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@warlord4747 I’m 5’2 and it’s normal for me to gain weight quickly when I’m inactive. My vices are alcohol, ordering out, and pizza. I had to get really honest with myself to drop weight and it’s still a work in progress. I’m only down 9 pounds in 3 months but something is better than nothing.

@youngwolf I recently discovered that between water retention and more blood being created for my heavy workouts, I’m the same size as I was AT 10 POUNDS SMALLER. Do not underestimate the internal compensation that your body is doing, the scale only tells part of the story. I have been workout...

@kwellham It sounds like you are doing all the right things, you just have more weight to lose. I also struggle with bulkier arms (ex gymnast) and I still strength train, but I pick and choose what arm moves I do. My arms look cut at a lower weight, but once I gain weight they just look big. I...

@thomasjh Have you done photos, measurements, or tried on a pair of jeans (any clothes with minimal stretch that you know used to be tight)? I’ve been on a very similar program to you and I started Feb. 12 at 148 (I took photos), 3 weeks in I was at 152 (par for the course with new exercise)...

@woollybear I strength train and exercise but don’t worry about food or protein. The closest I get is I don’t eat processed food and make sure I include fruit and vegetables. I’m still very muscular and my body shape does change with the work I’m putting in. I exercise so I can be physically...

@hopeeternal Yeah, I get something similar to a runners high with the circuit training, but it’s not for everyone. Good luck!!

@hopeeternal You don’t have to force yourself to do weight lifting. What works for me is pushing myself hard and doing circuit training. I go none stop for an hour. I pick 12 exercises, start around 12 reps and do 5 sets. I work my way up to 20 reps, then do harder exercises or add weight...

@didyousaysomething Sometimes forcing yourself to eat regularly can jumpstart things. There’s a British show called “supersize vs Superskinny” that has a great perspective about people who eat on the edges of the bell curve. It’s a little tongue in cheek, but I love that it shines a light on...

@lpt It’s a difficult thing to let go of. I find I do best when I track my workout consistency now vs. body metrics. Good luck!

@didyousaysomething Feeling good is a priority over everything else. Throw out any preconceived notions about how you should eat, focus on things that aren’t processed for a majority of your food, and put your attention to how you feel. I have found that I personally prefer a high carb diet...

@lpt With strength training the numbers on the scale will change significantly slower, I would switch to measuring. It can be very helpful to let go of your scale goal if you’re looking and feeling good. I was doing strength training for 4 months and looked amazing but I couldn’t get below 120...

@didyousaysomething Are you doing this for a competitive reason?

@jesseyoung20 Through years of research and data collection, my sweet spot is 10-14 hours of exercise and no alcohol for my “dream” body. That’s alternating days of cycling and weightlifting - min 1 hour each (if I can, I cycle outside and go longer), 30 min of interval sprints every morning...

@jesseyoung20 There is a chance that something is off. On paper everything looks pretty ideal, but I don’t feel like you should have stalled with all of this. Double check with yourself- could your calorie count be off for some reason? Did you go out with friends and forget to count a few...

@jesseyoung20 When you add more fitness you increase your blood and water retention. Also, where are you at on your cycle? 3 weeks isn’t a plateau.