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Thanks for the advice. I've read the article you're referring to, it's actually the reason I went a bit wider! Will keep experimenting. Actually deloaded tonight to 40kg to work on hitting parallel, had a bit more success than usual - determined to get it down!

Thought I would chime in with my first post - yay! Started SL last week, had done most of the lifts previously (except OHP and row) so felt alright with most of it. Obviously still in the low weight range but started a bit higher than recommended with some lifts because I had been doing them consistently before. Just…

I've been on the pill for 6 years and I've lost 19kgs or 44lb in the past 18 months. Also, I've read some sources that debunk the link between the pill and weight gain, just a couple I just pulled up are... http://www.webmd.com/sex/birth-control/birth-control-pills-weight-gain…

I'm a journalist at two regional newspapers, but I can't see it being that way forever. Looking through here, there are a lot of really impressive careers going on!

I have apple and cinnamon quinoa for breakfast almost everyday. I make a big batch up at the beginning of the week and then microwave some every morning and have it with cottage cheese and honey. The recipe is here http://www.weightwatchers.com/food/rcp/RecipePage.aspx?recipeID=249901

Apple and cinnamon quinoa with cottage cheese and honey, yum yum

I got a really sore knee as well, I think it was the lunges for me even though my form was good. I took it easy for a couple of days and it got better and now my knees, which have always been weak, are a fair bit stronger.

I did it for a whole month. I didn't see any weight loss the whole time, or any inches lost. Although a couple of days after finishing I dropped significant weight pretty quickly. Despite that, I did notice other changes. My endurance, strength, and mood were definitely improved by doing it.

I wish I could spot-reduce my saddle bags right off, but unfortunately it doesn't work that way. I have noticed mine have gone down quite a bit since I lost my most recent 8kg. I think I'll always have them though, my Mum is the weight I would like to be and she has them! DAMN YOU GENETICS! Hah!

While I agree that measurements are a good way to go, it is highly unlikely the OP is gaining muscle - for one thing she is in a calorie deficit. To gain muscle you need excess calories. It is not impossible to gain muscle on a calorie deficit, but it is incredibly difficult. Read:…

I'm doing 30DS, I'm about half way through level 2, and I haven't lost anything yet, so that's another thing to consider. Also, eating more often during the day has no impact on metabolism. Metabolism is largely controlled by the amount of muscle you have, so if you were really concerned about your metabolism you would…

I'm in Perth too and I know what you mean about the heat! Easily guzzling that water! The idea is, when you have a lot more to lose, you can stand a higher deficit. Since you have only 8kg to lose, you should only have a smaller deficit, about 300 cals a day, or MFP's settings for 0.5lb/week. You should be eating above…

All I would suggest is maybe switching it to 0.5lb a week, you're right on the cusp according to these guidelines: o Generally someone with a BMI over 32 can do a 1000 calorie a day (2 lbs a week) deficit o With a BMI of 30 to 32 a deficit of 750 calories is generally correct (about 1.5 lbs a week) o With a BMI of 28 to 30…

One more thing - do you have it set at losing 1 pound per week?

Use the search function up top and look for 'exercise calories'. I'm sure you'll find a lot of threads on the topic.

I use Define protein powder. It's pretty good if you want something low carb, and most of their flavours are nice. At the moment I have vanilla.

That was a great read, explained what I have been experiencing. Thanks!

It is very difficult to gain muscle in a calorie deficit. It's only one week, so don't stress about it. If it becomes a problem over more than a month, you should change either your diet or exercise. Some weeks when I get on the scale I'm up a kg or more simply due to normal bodily fluctuations - water, hormones, etc.

3 weeks is not a plateau.

It's pretty difficult to gain muscle while in a calorie deficit. Any weight gain is most likely water retention from using your muscles.

If you're going to watch the video you should also read this: visiblechildren.tumblr.com There's always more than one side to a story.

That site put my BMR at 100 calories more than MFP, and my TDEE at just over 3,000 cals. Im eating about 1600 a day (plus exercise), and the scale isn't moving. I've just changed my exercise routine, so if that doesn't help then maybe I will up my calories from this advice.

Day 5 done today. I feel like my posture has improved, and I feel a lot stronger - anyone else getting this?

bump!

I'm using 2kg weights and those side lunges are a killer! Hopefully it gets easier in the next couple of days. Good luck everyone!

Be patient with it too. Maybe give it a month to six weeks to see if this is what you need. Usually when you have little weight to lose, a smaller deficit is recommended. Best of luck.

Do you have MFP set to lose 1 pound a week? If so, you should change it to 0.5lb per week considering you only want to lose about 20lbs. This would probably give you around 1400 cals a day. You really should eat the amount MFP gives you, because it is a healthy deficit. You may see your weight go up initially, but in the…

And be patient. I have seen far too many people post on the forums about how they're not seeing results after a short amount of time.

She would not be gaining muscle on a calorie deficit.