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You're really attractive. Let's just stick with that.

Kathy Bates!!!!

Same here! Only episode I ever watched! Crazy :D

I know, but that's what happens when you live your life with EDs.

Do you remember the episode of "True Life" on MTV where the dude got calf implants?!

I know, right? I want a turd wrapped in sprinkles!

OP, 118 is still a relatively low weight for your height. I think right now you need to focus on your body issues and eating disorder rather than worry about some sort of "set point." ETA: For reference, I'm 5'6" and 114 lbs in my left profile pic and 124 lbs in my right profile pic. The right profile pic is akin to you…

Totally agree with all of the above. There's no way that your TDEE is that low--calculators are not all that accurate, they're just an estimate. I'm a 5'6" 130 lb female and my TDEE is over 2300/day. And your routine is...interesting. Find a good program that's been created by a professional and follow that.

Weekend is flying by me. Cardio: walked 3.59 total miles (Sat), don't know what I'm doing yet (Sun) Strength: 5/3/1 squat with calf raises, leg press, deadlifts, weighted glute bridges, and cleans for accessories--77,865 total lbs lifted (Sat), res day (Sun) Assessment: Adding more calories, we'll see if I can start…

I'm not sure for the front squat to push press, but for step ups you could hold dumbbells to help increase the weight.

Finally caught up. I agree overall, but disagree with the points already mentioned. You've had great success. Well done.

I like coconut oil. But I like actual food a whole lot better. If I'm gonna waste 1200 cals/day on oil, I'd better be eating another 6000 cals/day in real food.

Same. I love 5/3/1. Four days a week is plenty if you're looking for strength gains.

Women naturally have a higher bf % but look ripped. I'd put the OP closer to 17%. ETA: For reference, I'm 14% in my left pic and 16% in my right one.

The o The online bf % calculators all tell me that I'm obese :'(

If you're eating in a surplus and lifting, you just assume/hope you are. That's definitely the hardest part for me, though.

Bad. I'm bulking and the scale isn't budging. I'm eating 300-400 cals/day over TDEE per my FitBit.

I'm GF (celiac) but I don't log my food :\

Thursday was good. Cardio: walked 4.44 total miles Strength: 5/3/1 bench day with Yates rows, standing DB OHP, and WG lat pulldowns as accessories. Assessment: Food and water were good, but I'm down 4 lbs since Monday :s

I agree with both of these. Follow a program--unless you've studied this stuff, you'll most likely miss out on some important body parts or movements. When designing programs for ourselves, we tend to focus on movements/body parts we enjoy doing and ignoring the ones we don't. Predesigned programs by reputable sources will…

Okay, my favorite part is that you wear flip flops to lift. That cracked me up. Seriously, though, man, you're awesome.

You don't have any fat on your arms, so if you keep cutting, I doubt they'll get smaller. You have to consider your goals. What do you eventually want to look like?

I like to do some cardio so I can eat MORE. 2700 cals/day is not nearly enough!

As long as you account for that burn, it's fine. I usually walk a few miles a day on my lunch break as well. I just had a mentality where I was afraid to go over a certain number of calories and I had to burn a certain amount. I was too obsessed. I'm much less strict this time and doing better.

I agree with the no "good" foods or "bad" foods argument, but at the same point, you're 30 now. Grow up and eat some veggies :)

I gained 6 lbs (not including water weight, which I lost within a couple of days of coming off my bulk). One of the biggest mistakes I made was too much cardio/not enough of a surplus. The protein you list for your bulking macros is excessive. Honestly, you really don't need more than 100g or so with your weight. More…

Hmmm...I was wondering if your protein goal was too high and that was the issue, but doesn't appear to be. I know you have issues with different foods, but I aim for 130g and have no issues hitting it eating chicken breast, tuna pouches, cottage cheese, etc. I'd say review your nonprotein choices and see if you can add…

That sounds reasonable. My first bulk was 20 weeks, my current one will be about the same.

Wednesday was a rest day. Cardio: walked 5.37 total miles Strength: nothing Assessment: Food was spot on and water was great. Super sore glutes from Tuesday's leg session.

Ahhh, gotcha!