Tag: cutphase

  • I counted macros for 11 weeks and was shocked by my results.

    I counted macros for 11 weeks and was shocked by my results.

    At the end of last summer, I set a goal to lose 10 lbs over 12 weeks by tracking my daily food intake and counting macros (126g protein, 120-168g carbs, 56g fat, total calories ~1500-1600 kcal). I committed to weighing myself daily and continuing my exercise routine of strength training and HIIT workouts at 5…

  • 2 Months In and Feeling Strong

    2 Months In and Feeling Strong

    I am finishing up week 9 of my cut phase, which means I am less than a month from the finish line of this cut. By the numbers, I am hovering around 130 lbs, which is 9 lbs down from my starting weight. That translates into a 1 lb/week loss on average, though it definitely…

  • One Month Into the Cut and Feeling Stuck

    One Month Into the Cut and Feeling Stuck

    My weight loss accountability journal, where I evaluate progress and try to motivate myself to keep going. My first post outlining my cut phase goals can be found here. Man. Weight loss is hard. If I go by the numbers, my progress looks terrible. Besides the first few days, it looks like I’ve been hovering…

  • The First Week (of Weight Loss) is a Lie

    The First Week (of Weight Loss) is a Lie

    My weight loss accountability journal, where I evaluate progress and try to motivate myself to keep going. For the past 10 days, I have been weighing myself first thing in the morning and logging everything I eat. This is less painful than it sounds, especially because I know that the patterns and self-knowledge I will…

  • Starting my Cut Phase: Goals & Commitments

    Starting my Cut Phase: Goals & Commitments

    Goal: Lose 10-15 lbs by eating in caloric deficit and counting macros for 12 weeks.