Advice on 'old fat' and proof check my current numbers, pretty please?

budonyan

Advice pretty please??

I went from 140.6lbs yesterday to 140.0lbs today!! Im so close to the 130s!! Im at the point now where Im worried about having difficulty losing 'hard old fat'. This is always the point where I have given up in the past too-- but it has been 3 months, 25lbs down so I just CAN NOT give up!!

Is 'old fat' really that much harder to lose or am I being paranoid?

Right now my diet is 1200 calories a day, 10-15 net carbs - 5% carbs, 75% fat and 20% protein. Does this sound like a good plan to get though the next 20lbs?

My plan is to get to 120lb and switch to a slightly higher carb diet as well as exercise to maintain 125-130lbs (and get toned!!)

canadjineh

Well.... you are on the last 20 and that's always the hardest and takes the longest. Hang in there. Not sure how tall you are or your activity level so you may need to re-evaluate your calories/macros in light of your losses, if you haven't updated since you computed your original energy needs.

Sabine_Stroehm

I've never heard of "old fat". But I do know the last 10-20 are hard. The size of your deficit can very small and the margin of error is so tiny. It would be a good time to review your logging. Are there items that you're just pulling from your history that may not be entirely accurate? (like nut butters). A good review of how carefully you log (assuming you do) should be step one.
And then lots of patience.

kpk54

I read through your profile. If you're physically able, with your hip replacement at your young age of 26, I'll recommend supplementing your calorie deficit with some moderate exercise to increase your NEAT. Perhaps you are doing this already under the supervision of your surgeon and health team.

Hopefully your 1200 calories are nutritious and geared towards your general health. Your macro allocation looks fine if your goal is to be in ketosis. That will most likely get and keep you there. Ketosis itself does not directly result weight loss. It does often, suppress hunger which helps individuals keep a calorie deficit with more ease. I personally wouldn't think a 26 year old needs to or should be eating less than 1200 calories and at that amount (or less) the focus should be nutrient dense.

I didn't find my last 20 of 60 to be that much slower in coming off. My mode was to up my exercise. I was able to exercise not having a medical issue that would be negatively effected by my exercise choices...mostly walking.

Cadori

In your shoes I would start a progressive strength training program and work on body recomposition.

tcunbeliever

I have found it helpful to reduce fat and increase protein to get those last stubborn pounds off, but I also lift weights, so I'm sure that is also a factor in protein needs.