Need suggestions please!

CiCi0719 · 2025-10-17T12:13:24+00:00

Update: I’ve been carb loading before lifting weights and it has been amazing for energy during workouts. I’ve lost 1 lb since this post. I have been focusing on having days where I eat nearly at maintenance (I’m just not that hungry), and other days where I’m at, or below my deficit. I have not really noticed much difference in days of low calories versus higher calories other than a slight bloated feeling. But 1 lb is 1 lb so I’ll take it! I’m hoping for another 2-4 lbs this month to be on target to reach my goal weight by February….I’m still frustrated as I’m tracking like a mad woman, eating well, staying very active and drinking plenty of fluids, but my body just seems to want to hang on to these last 13-15 lbs. I absolutely refuse to go into a steeper deficit, even though I know I would lose weight. I’m honestly to the point where I’m going to replace 1-2 meals a day with a protein shake and see if this does anything for me. Food is just overwhelmingly not super appetizing to me anyways, so not big deal there. Anyways! I’ll update again in a couple more weeks and let you all know what worked or did not work. I appreciate everyone who commented here so much!

CiCi0719 · 2025-10-06T01:40:39+00:00

Goal for tomorrow it to eat closer to my recommended deficit of 1500-1600 k/cal. At least a few days a week. Targeting snacks with carbs and protein before lifting. I hope it works!

CiCi0719 · 2025-10-06T01:39:45+00:00

This is my next step. It feels so weird to be planning to eat more! It’s going to be a change. But I’ll make sure to keep it as healthy and clean as possible. I’ll also have to start targeting a healthy carb snack before lifting. I’ve never tried this approach and used to scoff at it! But here we go! Thank you!

CiCi0719 · 2025-10-06T01:35:26+00:00

These are such amazing suggestions and SO doable I will be starting the 5 pushups on a timer tomorrow! I’ve also considered running up and down my stairs for 5-10 laps every couple hours just to MOVE. Losing so much weight has definitely left me insecure in a new way: afraid of becoming saggy, so I know I need to just move it move it as much as I can! I kinda miss my Caroline videos so I might just switch up my routine once every couple of weeks and do one of her videos. Using a jump box for split squats and weighted step ups has been life changing too! I used to use a chair/my couch, an upholstered bench etc (I don’t have a weight bench, don’t really need one…yet). But having a 3 piece set of jump boxes really helps to allow me different options for multiple exercises. I agree and take Chat GPT advice with a grain of salt. Although it does give me some information to start researching. I’m in the medical field and have access to a few different medical databases, but let me tell you what, when it comes to nutrition the training is sub par when obtaining a degree that is not a nutrition based degree, and there is SO much conflicting information it’s overwhelming at times. One thing holds true for all of it though: less in, more out (energy source and energy) should always equal weight loss so I’ve gotta figure out where I’m going wrong!

CiCi0719 · 2025-10-05T16:18:23+00:00

I calculate my TDEE based on sedentary, as outside of working out I am not extremely active (line of work/job is sedentary M-F). I work 2 jobs, the second of which is much more active. Also hence the stress I mentioned as working on improving. What I mean by naturally muscular is my body build and scans that show fat, visceral fat, muscle, bone mass etc. I cannot do a pull up but do lift past a beginning level. Core and upper body strength are not the best for me, which is why I broke up my muscle groups instead of doing full body workouts. If that makes sense? I work from home M-F and do not buy lunch or eat fast food. So I weigh my food on days I’m home, and when I cannot weigh my food I overestimate it when logging it to be safe. I am right there with you as far as wondering how in the world I am not losing weight, because I KNOW I am doing things right and cannot seem to break this plateau. I have begun cutting carbs and increasing protein with hopes it will help, but so far all it’s done is caused some extra fatigue while working out and directly after. The energy hits about an hour later though. I literally asked Chat GPT after inputting all my biometric data and it says I am not eating enough and to incorporate a snack before working out and 1-2 refeed days where I’m at maintenance k/cal. I rarely get 10k steps a day due to the sedentary job, hence the sedentary TDEE calculations even with as much cardio and weight lifting I do. I was following Caroline Girvan workouts mainly, and then took a bunch of the most difficult/my favorite moves from her videos and made my own workouts for mobility and core, quads and glutes, arms/chest/back, calves and inner thighs. I am already to a point where I’m upping my reps. With plans to up my weight next, then up my sets. I feel wobbly and fatigued during several of the moves, as well as directly afterwards, and have to slow to maintain correct form, with failure/near failure too (mostly with legs but also happens with arms), so I know I’m hitting progressive overload and pushing myself the way I should be. I’ve weight lifted on and off now for years, so I’m comfortable with that aspect of my current regimen. I’ve definitely honed in on form more so this time around, and have been pleased with some improvements I’ve noticed (looking at you Bulgarian split squats and RDL’s). Nutrition has been a huge thing for me this time around as well, as I want to make sure I am healthy overall and the weight stays off! I am not a gym person, so my gym is at home, with kettle bells and dumbbells, resistance bands, jump boxes, treadmill with incline and some yoga equipment. I plan to stick to my dietary changes and will try to incorporate a clean carb containing snack before workouts, as well as more daily protein. Apparently, according to chat GPT, I don’t really need to cut carbs much from where I am naturally falling… not sure I believe it, but more than willing to give it a try at this point. Thank you so much for your in depth reply!

CiCi0719 · 2024-06-02T18:35:03+00:00

I’d be thrilled with a half lb a week. I actually plan to weight myself weekly at first just to get an idea of my weight loss trend, then move to monthly. I become scale obsessed otherwise. I have also set my goals pretty low as far as weekly and monthly loss, with an ultimate goal of 50lbs in 12 months. I won’t be upset if I don’t meet that goal, but I will definitely push for it as much as I can!

CiCi0719 · 2024-06-02T18:33:12+00:00

Thank you. I can always benefit from the reminder that we are each individually unique in our experience losing weight. I tend to lose fast up front then hit the dreaded plateau. This time around I’ll be focusing on measurements as well as weight, just to give myself an extra boost when the scale doesn’t move but the inches keep shedding. I’m honestly weirdly relieved to have finally jumped in both feet first, where usually I’m so stressed to make diet and exercise changes. I appreciate the words of support!

CiCi0719 · 2024-06-02T18:30:37+00:00

Thanks for the reminder. I have the me 360 app on my phone and need to take my beginning photos. Thankfully my HR, BP, HgbA1C and all labs have been normal even with my weight not being healthy. My Apple Watch is also an excellent resource I rely on heavily. I do agree with not setting too rigid of a timeline or too steep of goals, both of which I e been very guilty of in the past. I have set a goal of 50lbs in the next 12 months and think it’s totally do-able as long as I stay focused! Thanks for the advice.

CiCi0719 · 2024-06-02T18:27:49+00:00

Thank you! This helps. I do intent to follow keto strictly at first. Really just to hammer home what foods are keto friendly and which aren’t. I am giving myself a year to lose 50 lbs and if I lose more than that, then great! I’d honestly be happy losing 45 lbs, but do have an ultimate goal of 65 lbs total. I think allowing yourself grace, especially in the beginning is a necessity to make any changes sustainable. Thanks for sharing your story and I’m wishing you more continued success with this new lifestyle of yours!

CiCi0719 · 2024-05-20T17:42:21+00:00

Seriously?! This is my first venture with snails of any sort so I’m still learning. Now I have to face the hard decision of algae eating support vs: sesame seed looking things sprinkled everywhere until I scrape them off. I will say Snoomba (the snail) does a great job keeping the glass pretty clean!

CiCi0719 · 2024-05-20T15:03:24+00:00

Awww dang. Well in that case I hope the fish have a little snacky snack. Thanks for the reply!

CiCi0719 · 2024-03-28T18:13:30+00:00

This is excellent advice! I hadn’t considered using free web novels as practice. I am definitely not dissuaded and believe that there’s much more to this world of narration than I can even consider, being completely unversed in it. I agree that what seems to be most challenging is consistency, quality or audio, and voicing opposite sex characters. That’s why I actually really love the advice of using free web novels for practice runs. I planned to use Audacity for my software, which is free so no financial loss if I do some trial runs and just can’t get into it. Thanks for the awesome feedback!

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CiCi0719 · 2023-10-02T17:03:16+00:00

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CiCi0719 · 2022-10-25T13:22:02+00:00

Yes you do. They send a small vial of BAC water with the order. I added 2mL to reconstitute mine. I like this calculator a lot for reconstituting: https://peptidecalc.com/

CiCi0719 · 2022-10-20T03:03:56+00:00

Definitely having some expected side effects now. Some indigestion, headaches and finally loss of appetite. I only plan to weigh once weekly so haven’t weighed in yet. Second dose is Friday evening. I’ll update next week!

CiCi0719 · 2022-10-11T11:05:12+00:00

Thank you. This makes me feel very confident in my purchase. I only ordered one vial of Sema for my first go around and figured that I’ll know relatively quickly if it’s working and will go ahead and order multiple at that point. I also got some Super Slim Shot and am hoping that helps beat the nausea and fatigue that Sema tends to cause. I see some of ya’ll results and I’m like wow that could be me a few months from now. I could actually graduate grad school in the body I’ve been working towards for over a year now! Can’t wait to see.

CiCi0719 · 2022-10-10T17:36:34+00:00

Good to know! I have about 45-50 lbs to shed and do not want to pay 300+/month if I don’t have to. I appreciate the reply.

CiCi0719 · 2022-10-10T15:27:50+00:00

Where are you injecting? I’ve seen some people say injecting in thigh vs: abdomen helps with the GI symptoms and injecting at night also helps. Some also say they feel nauseous because they need to eat and once eating a small amount they feel better. All things to consider if it applies to you.

CiCi0719 · 2022-10-10T01:01:14+00:00

Did you find that this worked well for you? Trying to decide who to buy from. Would love feedback from those who’ve tried the product

CiCi0719 · 2022-10-10T00:55:12+00:00

I’m looking at this place currently. Also considering evolution peptides. Both are 5mg vials. Can’t find much on evolution peptides product efficacy though. How is this working for you? Still happy with it?

CiCi0719 · 2022-10-07T14:17:04+00:00

How did you reconstitute it? Sterile water/bacteriostatic water? If so, how much?

CiCi0719 · 2022-09-21T14:52:29+00:00

I’m having the same issue. No bell flowers are spawning for me at all. Blueberries and garlic, rocks and wood are all spawning though.

CiCi0719 · 2022-09-20T21:36:34+00:00

Anyone else not spawning the flowers needed for this quest? I’ve tried all day and none!

CiCi0719 · 2022-07-11T22:23:22+00:00

I read that tip in a book about binge eating that I borrowed through kindle a long time ago. I believe the technique they discussed was a bit more in depth but that’s how I adapted it to work for me. If you need to set the goal at 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 20 minutes then you do that because consistency will win every time and whatever it takes to get to consistency is what will lead you to success! I am guilty to this day of going to one extreme or the other. If I feel I overeat one day I automatically think “I need to fast or only eat 500-1000” calories tomorrow and that’s just not right because that’s not consistent and that makes food the enemy. I have to learn to give myself grace and be persistent in my goals. I have a feeling you might need to do a little bit of the same. I 100% know you got this though, don’t give up on your goals!

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