LadyTalulah Member

I would like to lose fat but preserve as much muscle as possible, even if that means taking it very slowly. It's been a very long process to get to where I'm at (and I'm far from where I want to be) because I beat up my body for so long with an ED and alcohol abuse - it was hardly at it's optimal muscle-building capacity…

That can be tough, it's be easy to become obsessive about it. My way of staying sane and making sure I don't fall into unhealthy restrictions is to take time off from counting. I'm not talking about a cheat meal every week, but rather when I go on vacation for a few weeks a couple of times a year, I won't count any…

Black coffee, no sugar. Caf or decaf depending on the time of day. The first week drinking your coffee black is difficult but believe me, after that, you won't be able to drink it any other way.

So how would I calculate my maintenance? Usually I need 2'000 to maintain when I workout 5x a week, however if I'm lying in bed all day, that number surely has to be lower..?

If the calories are right, it will definitely make you lose weight. The problem is, despite being marketed as "a meal substitute" they usually don't provide all the nutrients you need. Also, it's not sustainable, you're not going to live off of these shakes for the rest of your life. You need to inform yourself about a…

I did IF for a few months. Not the 5:2 method, but I would reduce my eating window to 4-6 hours a day. It wasn't at all for me, I got really bad blood sugar crashes and lost my period. I was probably around 18-19 % BF so not low enough to justify that bad of a reaction. Of course, studies on IF for women are inconclusive…

I have my eggs with banana, chia seeds that have expanded in a bit of unsweetened almond milk and cinnamon. Fry everything up and your at around 400cals. Usually fills me up because of the chia :)

I've taken it a few times and each time I felt nauseous and had really bad cramps which are usually only related to my period. I didn't notice any weight gain however I was also drinking heavily at the time and alcohol is a diuretic (I know, I used to live a really healthy lifestyle of unprotected sex and heavy drinking..)…

I've read through all of the tips and I think this one's the most important. As long as you are always advancing towards your goal, you can figure everything else out as you go. Never give up!!

Switzerland :)

Don't hate the process, otherwise you won't stick to it. Find a way to look at your goals as something that gets you pumped, not fills you with dread.

I'm in preparation mode at the moment, losing a lot of weight before Christmas so I can indulge over the holidays! I'm going home (which is half way across the world) for 3 weeks to see my friends and boyfriend so I think there'll be a lot of late nights, a lot of festive drinking and very few gym days... I've never been…

I probably get around 40-60g worth of protein in supplements (bars, powders etc) per day. I've only recently found a brand that doesn't give me digestive issues so I was able to up it a bit.

I have done that in the past but if I eat too much protein supplement (bars/powder; whey/vegan; anything really) I get really bad pains in what feels like is my intestines. They feel swollen (like someone blew up a balloon in them) and it starts off dull but if I keep on eating over a few days, it it gets sharper to the…

It genuinely made me laugh that you would list the cons in case they were seriously considering it x)

-That going from caloric surplus/maintaining back to deficit is HORRIBLE the first few days.. But you get used to it and you become less cranky and irritated within 4-5 days. -That balance becomes a never-ending quest and it applies to every aspect of your life. From macros to calories, lifestyle, health and fun… The list…

I like my coffee how I like my people… I don't like coffee. Haha no seriously, I drink it black.

This morning my body is actually looking a lot better than the last few days.. I don't think I've experienced the "whoosh" yet as talked about here http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/of-whooshes-and-squishy-fat.html/ but I ate at maintenance rather than deficit yesterday and I wonder if that has anything to do with…

Ahh that does give me a bit of hope!! Thank you!!

Haha well thanks for being honest at least! And thanks for the encouragement :)

Sorry for the very personal question, but did your breasts look better after the "whoosh"? I'm kind of freaking out, they look really bad atm now haha

Exactly!!! I'm now convinced that I'm losing weight and not gaining… I've been in a deficit for weeks and my face is thinner than ever (which is where I usually gain weight).. Also, my biceps do look more defined but it's my belly and hip fat.. It does look like it's… melting. It's so weird! And unfortunately my breasts…

Oooh that sounds good! Must try that one!

Scrambled eggs, chia seed and bananas! :smiley:

Personally I was never able to lose those last few pounds.. I mean, I'm sure if I continued eating at a huge deficit I could but it just made me have no energy and I'd have multiple blood sugar drops throughout the day from exercising hard and not eating enough. A week ago I switched to LCHF (low carb, high fat) diet for…

Like everyone is saying, ACV doesn't have "fat burning" qualities, but it does help a lot with digestion. I take it whenever I feel nauseas, bloated or gassy and it never fails. And as we all know a healthy digestive system = faster metabolism. So in that sense, it can "help" but it's affects or minimal to none if your…

Dude, what gives? That's so rude...

Definitely get where you're coming from! After struggling with anorexia and beating it, I was still left with full blown anxiety surround my weight and eating patterns. I've been at a healthy weight since recovery but if I gain a kilo or two I go into freak out mode and try a new diet then I feel I'm being too restrictive…

Agh, I think I'm just a bit paranoid of losing too much muscle mass.. Even if it is just for a few weeks, I haven't trained that well all summer and I've just started getting on track again in the last month.. I have joined a few LC and Keto groups, unfortunately they're not that active! But thanks :)