Thorco, you look like your on the right track man. I wouldnt worry too much about what the scale says. At most you should be shedding 2lbs a week, anything more then that and your not just losing fat, your losing muscle/glycogen/water. It is also very common to put on quite a bit of muscle when you first start training, so what your likely seeing is a body recomposition.

yes there are things that can be tweeked in your routine, like your pre and post workout nutrition, and the extensive use of protien powders, but i wouldnt worry too much about those things unless your not seeing changes in the mirror.

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