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Even at a higher body fat, most men don’t have cellulite. You jerks!

I am very happy to have lost 75# and wouldn’t ever change that. My only thing to add to be prepared is that this isn’t a temporary project. You aren’t “fixed” and you can’t go back to what you were doing. I learned that the hard way.

I’m 5-7 and fairly active, I eat 200 to maintain

There have to be more mirrors in your life. Or buy a new one. If it were me, I’d use the skinny and tall one >:)

TLDR but OP.... I’m a 54 year old woman who weighs 140-146 and I lose weight on (an accurately tracked) diet of 1800 per day.

You are doing it exactly right. Don’t change a thing. Eat over 1200 and under 2100. And don’t eat things that make you feel icky. Once you get the calories dialed in, then move on to macros. Great job, and I’m proud of you for wanting to take it slow.

Vegetables, beans, whole grains, fruit, nuts, seeds.

I do a TON of core work, but never saw abs until my body fat was under 20%. ETA: and it was a fleeting sight.

It comes off all over. Like from your toes and calves and neck. Many of us just get proportionally smaller, so it’s hard to see visible progress. Keep going. You’re doing it Exactly right!!

Yup, lost my diamond ring at the gym once, but found it. It’s been in the safe ever since. I wear a plain gold band and actually like not being flashy.

Do you get plenty of sleep? Have you started a new exercise program?

Well, my pants are still tight. That’s all I have to report.

They covered the eating more part. So I’ll just say you could eat a lot more food for the same 1200 cals if you subbed the bread, bagel and crackers for large servings of veggies like leafy greens, squash, tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, mushrooms, etc.

Said up there, but more reassurance.....totally normal. You often look way worse, then boom — one day you look better. Hang in there.

@MySweetLavinia if feel the exact same way. It’s not at all fun, or thrilling. Just an out of control feeling followed by shame.

Your shoulders are phenomenal. I mean you look great everywhere, but I admire y’all with strong shoulders.

Easy 10+ per day here. Love me some produce!

Right there with ya. Please share when you figure it out. It’s like car, I seem to either be gunning it 100mph or jamming it into reverse. For once in my life, would be nice to just stay in park.

Fantastic work and a huge difference!

@Copper_Boom I just had to buy all new shorts for my upcoming vacation. I’ll hope this is the largest size and I can work my way back down at some point.

@jrwms714 it’s great that you identified what works. My struggle isn’t really food-specific. If I’m bored, tired or stressed, I eat. I’ve taken MANY steps that have drastically improved sleep. When bored, I try to read, walk and have ordered some coloring supplies. Stress-eating is the next to tackle.

Hey @teranga79 we’re neck-in-neck. I’m bouncing at 144-145 and I was in the 125-132 range last summer too. And annoyed and struggle with binging. We’re practically related!

Could just get a cortisone shot and get back to running.....

Foam roll

Is your meal or snack filling? Is it nutrient dense? I could eat a 200 cal spoon of peanut butter and be hungry 30 mins later, or a giant bowl of chopped zucchini with hummus and be good for hours. What happens when you wait it out?

Chocolate doughnut quest bars.

OP - you sound frustrated. No ones DNA makes them destined to be overweight. As they say, genes load the gun, but your lifestyle pulls the trigger. There is ZERO magic to meal timing for weight loss. If IF helps you stay in a deficit, great. I can skip breakfast, but beyond that, get way too hungry and overeat. Keep trying…

How long in maintenance: 2.5’ish years Goal maintenance range: 120-130 Current weight: 145 pounds 5-7” I had been totally stressed about a week long meeting last week. Every day breakfast and lunch catering and dinners out at fancy restaurants. I mostly had coffee at breakfast and salads at lunch, but ate ALL the suppers…

This is 90% mental. Keep that great attitude and you’ll go far!

Fluff of the day to ya! Frozen coffee cubes and Quest cold brew with a dash of vanilla. Once it was huge, I added in a tbsp of chia seeds pre-soaked in almond milk. Off the hook (if you like coffee).