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Dfeaton said:

What are you stats btw TR? Height, weight body fat %?

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TR90125 said:

Over the last few weeks I have shifted over to a greater focus on dropping body fat. I have lost 10 pounds which equates to 2 inches off my belly and 3 inches off each of my thighs. I wish it would come off my belly faster, but oh well. I did this by significantly increasing my cardio through mountain biking and sticking to 1700-2200 calories a day built on about 200 grams of protein and less than 100 grams of carbs. I was hoping to get my belly down to 30 inches and then try to focus more on gaining lean mass. My stomach currently measures 33 inches fasted so I have 3 inches more to lose. The worst part is I have not been lifting. I feel like I have accurately identified my TDEE and based on that plan on getting back in the gym and cutting back on the cardio. I fear some of my weight loss has been muscle, although keeping my test level over 1,000 has certainly helped avoid too much muscle loss.

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Dfeaton said:

Very nice! it sounds like you are doing a great job dropping the fat that you'd like. Keep up the great work! how long have you been out of the gym?

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TR90125 said:

A member on this forum, who shall remain nameless (Dfeaton) invited me over from a previous website.....so I figured why not.

I have been on HRT since August of 2009. Feel pretty well dialed in. Despite making great progress in overall fitness, appearance, strength etc., I do feel like I am kind of at a crossroads which, essentially comes down to resting on my laurels and cruising at my current fitness level or going all in and attaining a more elite level.

I recently quit drinking beer as I felt that was really, really holding me back from my goals and I feel signifcantly better since doing so. I have allowed myself up to two glasses of red wine only when dining out which works out to 2-4 glasses of wine weekly.

I think I have reached a point where I need to rethink my goals, reevaluate my current training and nutrition plans and redouble my efforts. When I look in the mirror I like what I see, but I also detect the makings of a badass if I step up and commit. I guess the simplest way to put it is I look great in a suit, but my body isn't really beach worthy yet.

So, I am here looking for additional tools, information and support.

Thanks!

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