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Here is the link! You can get it in short sleeve and other colors as well. Mine is a size small, and there are tons of review photos to see what it looks like on different body types!

Thank you so much!!!! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078XZ4N7P?ref_=pe_2640190_261118450_302_E_DDE_dt_1

Wow thanks! I lost just about all of the weight over the first two years with really basic calorie counting and restricting my outrageous diet. Drinking only water and coffee, cutting out processed and packaged food I could make myself. My diet has stayed pretty clean ( it’s mostly vegetables and chicken and hot sauce and dark chocolate) though I am not quite strict enough to adhere to any of the diets out there that have names and rules.I didn’t try to start working out until I had lost about 100 pounds and my body felt less uncomfortable in motion, but I wish I had done that sooner. Now I love to run!

And here is a link to the leggings! Mine are “sky blue” and they are EXACTLY as dreamy as they look. Plus they have butt pockets with ruffles! I intend to buy every color :) good luck! https://i.imgur.com/yaesrkO.jpg

Haha, thank you! I got it for my birthday and I’m in love with it. You can get it on Amazon here - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C2CHS9V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kagHBbSW5ZZZA

(Let me know if links aren’t acceptable and I’ll just describe how to find it.)

This is the shirt https://api-shein.shein.com/h5/sharejump/appsharejump?currency=USD&lan=en&id=729770&share_type=goods&site=andshus

Here is the skirt. It's a MUST HAVE. Urban CoCo Women's Basic... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014FA0NB6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Work it!

My highest weight ever was 288, so I'm REAL FUCKIN' CLOSE to 100. But I'm not counting that.

You guys are more than welcome to add me on MyFitnessPal!

I'm a 22 y/o male, was bulimic for 10 years, but have been recovered for over a year. Highly recommend reading Brain Over Binge by Kathryn Hansen if you haven't. My ED stopped almost immediately, after I read her book. Might not be everyone's cup of tea, but that shift in perspective was all it took for me. Best of luck!

Up until July I was on roughly 750 - 1000 kcal deficit, depending on if I was hungry or not, and was doing strict keto. So, 120g protein ~100g fat and < 20g of carbs most recently. I cannot remember what they were when I started but since I weighed more it allowed me to eat more while still losing weight. In July I started reintroducing carbs into my diet and maintained a 40/40/20 split of p/f/c, or whatever allowed me to have 150g of protein. Also when I reintroduced the carbs, I started to reverse diet from such a sever calorie deficit to a more moderate one of 500 kcals.

I have a much more detailed write up from my BFTC completion entry right here.

EDIT: Actually I Just remembered that my MyFitnessPal diary is public so you can just look through that. I've used it to log everyday eating religiously so its pretty complete.

I was able to lose the weight by counting calories (~1700 daily) and exercising 3-4 times per week. My exercise routine was Simplefit which is all bodyweight exercises 20 minutes a day, every other day. I attribute most of my success to good diet & calorie counting. There is absolutely no way I could have done this with exercise alone.

Huge thanks to /r/progresspics, /r/loseit & MFP for inspiration, support system & the knowledge to get it done. Feel free to add me on My Fitness Pal

I am a huge fan of MFP. You can find me over there! Link to my profile

I have learned to enjoy everything in moderation and I don't deny myself anything I really want. I just save my calories for it. :) For me, it's totally been calories in vs calories out and it's been working!

Exercise changes with the season for me. At first, I did nothing, then I started on an exercise bike, then I started swimming, then running (shoutout to /r/c25k!), now I kinda shake it up. I have been doing pilates and swimming lately, but I still like to keep things active! That's my favorite part of all of this so far, just getting to live life more fully.

Sorry it's not a great, detailed response. I just have been trying different things. I love C25K!

Have you seen this app? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.va.mobilehealth.ncptsd.mindfulnesscoach&amp;hl=en_US

Its available on iOS also, Its a Mindfulness Coach app created by US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) available to anyone to use. Its really good!

Fantastic weight loss! The symptons you describe, worse when wearing socks or at end of the day, does sound like edema. While it's probably just part of the massive change your body has gone through you should get it checked out by a doctor, there can be other more serious underlying causes.

Either of these will help with the bun! I used to like the snap bracelet type bun maker better, but now I’m all about the donut.

Styla Hair 3 Piece Donut Hair Bun Maker, (1 Small, 1 Medium, 1 Large) - Brown https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017ND5T5C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_nLtGDbDTPEP35

Kissbuty 7 Pcs Bun Maker French Twist Hair Donut Fold Wrap Snap Disk Hair Fashion Bun Hair Styling Hair Donut Magic DIY Tool for Woman Girl Ladies 7 Shades https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071YLBYX6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_gMtGDbX0VGV02

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Year 1 I just did cardio and ate well. Year 2 I started lifting. I work out 6 days a week for around an hour and a half to 2 hours. Fridays off. Routine is PPLx2 (push pull legs), rest, repeat

If anyone cares about lift #s here are the 3 big ones:
Note: These are all 3 sets of 5. I don't test my 1 rep max.
Bench: 120-210 (225 1RM)
Deadlift: 115-360 (no straps)
Squat: body weight / 115 - 240

MFP (myfitnesspal) profile/diary:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/jperello13

Here's a link to my fitocracy profile. Has all of my stuff on it.
https://www.fitocracy.com/profile/skknt/?feed

Note that I work out in a home gym so some stuff I can't do.

EDIT: I'll try to respond to all of the comments I can as well. Feel free to ask any questions you have, as well as any criticisms!

Thanks. It's a lilyette bra from amazon. Here's a link: https://www.amazon.com/Lilyette-Womens-Enchantment-Minimizer-Underwire/dp/B00Q6FKJ6S/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1468586708&amp;sr=8-1-fkmr1&amp;keywords=lilyette+bra+34+dd

Have you considered meditation as a way of dealing with self esteem issues?

[edit] If you're interested, check out Mindfulness in Plain English and The Ten Stages of Meditation.

Through meditation you may strengthen your will in the present. Allowing negative thoughts to pass through you without leaving their bitter aftertaste. In time, these thoughts and emotions will simply fade away. Leaving you free to explore the moment without fear of who you think you should be.

Have you used a calorie tracker? Try this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/

I used it (in the opposite way, I wanted to gain) and it worked out terrific. Seriously, give it a try. Losing weight is mostly how much you're eating.

You're probably not eating as much as you think! Make sure you have calculated your TDEE and use an app like My Fitness Pal to make sure you're actually going over that number. It can be tough to hit calorie and macro goals, but as /u/angelickitty mentioned, the FAQs at /r/xxfitness have all sorts of great info that will help you out!

With your weight, of course, its harder to work out a difference in the initial phase. But that's why your performance is so outstanding, because you don't give up, you keep going. Even after only 2 weeks you can see and feel something. Just wait, it'll be like a vortex. Your progress is getting more and more obvious and that will push you more and more. But the important thing is that you free a body. You don't have to look like a model, but you will have the chance to lead a healthy life and be a role model for others. We're proud of you!!

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Posting this because I hit the goal I set at the start (180), but now that I'm there I think I still have a ways to go. My new goal is 170, but most of the work from here on will be replacing fat with muscle.

Progress is owed to MyFitnessPal, running every day, and full-body workouts at the gym three times a week (just started this in September).

If anybody wants to friend me, I use MFP and RunKeeper regularly:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/profile/slightlymadman

http://runkeeper.com/user/SlightlyMadman/profile

I literally posted the definition. But I guess you're right and the experts are wrong.

Look, here's another one here that says you're wrong.

And another one

In fact. I can not find a single one that says "Angry or stubborn" for the definition or synonym. Don't correct people unless you actually know what you're saying.

Wow. Great job! Love the new hair too.

Also I found the skirt on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/FUNCOS-Digital-Waisted-Pleated-Vintage/dp/B081H7YP34/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Watermelon+Skirts&amp;qid=1622835371&amp;sr=8-3

Over the past year I have started running and doing cardio workout videos anywhere from 3-7 days a week. I have been calorie counting and aim for a half-pound loss a week, which gives me 1,770 calories to eat each day, according to MyFitnessPal (btw add me). My biggest lifestyle change though has been getting help with my binge eating disorder. I am currently 22 days binge-free! :D

As you can tell from my pics, I have changed my hairstyle a lot thanks to the new confidence I have. :) Everyone here is really inspiring, thanks for the daily motivation!

I started my journey back in late 2015 at 250lbs. I dont have any pics from then, but started documenting in May of 2016 at 227lbs. Knee surgery and a herniated L5-S1 disk slowed my progress in 2017, but 2018 has been good to me going from 200lbs down to 185lbs.

I have a lot of work left ahead of me to get where I want to be, but progress is still progress. Here are a few details on my current routine:

TDEE: 2100-2400

Calories: 1500-1800/day (not always the best calories though)

BF\% according to my scale: 23-24&#37;

Current Routine(s): Treadmill/Run ~2mi 5x/week; 5/3/1 Beginner

Apps: MyFitnessPal for calories; Personal Training Coach for lifting: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.maxworkoutcoach.workouttrainer.workouttrainer

Estimated 1RMs Start lbs/Current lbs:

• BP: 145/198
• DL: 175/217
• OHP: 126/140
• SQ: 162/210

You can download Reddit Enhancement Suite and then there's a small blueish rectangle thing next to people's names and you can give them whatever tag you want :)

I like r/xxfitness, r/fitness, /r/1200isplenty, /r/1200isfineIGUESSugh, r/1200isjerky, /r/1500isplenty, r/loseit, r/brogress. I lift weights so I subscribe to some more for that.

Hope that helps!

You can also go through my comments and see some of the subs I post in for ideas.

You look eerily like Frank Iero from My Chemical Romance (guitar player). 😍 Way to go! You look awesome!

Edit: added link to picture of rock star for reference

I have the same shaped breasts (losing 150lbs and pregnancy made them saggy.) going to one day get a reduction but until then this bra has been okay Warner’s Women’s This Is Not A Bra Full-Coverage Underwire Bra https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00378LDBW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_6RFK7AETM0EWDCR14X4R?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1 I’ve ordered a dozen different ones and this is the best. Not perfect but I don’t think perfect exists for this shape.

Yaaaasss! Amazon! Vintage High Waist Floral Women's Bikini Set Strappy Push Up-X030-BKTFB5 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06X9J5Q2S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_fQkDtmyOPWRoG

The top though I got at target on the clearance rack for $5. But the bathing suit top I got was a little small and I'll have to really bust ass the next few weeks to fit into it haha

I’m wearing this bra! (thank you for asking, because that made me check it on amazon and I bought another because my size was only $17!)

I wear a 32F, and my chest size changed while losing weight. I used to have the band hooked on the last clips, but now I have it on the clips all the way in (tightest it can go).

As for cup size, they do look smaller, and I don’t fill out my bra as much as I used to (at least I think so). It’s not enough for me to change bra size though, but I haven’t gone bra shopping in person in a while so I may find something that fits a bit better!

Haha I was actually hoping they would get smaller because I don’t want to spend money on big bras anymore! But I think this is how they are going to stay since I don’t see them getting much smaller by the time I hit my GW!

I shouldn’t complain too much though, lots of people would kill for big boobs and a small waist!

What I meant was.. one bear "extra" from 1200/cal. Oops! LOL

I used myplate. It did not track how often I ate, but has reminders to log breakfast, lunch, dinner, and water.

That is incredible! You have done your body a huge favor, because belly fat is incredibly dangerous (https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/mens-health/in-depth/belly-fat/art-20045685). You look fantastic and you have so much to be proud of! Did you cut out sugar or flour? Or did you only count your calories and pretty much eat the same but in smaller portions?

Hey, I decided to make a "quick" video response to answer some of the questions and share my story a little more, so when that's uploaded I'll post it!

Add me on MFP Swarlos37

Back from work! Video is up here! Feel free to give it a watch!

Check out https://cronometer.com

It has better databases, and they don't let their own users edit and fuck over the data, unlike LoseIt has. 99.9% of the entries are tied to gram values, so it's scale friendly. Plus, micronutrient tracking is baked in.

I played Squash or did Cardio 3x a week and I calorie counted. MyFitnessPal helped so much, made keeping track of my diet and exercise so much easier. I wasn't doing it constantly for the 13 months but just sort of every now and again when I kinda got low self esteem I would go back on it and try lose some more chubbiness :3

The time between the pictures on the left and right are 2 years apart.

My choice tools for diet are: My Fitness Pal and Eat This Much

I've been running for about 2 years, and lifting for about 3 years now.

Other than that, just being persistent and trying my best.

Keep at it Reddit!

Sure! For me it was mostly diet. I used a calorie-counting app (Lose It!) and stuck to it.

I was really big into Fitocracy for a month or two, but the novelty wore off. I still log my walks and other light exercise that I do when I feel like it.

One obstacle: I have seasonal depression and crave carbs like crazy this time of year. I don't deny myself any type of food - if I want pizza or Cheetos or pasta, I'll eat it in moderation! - but I seem to be able to keep the cravings and other symptoms mostly in check with a lightbox, a half-hour(ish) walk at lunchtime, and a low dose of an antidepressant.

you can do it, just tell yourself on the inside there is a skinny person just waiting to be unleashed. also remember this quote "Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels." i dont have a MyFitnessPal but I do have a IG i update dailyish. https://instagram.com/theartistformerlyknownasg/

Thank you so much! :) My sleeve is in progress right now, but it's an abstract spacey sleeve. There are some fresh WIP photos on my instagram if you want to see it better: https://instagram.com/jessicardillon/

They aren’t a name brand but here’s the link!! GXIN Women Workout 2 Piece Outfits Yoga Cross Back Bodycon Sports Crop Tops High Waist Legging Sets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08K7HHYBH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_BA01WZ3G6XWWE5ZBYNRT?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1

Thanks! I got it on Amazon it doesn’t have pockets though. I love it for work since it has sleeves and longer hem. I’m a hairstylist and having exposed armpits is not good, and I’m always having to bend over and pick stuff up so it’s nice have some butt coverage haha!

Thanks! They are both from Amazon. Here's a link to the black one: https://www.amazon.com/Betsey-Johnson-Womens-Section-32D/dp/B000SGAY6G/ref=sr_1_fkmr2_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1468586589&amp;sr=8-1-fkmr2&amp;keywords=betsey+johnson+black+bra+34+dd

and here's the white one: https://www.amazon.com/Lilyette-Womens-Enchantment-Minimizer-Underwire/dp/B00Q6FKJ6S/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1468586708&amp;sr=8-1-fkmr1&amp;keywords=lilyette+bra+34+dd

Amazon! Vintage High Waist Floral Women's Bikini Set Strappy Push Up-X030-BKTFB5 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06X9J5Q2S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_fQkDtmyOPWRoG

The top is from target on the clearance rack haha

That's a big question but if you take it step by step you'll be able to make progress.

Firstly, do you know you're body fat percentage? By looking at your picture I'd guess maybe 12-17%. If you don't know the cheapest and easiest way to check is to use an accu measure caliper. Dirt cheap on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/AccuFitness-AM99-Accu-Measure-Body-Caliper/dp/B000QURRUK

Then, use the Katch-McArdle formula on this site:

https://www.muscleforlife.com/tdee-calculator/

Calculate your total daily energy expenditure, add 15-20% to account for bulking and gradually build up you intake by 100-200 kcal per week until you reach your new calorific intake.

Id imagine if you do the calcs you'll end up bulking somewhere between 2500-3000 kcal per day (careful though, if you're an endo/meso like me this may be too high hence the gradual increase).

Bulk up to 15% BF then cut down to 10%. Rinse and repeat!

Heavy, compound lifts, low reps (4-6 for three sets), 3-5 exercises per muscle group. Deadlift, squat, military press, bench press should form the basis of your training. Don't go crazy on the cardio while bulking.

Monitor weekly or daily and tweek accordingly. Ignore people (even me!), and find a system that works, but that's the general starting outline for bulking.

Muscle for life is the website companion to the book I mentioned. Gold mine of info. If this was too much of an info dump, sorry. Or if you knew it already, ignore me.

Thanks! I love this skirt. It's super stretchy and comfortable. I got it on Amazon VfEmage Womens Elegant Ruched Frill Ruffle High Waist Pencil Mid-Calf Skirt 2620 Leo M https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ER3K7IK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_4OwZBb92G7226. I love the fit so I'm probably gonna order a few other colors too.

A good multivitamin is really the only thing you need, especially if you’re in a significant calorie deficit - my dietitian recommended this. I use Nature’s Bounty hair skin &amp; nails, capsules not gummies. It’s a solid multivitamin and also has argan oil and biotin. I’ve really liked it!

I have been using MFP to track my calories and weight grapher to track my progress because it keeps me motivated to see a visual. I stay pretty active day to day with my dogs and young child but not in a way that I didn't when I was overweight, so honestly the physical changes have all come through diet and counting calories for me.

Hi mate, my program looks like this split across 4 days of the week. The numbers entered (all are Kg/Km) are what I am up to as of today because I need to print more off when I am in the office on Tuesday!

I also play cricket on a Saturday which can be a very long day and I think this helps with the weight loss quite a bit.

Diet wise I have completely cut out chocolate, crisps, sweets and all that nonsense, I never drank pop anyway so it wasn't hard to cut that out. I don't count calories but I try to aim for about 150-200g of protein per day and keep carbs fairly low.

Typically my day is something like this:

• Breakfast: Peanut butter and banana on 1 slice brown toast and protein shake.

• Lunch: Tuna sandwich (whole tin mixed with minimal mayo, 1 slice brown bread), apple, dry roasted peanuts. Not the same everyday, sometimes chicken/beef/ham or whatever in the sandwich.

• After gym: Protein shake

• Tea: Whatever my Step-Mum is making (had to move home after finishing uni and saving money to get my own place). If its curry/chilli I keep the rice fairly minimal. Same goes for potatoes etc. We eat a lot of meat, fish and veg so I always get a lot of protein in my dinner.

I normally have a couple of cups of green tea with a splash of lemon juice in the day and try to drink at least 3 litres of water. I also take a fat burner as a pre workout mainly for the caffeine because it helps my intensity.

This is copy and paste from another reply I did on this thread but:

Lift weights for about an hour every other day. Focus on key lifts: Bench Press, Squats, Dead Lifts and Overhead lifts. Try various other side lifts that hit each muscle to see what works (Barbell curls, rows, shrugs, tricep press, hamstring curl calf raises, etc) Track your progress on key lifts so you can be sure you are lifting either heavier or more times each lift day. That's what lets you know if you are headed in the right direction.

On the days you do not lift (Every other day) run, bike or walk with a weighted pack for 30-40 minutes. You could also hike or play a competitive sport in place of these too.

Track what you eat (I recommend https://cronometer.com/) If you are around 6'2", try to eat between 1800 calories on day you do not lift, eat about 2800 on days you do lift. (This will change eventually but works while going from not in shape to in shape) Try to have at least 40% of your calories from protein. Eat lots of chicken. Cronometer shows all of your other daily recommended values for vitamins and minerals. Make sure you meet those nutritional values best you can.

Drink about a gallon of water day.

Nice, simple and focused, which is where many people, myself went wrong in the beginning. Making it over complicated and not enough focus.

Lift weights for about an hour every other day. Focus on key lifts: Bench Press, Squats, Dead Lifts and Overhead lifts. Try various other side lifts that hit each muscle to see what works (Barbell curls, rows, shrugs, tricep press, hamstring curl calf raises, etc) Track your progress on key lifts so you can be sure you are lifting either heavier or more times each lift day. That's what lets you know if you are headed in the right direction.

On the days you do not lift (Every other day) run, bike or walk with a weighted pack for 30-40 minutes. You could also hike or play a competitive sport in place of these too.

Track what you eat (I recommend https://cronometer.com/) If you are around 6'2", try to eat between 1800 calories on day you do not lift, eat about 2800 on days you do lift. (This will change eventually but works while going from not in shape to in shape) Try to have at least 40% of your calories from protein. Eat lots of chicken. Cronometer shows all of your other daily recommended values for vitamins and minerals. Make sure you meet those nutritional values best you can.

Drink about a gallon of water day.

Nice, simple and focused, which is where many people, myself went wrong in the beginning. Making it over complicated and not enough focus.

Eat every 2-3 hours, every meal have a good amount of carbs such as brown rice or oats, carbs are huge for gaining mass. I eat 3300+ calories a day and I still think I should get it higher, especially in the carb area. I recommend going to http://www.myfitnesspal.com/ good way to keep track of your diet, it has a huge data base were it literally has every food, and has the caloric, protein, fat, carb info on each. And it tells you how many calories you should take in to gain weight. I can elaborate more on my diet if you want?

Thank you SO MUCH!!!! The one on the left is from amazon Milumia Women's Ruched One Shoulder Asymmetrical Neck Sleeveless Solid Bodysuit Top https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0919YCQ3G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_H3D2565FFJTYEHB2VS62 And the right I purchased in Norway a while back but I can guarantee you could find one similar at urban outfitters

Here's my workout routine, https://docs.google.com/document/d/16FqRFLFbNtAPUn7pm5POMQ5MEiznK9hxCuiBHTp_07U/edit?usp=drivesdk

glad someone wants to try my routine 😭. It's up to you how many reps & sets you want accomplish every exercise (Ex.[Core Body Exercise] Russian Twist = 15 reps, 3 sets).

Btw don't forget to put interval every execution, so that you can rest (for me i put 20 secs rest before starting to the next exercise).

For beginners you can use this app, (i also used this app in my first month of my workout. They have that 30 days full body challenge). It's hard in the first month but you'll get used to it. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=homeworkout.homeworkouts.noequipment

Thank you!

The suit is from Amazon! Only $25 and seems decently well made. I'd say it's true to size or slightly large, as this is the small and I really wish they had an xsmall.

I really suggest this belt! it’s easily adjustable and has an impressive range, I use it for my work pants too since my weight fluctuates and I need a different type of fit depending on the day.

Sure. I got these guys for dips. They're ok, not the greatest (the foam parts slides around a bit), but they've been doing the trick. Also I didn't have anywhere to do pull ups so I ended up getting this, which is pricier, and not needed if you have somewhere to do them, but I've been getting a lot of use out of it.

Great investment for when I was getting started. You can snag it for ~$25 on Amazon. Multiple grips and you can use it for pull ups, chin ups, crunches, dips, and push ups.

I would put it in the doorway for my room and every time I go in or out of the room I did pull-ups until failure. Now that I'm at the gym often I don't use it as much, but it will definitely last.

Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001EJMS6K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_iAeuzb8C0MKY6

Amazon!

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Ahhhh thank you!! I have gotten that a couple times but I don’t see it yet. Still the same guy on the inside though :) oh & I found the shirt on amazon if you’re interested! Ketosis shirt

Well done op! Fifty may not look like much — you know what helped me ? There is five and ten lb fat molds you can buy from amazon - just go look at one - it’s an insane amount ! I also compare to luggage when I am at the airport - my bags normally weigh 30lbs and I think to myself damn that’s a lot - and you’ve done more!

Keep it up - and keep posting those wins!

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Amazing work, OP! You look incredible!

I don't know if you're still encountering joint pain, but I've heard amazing things about Turmeric Curcumin with Ginger & Bioperine. I've had friends that have said it worked for them.

Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071YHWRNS?pf_rd_p=c2945051-950f-485c-b4df-15aac5223b10&amp;pf_rd_r=T1JMDADBSD24HM8KQR1R

Keep up the great work! :)

My stats are almost identical to yours and I'm just starting to see ab definition. What's helped me the most is a combo of running and using a daily plank app this one in particular. For me I suspect I won't have solidly visible abs until I lose another few lbs , I'm estimating 116/118.

No, I'm not lifting any weights in addition to the recommended routine. I use this Android app made by someone over at /r/bodyweightfitness

Since only one person even referenced it, I just wanna add something - creatine. Protein really is key for making your workouts mean anything, and I never liked that because powders are disgusting and can be expensive, but constantly buying premade protein shakes costs way too much (and they're usually not great either). I also had trouble working a mountain of protein into my diet. I eat a normal amount now and take creatine, and my muscle mass has increased so quickly. It has other health benefits too, but I'll leave that up to you to research. I feel like that'd be helpful for you, even if just temporarily to quickly build visible gains. I use these capsules.

thank you! I've been doing traditional karate for 13 years now and we got a Tonal over the pandemic. So I'm doing karate twice a week and Tonal once at the moment. I never stopped training but got much lighter about it and spent more time teaching than training. Now I'm starting to really push myself again. That's why I'm clearly overweight but there are muscle shapes pushing through. I never lost the muscle, I just added a layer on top LOL

I used to fight at about 173, so that's my goal weight!

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Yes of course; here is the book I read cover-cover to get the workout programs that got to me to where I am at today The sacred meat head Bible

If you haven't already read it, it might be worth checking out the book Brain over Binge by Kathryn Hansen. After every single type of therapy failed to help her she found a way to completely rid herself of binge urges and considers herself 100% recovered. It may not work for everyone the same way but there may be hope to escape from it for good! She has a great podcast too.

Workout plan was a modified version of Mark Rippetoe's starting strength. I lifted four days a week (generally MWFSa) and ran on Tuesday and Thursday mornings (anywhere from 3 to 7 miles). Sunday was a rest day.

For anyone that's interested, this is my workout schedule (alternates ABAX, BABX, ABAX, etc.).

As far as diet, I used the MyFitnessPal app to count calories and inputted my stats to target around 2 lbs per week loss. I also tried to hit 160-190g of protein per day (usually need a protein shake to hit that mark). My meal of choice is: 8-10 oz. of unseasoned chicken breast, ~3/4 cup of cottage cheese, 1/2 cup of blueberries or strawberries, and some veggies. Stopped drinking soda altogether except for the occasional Coke Zero. Allowed myself one or two cheat meals per week (fish fry, cheeseburger, pizza, etc.), but even when I cheated I tried to stay within my calorie limit. There were a handful of nights where I drank in excess, but that's the life of a college student haha.

It's the EufyLife app that works with the Eufy C1 smart scale.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oceanwing.smarthome

Good points: weigh yourself every morning and it will automatically add your weight to your phone and you can sync it with apple or Google fit.

Bad points: apart from the weight, everything else is nonsense, there is no way I have lost half a kilo of bone mass and 8kg of muscle tissue. I started using this to try and track down to about 12% body fat. I stuck all the data in a spreadsheet and at my current trajectory, I would have to lose another 25kg (including muscle and bone) to achieve that.

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Looking good dude!

I love the amount of hair you got lol. Similar to mine.

Do you use any product in your hair? Couldn't help notice it looks a bit dry and split, or is that just shaken up from all the exercise?

I had hair similar to yours, I got recommended by my barbers to use a 'Hair Serum', to moisturize and bind dry and loose hairs. When I tried it for the first time I was blown away, so from one long hair guy to another when I see you with my old hair I wanted to recommend it.

This is the one I used but any 'Hair Serum' from any company probably works just fine. A single bottle lasts for ages since you don't need much per time.

John Frieda Frizz Ease Extra Strength 6 Effects Serum 50 ml

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Best of luck!

-Rust

This is what I use but diluted. Everyone is diff & should work their way up to higher concentrations.

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I use it there too.

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Hyaluronic Acid. I also use glycolic acid 1x a week.

I use this: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream | Body and Face Moisturizer for Dry Skin | Body Cream with Hyaluronic Acid and Ceramides | Normal | Fragrance Free | 19 Oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TTD9BRC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_NJ5WMVXKQYWBZRA88KDX

I do this breakdown after listening to this Fasting Method podcast episode and have found that it really works for me!

It’s a water fast but I also drink black coffee and if I’m feeling like I really need it I will drink a cup of hot broth (but quickly and not drawn out to keep insulin as low as possible).

If you’re new to fasting I highly suggest Dr Fungs book The Obesity Code.

Thank you! Here you go!

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Thank you! Here you go!

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I am wearing it today & remembered your comment. It looks way more burgundy online than it does on me lol

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I am wearing it today & remembered your comment. It looks way more burgundy online than it does on me lol

Thanks! It's the EufyLife app used with these scales: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bluetooth-Measurements-Composition-Analysis-Tempered/dp/B07GZBXCH6/ref=asc_df_B07GZBXCH6/?tag=googshopuk-21&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=310705025920&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=10192588676116428571&amp;hvpone=&amp;h...

My hope and assumption is that they aren't very accurate though as they suggest I've lost 5kg of muscle mass and at the rate of weight to fat percentage loss, I'd need to be 50kg or so before I hit 10%bf. But at least they give a vague idea that things are going in the right direction.

I usually go to the gym, but I also work out at home! I use resistance bands (Fit Simplify Resistance Loop Exercise Bands with Instruction Guide and Carry Bag, Set of 5 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AVDVHTI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_i_7J0S6MWPXZFY4Z397AA7) these are a great alternative to actual weights, and there are a lot of tutorials/workouts online for a guides on how to work out with them!

This is the one I use

It's digital, relatively inexpensive, accurate, and has a tare function which is super helpful

Dude you should try a stretch strap.

https://www.amazon.com/Original-Stretch-Strap-Exercise-OPTP/dp/B00065X222/ref=mp_s_a_1_7_sspa?crid=1WWYEIFRIGV4L&amp;keywords=stretch+straps+for+physical+therapy&amp;qid=1645929886&amp;sprefix=strech+strap%2Caps%2C70&amp;sr=8-7-spons&amp;psc=1&amp...

I use a RENPHO scale where, among other things, it gives a ballpark body fat percentage (via bioimpedence). It helps to have other data points to consider when monitoring body changes.

That sweat looks great on you :)

Quick tip (that I also just recently learned from another redditor): when you link something, you only need to post the content before the "?"

So, https://www.amazon.com/Remelon-Knitted-Leopard-Sweater-Pullover/dp/B07YCCV2YZ/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa is enough, and looks less overwhelming

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According to WebMD "When you exercise, you use muscle. This helps build muscle mass, and muscle tissue burns more calories -- even when you're at rest -- than body fat. According to Wharton, 10 pounds of muscle would burn 50 calories in a day spent at rest, while 10 pounds of fat would burn 20 calories.

"The most effective way to increase metabolism and burn more calories is by aerobic exercise and strength training. Both are important," Megan A. McCrory, PhD, a researcher with the School of Nutrition and Exercise Science at Bastyr University, says in an email interview.

Strength training becomes especially important as we get older, when our metabolisms tend to slow down. One way to stop this is to add some strength training to your workout at least a couple of times a week. The largest muscles (and therefore the largest calorie burners) are in the thighs, abdomen, chest, and arms." https://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/features/8-ways-to-burn-calories-and-fight-fat#1

First of all, congratulations!

Second, and you knew someone was going to ask this: what were the 21 mountains, other than Mt. Major?

I'm asking because I happen to live near Mt. Major, and have been mostly climbing Mt. Shannon every other day and it's getting boring, so I'm trying to decide on some other nearby peaks/trails to hike. I've done Mt. Major and Pine Hill, and I'm trying to choose among the other trails+peaks in the Belknap mountains or White mountains. alltrails.com lists a bunch, but it's almost too many to choose from.

Thank you!

Absolutely, my diary is "open" on myfitnesspal, here is a link. The past few days I've been logging a little lazy (girlfriends birthday, cousins birthday, valentine's day) but go back as far as you'd like.

Lots of chicken, fish, turkey bacon, brown rice, yogurt, fruit & veggies. I stopped buying junk food & frozen food, instead cooked good food in bulk. A normal day would be something like:

Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal, yogurt, fruit, granola bar

Lunch: beef jerky, raw almonds, fruit, trail mix

Dinner: chicken breast, BBQ+hot saucebrown rice/beans, a vegetable

Snacks: Edamame, popcorn, hummus, peanut butter, italian ice, diet soda

Right now I'm cutting at @30min cardio sessions daily(15min warmup before training and a 15min cool down) 1640kcals 110carbs 60fats 165protein with frequent refeeds @ 3510kcals 550carbs 70fats 170proteins. refeeds usually occur when I hit a new low about once a week. Also i'm using a full IIFYM approach. I track everything using myfitnesspal and you can find me here http://www.myfitnesspal.com/profile/deerek.

This current approach to this seasons cut is so much easier than my last cut. Eating 300grams of protein was not only difficult but extremely expensive since my coach at the time told me I could only get it from meats(no shakes). It was a very old school approach. Trying to fit that much cardio was also difficult.

also my diet didn't start at the macros i just listed. I slowly made changes if the weight loss began to stall.

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It these ones!! 😊

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I use this one, I really like that it syncs to Apple health, along with my watch, and the fitbod app I use to make workouts. Have one place to show and store progress data has been really helpful to me.

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You look great! For an definition I highly recommend downloading a plank ab. I used this one , it's a 30 day program where it starts off easy and gets slightly harder each day. Man nothing got my abs to pop like doing that consistently.

Definitely find out what your new maintenance is over the course of a few weeks because it's probably lower than you think, I assume you've already switched to mostly healthy foods given you've lost the weight so try and stick with those but you can some add snacks in since you're done losing and trying to maintain and it can also help with energy for workouts.

As you increase your activity level your maintenance will increase but don't adjust calories up until your weight moves down consistently and make small increases.

This is just information I got from this book The Renaissance Diet 2.0: Your Scientific Guide to Fat Loss, Muscle Gain, and Performance https://www.amazon.com/dp/1782551905/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apan_glt_i_F093EHWF4BQ8MWDXF50N great information and its on audible.

It’s a trail called Gold Strike Hot Springs Trail, outside of Las Vegas.

Here’s a link.

This is 10+ years and plenty of yoyoing in the making... To start with, I had lap band surgery. I lost something like 60 lbs, my thyroid and adrenals crashed, I got really sick, and gained most of it back. Walked a little, lost some, broke my ankle and was in a wheelchair and gained it back again.

What has done the most for me is the past year and a half; I started eating high quality, clean foods, paying attention to labels, cut most if not all the refined sugars and cut my carbs to under 50/day. I try to not eat wheat at all; I guess if you were to put a label on it, I follow a modified paleo/keto approach, but I don't like labels. So I just say clean, low carb. I don't always succeed - for example, tonight I'm having beer with the curry cauliflower soup I'm making, but I'm still being cognizant of what I'm eating.

As far as an app goes, I use myfitnesspal.

Do you have face/back pics as well?

Magnifying your pics make me think you lost a lot from your back. That mole on your side is further from the roll! Looks like you lost a bit from your chest as well. Thighs too. Not much from your stomach, but maybe that spot will be last. It looks like it shrunk some tho.

Wait. ^ up there I was looking at the side pics. The ones from the front, we can see that your upper chest area has lost a ton. On the right there is a dip when the collar bone hole is. The bit below your stomach in the underwear is shrinking too.

Also congrats! You have a very clean belly button!

What has been your exercise routine? Are you doing more cardio or more weights?

Do you use an app to track what you eat? If you don't, you should. I'll recommend My Fitness Pal

All that said, don't lose motivation! You are losing weight. You will continue to lose weight, and you can do this!

Come to /r/xxfitness! The FAQ has tons and tons of information about nutrition and getting active and fit. More importantly, the community there is incredibly supportive and will celebrate all of your milestones with you. Lots of us are on My Fitness Pal and having a bunch of friends on that app can be really motivating. (My handle there is the same as here!)

You're so right. And yes! Go for it. This is the one I use http://freealarmclocksoftware.com/ I pops up through the day when I set it and says things like "Talk a walk and hydrate! Choose life!" or "Take a walk and drink some tea!" or "Get up and walk! Choose life!" And I only had to set the alarms once. Now they just repeat every week on the days I scheduled.

I can now fit these shirts and shorts easier https://imgur.com/a/mpV4Q73 I have been on a 5 day fast twice now, this is my 2nd time and I started Monday and won't eat until Friday. Surprisingly easy and I'm full of energy because body has enough fat stores. It stored it so it can use it later and now I'm allowing it to use it lol

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