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30 pounds in 20 weeks, starting from just 155 going to 125? That seems aggressive. The question probably is, how much fat do you want to lose, and how much lean body mass do you want to lose? Because it seems like you'll lose a lot of lbm by trying to drop the weight this fast, and you may not like how you look in your…
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1. Chocolate. 2. Chocolate. 3. Chocolate.
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Here are some recent photos. It looks to me like there's at least 10 pounds to lose, and it's too soon to consider a recomp. Losing 10 pounds would get me to 135, which seems light for 5'7", but, fat is fat and it needs to go. Guessing at least 25% body fat pct? First with clothing. This is what friends and family see when…
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Thanks, I'll try that. I've dropped a pound in the last month, but the issue is the hunger makes me think I have too much of a deficit. I didn't have this hunger when I was dropping a pound a week previously. The 5x5 workouts are probably a bit more intense than my previous weight lifting (and perhaps my muscles are…
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Well, all the TDEE calculators I've used say my TDEE is 2100 at the most, so I'm trying to go at least 10% below that. Previously when I dropped 20 lbs, that TDEE and my calorie counting seemed accurate, as I was losing 1 lb per week, as aimed for. But now the math seems to have stopped working. I'm not counting fiber, but…
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Yes, it's the composition that's the problem. I need to add lean body mass and burn off the belly. I'm willing to recomp if that's the way to go, I just feel like it it's too early for that every time I see my belly. I do log everything I eat, I just do it on a spreadsheet rather than here. I understand it's easy to…
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You came to the right place. It has helped me tremendously. Don't starve yourself, exercise a bit and try to do some lifting. And take your time. There will be highs and lows. Just stick with it. You'll be really happy. Not just when you hit your goal, but along the way as well. Good luck!
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All of the above, and as mentioned, start taking pictures of yourself. I look back at old pictures from years ago and am amazed at the difference. It's rewarding and also a great motivator to not go backwards.
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arditarose - Yep! But it's been a while, so I'll read them again. They're excellent. Thanks.
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Excellent! Your body is thanking you :)
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Maybe I'll be lucky and just 5 pounds off the tummy will make all the difference. I agree 135 seems low - my original target was 145, which is where I'm at, but I can see there's still more to go. I have very skinny arms and legs, so, that's why the overall weight is on the low side. My waist measures 38" fully relaxed and…
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It can be crazy how the weight comes off. For months the scale said I was losing weight, but my clothes all fit the same way. Then, suddenly, out of nowhere, all of my pants started falling down every time I went out for a walk. I'm lucky I didn't get arrested. I bought new pants and needed a 3 inch smaller waist than I…
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christine thanks - I'm not logging here unfortunately. By my count I'm eating between 1700-1800 calories per day. Supposedly my TDEE is somewhere between 2000 and 2200. If you are suggesting I might be eating more than I think, that could be true, but the hunger I'm feeling is more than just a nagging discomfort. I really…
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Just remember - if it was easy, everyone would do it. You're special because you're toughing it out. Weaker people quit when they get to where you are. So, just don't quit! People here will help you with your appetite issues, or maybe you need to see a nutritionist or your doctor. But don't stop now! It's supposed to be…
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Maybe just focus on the health aspect. So instead of saying "you look better" or "you look thinner", say "you seem like you're getting healthier". That way, you are being encouraging, without the implication that he looked worse previously.
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Thanks everyone! I will keep going. My original goal was to get down to the 140-145 range, but it's pretty clear now I'll have to go lower than that. I just figured being in the 130's at 5'7" was pretty light. But I guess it's still in the normal range in the BMI charts. vismal - Thanks for the measuring tip. I've seen…
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Why do scientists administer such high doses to the rats then, if the results will be irrelevant? Are those the dumb scientists?
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WHO... DOES... NUMBER... TWO... WORK FOR??? :laugh:
