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body fat percentage
I am a little freaked out and confused. I had my body fat measured with a hand held device. It read 32%!! I was appalled. I have a few lbs to lose, but obese? I just used an online calculator and got 32 again. 32% of my weight is 40 lbs. Way more than I thought. I know clothes are vanity sized, but I wear a four. I go to…
working out on a calorie deficit
This is probably a dumb question. I hope I can explain it well enough.... Do you build any muscle when eating at a deficit? If not, what is the point of eating your calories back? Or working out while eating at a deficit at all? I am not talking cardiovascular health, just weight Loss. I am confused because if I burn 800…
lifting and muscle
Hello I want to start lifting to up my metabolism. But I, personally, do not want to look muscular. At all. I like the thin almost boney look. Please don't judge. It is just the look I like. I don't want to be under weight, just thin. Question. What type of lifting do I do? Just very light or less often?