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A calorie surplus stops the fat burning.

Low body fat. Then, when you see what you've got, if you want you can try to make them bigger with a progressive overload ab routine.

I'm not vegetarian but I love veggie burgers and spicy (fake) chicken.

Still no. What I do think is clear from our study, however, is that if there are any benefits from fasted cardio (still highly equivocal), they would be minor at best. So the best advice for those who are simply looking to get lean is to focus on total energy and macronutrient balance; whether you perform cardio fasted or…

No. Generally it's recommend women start with a 14 hour fast, 10 hour eating window. See how that suits you and increase your fast time if you'd like. I fast ~16 hours, have been skipping "breakfast" for over 2 years. I've bulked, cut, and maintained.

^Yeah, manage volume and recovery. Do a 6-8 week program, deload, evaluate, do another program. Trust the process while figuring out what you prefer.

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^I'd recommend finding a "tried and true" program you enjoy rather than adding what you think is interesting. Have you looked at any of Candito's Programs? http://www.canditotraininghq.com/free-strength-programs/ Or the gazillion options at Black Iron Beast? https://blackironbeast.com/5/3/1/calculator And regarding " to…

I had to google "microaggressions". Maybe the comment was sexist but I don't think is was a "microaggression" towards women, men who don't deadlift...ok, maybe.

Are you right handed or left handed?

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Have you determined which style your body type may be more suited for? http://www.elitefts.com/education/training/choosing-conventional-or-sumo-based-on-your-bone-structure/ For me, I'd rather drop the weight and work on set-up and form, not just stop.

We have different definitions of "significantly".

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~3x week full body strength training for the last 2 years, very happy.

Maybe if you wouldn't have lost 37lbs in 40 days (following 500cal per day diet) you could have retained some muscle.

What measurements did she take? Generally, waist at navel, waist at "skinniest" (above the navel somewhere), hips, thigh, arm, upper arm, shoulders/chest/bust. I use a seamstress tape measure, any type of cloth or soft, flexible tape measure. I won't worry too much about comparing measurements from your previous since you…

@harryfrankham1 = n=1 who doesn't even science.

I would lift weights and cut 20 lbs, then consider recomping or diet break and continue cutting.

Potassium nutritional information is not required in the US so you are likely getting more than what MFP is showing. High-potassium foods (more than 200 mg per serving): 1 medium banana (425) ½ of a papaya (390) ½ cup of prune juice (370) ¼ cup of raisins (270) 1 medium mango (325) or kiwi (240) 1 small orange (240) or ½…

^no need for high fat on a cut or high protein and low fat on a bulk. OP said he is new to strength training so 5x5 3x week with no/minimal isolation work is fine.

^That's my thought. I've read the same by others too.

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I've got a feeling @Samm471 had a goal weight but the reflection in the mirror is not what she anticipated.

Assuming no medical reasons, only you can decide. If the abs pic in your profile is somewhat current, I wouldn't cut any more.

Butt wink may or may not be an indication of potential problems. It is in indication of individual physiology. Some people can squat any which way and never have butt wink.

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I wouldn't worry about when to start bulking. Nothing wrong with cutting for 5 months. Concentrate on your lifting form and progress. Assuming you are doing the Strong Lifts variety of 5x5, follow the stall, deload protocol as written, switching to 3x5 on individual lifts as needed, then 1x5 and then look at different…

Ask your Dr. but I'm betting Tilapia has none of the benefits your Dr. intended when recommending eating fish.