Stuck fat

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Hard to say without weight and height measurements.

I have been eating around my 1200 calories limit, usually eat my exercise calories, but not always. Have been lifting some weights for around 4 years now. Hate cardio, but I do a little. I still havea considerable amount of fat covering my muscles which I believe are pretty ok, but apparently cant get rid of this stuck fat. My weight is also stubborn. Can someone give me a clue about what is going on? Should I cut dairy, carbs, whatever? Help?

1200 calories is not your limit; it's your target.
Exercise calories are meant to be eaten back (since at 1200, you are obviously working with the MFP-given calories)
You don't need to cut carbs, dairy, or anything else unless you have an allergy are sensitivity.

What you should do is find out your TDEE, understand what it means, and you will realize on your own what to do next.

If you want, check out this link by MFPer Heliotsdan -
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12

It'll give you a detailed walkthrough (with pictures even) on finding your TDEE and calculating what you should be eating.

Or for a different version to figure out your TDEE, as well as some great advice...check out:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/833500-what-do-i-do-common-sense-cliff-notes


Also, if you are worried about the calorie intake, I also suggest you read this thread that has numerous people who met their goals and are maintaining. Some for years and they also provide their calorie intake and how often they work out.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/816542-let-s-hear-it-for-maintainenance


For more information about fitness and nutrition, I highly suggest checking out and joining this group:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/10118-eat-train-progress

Read all the stickies. It's great information to know.


Yes, this is can all be overwhelming and complicated , but you are more than welcome to ask questions on the post.
One of the things that I have found that has been one of the best methods for me to get fit is to understand fitness. To understand where all these figures, etc come from.

The good thing is once you get the hang of it - it is something you'll be aware of constantly and you'll get a better understanding about your eating habits.

So I HIGHLY suggest making the effort to take every chance to educate yourself. Even if you don't end up going with any of these methods, calculations, etc - at least you understand what they are, where others are coming from, and maybe they will still be able to help you figure out what is best for you.