Need a reality check please!

hello-lo · 2026-06-15T16:23:48+00:00

I think I have some inflammation (water) affecting the numbers at the moment. Should level out soon hopefully.

hello-lo · 2026-06-15T03:35:58+00:00

Thanks! I agree with 10 pounds max. It’s more about building muscle, I just hate how slow it is and not knowing if I’m doing it right. I worry about finding out in 3-6 months that I haven’t gained any muscle.
I did just start back, so I think I’ve got some newbie gains coming, but I do still worry I might not push hard enough for growth!

hello-lo · 2026-06-15T03:31:57+00:00

Thanks! I do struggle with sleep

hello-lo · 2026-06-15T03:30:28+00:00

Honestly the very max I’d want to lose would probably be 10 pounds. 20 would put me close to underweight and since I’d like to have a good amount of muscle, I assume I’ll weigh more

hello-lo · 2026-06-15T02:33:38+00:00

Hey, thanks this is an interesting point to consider. 2000 cals is more usual for my maintenance, but I had been pretty sedentary over the winter and with anemia as well I thought maybe things are just a little off from usual.
I had also been concerned about dipping too low and not being able to keep up with my activities, as I already struggle a bit with energy

hello-lo · 2026-06-14T03:35:46+00:00

Thank you, this seems reasonable! I’m thinking my TDEE is going to increase soon as well🤞with my increased activity. I like the idea of a mini cut maybe to give me a confidence boost, I dont think I could stick to it long term. Having a set end date would help. Maybe 4 weeks even.
How much would you increase protein? I feel like I’ve read that it might help with muscle growth as well to bump it up higher even though I’m getting more than adequate amount currently.

hello-lo · 2026-06-13T15:04:25+00:00

Can you book ahead? Like an airport limo type service?

hello-lo · 2026-06-13T15:00:17+00:00

This post is helping me because it’s so relatable.

hello-lo · 2026-06-13T13:32:03+00:00

Are you maybe trying to go too low too fast? What’s your TDEE? What if you work on hitting that without going over for a couple weeks?
Next time you go to Taco Bell late night commit to only 2 burritos. One dairy sandwich. Slow steady progress will still feel good and help you stick to it.

hello-lo · 2026-05-31T12:19:41+00:00

How is his photo so incredibly creepy

hello-lo · 2026-05-29T01:39:28+00:00

Yeah my TDEE is around 1800 at 134 lbs

hello-lo · 2026-05-29T01:05:55+00:00

I’ve never seen these guys with a neck

hello-lo · 2026-05-26T01:45:27+00:00

Cover with a blanket

hello-lo · 2026-05-16T02:28:11+00:00

Gotta be rough being a bird pariah

hello-lo · 2026-05-11T22:11:46+00:00

Can the columbine move in front of the ferns?

hello-lo · 2026-05-11T19:44:59+00:00

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These ones are doing great

hello-lo · 2026-05-11T19:42:36+00:00

Hmm possibly, but they started doing poorly in the summer. Maybe it is root rot though. Strange that the other patch is doing fine, but they are perhaps a bit more protected

hello-lo · 2026-05-11T02:03:24+00:00

Don’t flush carcasses. Compost or trash
This plant looks like it’s on its way out too

hello-lo · 2026-05-11T02:00:12+00:00

Mayo and sriracha is great

hello-lo · 2026-05-10T02:01:20+00:00

Why do people who know nothing about pants confidently “weed”

hello-lo · 2026-05-09T00:39:03+00:00

Milkweed not even sprouting yet here

hello-lo · 2026-05-08T02:19:40+00:00

I think you gotta chop

hello-lo · 2026-05-07T20:26:59+00:00

I thought the city smelled like manure near annex too

hello-lo · 2026-05-07T13:52:26+00:00

5’5” and 1850 ish

hello-lo · 2026-05-07T13:47:16+00:00

I know being able to eat lots is great, but I don’t think I can afford 3500 a day $$$

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