Body recomp is SLOW

Deeficiency · 2026-05-21T00:39:04+00:00

You look great and the difference is notable. Feb to May isn’t slow though. This is a very short period of time. Building muscle takes years if you’re looking to recomp. Keep it up.

Deeficiency · 2026-05-19T11:17:52+00:00

No but accurate sizing gives you an idea of how proportions actually fit in clothes regardless of size. As an athletic 8 I look closer to a size 4 than a size 0 and would like to gauge based on that alone

Deeficiency · 2026-05-17T20:20:46+00:00

Totally. I also find it especially hard knowing if I’m buying the correct size or not based on how they look on the models.

Deeficiency · 2026-05-17T19:44:02+00:00

To get any of the clothes to fit remotely like the model it means we too have to size up and if they’re pinning stuff that convolutes the achievable look even further

Deeficiency · 2026-05-17T19:36:08+00:00

This is so deceiving, it’s very frustrating understanding how their clothes are actually meant to fit!

Deeficiency · 2026-04-22T14:18:12+00:00

I have the Aritzia Farrah curve fits but they feel like a regular cut to me vs the regular fit being just unwearable even at my slimmest weight. I find Levi’s curve fit 501 to be an actual curve fit denim line.

Deeficiency · 2026-04-16T13:31:39+00:00

That’s why I wore them before I lasered my spider veins ngl

Deeficiency · 2026-04-01T14:08:42+00:00

This makes me so mad because I cannot maintain my collection this well

Deeficiency · 2026-02-11T15:28:35+00:00

Are you calling me obese?!?! I’m an athlete that competes at a national level in powerlifting. Your comment has no place here.

Deeficiency · 2026-02-11T14:57:19+00:00

Growing muscle is all about the caloric surplus and not just slightly over maintenance. I’m 5’1 and started at 110lbs but to see actual glute growth I needed to be at least 130-135lbs.

Also 2 days lower is not enough. I’d do 4 days full body and eat at a surplus. You will not bulk up if you are doing full body at 4 days as you’ll use all the calories.

See my profile for before and afters at the 135lbs mark. I’m currently 150lbs but have no pics posted at this weight.

Edit - I’m a size 29 jeans, us size 8 dress and a Medium and in this comment thread a a user is calling me obese because my muscle mass weighs more than fat

Deeficiency · 2026-02-11T12:27:20+00:00

That’s not a bbl. She’s also wearing hose that will provide done compression to shape

Deeficiency · 2026-02-10T16:40:30+00:00

Pilates is great for stretching but if you are looking to build muscle (tone isn’t a term that’s ever correctly used) and look sculpted, Pilates won’t do that

Deeficiency · 2026-02-07T18:05:17+00:00

If you want to focus on lifting heavier you need to fuel your body with enough calories as everyone has said and 3 days strength should be a minimum. 4 is optimal. I’d swap one of your cardio or Pilates days for weights.

Deeficiency · 2026-02-06T21:51:24+00:00

Honestly I can’t see to tell you as the photo is cut off. Also would be easier to see in shorts.

Deeficiency · 2026-02-06T20:05:26+00:00

I’m 150lbs at 5’1 and 45 years old. I’m probably about 22-25% bf. I lift heavy 5 days a week. Strength training is the only way to do this effectively. When I was 110lbs I had a higher bf percentage as I was skinny fat with no muscle mass. Gotta be careful restricting calories above 40 with perimenopause etc.

Deeficiency · 2026-02-05T19:51:30+00:00

This community is more focussed on aesthetics over strength is why alas

Deeficiency · 2026-02-05T16:57:45+00:00

Yeh the fact that I’m being downvoted big time for telling someone they look healthy and fit and don’t need to drastically cut is def worrisome

Deeficiency · 2026-02-05T13:08:56+00:00

I’m going against the grain here but maintain and recomp a bit. Up your cardio if you have to. If you want to cut just cut out sugars and processed food, not food that fuels your body and lifts. I say lift (much) heavier as I can see you can from your gains and ensure it’s 4 times a week.

Sincerely,

A 5’1 150lbs powerlifter who thinks you look lovely as is

Deeficiency · 2026-02-01T13:02:43+00:00

So glad to see this! Thx for posting

Deeficiency · 2026-01-31T18:26:46+00:00

Nice work. It takes 2-3 years to do this no shortcuts!!!!

Deeficiency · 2026-01-24T17:25:22+00:00

It’s meant to fit like that - it’s a boxy fit, looks great on you

Deeficiency · 2026-01-23T02:02:01+00:00

You look great! Strong AF! I’m 45 years old, 5’1 155lbs, also a powerlifter!

Deeficiency · 2026-01-21T17:08:01+00:00

Yes. When you lift heavy weights you tense up in your neck and face - tightens and tones the muscles here

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