balancedbrunette Member

Thanks for replying guys, gosh more annoyed at myself for even posting this ha because it is stuff I have already read about been debated on here where people have actually made since incomparison to the stuff raised in these magazines especially regarding fad diets. Thanks for the advice anyways - sometimes i guess a…

Yea i get where you're coming from, i've noticed on days where i used to grab a cereal bar from the shop on the go i would be hungrier faster or just feeling sluggish in general, thats changed now as most my meals are pre-prepared for the week, was just wondering how they affect the body in terms of energy.

Yes it is definitely possible to find your health during college, actually it is now through my college years where I have found myself at my best and have learned so much. If your weeks are extremely busy planning ahead is key, yea it does mean trying to find that bit of time to pre-cook your meals or whatever it is that…

You're in quite a similar position to me, got down to my desired weight and am working on body recomp, as everyone else has suggested strength training will really benefit you, when I was loosing the weight I did the shred too (still do sometimes) but actually engaging in strength training as helped me so much. In saying…

its like chicken coated in breadcrumb. http://www.jameswhelanbutchers.com/proddetail.php?prod=6303

Hey, thanks for the advice, your answer definitely makes sense! Sounds like you've got good focus with your goals well done. Also following IIFYM and yea guess that is where my question was coming from about diet, is it okay to have the odd sweet thing IIFYM and still be able to accomplish your goals. I find IIFYM really…

My TDEE is around 1660 (worked it out from two main calculations (scoobyworkshop and helloitsdan in place of a road map) as well as just monitoring my intake when I was loosing and now. I weight 112, 5ft3 and MFP had me at about 1680 with an input of 3 workouts a week. I find if i eat anywhere between 1600-1700 I maintain,…

I've been maintaining since may, it took me a while to get my head around the fact i wasn't effectively dieting as such anymore and could eat at my tdee i was afraid of gains but it hasn't happened my body seems to have found its balance. Knowing your tdee is important. Usually while loosing you'll have a good idea where…

*This is a lifestyle change not a diet - fuel your body with whole, nutritious food and enjoy your treats in moderation, nothing needs to be cut, just moderated - it takes practice and time which leads me to * Patience - weight gain didn't happen over night and won't be lost overnight/in weeks either - in many cases expect…

Just replying to have this for again some great info on here, sorry i'm of no help :P..i'm actually in similar position to you, have been maintaining now for a while and looking to work on body comp slowly, as i'm in my final year of college have not been able to focus on reading up on the lifting routines and forms as…

Thanks for the replies guys, I was just wondering if many do it, I have been since maintaining when I feel I need to and it hasn't seem to do my body any harm, I always seem to balance out at the end of each week and maintain so going to stick with it. :)

Thanks for the advice, always try to eat around hitting my protein macro first anyway so usually am quite accountable with this. Not going to overthink the carb macro too much like everyone has said was only 2 days, have been doing better this week.

bump.

bump

Yea guess it was just two days in a row there, doesn't usually happen to me but just back from tescos and got plenty of healthy snackfoods in in case this happens again. Bumping this for more opinions.

Everyone thats replied basically has covered everything but firstly well done on your weight loss you've got this far and its so important to remember that and be proud of yourself for it, seriously wish I could take my own advice sometimes :P I too got down to my desired weight loss last may i couldn't quite believe it…

I've heard a lot of positive things about Strong Lifts, seems to be quite a simple one to follow as well, may look into the group on here. thanks for replying ! :)

bumping for any more advice.

I think the fact that you've already noticed your at your happy weight without keeping on cutting just to get to a specific number on the scale shows you are on the right track, yes the scale is great guideline but how you look and how you feel in your clothes are just as important. :)..I was in the same boat as you last…

working with 6kg (I know its very low compared to women squatting at 20kg but i'm just starting out and want to get my form right instead of hurting myself) at the moment and doing usually 3 sometimes 5 circuits with reps lasting 30 seconds, i usually find after about 8 though my muscles start getting sore to the point of…

My weight loss calories goal was approx 1350-1400. My maintenance is around 1680 - but i'm on a 10%cut at the moment to reduce bodyfat while working on strength training so eating around 1470. But can eat up to 1700 and not put on any - being maintaining at 112lbs since May now. :)

Bump.

Thanks for the replies everyone, very helpful. And yea most of the fat loss will come from diet, i'm actually down to desired weight but looking to loose few more inches on my midsection so perhaps decreasing fat overall by 10%, strength training to maintain the lbm I have and to look better.Guess I just need to experiment…

From monitoring and working out my calories I maintain at around 1680, have been since May, I'm 112lbs and 5ft3 and make sure I exercise at least 3 times a week - which I guess is not a lot compared to some but I try and set a minimum to keep me focused, anything extra is a bonus! :) Exercise helps if your concerned with…

i'm with these guys on the overnight oats, they are so handy, when i'm at college during the week i'm an up and out the door morning person aswell so to have this pre-made is great especially it still allows me to have my oatmeal, a serving of greek yoghurt and topped with a serving of fruit such as raspberries or almonds…

Yea sometimes when im in a hurry for breakfast well during the summer i made overnight oatmeal with greek yoghurt but for winter oatmeal made fresh and warm in the morning is the best :). So made up some dinners for the week today and have put them in the fridge will see how it goes, feeling better about my eating options…

thanks for the reply, great suggestions there...the turkey burgers and meatballs/soup actually sound so nice!

thanks everyone & gamagen for the quinoa suggestion, bought a packet of this 2 weeks ago and just havent got round to cooking it in college so going to prepare some, great added source of protein to meals! thanks will definitely stock up on tasteful things to add to dishes aswell like garlic and herbs - they're always so…

Incredible work and very inspiring post! :) congrats on your progress, can identify with your comments it also took me well I figured to be a very long time to loose my last 10lbs but slow is right and in a way you can keep it off, i've been reading the starting strength book but also considering getting NROLFW, hope…

thanks for the further replies guys some great advice on here, got some tupperware today so going to whip up some meals on sunday to prepare for the week, anymore suggestions more than welcome! :)