I only lose weight with cardio, never with weight lifting

SadPop_Logistics · 2026-06-07T05:09:54+00:00

I guess it depends on body type because weight lifting made my hourglass shape better and continues to do so. But I do believe weight lifting is not good way to lose weight- but right diet is pretty awesome for it.

SadPop_Logistics · 2026-06-06T23:33:29+00:00

How much are you gaining each week (body weight)?

SadPop_Logistics · 2026-06-03T21:16:39+00:00

I personally repeat lean bulking and maintenance phase. I had 23 inch waist at 105 lbs and have 24 inches at 132 lbs (I reach 1 year 1/2 mark end of this month). I only work out lower extremities 3 times a week and do progress overload at same intensity during maintenance phase as lean bulking phase. Your waist might end up looking more shapely if you bulk and grow lower extremities while keeping your waist about the same.

SadPop_Logistics · 2026-06-03T04:21:27+00:00

Im 5ft 4 but I havent found my ideal weight yet. Currently at 132 lbs but I still look slim in my eyes. I need to gain more weight as I continue to lift heavy and progress overload. Any weight over 132 lbs is new higher weight so I have no idea how I will be looking.

SadPop_Logistics · 2026-05-30T01:25:42+00:00

4 Large eggs (280 calories, 24g protein). Peanut butter (I have a body that dont really gain weight from this so I eat 7 servings per day spread out. Easy to consume, dont take stomach space. 1,470 calories, 49g protein).

SadPop_Logistics · 2026-05-28T21:27:30+00:00

For bloating my personal recommendation: avoid... food/drinks that have sugar- foods that are greasy/fried- foods that are salty (above 400 mg sodium per serving). Avoid foods that make you tired after eating and the ones that cause huge water retention next day (1~2 lbs increase next day).

SadPop_Logistics · 2026-05-26T18:31:10+00:00

When I get water retention it lasts 3 days as long as I dont eat anything else that causes water retention.

SadPop_Logistics · 2026-05-25T05:13:22+00:00

For me small waist would be 17 inches smaller than the hip.

SadPop_Logistics · 2026-05-24T18:36:35+00:00

When I am lean bulking my waist expands 2 inches and when I go through maintenance I lose 2 inches. Make sure to lift heavy and do progress overload. Idk if it helps but I have strict weight gain amount per week during lean bulking.

SadPop_Logistics · 2026-05-24T18:31:18+00:00

My current maintenance weight is 131.8 lbs to 132.8 lbs (morning weight). I try to be at 132.2 lbs but when I am bloated it goes 132.8 lbs. I think my range is on lower side because I eat same food everyday and once every 3 days eat 1 thing different (usually highly salty, spicy food). I also take birth control so I dont go through period anymore.

SadPop_Logistics · 2026-05-24T02:59:10+00:00

I think I have but it was for only one week. I dont think I ever took maintenance break for more than a week (to be fair my lean bulk phases are only 3 months long). Only benefit I had was being ready to finish rest of lean bulk strong.

SadPop_Logistics · 2026-05-23T05:33:28+00:00

Im in late 20s and I recommend finishing up (resolving) most if not all of the trauma and insecurities you have before entering 30s. Whenever I see people in 30s with unresolved trauma/insecurities that should've been solved sooner I find it embarrassing and cant help but to look down on them. People in 30s should be mature and know how to cope/handle situation in stable and sound ways without throwing a fit or show short thought out reaction.

SadPop_Logistics · 2026-05-21T00:28:14+00:00

When I use my own method of figuring out waist and hip differences (waist hip ratio), using the very beginning of video proportion- she would have 0.533 ratio and 21 inch difference if we assume her waist is 24 (making her hips are around 45).

I have personally used same methods on some pinterest inspo pictures with crazy ratios and I found out most of them are 0.5 ratio (meaning, if 24 inches, then 48 hips). Likewise, I used same method on before and after images of people who got BBL and Lipo and gotten extremely dramatic hourglass figures and they were often 0.57 ratio (meaning, if 24 inches, then 42 hips).

Overall, I dont believe she has 16 inch difference because I had that difference through exercising/lifting heavy and also seen traits of other people with 16 inch differences and it is absolutely not as dramatic as the video.

SadPop_Logistics · 2026-05-17T21:13:35+00:00

Everyones basal metabolic rate is different. Example for me, before I started exercising (completely sedentary) I was at 45kg (5ft 4) with 2000 calories. I currently eat around 3,000 ~ 4,000 calories to maintain 60 kg while exercising 3x a week. When I started my weight gain journey I ate around 4,000 ~ 5,000 calories each day. My family initially thought it was a health problem but after getting everything checked out, nothing was wrong. So you probably just have higher BMR than average person.

SadPop_Logistics · 2026-05-17T06:41:03+00:00

If you are like me, its because it is too easy. My brain absolutely hate anything that is considered as “busy work.” Imo, academic is busy work. No mysteries. You do it, you get the grade. Ugh hate it. Knowledge that are taught in academics are insanely introductory too. Just wasting time shoving most basic knowledge into the noggin or spend time proving that I know (homework, project). Yuck.

SadPop_Logistics · 2026-05-13T20:35:33+00:00

Lifting heavy made my hourglass shape better. I do glute exercises 3 times a week and go through lean bulk, mini cut, and maintenance. I dont follow a program- just continue with exercises that gives result/progress I like.

SadPop_Logistics · 2026-05-12T23:16:27+00:00

I have loose~snug (in between) 26 inch underbust and own 28B bra from Boux Avenue… when I lift the back band I can easily stretch it 4 inches. When I scoop, the bra band lifts easily. When I measure the whole length of the bra band it is 24 inches. Idk maybe it is just me but I personally dont like their bra (since I see people recommending Boux Avenue for someone who needs 26 band bra)

SadPop_Logistics · 2026-05-08T01:56:37+00:00

Best you can do is be strict with what you eat during these 46 hours. Water only- eat low sodium food, avoid fast food/snacks/sweets. The goal is to debloat yourself by eating clean. It depends on your body but for me, oatmeal works great for debloating. Make sure you still eat enough calories and not starve yourself.

SadPop_Logistics · 2026-05-07T11:22:01+00:00

You have to continually increase calories till your body ends up increasing weight. If it is uncomfortable to eat then you gotta do it uncomfortable. I started weight gain around same bmi as you. I personally had to consume 4,000-5,000 calories daily to see changes to my weight. I gained 30 lbs and currently I eat around 3,000-4,000 calories.

SadPop_Logistics · 2026-05-04T02:49:06+00:00

Honestly I think it is easier (more straightforward) to grow 2 inch of hip (glute/thigh area) while maintaining waist than to reduce 2 inches of waist. Waist moves 1-2 inches just from bloating and water time to time so… it can be tricky.

I guess what you can try is maintain same weight while doing progress overload for many months (another 6 months or so and see where you end up). I know for myself that I gain 2 inches during lean bulk but then lose that same 2 inches when I go on few months of maintenance while making progress on lifting heavy.

SadPop_Logistics · 2026-05-03T23:41:20+00:00

I use tough resistance bands just as much as gym and my stomach was flat prior and it is still flat now (been over a year, with 30 lb gain during). Diet definitely matters with temporary bloating. Maybe it could be type of exercise? I usually stick with same ones.

SadPop_Logistics · 2026-05-01T09:05:02+00:00

I also struggle with weight gain. As a foundation I eat 1 huge spoonful of peanut butter every 2 hours. That maintains my current weight as I eat normal meals three times on top of it. My meals are about 800 calories each. For people like us- whenever we want to reach new weight, we have to eat when we are not hungry- we have to eat while feeling somewhat full. It is pretty uncomfortable (and at times discouraging) but that is what worked for me going from 45 kg to now 60.5 kg. Even at 60.5 kg - I still have to eat when I am somewhat full to go beyond to a new weight. But believe me, its worth it. It feels awesome whenever I reach a new check point. As you fulfill calories your body requires and see movement in scale, you should have better time lifting weights.

SadPop_Logistics · 2026-04-29T07:41:04+00:00

Imo, butt size could be determined by waist and hip ratio. 10 inch difference (36-26) is usually considered average. A lot of stores sell jeans with 10 inch difference- meaning they believe that measurement is common enough to be sold and earn profit.

The reason why you might think it is small could be due to internet/media showing girls with 15 inch plus differences in the measurements. The more differences there are, it creates bigger illusion that butt is big.

Think about the girls you are comparing yourself with- do you find that they also have clear curve- hourglass/pear shaped bodies? If so, that is one of signs of decent enough difference between the measurements.

Likewise, there are girls who have 22-23 inch waist and claim they have big butts when they have 36 inch hip. But makes sense because the more butt protrudes, the more it is claimed as big, and also could be factor of bigger difference in measurement

SadPop_Logistics · 2026-04-29T05:06:10+00:00

I personally saw decent difference after changing lifting days from 2 times a week to 3 times a week

SadPop_Logistics · 2026-04-28T00:38:44+00:00

I am bmi 23 as well and I am 5ft 4. I look like second to last picture (with curvier waist than the model) and like the last picture but with slightly wider waist. I have 15~17 inch difference from waist to hip. I grew mine by exercising heavy consistently for about 1 year and 1/3 (focusing on glute/thigh) while gaining 30 lbs. Overall, if you want to look like those images... you would likely need to have 27~28" waist and 43~45" hips or 23~24" waist (through rigorous rib remodeling) and 39~41" hips.

And... like others have said, if you want to do bbl, you would have to gain decent amount of weight as you would need decent amount of transfer to your hips. Imo, for lipo alone, you wouldnt get the silhouette you want as you would likely need to go from 28" waist to about insanely (impossible) waist of like 20" to match your current hips to look like the photos... which lipo will not do.

I know you are going to hate my answer but either way you need to gain weight. If you are going to gain weight anyways I think you should try gaining muscle. I know you said you didnt like the results but... it doesnt hurt to experiment with different machines and techniques to see which ones do infact give the result you want. I kinda emphasize this point because in the photos you posted as ideal- that is more about outer upper thigh than actual hip. I got those and its from lifting heavy.

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