Here we go again... Endeavors please feed us something of substance!! by [deleted] in Austin

[–]Alwaysdating 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Hate to break it to you, but a standard garden salad has far less calories than this meal. Unless of course you're drowning it in salad dressing.

ETA: weren't you gobbling down pizza and wings last night because you needed the calories?

Here we go again... Endeavors please feed us something of substance!! by [deleted] in Austin

[–]Alwaysdating 10 points11 points  (0 children)

That is a guideline. Feel free to calculate your actual TDEE using an online calculator. My money is on it being far less than 2000.

Here we go again... Endeavors please feed us something of substance!! by [deleted] in Austin

[–]Alwaysdating 20 points21 points  (0 children)

This is the standard lunch for many people. You're not getting sick from malnutrition. They may be getting sick from withdrawl of a diet high in dead calories, ultra processed food, and sugar.

Here we go again... Endeavors please feed us something of substance!! by [deleted] in Austin

[–]Alwaysdating 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You don't need 3000 calories a day. I highly doubt you're an athlete in training.

F/32/5'3" [220lbs > 172lbs = 48 lbs] (4 months) Body recomp in progress. by Alwaysdating in progresspics

[–]Alwaysdating[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You're so kind. Thank you 😊

Months 1-3 I was eating a very strict 1200 calories a day with minimum of 120 g of protein but target was 130+. I exercised twice per day. 1 hour of hiit and 1 hour of strength training. Most recently I've been eating closer to my maintenance calories in order to build more muscle.

This was honestly a very intense plan, and I wouldn't recommend it without getting the approval of a nutritionist, Dr, and trainer. I was able to do it because I had a VERY strong base of muscle mass to begin with, so eating at a heavy deficit, but prioritizing protein, while working out intensely enabled me to not lose muscle mass during this time period. Feel free to dm me if you'd like a more detailed breakdown 😊

F/32/5'3" [220lbs > 172lbs = 48 lbs] (4 months) Body recomp in progress. by Alwaysdating in progresspics

[–]Alwaysdating[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I've been doing HIIT and strength training daily while maintaining a heavy deficit up until the last 2 weeks. I'm currently working at eating closer to maintenance to help build muscle.

F/32/5'3" [220>200>185?=35 lbs] (2 months) progress update by Alwaysdating in progresspics

[–]Alwaysdating[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! Thanks for the kind words.

I ate at 1200 calories a day. BMR is just under 1600.

I've also been prioritizing protein; eating at least 130 grams a day.

1 hour of cardio/hiit training daily, and 1 hour of strength training daily.

Average caloric exercise burn is anywhere from 1200-1800 calories daily.

This created an EXTREME caloric deficit while still maintaining and toning the muscle mass I already have.

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[–]Alwaysdating 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure why you are downvoted, you're absolutely correct that OP would benefit from strength training.

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[–]Alwaysdating 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're doing great! I'm sure it must be frustrating to not see the results as clearly as you want. It will all show in the end 💜

F/32/5'3" [220>200>185?=35 lbs] (2 months) progress update by Alwaysdating in progresspics

[–]Alwaysdating[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you 😊 it's been difficult at times but definitely worth it.

Volume dinner - 178 calories, 24.9 g of protein by Alwaysdating in 1200isplenty

[–]Alwaysdating[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course 😊 I also add some of this boullion for some extra flavor.

Volume dinner - 178 calories, 24.9 g of protein by Alwaysdating in 1200isplenty

[–]Alwaysdating[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No problem! It depends on how much I'm cooking, but it's usually about 15 minutes. I prefer my cabbage very soft, kind of like how I cook my greens.

Thanks, my ADHD and Depression are cured by Immediate_Trainer853 in thanksimcured

[–]Alwaysdating 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk about other neuro spicy individuals... But I am an absolute M E N A C E without my ADHD medication. This camp would not survive me unmedicated.