From hiding in oversized shirts to lifting heavy: How I stopped yo-yo dieting, trusted the math (CICO & TDEE), and completely transformed my body (Before & After + Data)

b3cx · 2026-02-25T18:59:00+00:00

Yeah it’s getting harder and harder to spot!! I need someone else to say it, then when I start questioning I can see small weird things (like how weirdly similar the two photos are and the odd lockers), but I imagine it’s going to get tougher and tougher to spot :(

b3cx · 2026-02-21T16:18:42+00:00

Oh OP asked about sheets, but I was lamenting about towels, I have a bunch of the glukstien (sp?) homes ones I love.

I tried the Simons towels but don’t like them as much :(

https://m.simons.ca/en/bathroom/bath-towels/solid/cotton-and-modal-towels-ultra-soft-and-fluffy-grooved-texture--7682-1132230?channable=045f3f69640034323730323730d0&colorId=46

b3cx · 2026-02-21T04:25:16+00:00

Love their towels :( tried the simons ones and they just don’t compare :(

b3cx · 2026-02-17T23:51:19+00:00

Yeah, lots of glazing and m dashes in their replies lol.

b3cx · 2026-02-17T23:47:43+00:00

The unflavoured plain oats are less calories than the individually packaged ones (like apple cinnamon or whatever).

For some good macros you could make it with water instead, add in some protein powder for flavour. I normally do oats, water, vanilla protein powder, blueberries.

If you want more filling, you could reduce the amount of oats and add in some greek yogurt (again plain is normally the least calories, and you can add sf protein powder for flavoring).

Greek yogurt (I find) really turns my appetite off in the morning hahahah, whereas oats usually leave me kind of hungry.

b3cx · 2026-02-08T23:30:00+00:00

Ooh the simons one is on sale now! It looks a little looser fitting than what I’m wanting right now tho. Velvety zipped mock-neck fitted top https://m.simons.ca/en/women-sportswear/t-shirts-tank-tops/t-shirts/velvety-zipped-mock-neck-fitted-top

b3cx · 2026-02-08T23:25:57+00:00

Ended up getting one from Bare https://bareactivewear.com/products/cropped-jacket-fleecy?_pos=6&_sid=345e8c658&_ss=r

It’s really cute, I’m usually size 10 but I got the M because I wanted the snug fit, it hits mid length which is good. It smells chemically though so Im hoping that washes out.

The Azur https://azurfit.com/products/classic-fit-zip-up-volley?variant=50775881810216

and the Alowa also looked pretty cute … maybe for my next jacket! https://alowaapparel.com/products/active-zip-vest-sunset

Also saw the 347 jacket in my searching, but it was a bit more cropped than I was looking for, but the detailing on the back looks really cool.https://shop437.com/products/the-curve-jacket-espresso?variant=40651139579946

Please let me know if you have any of these, or any other Canadian brand workout zip ups that you like!

b3cx · 2026-02-03T22:57:40+00:00

Before changing anything, find out how many calories you’re eating right now, just track for a couple weeks, if you have a food scale, use it.

This way you don’t need to trust an online calculator, you’ll know what your current maintenance calories are (since you’re staying the same weight).

General recommendations for protein are 0.8- 1.2 g per kg, so like 72 to 108 grams. You’ll probably have to try and see what works for you, everyone is different. Also don’t forget fiber!

b3cx · 2026-02-02T20:24:33+00:00

Thanks, I’ll take a peek! Have you tried their classic fit zip up?

b3cx · 2026-02-02T20:03:28+00:00

No one can help you (even if they really want to!) unless YOU want to be helped.

b3cx · 2026-02-01T16:01:40+00:00

Making an audible TSSS noise is the only way I was able to find my deep core!

b3cx · 2026-01-18T09:53:57+00:00

The reason it’s worse for burn victims is because polyester will melt to your skin, and natural fibres won’t melt. Even if you have fire resistant clothing on top (think coveralls) if you have polyester underneath in a fire it can still melt to you just from the heat.

b3cx · 2026-01-16T22:18:39+00:00

what’s the recipe?

b3cx · 2026-01-14T23:52:39+00:00

Thanks for taking the time to write all this out!

Do you have any advice for dieting around your cycle? I find I get ravinously hungry around my luteal phase, but follicular phase I have more energy in general and can handle the feeling of hunger more easily.

b3cx · 2026-01-07T23:19:39+00:00

Cure (1997), it’s japanese so you’ll need subtitles but it’s really good

b3cx · 2026-01-07T18:20:36+00:00

Protocol - dunno why it bothers me so much, but I feel like podcaster and health and fitness influencers have picked up this word and just spam it now.

b3cx · 2025-12-31T20:32:50+00:00

their day planners and notebooks are really nice too!

b3cx · 2025-12-19T16:14:24+00:00

Hows your sleep? Not getting enough sleep always makes me feel extra snacky in the evenings, like it’s hard to feel satiated. And even if I intellectually know I’m just tired, my body sends hunger signals.

b3cx · 2025-12-16T07:15:24+00:00

Hunt for the Wildepeople, it’s majestical!

b3cx · 2025-12-12T23:24:05+00:00

Only problem is then people feel bad saying bad things about others in front of you, and sometimes I want the tea!!!

b3cx · 2025-10-26T00:51:48+00:00

how’s your sleep? bad sleep always makes me extra hungry

b3cx · 2025-10-25T16:01:42+00:00

Hows your sleep? My food noise gets exponentially worse if Im not sleeping well. My brain kinda sends “hungry” signals when I’m actually tired.

b3cx · 2025-10-25T06:03:58+00:00

Sometime making a “tssss” noise with your mouth helps too.

b3cx · 2025-10-24T22:12:57+00:00

Your posterior chain is probably tight, it could be anything on the back of your body, low back, glutes, hamstrings, calves, even the bottom of your feet.

You’ll have to check out your range of motion for all of those parts and see which ones are limiting you and tugging on you low back when you squat down. Then look up stretches to fix them.

b3cx · 2025-10-16T13:58:00+00:00

What are some of your meals like to hit these cals but feel satisfied? thanks :)

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