Have you run your numbers again since losing 9 lbs?

Good Morning !

After reading through your post (but I haven't looked at your diary - I"m going to go with what you said) , this is my suggestion. WEll, wait , before I give you my suggestion, let me tell you one other thing. I've had great success with the concept of EMWL. I totally believe in it. I'm studying nutrition and it's flat out dead on. BUT ... bodies do adapt, do stall. We have to cognizant that sometimes we must tweak. I read a LOT. I think I've read more nutrition and fitness books, articles, etc. than Carter has liver pills. LOL. Last night, I was reading some Tom Venuto and that gave me even more confirmation as to what I personally need to do. I'm nearing goal and I'm stalled. I'm stalled with losing pounds and inches. I'm going to go to TDEE and up the intensity of my workouts.

Just wanted you to know that little something-something.

Here is my suggestion for you.

Take a rest week, maybe 2. Eat at TDEE. Since you have 60 pounds to lose, try a deeper cut. Go with 20% cut. Keep consistent with that for at least 4 weeks. Keep your exercise consistent.

For ME , what has worked best with food is eating clean ( 90/10 rule applied) ; focusing on protein and then letting the macros fall where they may.I tend to be balanced across the board, but I get my protein in. I've elminated most grain carbs - works for my body. That doesn't mean low carb - I mean GRAIN carbs Sodium. Watch sodium. Mine is fine, but if you tend to eat clean - not much processed or convenience foods, fast food - sodium tends not to be an issue.

Good luck ! Keep us posted !!

JEn

P.S. WHat is your exercise regime? Do you do any strength training? If not, I'd suggest adding some.

Protein - you struggle with it you said. Here are some ideas - works for me. I'm not a huge meat eater so I'm not eating big turkey legs all day ! LOL. Eggs, egg whites, tuna, cottage cheese, cheese, yogurt, whey protein. Natrual peanut butter, almond butter, nuts are staples - some protein and lots of healthy omega 3 fats. I also have chicken, turkey, lean beef once in a while. I've started making turkey meatloaf muffins - like those ! I use whey protein after workouts to make smoothies with a variety of fruit, mixing with skim milk. I make an Orange Juliusy type smoothie with vanilla protein powder, frozen navel oranges, skim milk, and some ice cubes. YUM. Eggs and Tuna. Prob my biggest go-to staple. I make egg and tuna salad - eat it from a bowl with a fork. 2 eggs, 2 egg whites, turmeric, mayo. Or eggs, dijon and mayo. Tuna - dijon and mayo. Cottage cheese. I like it plain, but will also make jello salads with it. Cottage cheese, sugar free jello powder, whipped cream and fruit. Lime jello/pineapple. Orange jello/mandarin oranges. Hamburger "steaks" with cheese on top. Greek yogurt parfaits. I have trouble just eating yogurt. So .. yogurt, berries, nuts and a crumbled up dark chocolate square (or 2). YUM. I made my own protein balls for snacks. Lots of diff combos. Basic recipe: 2 scoops powder, water to make thick paste (usually 2TB), 1/2-2/3 cup oats. Mix in nut butter, cocoa, coconut, nuts, dried fruit ...whatever suits your fancy.

Just a few ideas : ) Oh yes ! Bacon. I love bacon. I buy the uncured Oscar Mayer without nitrates/nitrates. Bake it in the oven at 425.