How’s My Progress After 3 Weeks of Fat Loss?

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You look fantastic! Keep pushing through, it’s all worth it

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Quade said:
You look fantastic! Keep pushing through, it’s all worth it

Thanks! I’m thinking about sharing my face routine soon.

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Your plan for 12 weeks sounds really solid. You’re on track for about a pound a week if the first three weeks are anything to go by. Looks like you’re around 8-9 pounds from where you want to be. Even if your progress slows, losing around 6 pounds would still show noticeable changes. You might hit that maintenance point and then focus on adding muscle. Good luck!

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@Nash
Thanks for the insight! I’m aiming to lower my body fat and then gradually increase my calories to build muscle.

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Shay said:
@Nash
Thanks for the insight! I’m aiming to lower my body fat and then gradually increase my calories to build muscle.

I’m on a similar path. I’m a 44-year-old male at 190 pounds and 6’1. I want to drop down to 180 pounds. I run about 15-17 miles a week and lift weights 4-5 days. I’m currently on a 2280 calorie diet while my TDEE is around 2800+. I hope to be at my goal by April. When I reach about 183/184 pounds, I might increase my calories by 200 and slow my weight loss. I’m looking forward to seeing if eating at maintenance helps my lifting. In the past, cutting weight at 1600-1800 calories was too difficult for me. This feels nice, eating more and not being very hungry.

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@Nash
Great job! Let’s check in again in April! I believe in taking things slow and steady; I can’t stand that starving feeling. I’m also trying out Phoenix by Legion—non-stim version. It seems to help with cravings.

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You can definitely see the changes in your hips. You’re doing great

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Channing said:
You can definitely see the changes in your hips. You’re doing great

Thanks!

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Fantastic work! You look awesome

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Amar said:
Fantastic work! You look awesome

Thank you

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Nice work fitting in some running with your lifting! As a fellow runner, I find it really good for my mental health too. I wish people wouldn’t criticize it so much!

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Avi said:
Nice work fitting in some running with your lifting! As a fellow runner, I find it really good for my mental health too. I wish people wouldn’t criticize it so much!

Thank you!!

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You look fantastic! Are you following a specific program? I want results like yours.

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Rowan said:
You look fantastic! Are you following a specific program? I want results like yours.

I’ve been working out for about four years now. I started with videos from Fitness Blender and Caroline Girvan, then last May I hired an online coach for six months. That’s when I began following a structured program, three days a week. After that, I kept up with the structure.

Currently, I’m using Hourglass 2.0 by Jessica Bickling. It’s a 4-day split and her PDFs are around $30.

It took a while to get things right. Working with a coach was a turning point for me. I learned a lot. The key is to stick to the same routine for 8-12 weeks and gradually increase weights, reps, or improve your form each week. Just keep going. Hope this info helps!

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Great! Keep going strong.

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You’re stunning! Great job you :slight_smile: You look younger than your age.

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Ellis said:
You’re stunning! Great job you :slight_smile: You look younger than your age.

Thanks! I feel better than I did at 23 for sure.

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Shay said:

Ellis said:
You’re stunning! Great job you :slight_smile: You look younger than your age.

Thanks! I feel better than I did at 23 for sure.

I’m really happy to hear that! You’re very inspiring.

I’m a male in my mid-30s and I have a lot of weight to lose. I used to be much fitter.