I have done a modified PSMF diet and have lost a total of 30lbs in 3 mos. Body fat went from 24% to 12%, muscle mass decreased about 6-7lbs. My waist was 36", now 31".
Avg macros:
Before diet:
kcals: 2000-2350
pro: 165-175g
cho: 50-75g
fat: 125-150g
During diet (after 6 weeks, increased pro...
Update from initial post.
Guys, I'm not 100% to my final goals yet, but for the first time in my life, I hit my mark in terms of recomp, am in better shape than in my 20s (I'm 5-7, now 165lbs, almost 65, was 193lbs at my heaviest) and now am on my way to the *refinement stage. I did it in less...
On a serious recomp this time.
Current DEXA data:
Age: 64
Ht: 67"
Total wt: 188.6lbs
Lean: 133.9lbs
Total BF - SUBCUTANEOUS ADIPOSE TISSUE (SAT): 49lbs
DEXA Total BF %: 26%
DEXA - VISCERAL ADIPOSE TISSUE (VAT): 4.13lbs (optimal is <1.00lb)
The majority of my genetic fat distribution is ANDROID...
Good evening, everyone. I figured I'd make a thread documenting my progress. Hopefully the information and ensuing discussions contained herein could provide assistance for others down the line, as others' threads had provided for me. I also have some questions which will be added at the end, so...
Original thread here.
Updated observations:
• Only positive out of all the slow gain in weight/bf is in strength increase of between 20-25%
• Workouts just keep me toned at this point, slow to recomp (add or retain LBM/losing fat)
• Calorie restriction/deficit does work – am losing...
Stats:
height: 170cm
age: 62
weight: 88kg
Main observations:
body recomp has been a struggle since my mid 30s.
weight/fat gain ramped up about 2 years ago
energy/calorie intake has not changed
training consistent 5 days/weeks resistance + cardio, but somewhat harder to work around increasing...
So a little about myself. I have been weightlifting for 3 years, although early september I broke my wrist and wasn't able to get back into it until december. I have gotten nowhere and am still skinny-fat. I finally decided to get my testosterone levels checked and they were LOW at 226 Low ng/dL...