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x2 to all the above. if you are a beginner, pick a program that hits all the body part multiple time a week. Split program, like you listed, are for more advanced lifters I'm a fan of Allpro because it hits all the major lifts 3x a week.

I agree with @psulemon, pick a full body program and follow it as outlined. Putting together our own routines usually doesn't work as well for untrained beginners (self included). I would add All Pro's routine to the list. If you're working using compound movements (squat, deadlifts, bench press, and overhead press), these…

Everyone's weight fluctuates up or down a few pounds not only from day-to-day but throughout the day. Weight loss is not linear. There are to many variables to try to micromanage your weight day-to-day, you'll drive yourself nuts and never settle on a calorie intake. Weighing daily (at the same time of day, in similar…

I agree with the advice to pick an full-body program designed by experienced lifters. SL 5x5, All Pro are 2 examples of solid beginner's programs. I like All Pro, it's a 3x per week full body routine.

All the points on the recomp post are excellent. I would emphasize #3. Look at SL 5x5 or Bodybuilding's All Pro routine. If you want to see results a little faster you may want to consider a slight deficit (150-250) until you get closer to the BF% goal, then switch to maintenance. 3. Lift! Following a good lifting program…

Great on the scale, but if it's a solid (powder, peanut butter, fruit....) weigh it. Cups and spoons only for liquids.

I agree with the others that this is probably water weight from the new lifting program. I would suggest you focus on weight/fat loss by making sure that your calorie count is accurate, using a scale to weigh all solids, including protein powders.

What's your height/weight? Based on maintenance calories I'm guessing you're about 6' or a little more. My impression is that most people have a +5 lbs range. As has already been mentioned, you may want to start transitioning to maintenance now by decreasing your deficit to lose only 1 lb/week. Monitor for 2-3 weeks then…

I agree that in theory nothing should happen but would add that the potential, initial weight gain if you have a drastic increase (500-1000 calories per day) might be unsettling to someone who has been losing weight. A slower transition also helps the body adapt to higher calories.

Congrats on your weight loss and maintenance. What other fitness goals have you already achieved? Have you considered weight-lifting for increased strength?

If you have been at a deficit I would consider a slower transition to maintenance, instead of adding an additional 250-500 calories per day in one shot. This would also help with a little more weight/fat loss. Regardless start building up your weight lifting program, full-body (30-45 minutes per session) 3x a week is…

Congratulations on your achievements. Sounds like you're dealing with that last bit of fat that seems to like to settle and cling to the lower abdominal area. You're probably at the stage where you should start focusing more on BF% than scale weight. By all means still lose that last 6 lbs, but start hitting the weights…

Set your MFP goal to lose 1 lb/week and track your calories. Should be able to lose 12-15 lbs, maybe 20. IMO, lose the sweat suit and pick up some weights.

Once a WEEK! If it fit my calories, I aim for a late night snack every night :) .

Most other calculators are based on TDEE, MFP is based on NEAT. Do you know your BF%? Are you still overweight?

+1 To OP and @cnbbnc dump the roll-your-own bro-splits and choose a program built for beginners by a pro. I like AllPro because it's a full-body routine.

Followed MFP's calorie recommendation to lose 1 lbs/week. Adjusted my calories up when I was losing more. Ate what I liked, increased protein and fiber because my diet was low on these. Lost 50 lbs and have maintained for 18 months.

If MFP gives you 1200 calories then you should consider eating your exercise calories back, otherwise you're dropping below 1200 calories. Looks like you don't have a lot to lose, so you can probably increase how much you're eating and still lose at a good rate.

If you're using MFP's calorie estimates, it assumes you will be eating some to all of your exercise calories. Otherwise you might be creating to large a deficit.

When you say "anytime I go over 1250..lead to a gain", how long are you eating over 1250? If only a couple of days, then that isn't long enough to make an informed decision. It's somewhat normal that after coming out of a deficit, you will initially gain a little weight, this eventually levels out. But you need to wait at…

By "maintaining" I'm going to assume that you meant you are eating at 1900 and losing, not maintaining your weight. MFP is designed to have you eat back exercise calories, otherwise you are creating a larger deficit then intended, which could lead to your symptoms. Best of luck.

I agree with Verity. Are you eating some of your exercise calories back? I'm 6'2" and easily lost 1.5 lbs per week at 1800 without exercise. Also I didn't restrict anything, just ate a balanced diet.

If that's how you normally eat then continue. But it seems a bit high on protein to me. I set mine based on the formula from iifym, which is based on macro grams by body weight and not percentages. .8 to 1 grams of protein per lbs of body weight .35 to .45 grams of fat per lbs of body weight the reminding calories on…

Search the user groups, there's at least one group http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/discussions/103805-total-gym-users of Total Gym Users. If you can't find a workout, build your own that includes the major compound lifts, squats, bench press, row, over head press and dead lift.

Eat light during the day and bank your calorie for BBQ. Eat what you enjoy and allow yourself to eat up to maintenance or a little higher for the day. Plan and log before you go out so you don't have any major surprises.

Your ticker indicates you have already lost 52 lbs, is this accurate? How long have you been losing and when did you stop losing?

Yes to all the above. I would suggest a beginner's full-body routine of compound lifts 2-3x per week. Don't roll your own, pick a program built by an experienced trainer. You may see a water weight bump for a couple of days after you lift. If this is going to effect you mentally, weigh yourself after 2 rest days.

This+1. What's your BF%? Are you doing any type of compound weight workouts? Two months is to short a time frame. Also read the 1st post here: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1

If you're losing weight, keep doing what you're doing. Macros don't need to be dead-on for weight loss.