u/woasou

I want to cut down the 10 kg I recently gained because of stress and a major change in my diet. I lift weights regularly and have built a decent level of strength, so I'm worried that an aggressive calorie deficit could negatively affect my performance in the gym. I don't want to lose the progress I've worked hard for, especially on my main compound lifts and overall training capacity. At the same time, I want to lose the extra weight as efficiently as possible without sacrificing muscle or strength. I'm trying to figure out the best balance between fat loss and maintaining performance. Has anyone successfully lost weight after a stressful period while keeping most of their strength? I'd really appreciate advice on calorie intake, protein goals, training adjustments, recovery, and whether a slower, more moderate approach would ultimately be better than a rapid cut for preserving strength, muscle, and consistency.

23F, I already have OCD, which makes my retroactive jealousy much worse. It's now started affecting my everyday life, and dealing with it has become completely exhausting. I'm in my final year of medical school, and I have a lot to study, but these intrusive thoughts consume me to the point where I can't focus on my studies anymore. I honestly don't know what to do.

I know a lot of people might think, "Just stop being insecure or jealous," and I genuinely wish it were that simple. If I could switch these thoughts off, I would. But OCD doesn't work that way, and I feel stuck in a cycle that I can't seem to break.

she looks like she haven't showered in days especially with her messy greasy hair. she looks actually mid without makeup