Forum: Losing Fat

I'm interested in everybody's general thoughts about recomping. Over the past few years in this forum I've seen recomping portrayed very negatively (impossible, useless) and then times when it's suggested as the best route to go (as opposed to doing bulk/cut cycles.) I can't always figure out which...

Next fat loss challenge is here! Brining back a thread I participated in a few years ago. Anyone is welcome to join! Get your starting weight by the last weekend of December (30-31 December) and go hard towards your goal weight - make it smart and achievable over 9 weeks. Post your...

Hello all, trying to find the best methods for losing stubborn belly fat. Any diet tips or diet plans at that would be awesome. Trying to figure out what foods and meals are good for belly fat loss, how to know how much to eat (don't want to eat too much or not enough) and how to properly balance...

Hi, I am new to the forum. I am a 27-year-old F I weigh 108IBS with a waistline of 27-inch stomach out and almost 25 inches pulled in. I have been eating relatively healthy the last few weeks but I am not happy with my current progress. I think I may be overeating. Or hormones not sure. I...

Hello everyone. I recently lost 10 kg in 6 months during my first successful cut and my estimated bf came down to 18% from 25%. I have now started bulking again, but I'm not satisfied. Being lean is more important to me than being big, so I want to get to 10% bf as soon as possible. Will it be...

What are somethings I can do at home without equipment (treadmills, weights etc...) to help loose fat. I am into eating right...but I need exercises and stuff.

I'm looking for a meal subscription service to help me continuing gaining muscle but more importantly, dropping body fat. I welcome recommendations from the community. Background: I have recently started training with a trainer and following a very basic meal plan to both lose body fat and...

I am 5'8 20 years old, in January i was 140ibs/63.5kg now when I weighed myself I was 160ibs/72kg. I have been skinny fat most my life and have been going to the gym for past 1.5 months now doing a push/pull/leg hypertrophy program. I am unsure if i should cut, bulk, or eat at maintenance and do...

Hi so I’ve been dieting for 16weeks and I’m down from 215 to 160 as of this morning and I’m stuck on weather to continue dieting or starting a slight clean surplus, I’m getting mixed opinions and looking to get some more insight I’m just worried I have to much belly fat to bulk , im not sure how to...

I am 30 year old woman. I had a DEXASCAN that said my bodyfat was 29%. I still have prominent lovehandles. Please PM if you want to see them. Do I need to lose more weight to get rid of them??

Hi i'm 91-90 Kg heavy 180 Cm Tall 31 Years old I tried to calculate my mainstance and a few sites told me that i should eat around 3000-3200 calories to lose weight You think 2200 calories are okay? I planned to go 4-5 Days a week to the gym for 1.5 hour with cardio 15-20 minutes.

Hi, I am a male, 26 years old, 180 cm and currently weight 77 kg. About 5 years ago I worked out for two years consistently. I would workout 6 days a week doing: 1. day: Chest, triceps and abs 2. day: Back and biceps 3. day: Shoulders and legs. 4. day: rest And then repeat the first 3...

How can my gf F 29 lose weight with a slow metabolism? My GF is 29, 5’4 and about 225 lbs. She’s generally had issues with her weight her whole life but as of 6 years ago, she went from 180 lbs to 230 lbs. It wasn’t exactly clear how she gained all that weight because while she did occasionally...

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Hi all, I had no recollection but apparently setup an account here nearly 10 years ago. Anyway, I'm hoping for some advice/inspiration/whatever. I'm a 51yr 8mth male, have done dieting on and off for years. Really unhappy with how I look. Stats currently are (using my vanity planet body...

Hi, I've been following the forum for years, but just registered. Long story short, I'm a former Navy SEAL and when I left my job I started working with people who want to achieve their goals quickly and efficiently. I saw huge results in my team and that's why I started doing it full time. I...

Hello all Over the past 6 months I have gone from 117kg to 91kg which should have a massive impact on body shape but I feel like I don’t really look massively different. I’m 6ft, 45 years old, naturally big strong build, I think im around 20% body fat, can’t see my abs or any real definition...

My first recorded weigh was 259 but I was probably 270ish before starting to record weigh. I’m 175 now. I expected a 6 pack around 170. Does 160 sound like the right weight to see a 6 pack. I like making goals so I’m wondering what y’all think of a good goal to make where I’d see a 6 pack....

I did a quick search and it didn't look like this had been posted before, but even if it has it deserves to bumped again. I hope this helps some people out. Determining the Maximum Dietary Deficit for Fat Loss By Lyle Mcdonald source:...

Hey, everybody. A little real backstory: I've been doing bull$hit for 35 years, got fat (200lb, 5’9″ ) and became a lazy ass. A couple months ago, I realized that I need to change not something, but everything, and I need to start with myself! I hung a bar in my room, bought resistance bands and...

I started lifting after around a 3 year break. Covid was very hard on me. I went from around low teens body fat at 210 pounds to ballooning up to around 245 without lifting any weights. I got my diet under control and am down to 225 lbs. I started hitting the gym again 2 months ago and have a goal...

So I posted about this earlier this year (you can look through my history for a laugh.) Most everyone seemed to think I was trolling, which I guess makes sense. But I'm still having my issue lol. Basically, I've gained nearly 60 pounds this year after being skinny pretty much always. I'm 34,...

14 months ago I was 220lbs and 24% body fat and began boxing. I ate clean and dropped to 200lbs and 15.3% body fat and gained 4lbs of muscle all in 7 months. The weird thing is that even at 15.3% BF I have a belly… Top 2 abs show a little, but my lower belly is significantly fatty. The rest of...

Hey guys, I am 31 male, 8 months ago I started my fat loss journey at 32% at 92kg (203 lbs) with no previous experience at the gym. I have following all pros routine, now I am at 18%bf 75 kg (165 kg), I look better in clothes and I have gained some muscle and strength and there is muscle...