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alison590
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I have been stuck between 129-131 for some time. I don't know if I should eat more or less? I did lose on the 1200 a day but after reading many posts on here thought I should increase my calories. That hasn't helped 
Some info:
I am 30, 5'3 and currently 130
I am not consistent in my exercise but do work as a nurse (12 hour shifts on my feet)
I take prescription medications which suppress my appetite and sometimes find it hard to eat
My diary is open and yes I know I make some unhealthy food choices
Various calculators have my BMR around 1300-1400 and TDEE anywhere from 1500-1800.
Any help is appreciated! My goal is to be 115-120 by summer

Some info:
I am 30, 5'3 and currently 130
I am not consistent in my exercise but do work as a nurse (12 hour shifts on my feet)
I take prescription medications which suppress my appetite and sometimes find it hard to eat
My diary is open and yes I know I make some unhealthy food choices
Various calculators have my BMR around 1300-1400 and TDEE anywhere from 1500-1800.
Any help is appreciated! My goal is to be 115-120 by summer
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Have you tired stopping or reducing those meds? Have no fear I'm stuck at 37 pounds lost. But I'm surprised to get to eat being a nurse on 12 hr shift. Add me as a friend if you want,0
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I'm in the same place as you, I think at this stage you have to keep your body guessing, alternate every day eating and exercising differently. Don't stick to your normal routine, as we have a tenancy to fall into a routine. Eat well in the morning, and lunch, and very sparingly after 3.00pm. nothing after 6.00pm and it will come off.0
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Are you eating/drinking regularly? I'm a nurse too and some of the shifts can be a killer, especially if its particularly busy where I can end up going 6-8 hours without a break and therefore without food or drink. I now try to keep healthy snacks at reach on the nurses station with a 2ltr bottle of water so as I go past I see it and remember to grab something! Perhaps your body is going into starvation mode for the same reason?0
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I try but could definitely drink more! I seem to drink mostly coffee.
I'm not sure about this starvation mode stuff. So many say it doesn't exist. I'm looking into it more now0
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