Question for any dieticians, trainers, or experts out there

aav903

I have been carefully tracking and exercising for 3 weeks. Started at 5'5" and 147 lbs with a goal of 134 lbs in 9 weeks; I am medium build. Have been sticking to 1300 cal daily with a cheat day Saturday of 1800-2000. Exercising 5+ days a week (running, boot cam, aerobics, lifting, zumba, and random cardio) so burning at least 2500 weekly. Weight came off in first 2 weeks, kinda stalling this week. And, I have started training for a half marathon as of this week, so will be running more and doing other things less over the next 2 months.

Here's the main question, I am way over on protein every day (suggested 50-70, my intake, closer to 100). Does this matter? Is this stalling my weight loss? If I cut down, might it slim out my legs which seem to be getting bigger? The protein is definitely helping me stay full which was tough in the beginning as I was eating 2000 plus a day before starting this. However, at this point I'm pretty well adjusted and wondering if I need to start switching out some meat for veggies?

rileysowner

Short answer is no. Protein is good for losing. Since you have relatively little to lose, it will not usually come off quickly. For that matter a slow down at the week you are at is not unusual.