Obtaining a more masculine figure

[Belial]

Yes. Basically look at what you're eating and really dig into the caloric value of it. For the most part, that's going to mean making the shift from packaged snacks to prepared food.

As an example, there are 230 calories in a 4 pack of breakfast cookies that I like. Despite the high calorie content, they do not fill me up ever. I am usually hungry again in about 2 hours after eating them.

Or I could eat a single bag of frozen vegetables. A 14oz bag of broccoli has 134 calories. They make a microwavable bag of broccoli with cheese sauce that's only 180 calories for the entire bag. I feel full, and I don't get hungry again for another 4-5 hours.

I'm not sure why you think I don't eat prepared food. Most of the time I eat prepared food - I make sandwiches to work, I eat home made dinner at home etc. Ok, it's not superhealthy, but... it's not that bad either. Trying to lower the calories and eat more high-fiber food, just made me migraine prone. Not gonna try diet on my own again.

I did loose some kg (and sizes) in a year, without eating superhealthy and without paying any attention to it, just being away (like 10000 km away) from my family...

[Belial]

I think the key isn't just working out, it's working out particular *areas* - especially shoulders - to give you the right sillhouette.

This is a great site, and it's for gents wanting to work towards a more masc appearance. Also, the site's author is lovely if you write to him - very smart and kind.

(Edit to remove link! I'm sorry, I only just re-read the forum rules. The site is called The FTM's Illustrated Guide to Looking like a Hot Dude, if people would like to google for it)

Thanks!

[FTMax]

I'm not sure why you think I don't eat prepared food. Most of the time I eat prepared food - I make sandwiches to work, I eat home made dinner at home etc. Ok, it's not superhealthy, but... it's not that bad either. Trying to lower the calories and eat more high-fiber food, just made me migraine prone. Not gonna try diet on my own again.

I did loose some kg (and sizes) in a year, without eating superhealthy and without paying any attention to it, just being away (like 10000 km away) from my family...

I was speaking generally. You hadn't mentioned too much about your diet, other than that eating at a deficit was difficult for you. I was just showing that it is possible to eat healthier and stay fuller while at the same time reducing caloric intake based on food choices.

That's an interesting observation though about fiber and your migraines. If you aren't already, I'd recommend keeping a food journal and noting how it impacts you physically/mentally/wellness-wise. If you can figure out what specifically is triggering it, you may be able to find a way to avoid it while still meeting your goals.

[Belial]

I know about the journal. Thanks