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I'm a small frame. Depending on brand of jeans, I can comfortably wear size 1 to 3. I can wear my 10 year old's clothes. I'm "skinny-fat". I haven't yet figured out my macros or calories again. I think you're right, and for now I am just going to focus on strength for a few months and see where that takes me. I might…

Is it OK to increase the portion size to make up the calories?

Yes, I was eating no processed foods. I was eating avacado, whole grain, high protein... For awhile I was paying attention to macros... 5 to 6 times a day. I had been looking for higher calorie healthy foods and snacks, but didn't know what. So I was always under my goal.

I'm 5'2 and 113lbs

That's pretty much how I was trying to work it out in my head.

Thanks

I think I'd rather start with less fat, really. I have definition in my arms and legs (I know there's no such thing as spot reducing) but I'm more concerned with the fat I have than a 4 pack. But I think what I was trying to get at, is that if I continue to eat the same calories, but increase my activity drastically, won't…

AJ, I was explaining why I don't want to go in a deficit. :) So I basically have to decide if I want to lose fat first, or gain muscle while gaining fat too?

Thanks. I have a hard time eating even 1400 calories, even when I was clean eating, and eating so often that I was never hungry. If I go into deficit, I'll be eating much less than maintenance. I am replacing the coffee and pop with water. I'm OK with gaining muscle weight, I'm just not sure if I can loose much more and it…

Thanks :) I'm thinking about trying 30 day shred. And doing cardio. I bought hard body and saw it had crappy reviews, so I exchanged it. I think that way everything will be lined up and structured for me. I've seen starting strength mentioned in forums ..I'll check it out. Thanks.