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@cryogenic Same, I never want to go back to eating 1200 again. Sure I got down to my goal weight, but I love food/eating and it wasn't sustainable for the longterm. Plus, it gets reeaaaally hard to stick to a low calorie diet when the pounds take longer and longer to drop off as you get closer...

@dikaioumenoi IDK, that doesn't seem super necessary, especially if you're struggling to make it work. Based on Stronger by Science's research, the amount of protein typically recommended for athletes is 1.3-1.8 g per kg bodyweight, which would put you at 77-106 g per day. However, they note...

@lapinot When you put on muscle, you're going to stop seeing a direct correlation between weight and body size! For example, you will most likely gain weight from building muscle, but your measurements may stay about the same as they are now. All that to say, I would focus less on the scale and...

@michaelo I lift 5 days a week, 2 upper and 3 lower. Usually takes about an hour, then I do 20-30 minutes of cardio (a mix of walk/run on the treadmill). I started lifting at home last fall with a set of adjustable dumbbells and an adjustable bench, starting with 3 days a week. After I finished...

@lin Did you set a goal/program in MF? It will adjust over time based on your food tracking/weight and your goal deadline. I've noticed my TDEE in MF will swing quite a bit depending on my activity. It can tell when I suddenly start running daily while lifting a lot (my TDEE shot up to 2500 as a...

@dikaioumenoi Barebells are my favorite protein bar, although I do get sick of them if I eat them too frequently.