifting heavy. Your body fat % has to be low enough to see your abs. That's accomplished by losing fat while retaining lean muscle (lifting). If you're not losing, you're eating too much.

I'm 5'1' and I've lost 19 lbs, so I'm closer to maintenance now (have about 5lbs of fat to go). But feel free to add me anyway. I log everyday. :)

1. I stopped making excuses. I work very weird hours. Sometimes I have to be in the gym at 4:30 a.m. or else I won't make it at all. Some weeks, I work upwards of 14 hours per day (not making it home until 10 p.m.) I wasn't a morning person.... until I was forced to be. I HATE working out that early, but soon enough it…

How long have you been cutting? When I stalled, I ate at maintenance for a week then went back to cutting. I felt better. My lifts were better, and I started losing again once I went back to a deficit.

I'm 5'1'' and weigh 120. Bench: 85lbs x4 OHP: 60lbs x5 Squat: 125lbs x5 Deadlift: 170lbs x4 My upper body sux. I seem to be progressing on everything except bench.

Those calories are really low. I wouldn't do anything strenuous. Try dynamic stretching or yoga. My rest day calories are 1,560 so I usually go for a 2-3 mile run or muay thai.

Congrats on getting in that weight room! I was in your shoes some months ago. Watching youtube videos helped me a lot. I also videotaped myself doing squats to check my form. I still do it every now and then. You'll get it. Just don't quit. :)

I don't log cleaning... but I guess light is just vacuuming. Idk. It depends on the person. If you clean a lot, I would just set the activity level to "lightly active" instead of "sedentary" so you don't have to worry about it. Using a fitbit would probably tell you. HRM is for steady state cardio so the number would be…

Agree with posters above. I personally lost fat by eating treats and fast food in moderation; however, for athletic performance purposes, I prefer to eat "clean" satiating foods most of the time. One time I ate two Boston cream donuts before a workout. Worst decision ever. I felt awful lol.

Do you have a gym at your school? I have an hour and a half commute to work so I have to get to the gym at 4:30 am. There's always time, you just have to make it fit. For home workouts, 30 day shred is pretty good and you don't really jump around a lot. Good luck.

Satisfy your craving. If want something sweet, I have it. Sugar isn't the problem. Going over your calories is the problem (unless you have a medical condition).

Fwiw, I wasn't really "fat" but definitely chubby. 1) Looking terrible naked 2) Clothes fitting tight 3) Low self esteem 4) I couldn't really run and generally hated it. Now I love it. Less weight to carry around. :)

Calories in, calories out.

My initial goal was 20 lbs too. Don't give up. Good luck to you. (feel free to add me).

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Are you netting 1400 or are you using the TDEE method? Looks like you're working out a lot. You may not be eating enough. Try upping your calories and see what happens. Also, make sure you are weighing your food.

Feel free to add me. Don't give up. Good luck on your journey.

On weekdays, 1/2 serving of peanut butter with a banana and greek yogurt. Sometimes I'll get a egg and cheese breakfast sandwich. Weekends - it varies; sometimes frosted mini wheats + banana OR 2 eggs with cheese and toast.

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C25K is a great program. Do it. When I first started, I could barely jog for a minute. I can now jog for 30 minutes.

no, like everyone else has said, 1 lb to 1/2 lb per week is safe and sustainable. you don't want to be miserable. I was also close to 140 when I first started. it took me about 5 months to get back in the 120s.

Thrilled for you! Such an inspiration. :)

you should eat them if you're using MFP's calorie intake goal. I do not eat mine since I use the TDEE method.

I personally dont care. If the person ends up being a weirdo, I just delete them.