Lost 18 lbs (190 to 172) in 3.5 months with diet and workout. Can't say i don't look better but the difference isn't that great. It's frustrating.

Weight 1/2/21 190.2 lbs Weight 4/17/21 171.6lbs

I am 34 M and 5'8".

Intervention:

++strict diet as follows

---no junk food like burgers, chips, etc.

---caloric restriction at 1500/day with composition 25% carb, 30% fat and 45% protein. Very strict with use of calorie counting and macro counting using a scale and a famous paid app.

---NO CHEAT MEALS!!!

---Mix of veggies and meat options like fish/shrimps/extra lean beef and chicken breast only.

---almost every meal fresh made (very difficult to maintain and expensive but giving it my best).

++Gym

---4 days a week pumping iron.

---2 days a week cardio.

---one day rest of course.

Results/concerns:

Weight down almost 18 lbs. I do look a little slimmer and waist and chest is down by an inch. Still struggling with stubborn belly fat and man-boobs. I wasn't expecting a 6 pack but i wished with this much work belly should look better.

I know muscle building is not quiet possible when focus is on weight loss but i feel i am losing muscle mass more than fat maybe.

On a brighter note, joints feel better. Back doesn't hurt as much.

Would appreciate remarks/constructive criticism.

Best

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