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is that an acceptable ratio for body fat loss and muscle gain?

Oh great! Thanks so much for the info!

Wow thans for the information. It makes a lot of sense. Yes I'm fitting into my skinny jeans so that would indicate some progress.

Oh wow that's interesting. I guess the whole process is just slow going and gradual. I was so excited to see body fat go down at first. I guess the main thing I should focus on is how my clothes fit. That's a more accurate indicator of progress it seems.

im getting it measured at the gym by the trainer with this special machine.

Wow I love that idea. What exactly do you put in your protein shakes?

Great info. thank you so much.

Great. Thanks so much for your ideas. I will look through your entries to get more ideas.

Thanks so much everyone!

Ok that's what I was thinking. I guess i have to be more balanced during the day.

I would say around 400 calories for three pancakes and syrup and butter.

Thank you!!

Wow good point about my protein goal being high. I really can't see much muscle definition and I started lifting weights and changed my diet around four months ago. Maybe some people like me just aren't able to get visible muscle definition. Good idea to trade some of the nuts/fats for yogurt etc. I just feel like im…

What do you put in your protein shakes?

They scoop out bagels a lot where I live. Also when I lived in Philadelphia they scooped out hoagie (sub sandwich) rolls. It was pretty common.

Jewish. Is that a heritage? If not Russian and Polish. :laugh:

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Hi. What do you think causes you to fall off the wagon? Can you notice any stress triggers that keep you from meeting your goals?

Great and thorough post. Thanks so much for the info.