u/No_Woodpecker_3571

oh you’re such a big strong man but not strong enough to rerack your weights????
i HATE people who don’t have the basic etiquette to rerack their weights. it’s literally the bare minimum gym etiquette. if you can lift it, you can rerack it. don’t leave plates everywhere, don’t abandon dumbbells in random corners, and don’t make everyone else clean up after you.
and as a woman, it’s especially annoying when i have to unload a bar someone left stacked with four 20s before i can even start my workout. it immediately gives me the ick. if you’re strong enough to load the bar, you’re strong enough to spend 30 seconds putting it back.
nobody is impressed that you left the bar loaded. everyone just thinks you’re inconsiderate. reracking your weights is the easiest part of your workout—stop acting like it’s optional.

24F, 5’2” (157 cm)
Started a 12 weeks fat loss phase 6 weeks ago.
**Starting stats:**
Weight: 69.4 kg (153 lbs)
Waist: 31.5 inches
**Current stats:**
Weight: 65.2 kg (143.7 lbs)
Waist: 29 inches
So overall I’ve lost about **4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) and 2.5 inches off my waist**, which I’m happy about.
The problem is that for the last few weeks my progress seems to have stalled.
**Recent weigh-ins:**
May 22: 65.7 kg (144.8 lbs)
May 25: 65.4 kg (144.2 lbs)
June 2: 64.6 kg (142.4 lbs)
June 14: 64.8 kg (142.9 lbs)
June 15: 65.2 kg (143.7 lbs)
Most days lately I’m hovering around **65.x kg (143–145 lbs).**
**Diet:**
1300–1400 calories/day
I track oils, cooking fats, sauces, etc.
Protein: 110-120g a day
No alcohol
**Training:**
Strength training 4x/week
15–20 min incline walk after workouts
Pickleball 2x/week
Steps usually range from 3k–8k/day, although I’m now trying to push them to 10k/day consistently

A couple of things that may be relevant:
I’ve had some very intense workouts recently and have been extremely sore.
I’m currently in my luteal phase.
I feel like my waist measurement hasn’t changed for the last few weeks either.

My concern is that I’ve been stuck around **143–145 lbs** for long enough that I’m wondering whether this is a genuine plateau or whether water retention is masking fat loss.

**Questions:**
Based on these numbers, would you consider this a true plateau?
If yes, what would you adjust first: calories, steps, cardio, or something else?
Is 1300–1400 calories likely too high for a 5’2” (157 cm), 143 lb (65 kg) female who lifts 4x/week, or should I stay patient for another couple of weeks?
Would increased soreness, a recent increase in activity, and the luteal phase be enough to mask 2–3 weeks of fat loss?
Looking for honest feedback. If I’m missing something obvious, please tell me.

24F, 5’2” (157 cm)
Started a 12 weeks fat loss phase 6 weeks ago.
**Starting stats:**
Weight: 69.4 kg (153 lbs)
Waist: 31.5 inches
**Current stats:**
Weight: 65.2 kg (143.7 lbs)
Waist: 29 inches
So overall I’ve lost about **4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) and 2.5 inches off my waist**, which I’m happy about.
The problem is that for the last few weeks my progress seems to have stalled.
**Recent weigh-ins:**
May 22: 65.7 kg (144.8 lbs)
May 25: 65.4 kg (144.2 lbs)
June 2: 64.6 kg (142.4 lbs)
June 14: 64.8 kg (142.9 lbs)
June 15: 65.2 kg (143.7 lbs)
Most days lately I’m hovering around **65.x kg (143–145 lbs).**
**Diet:**
1300–1400 calories/day
I track oils, cooking fats, sauces, etc.
Protein: 110-120g a day
No alcohol
**Training:**
Strength training 4x/week
15–20 min incline walk after workouts
Pickleball 2x/week
Steps usually range from 3k–8k/day, although I’m now trying to push them to 10k/day consistently

A couple of things that may be relevant:
I’ve had some very intense workouts recently and have been extremely sore.
I’m currently in my luteal phase.
I feel like my waist measurement hasn’t changed for the last few weeks either.

My concern is that I’ve been stuck around **143–145 lbs** for long enough that I’m wondering whether this is a genuine plateau or whether water retention is masking fat loss.

**Questions:**
Based on these numbers, would you consider this a true plateau?
If yes, what would you adjust first: calories, steps, cardio, or something else?
Is 1300–1400 calories likely too high for a 5’2” (157 cm), 143 lb (65 kg) female who lifts 4x/week, or should I stay patient for another couple of weeks?
Would increased soreness, a recent increase in activity, and the luteal phase be enough to mask 2–3 weeks of fat loss?
Looking for honest feedback. If I’m missing something obvious, please tell me.