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Hey :) I'm only finishing week 2 of my meds, so not expecting any results yet. I weighed myself at the start, may do so again at the end of this week. TDEE is still around 2,300. Average food around 1,900. Was at a wedding this weekend and ate all around me so not expecting anything tbh! I've relaxed with the logging and…

Thank you so much for this. I wasn't aware there was a liquid form, but I got some today so hopefully it won't mess with my stomach as much as the tablets I had did :)

Thing is, I'm not feeling especially tired or worn out. Or maybe it's been so gradual I haven't noticed, and I haven't been pushing myself fully during workouts? Definitely feeling the affects mentally, however. I've started taking iron supplements too. I had noticed that I would feel slightly light-headed pushing up from…

This has taken me by surprise too. It has been a few years since I got my bloods checked though! I've read about seaweed and kelp too, can't do any harm anyway :smile: Yup - my FitBit is completely pointless at the moment too! So sometimes, you can have all the technology in the world and your body will still do it's own…

Hey all! Wanted to update you all on what's going on. I am doing really well food-wise. I'm still hovering around the 1,800 - I don't log every day as I eat the same all the time BUT... ... I'm still putting on weight. I was diagnosed with Pernicious Anaemia back in '08 sometime (when I was severely obese), and had been…

Interesting you mention low iron having an effect. I have a B12 deficiency which I get injections for, and wondered if that would have an effect too. My doctor had advised me to cut down on my injections so that my levels can be accurately tested, and I'm feeling the effect of that now. Test results are due in the next few…

Never be afraid to eat more :D Stick with it, it'll be worth it in a few weeks :)

Good progress so! Glad to see you're getting results :)

Maybe if you've dramatically reduced your carbs and your body is adjusting?

Howdy all! Figured I'd update on where I'm at. I found logging all food very stressful. I was on here 24/7 overthinking everything, and always scraping the last calorie or two out of my allowance to allow for some chocolate! I've been eating at around 1,800 calories for a few months now, so I'm going out on a limb and not…

If you can, perhaps you could prepare egg muffins instead of having a protein bar? I love Quest bars but I don't find them all that filling, but 2 egg muffins with veg and ham or turkey are really filling. You can batch cook them and then have them in the fridge :)

Best of luck with the cut - sounds like you're on the right path, excited for you :smile:

I'd love to have a squat rack at home :neutral: I'm currently following a plan from a local trainer, but Stronglifts is great for those starting out in a gym and new to strength training :)

I'm taking a week or two off from logging and training. I was getting to anxious about everything, so I think taking some time off will be a bit of a stress-relief exercise and I'll chill out next Monday. Realistically, I'll be eating a fair bit on Xmas day. I'll try get out for a walk or something on Stephens Day but I'll…

I keep drifting between thinking I'm doing ok, to saying "to hell with all of this" :smiley: Definitely on a break now though.

I quickly weighed myself, then carried on with my day. I'll get a more accurate output this Friday after a few days of not eating so much carb stuff, hopefully!

Week 10: 5th -11th Dec Average calories consumed: 2,450 Average calories burned: 2,336 Weight: 187lbs Deficit is non-existant :smiley: Up 7lbs in a week. Ouch! Work xmas party, eating at TDEE most other days and then had pizza last night. Oooooh yeaaaah!

Same thinking as most of us when we don't see instant results :smile: It's week 9, I've lost an inch around my hips and 3lbs and I guess I'd like to have lost a stone by now! Gonna stick with it though - I won't panic :smile:

Week 9: 28th - 4th Dec Average calories consumed: 1,884 Average calories burned: 2,330 Weight: 180lbs Deficit is 19%. Not quite so motivated this week. I'm not fully convinced I did my reset long enough, so results aren't showing, but I'll keep at what I'm doing until Xmas anyway.

Week 8: 21st - 27th Nov Average calories consumed: 1,989 Average calories burned: 2,221 Weight: 180lbs Deficit is 10%. Another week, another update! Down 1lb. Feel feckin awesome this week. Made a significant change with something in my life and my thinking is much more positive. I've just had to accept my body for the way…

Great update! Gives me a bit of hope that I'm on the right track too :)

I had the same issue. Tbh, I only really found my TDEE when I got my FitBit and it matched what was on Scoobys calculator. Still not 100% accurate and it would change on a day to day basis depending on what I'm doing. It can be frustrating figuring out the numbers, but stick with what you're doing for now and see if…

I think you have to find what works for you. I have much stronger workouts with a higher carb intake (30%) or so, but I never went into Ketosis and it just wasn't practical for me. Quality of the foods you're eating and going by what works for you as an individual is quite important.

I found the other benefits took about 2 months to notice - you'll have to wait for your hair and nails to grow stronger, for example. For the first few weeks of increasing my calories I felt terrible but it did get better! Stick with it, it'll be worth it :smile:

We don't do Thanksgiving here in Ireland, so I have no excuse for a break like you guys :D

Week 7: 14th - 20th Nov Average calories consumed: 1,948 Average calories burned: 2,243 Weight: 181lbs Deficit is 13%. Up a lb from last week, but I feel great. Aside from the soreness in my sternum, managed to get some workouts in and keep *fairly* on track, food-wise.

That link is brilliant, thanks! So, most stuff I could without issue last night. My trainer wouldn't allow me do barbell squats :disappointed: (have to do what I'm told though :tongue: ) ), so lowered the weight and did front squats holding a DB into my chest without issue. Only time I felt any slight pain at all was lying…

:D Always up to divilment! Heading back to do leg day this evening anyway - made my trainer aware of my injury already, so he'll be on the ball when it comes to suggestions. 1/2 hour leg and then 1/2 circuit class - should be able to replace the upper body stuff with crunches/lunges/squats etc. but I'll have a read up over…

Chocolate and PB FTW! I injured myself over the weekend (possibly a torn ligament in my sternum) - can't do any upper body stuff so it's gonna be some fun figuring out if I should train or not. Will have to keep my diet in check this week!

Week 6: 7th - 13th Nov Average calories consumed: 1,779 Average calories burned: 2,163 Weight: 180lbs Much better this week. Moved less, ate more (deficit was 17%), results on the scales. Go figure!