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@lawrencehart Agree, tracking can help identify if there's a big disconnect between calories burned and calories eaten. I think there's a misconception on this sub that you have to track everything, every day, when in reality a few "check ins" for a day or two every once in awhile can be a...

@mdlooking4 You're doing the right things with walking, hydration and lower carb - I'd also recommend laying off alcohol and sweeteners between now and your trip (both natural sugar & artificial sweeteners, which can lead to bloating).

@zeke4110 I'd recommend trying a way to make your workout feel like "decompression time". So maybe you only need 30 minutes at night, and then the 30 minutes in the morning. Yoga, pilates, etc can be a huge mental break and therefore be double duty. Also - it might be worth an experiment to...

@joburgcity I find that I'm happier to accept simple meals at lunch - so maybe you could turn your Zuppa Toscano that you were making anyway into dinner and skip the Korean takeout (or whatever else you are likely to order). Would you consider leftovers for lunch? Also, I love DIY "raw bars" as...

@joburgcity The changes I'd make without changing it so drastically you are miserable: Eat out less. You have restaurant meals listed on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Can you cut one of those and have something homemade? Get more fiber (it will fill you up) - maybe hummus instead...

@ichthymom Generally speaking, I do not put too much weight in ONE doctor's opinion. If the research is irrefutible, then we'll hear about it from many people rather than just one voice. That said, nearly every doctor/dietician agrees that people should be eating a variety of foods and I do...

@nasa321 I've been to some F45 classes and my takeaway is...since they try to everything (cardio & strength), they excel at nothing. Is it still good for you? Yes - any type of movement is better than sitting on the couch. But it is not necessarily an efficient way to get stronger. I totally...

@babe20042004 I just got back from a vacation and my performance improved when I got home. Your muscles may not feel like they're fatigued now, but they can repair in a way they wouldn't without multiple days off in a row. IMO, a full week off every 6 weeks is overkill from a fitness...

@marblecake It's really, really hard to build muscle while being on deficit. You'd have to work 3x harder. Plus, staying on deficit too long means your metabolism will adapt and that can make it harder to lose weight. So you're making life more difficult from both sides. More efficient to "work...

@aspatat I'd break it up into 3-month blocks: In block 1, focus on calorie deficit & cardio with some strength-training to try and avoid losing muscle. Block 2, focus on maintenance calories or a little over and prioritize strength with some cardio just to maintain gains. Alternate. Add in a 1...

@leasaithe I wear Shokz, which I absolutely love and are great for physical activities, but they aren't cheap.

@leasaithe You may want a pair of headphones if you don't already have some. Music (for me) is a big part of my workouts :) Also - if leggings aren't working for you, don't overlook other options including shorts, joggers, track pants, etc. I've been working out for years without wrist straps...

@aftergodsheart Also going to chime in that water weight fluctuates not just during the day, but (at least for me), can be rather significant during my cycle. I'm at my lowest weight the day after menstrual bleeding ends; I'm at my highest 2-3 days before it begins (soooooo much bloating). So...

@kurbatskiy Yeah depends very much on the type of yoga you do (can be anything from athletic & powerful to stretchy & relaxing). If you are doing the more challenging yoga, please make sure you have at least one day off of no exercise whatosever to let your body repair muscles, rest, and recover.

@kurbatskiy I get the appeal of focusing on an isolated muscle group, but ... A) your glutes can only gain so much strength if the other supporting muscles are not also gaining strength. You need to also strengthen low back, hips, quads, hamstrings if you want your glutes to reach max potential...

@skillz Now that you've added more info on your normal snacks, think about choosing a nut butter instead of Nutella on your cream crackers. Another modest boost would be from using soy milk instead of almond milk. Baked beans instead of hashbrowns at breakfast. Maybe more lamb and less rice at...

@curiouseeker Sure it's not the highest amounts, but adding 10g of protein over the course of the day when OP already said some days they're only eating 45g means a 22% increase, which is meaningful. (And swaps like quinoa instead of rice adds no extra calories) OP already mentioned that simply...

@skillz Can you change some of the carbs you're eating to ones with more protein? For example, swap in a lentil or quinoa instead of rice and you'll naturally get some more protein without having to commit to more meat. Also consider adding some nuts or seeds to things you already eat as a way...

@thomasjh Either you're not actually eating at deficit (are you actually weighing/measuring your portions?) or you should see your doctor to make sure there aren't other issues impacting your progress like hormone imbalances, medications, etc.

@daviddd I'd strongly recommend looking into "bodyweight strength training" - these are exercises like push-ups, squats, lunges, planks, crunches, etc. You need no special equipment, except for maybe a mat to make things more comfortable (you may already have one from yoga). Not only does this...