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I think what really going on is a huge misunderstanding. Calories matter. Thermodynamics matter. It's not as simple to take a calculator and say, eat XYZ and you'll lose weight. Pulling information from other threads confused things too because it's changing context. You can, in generally healthy people, calculate to an…

@SideSteel Guessing 15% - 18% from photos. How's energy? Monthly cycle good? Overall mood good?

Welcome aboard

If you look at Fitbit.com and average the past three months, you'll have a good idea what the TDEE is and can cut from there. Don't reduce intake too deeply though.

Why try? Why not just do it?

Psychologically, using "nasty" to describe a meal speaks volumes on the possible issues other than feeling too full.

Okay what usually happens is you decide to change your life. You look at the big picture and see that nearly everything needs to change. What you don't understand is how habit change works. If you lay out a 12 week plan, look back at today, and decide what you want to achieve each month. If you select 1 habit, add…

1400kcal 40% fat = 62g that's easy. 140g of protein is tough unless using protein supplements. Just be sure you get the proper fiber to fight constipation. 70g of carbs is easy but you'd probably want to make it a while foods and stick with leafy greens to get your fiber and nutrients. Get some protein from Optimum…

If you're eating slightly above TDEE consistently and lifting heavy and doing cardio and HIIT, fat accumulation should be slim to none. Unless of course you're stressed and not sleeping.

Stress

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2971640/

Walk daily Sleep nightly Stress less Eat higher quality food Slow down and be mindful Drink more water Embrace the process not the goal

You don't lack the motivation. You're just applying your motivation in the wrong direction.

Losing weight and body composition are two different things. Higher quality food = higher quality weight loss. So, prioritizing whole foods 70% of the time or more will give you better results in the long run.

Nice work!

It was an old SNL sketch where weekend update was on. The headline "Locals seeking help for exploding coyotes in Pennsylvania." My wife asked "WTF is an exploding coyote???" Me "Um.....exploding population..." :smiley:

If you're in the UK, can you contact Andrew Austin. See if he can help you sort out your mind so you can properly filter your emotions. He's an incredible therapist and I can't suggest him enough. Best of luck with everything you're dealing with during this holiday season.

Balloon therapy?

It's not always CICO? That's what I've heard anyway...

Good luck! I remember quitting smoking and it was extremely difficult.

Seek therapy.

Yohimbine and cardio both this resting heart rate. Yohimbine also increases blood flow through the body and in leaner people can help them lose the last bit of fat. The only issue is using Yohimbine haphazardly can actually kill you. Not recommended for someone who doesn't know what to watch out for.

Adopt the position of positive thinking. Maybe he's looking for someone who's positive and fun loving? Believe it or not, you can't read his mind and maybe he's not as superficial as you assume.

An interesting article on sleep and fat loss. http://suppversity.blogspot.de/2011/08/fragmented-sleep-reduces-24h-fat.html?m=1

How long before trying to sleep are you unplugging from devices? Have you looked into your magnesium levels? I was an insomniac for years until I looked at magnesium, GABA, and lemon balm. Hypnosis works wonders too. Mike Mandel is running a special this week.…

Here's a new article by PN you might find helpful. http://www.precisionnutrition.com/stop-vitamin-d

If you work on one habit at a time, you're more than 80% likely to succeed. Working on two habits at a time, you're less than 35% likely to succeed. Working on three habits at a time, you're less than 10% likely to succeed.

What weight loss tips specifically? Superfoods? Just eat a variety of fruits and vegetables and take a multivitamin.

I haven't quoted PN for every response. Studies for what exactly? You asked "Sorry if I have missed this else where, but I have noticed references to Precision Nutrition a couple of times in your recent posts. Are you a PN Coach?" Yes. I'm working on my PN Cert. "If not is there another calorie portioning, instead of…

Changed career too. Sales to personal training and habit coach.