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I would just like to say, as a very petite person myself, that I don't believe in relying on BMI (which is a little outdated and not a one size fits all program anyway - neither actually is actual weight or body fat % as we know - people can look drastically different at the same % - it should be about several end…

You look great. I just took photos 2 days ago, but I didn't take any starter pics :sad: so it's tough to say... my clothes don't fit any different either!!

What about setting lightly active and chosing a % deficit in average calories i.e. TDEE - ?% I would rather eat the same daily calories if possibly, unless you suggest varying the amount on workout/non-workout days?

Thanks for the advice.

Thanks, I appreciate it. Does that mean I would eat back my exercise calories on those days?

Thanks. I suppose I should maintain the lightly active setting as well based on not doing much daily activity other than the workouts?

Thanks! Yeah I guess I was blinded by the "eat more to lose and the inches just melt off" and the "beginner heavy lifters gain strength AND lost bodyfat and inches fall off" kinda of stuff I've been reading on the forums... But I'm also training for the first real steady time in my life, so I have a lot of recomp to do…

I eat more processed foods than I would like - because I'm still learning the best ways to get 94g protein as a vegetarian without having more than 2 protein scoops a day, and without overdoing eggs... so still a lot of pasta with cheeses, veggie burgers and processed soy products. I'm working on this...

Sounds like a good idea, however I guess that's my question - should I stick with my current lightly active TDEE - 15% then and wait and see, or up it to TDEE - 5% for example now (still slightly under maintenance)- because I'm NOT getting leaner - as far as I can tell...?

*excess inches*

I would say I'm in the middle of body recomposition - a former weak, skinnyfat petite woman. I've been gradually getting stronger, but I still have access inches of fat and no definition - I would like to see some sculpting, not a lot.. more bikini model style. Does that make sense? And the inches just haven't budged...…

No Allpro is a guy on the bodybuilding.com forum that created this program, as far as I understand: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=147447933 I'm starting week 2 next week.... it's good to do the compound exercises.. I don't really like the light day, but that's because it kinda feels like cheating ;) Good…

Thanks all... I did have a very specific title before and got nothing, ah well. I'm still new here. Not sure why a profile pic should make a difference as you see the post link before seeing if someone has a pic imo. Thanks though.

:wink: Thanks anyway! Well, it's good to know at least someone could see my post!

Thanks, are you a heavy lifter yourself?

Anyone have this answer please?

Agree with Ironsmasher. Not sure your weight/height,etc... but I'm petite and currently at 24% BF and I am eating 1500 calories. I believe you are not eating enough calories for your activity level. Figured out your TDEE and your activity level needs to be spot on. minus 15% and try eating those calories for 4 weeks. I'm…

Thanks, I'm going to try this calorie adjustment for 4 weeks and if I don't see results, I definitely will have an allergy test. :) Glad you were able to find the culprit.

Thank you! :happy:

aha! figured out the quote thing! lol... @geekyjock76 - Thanks for that. Let me try to work this out in my brain, if you don't mind... Based on the online scooby TDEE calculator, I ended up with 1800 as TDEE and 1309 BMR. I'm currently eating 1550 for last 5 days (which is TDEE - 15% approx). Currently I believe I am…

@geekyjock76 - Thanks for that. Let me try to work this out in my brain, if you don't mind... Based on the online scooby TDEE calculator, I ended up with 1800 as TDEE and 1309 BMR. I'm currently eating 1550 for last 5 days (which is TDEE - 15% approx). Currently I believe I am around 24% BF. Although it's been a few weeks…

Thank you both. @laurainparis - cut means to take your TDEE minus 15% so that you are working at a deficit each day but still over BMR. I just learned that, so I'm by no means an expert ;) 1200 calories would be much too low for me as it's even below BMR and I wouldn't be able to sustain that. @Kimberliiw - Thanks as well,…