Have you ever used a personal trainer?

[JohnnyHammersticks]

Kind of the same experience Bearcat. If I don't follow the diet to the letter I basically tread water in terms of weight while shifting some fat to muscle. But man, if you follow the diet to the letter the weight really melts off starting in the second month. Super heavy on protein, I remember falling asleep trying to finish chicken breasts at night. Seemed like I was shoveling (good) food in my face all day, but the pounds were flying off. Haven't really followed the diet that closely this current round. Haven't lost any weight, but haven't gained any while putting on some muscle.

I still use a chair on about half of the pullups, otherwise I can't do the reps I want to.