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RiriMember·10 months ago
@Rikuu  4, I'll never live like a robot, that's what I said to myself when I first started this journey , that's why I try not to feel guilty when I eat out with my family or friends but the guilt is just there yk? But that's not even the problem, I haven't had anyone to explain these things to me so I try to make my ownself understand that it's fine if I'm occasionally eating out with my peers precisely more so since I enjoyed myself, and had a great time, and that's all that matters! I used the word occasionally because I believe in consistency>perfection.

The problem here lies in the strength training part, I really really hate it, I don't want to do it a single more day in my life. I can't do it properly either so I'm not sure if I'll even build muscle at this rate .. is there no other way than to do strength training? I'm a little skeptical about eating at maintenance too because I still have some fat on my thighs, legs, belly, and face (I want a sharp jawline) even though my weight is so low - not sure if that's skinny fat or just fat? also because some days you just go over your calorie deficit since it's impossible to eat the exact same amount of calories daily.

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RikuuGeneral·10 months ago
@Riri  4. Guilt about eating out:
I love what you said consistency > perfection. That’s literally the golden rule. You don’t need to live like a robot. And guilt? It’s useless weight. You burn calories laughing with your friends too, that’s worth more than stressing about food,like totally. 
Eating out once or twice a week will never ruin your progress..Progress is built on what you do it's like um 80%of the time, not the occasional meals.
 
here’s the truth, if you hate strength training, you don’t have to do the "gym bro"version of it. But you can’t totally escape some form of resistance it’s the only way to truly change your body shape (reduce skinny fat look).
 
 
I think those can help?? 
Pilates / Yoga builds strength but feels flowy.
Dance workouts (Zumba, K-pop choreo practice, Just Dance) jro bodyweight resistance sneaks in.
Resistance bands at home aree way less boring than dumbbells.
Calisthenics basics (push-ups on knees, wall sits, planks)are free, short, and effective.
 
 
I basically saying that you don’t need to torture yourself with barbells but you’ll need something that challenges your muscles, otherwise you’ll just stay skinny fat.
 
 
Skinny fat vs fat?
Since youe already at low weight but still have softness around belly/face that’s more like skinny fat (low muscle, some fat left). The fix is not more cardio, it’s musclebuilding. That’s why resistance (in whatever form you tolerate) is key. 
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