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I think all the above are correct, what are your stats? I'm 5'2 and mine is set at 1270 + exercise for 1.5 lb weight loss a week (need to lose a total loss of 70-80 lbs). My gross calories are 1200-1300 on lazy days and 1400-1600 on days that I work out. With a low calorie setting, protein is probably the focus you should…

I think every one above me is right, start your day with more protein and maybe accompany your tea snacks with a small 100 cal or less protein or fiber focused snack like apples, string cheese, jerky sticks, 100 cal of almonds, etc. and as for easy breakfast's, try microwaved eggs (you can buy things for that…

I used to eat until I was super stuffed as well. I find getting a fork and knife or whatever utensils are necessary (I use a fork and knife for wingstop for example) helps slow down the pace, and when you're ravenous and you want to eat quickly, have a full bottle of water or like 20 oz handy and eat one to two bites…

For me it was ramping down the frequency. I first started out eating 3 meals plus 4+ low-cal snacks a day if I could fit it. Now, I can eat slightly larger, more protein filled meals with minimal snacks a day and be satisfied. I found adequate/regular sleep patterns plus scheduled meal times really helps with the cravings.…

Almost everyone is going to say diet because what you eat is like 80% of losing weight. Instead I'm going to say that personally, because I have a low calorie allotment and tend to eat out 3-4x a week, I make more progress with a daily combo of scheduled eating habits (certain times = certain meals or snacks) and 30-60…

My question is, are you eating back your exercise calories too? Like is the 1200 a Net amount or Total amount? I agree what the others are saying, but you've describe symptoms and not the regimen you're going through with stats.

A high heart rate depends on age (younger = higher). For me, if I'm doing something like cardio and I'm pushed to the higher end of my heart rate range (160-185), I know that it's an intense workout and I'm going to feel the burn. If I continue to do the activity and it decreases to a more manageable level at the high…

When you eat doesn't matter. I typically workout between 6-7, and between travel, class times, and shower, I can't eat until around 8:30-9pm. I eat dinner, stay up for an hour or two, and then go to bed. If you like the chicken, veggies, and rice, then eat it. It shouldn't affect your weight loss of its within your calorie…

I went off the track for a year because I felt embarrassed in a way. I can't do the slow change into tracking and weight loss, I just have to go for it. I feel like I'm trying when I'm doing my exercises and calorie countinh. My suggestion, know that the gym people do not care whether you go or not, do it for you. Slowly…

I eat around 1200 NET or 1400-1600 with exercise. I find that eating a consistent amount per meal and with snacks make it easy to hit 1200 (if not over). There are multiple ways to do it, but it depends on if you're a snacker or not (i am), so a typical day will look like this: Breakfast - 250-350 cal Lunch - 300-400 cal…

I tend to like finishing my meals with something sweet. Breakfast - coffee with 2 tbs of almond milk creamer Lunch - apple or pear, 2 oz of noosa yogurt + 2 oz plain Greek yogurt, chobani yogurt mix, mini candy bar Dinner - flavored drink of some sort, a few spoonfuls of enlightened ice cream, muscle milk 100 cal shake

I like the Zero Sugar Red bull when I'm on trips or need a lot of caffeine, and coffee during normal days, about 12-16 oz of dark roast for me.

You really should be drinking more water. Around 7 years ago, I quit soda (2-3 cans a day + juice) and now I rarely have Sprite on the occasion. If you like flavored drinks, consider Crystal lite packets or fruit infused water. It might help and keep you hydrated.

As someone who eats 1200 calories, it only feels like a lot on super sedentary weekend days when you're sitting on a couch like a blob (e.g. my Saturdays). During the weekdays, between working, lack of sleep, and exercise, you're going to need energy (aka food) to get through the day. And at such a low number, you'll want…

I usually eat/drink around 300 calories for breakfast, and slightly larger meals, 350-450 calories, for lunch and dinner. With exercise, I can include more than 2 snacks which makes me happy. For the most part, it's pretty even unless I go out for food. Stats for reference: 5'2, female, 1270 kcal net a day, 193#

Typically, 12-16 oz of dark roast coffee. On the occasion a tall flat white with almond milk (12 oz).

So have you been really restrictive in the past? Rewarded your weight loss with a binge week? Put a firm date on when your goal weight will occur? Freaked out over a stagnant weight loss week (like a 0.2 lb loss average)? It sounds like you feel hopeless in your post, but what has your mindset been? It's okay to fall off…

As someone so short, with maybe 30ish pounds to lose, I would decrease your loss to 1.5-1 lbs a week, start weighing daily and use a trend app (it's typical to have frequent fluctuations), and if you're using MFP calculations for your calories burned when you walk, eat 50-75% of them at first before adjusting. Give it…

A few questions: What are your stats, CW, Height, and male/female How do you measure your food? (measuring cups only, or food scale for solids and measuring cups for liquids) Are you eating back a portion of your exercise calories? Did you give yourself 1200 calories or did MFP calculate it?

I would actually start at the 2lbs a week and go up since you have so much to lose. If after a week, 2lbs a week is just way too low, slowly go up. As bad as it sounds, the extra calories will sound rewarding in a way.

Personally allergic to bananas and kiwi. Because bananas are great in smoothies and mine is more of a mild reaction, I experimented with raw bananas in different ways until I found that I react specifically to the rough outside part of the banana, and if that is shaved off, I won't have a reaction. For snacks, try: Boiled…

I wouldn't worry about logging coffee, 2-5 calories is not going to break your overall progress. If you have an additive like cream or sugar, then add those calories. It's basically hot flavored bean water like tea is hot flavored leaf water.

I'm 5'2, sedentary, and eat 1270 + exercise calories which lead to a total of around 1400-1600 by the end of the day usually. I find eating a lot of protein really helps.

Fluctuations are normal. If you're a daily weigher, if suggest a trend app to see your overall progress, and if you have a fitbit, compare the weekly averages to see a small trend there as well.

Instead of picking on the deficit as you'll hear plenty on aiming for at least 1200 net, I would keep track of your loss and see if it is too rapid. I get that you're obese, so 2-3lb a week losses for the next month or so won't be abnormal at first, but once you hit closer to the 190-200's, you should be averaging between…

I started at 208#, 5'2 and my starting calorie amount was 1310, and has decreased to 1270 with weight loss and calculations for 1.5 lb a week loss. If you're short and sedentary, 1400 doesn't sound too low to me personally. I do add about 80-90% (sometimes 100%) of my exercise calories, and will average closer to 1400-1600…

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You haven't told us stats. I'm 5'2, 194# and lose at 1270 calories + 80-90% exercise calories (wear a fitbit). For me and my height (and weight), 1200-1400ish calories is a deficit enough to lose at between 1-2lb loss. Over the past 50 days I have lost 13.8#'s. You have until november, you have 20#'s to lose, change it to…

5'2 female here. I have somewhere around 70# to lose a deficit cal limit of 1270 net. If you find yourself becoming dizzy or any additional health related issues, I would suggest decreasing it to a 0.5 lb loss rate and see if there are any improvements after 2 weeks. And with netting, it will probably increase to 1300ish,…