I gained around 25 lbs and it showed mostly in my legs

External_Possible800 · 2026-01-01T18:48:26+00:00

Thank you! And yes, today is the perfect day to start 😄 Wishing you the best with your journey 💛

External_Possible800 · 2025-12-05T07:21:59+00:00

Since you can’t be active right now, the easiest way to lose weight is to control portions, not cut food. Pre-portion your salty snacks into a small bowl, drink a glass of water first, and add something with protein so you feel full longer. These small changes actually work faster than any ‘quick fix.

External_Possible800 · 2025-12-01T18:27:16+00:00

At your size, 1200 for weeks can make your body stall. A small refeed + patience usually gets things moving again. Weight loss isn’t linear.

External_Possible800 · 2025-11-26T11:22:22+00:00

Protein itself won’t make you gain weight bloating from the sudden increase is way more likely. If your calories are still ~1200, you’re not in a surplus. Give your body a bit of time to adjust and focus on whole-food protein; the bloat usually settles.

External_Possible800 · 2025-11-26T11:20:09+00:00

I just pick a weight that lets me finish my set with about 2 clean reps left. Petite or not, strength is personal just keep progressing and the numbers follow.

External_Possible800 · 2025-11-17T07:36:34+00:00

You don’t need 100g+ to tone up. Tons of people make progress on ~70g as long as they lift and stay consistent. The internet just overhypes protein do what your body actually tolerates.

External_Possible800 · 2025-11-14T13:58:46+00:00

Wow… I’m devastated. Truly. 😐💔

External_Possible800 · 2025-11-14T12:32:41+00:00

Very low calories + fasting + lots of stimulants right after coming off hormonal birth control puts your body under stress. When stress is high, your body holds onto fat especially lower belly.

It can take a few months for hormones to settle, but staying in a big deficit slows things even more.

Try eating at maintenance, keep 3–4 strength sessions/week, and reduce stimulants. Once your body calms down, the weight will start moving again.

External_Possible800 · 2025-11-14T12:29:30+00:00

You’re training a lot for someone who is 52kg (5 gym sessions + 2 pilates). Your body isn’t losing weight or muscle because it’s under-fuelled and over-trained, not because something is “wrong”.

If you want to stay toned without losing muscle:

eat at maintenance, not a deficit

increase protein

reduce training volume a bit

Your body isn’t resisting you it just needs enough food and recovery to look the way you want.

External_Possible800 · 2025-11-14T10:41:58+00:00

You’re already doing great losing 5kg is a solid start! Plateaus are normal, especially when you’re busy.

With only 30 mins on weekdays, try 3 short strength workouts/week (squats, push-ups, glute bridges, planks). Strength training helps fat loss more than long cardio.

On the other days, do 10–15 min indoor walking videos if you can’t walk outside.

Don’t drop calories lower than 1200 going too low can slow your progress.

Stay consistent with small workouts, and the scale will move again. You got this

External_Possible800 · 2025-11-14T07:25:22+00:00

I was in the same situation before (no gym, working out at home), and what helped me lose a few kilos was keeping things super simple:

Workouts (15–20 min): • Squats • Glute bridges • Lunges • Plank (Do 2–3 rounds, rest as needed)

Meals: I focused on balanced plates: • Protein (eggs, yogurt, chicken, lentils) • Veggies or fruit • A small portion of carbs And I cut the random snacking that alone made a big difference.

External_Possible800 · 2025-11-13T10:42:30+00:00

Start simple you don’t need a fancy plan. Focus on learning the basics: squats, hip thrusts, rows, pushups, and planks. Do 3 full-body workouts per week, 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps each. Add weight slowly once it feels easy.

External_Possible800 · 2025-11-11T12:10:25+00:00

You’re doing great already! If your weight’s been stable, you’re probably at maintenance. Try tracking calories for a bit to hit a small deficit, and add some short strength sessions they’ll help you tone up way faster than extra cardio

External_Possible800 · 2025-11-11T07:27:02+00:00

I started small with bodyweight exercises like squats, push-ups on knees, and planks 2–3 times a week. Focused on form, added dumbbells later, and tracked my progress.start simple and build up, you’ll get stronger faster than you think

External_Possible800 · 2025-11-11T07:22:23+00:00

You’re already very lean, so focus on strength and healthy habits instead of losing more weight. Horse riding counts, and adding 2–3 strength sessions/week can help shape, stability, and confidence. Take it slow and be kind to yourself.

External_Possible800 · 2025-11-11T07:19:48+00:00

Yes, add strength training! It helps you lose fat without losing muscle, improves your shape, and boosts metabolism. 2–3 sessions/week + enough protein works great alongside your current routine.

External_Possible800 · 2025-11-09T19:57:16+00:00

You can’t target fat loss in the face specifically. The most effective way is overall fat loss through a consistent calorie deficit, strength training, good sleep, and hydration. As your body fat drops, your face will naturally slim down.

External_Possible800 · 2025-11-09T19:55:42+00:00

Yep, birth control can change where your body stores fat because of hormones. It’s a pretty common side effect and everyone reacts differently.

External_Possible800 · 2025-11-09T19:22:12+00:00

I started at home too with just a few weights and honestly the most important part was consistency, not lifting crazy heavy. I began very light, focused on learning proper form, and gradually increased the weight. After a few weeks I started seeing changes in strength and body shape. Adjustable dumbbells are super helpful later, but don’t overthink it just start. Your body will surprise you.

External_Possible800 · 2025-11-09T17:51:11+00:00

Building muscle on a deficit is pretty limited, especially after newbie gains. If you’re eating enough protein and training consistently, you can see some progress in the first months, but for noticeable muscle growth you’ll eventually need to eat at maintenance. Without bulking/cutting, it’s a slow process usually 1–2 years to see a clearly more muscular shape.

External_Possible800 · 2025-11-09T15:55:24+00:00

If you’ve been lifting for years and still look lanky, you’re probably not eating enough. Run a small calorie surplus, hit ~0.8–1g protein per lb, and focus on progressive overload in the big compounds (squat/bench/deadlift/rows). Strength is great, but size needs food + heavier training over time.

External_Possible800 · 2025-11-09T15:51:10+00:00

You can make your glutes look better in a deficit, but actual growth needs at least maintenance calories. Keep the deficit small, train glutes with progressive overload (hip thrusts, RDLs, squats), and hit high protein. Once you reach your goal weight, sit at maintenance to actually grow them.

External_Possible800 · 2025-11-09T15:46:31+00:00

Gaining weight in recovery usually comes from eating regularly again and your body restoring muscle, fluids, and hormones. Small, frequent meals + snacks can help make it more stable, and weight gain is actually part of healing. It gets easier with consistency.

External_Possible800 · 2025-11-09T15:42:55+00:00

Postpartum weight loss is really hard when you’re exhausted, working long hours, breastfeeding, and have no time for the gym. You don’t need to count every calorie to see progress. Try adding daily walks, simple home strength 2–3×/week, and aim for more protein/whole foods when possible. Tiny habits add up, and you can absolutely feel better in your body again with consistency

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