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@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...

@weewillie Generally speaking, I try to have fiber, protein, and fat at each meal to avoid getting that hungry feeling. It's a magical combination that fills you up even if you have smaller portion sizes and thus fewer calories. Your breakfast is likely low on fiber if you're using a standard...