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This could be your first plateau. I would also consider if 1300 is too low or you might have increased your activity levels due to your weight loss? If you have too low of a caloric intake for a while, your body will adjust and start to shift gears and store fat differently due to hormonal and metabolic changes. This can…

If you did it and you really usually don't, then you probably needed something you have been missing nutrients wise, or you don't allow yourself enough cheat meals or days. I wouldn't let it phase me. Sleep well and start another day! Besides, it doesn't have the same effect on the body as eating that way everyday so you…

More hobbies if it's a mental thing or try to eat more protein if it's a physical thing. Slower burning foods help with hunger if it's satiation. Try slightly upping your carbs and protein within reason.

I would go by what they suggested above. If you don't see the right results after really following your goals, I would check into getting a nutritionist or messing with your macros. Macros are extremely important and your body could have shifted and changed a lot after your pregnancy. Macros, sleep, and stress are all huge…

I feel you on this one! I basically forced myself to wake up at 5 to make it to the gym for 6 so I can be at work for 8. That means going to bed around 9, which means I sacrifice some pretty precious time during the weekdays. It's hard! Sometimes I miss out in the mornings, and force myself to get dressed for the gym…

Congrats on starting your new journey! For me, what inspires me to do those things is the possibility for transformation in general. I think it's so cool that by adjusting such small things here and there can over time change so much. I love seeing the progress and change! No matter how little! But also, how I feel. I am…

I think my issue is stress and the energy it zaps from me. To combat this, I've switched to morning workouts so I don't have to go to the gym after a grueling day of work.

Exactly what usmcmp said. If I do something rigorous and use a lot of muscle groups to a high capacity, I will notice a gain in the scales for about a day or so. Like, for instance, if I over train my abs or quads, they will get a little swollen and bigger for a short period of time. During then, I see a little gain in the…

Water weight fluctuation and muscle loss.

There is a minimum we need to consume, which is 1200, to function properly. Your current calc seems rather drastic for your current weight as well. The good news is, when you get closer to 1200 (which honestly, most people have higher metabolisms and their bodies are different at their peak so they can eat more than that…

I would get a nutritionist and a personal trainer if you can afford it and if you don't have one already. Cutting and bulking will be in order, and will have to be done properly and the right times to get the body you hope to have. You don't have to stay with the specialists forever, but it will be just to get you on the…

I would talk to a doctor or counselor. Mainly because, having trained and eaten the way you did for so long, could have created an underlying eating disorder or physical issue that went dormant for long long. Also, if you've become more stressed or have had lifestyle changes that created anxiety and stress, it could have…

In all honesty, a cheat day won't affect your diet the way you think it will. This is basically a cheat day or a cheat meal. If anything, it's good for your metabolism. If you have to eat 2 days out in a row, I would just select something healthier for the second option. For instance, if he's planning on Chinese, get the…

Every morning but I don't take it seriously because our bodies fluctuate a lot. It's more to gauge how my body is treating certain foods, if I ate too much salt, etc. I take my monthly measurements as actual progress.

Low calorie for me is minimum 250 (anything lower and I feel horrible). The least I will eat is 2 pieces of wheat bread with 2-4 tablespoons of PB2 chocolate peanut butter. Grits are good and you can mix them with chicken broth and have a piece of toast. They digest slower so they keep you fuller longer. If I am pressed…

I would say, think of the goods and toss the bads. The more you do this, the more it becomes a part of your daily habits and the less you think about all that is done to achieve your goals. Also, the scales don't tell the whole story. I wouldn't be discouraged that you didn't lose a whole lb, etc, or that you might have…

Scottadito! Looks rather balanced. It's all about portion though.

Woah! 800? 1000* Eat a MINIMUM of 1200. If you burn about 300 calories a session, then you will eat 1500 calories. You need to calculate your deficits properly. * 300 - 400 calories a session isn't bad. Make sure you're taking adequate breaks. It seems like your gym schedule is fine, so it's most likely all the in the…

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I find that it's best to not think of this all as a chore. In my mind, it was always hardest when I thought, "Okay.. I have to do this today. I have to go to the gym and eat xyz food." Every time I thought of it like that, it was mentally brutal and I would go too hard for a few days and then binge and stop working out.…

That's all very vague. Some people are actually naturally thin with high metabolisms. It's all about body type and bone structure which is all measurable. That is why the bmi average range is rather wide. Also, if you're concerned with your gfs health, then you're doing the right thing figuring out if it is a considerable…

Looks like you're doing it right! I would pay a lot of attention to your macros, even if you have to go to a specialist to figure out exactly what your body needs. They're important. Also, for weight loss and speed, I would take into account your frame size and your body type, not just your BMI. BMI can be very misleading.…

I thought about getting one. I saw that there are many products out there that are similar, so I went into a frenzy researching which are best to get. Bottom line is: They're all inaccurate. I think the most accurate one is something like 9% off. The sensors all come from different manufacturers, have different…

I had the same exact issues and would fail after a week. The thing that cured it for me is... instead of putting pressure on myself by planning a lot and anticipating, I just did it. Like Nike's , "Just do it" slogan. And it worked! The calorie counting sucks but only at first. You start to know what to eat and not eat…

I understand you except it's more of everyone around me eats poorly. It's hard, for instance, doing family meals when they mainly consist of rice and gravy lol. You opt for mostly salad and people are like EAT MORE. Maybe you can slowly incorporate a healthy cooking style that everyone loves?

Ahh.. Body fat percentage. That's another good variable. I will have to calculate that and review your percentages. I think within the next 2 weeks, I should be able to adjust my cals with all this info.But.. it will yoyo again due to exercise increase. Oh.. this will be fun. . . .

My downfall is usually eating a small breakfast. But, I usually have 5 snacks of veggies throughout the day every 2 or so hours, and a light lunch. I've been trying to increase my breakfast as I am going to attempt to exercise more often. And, I think @nordlead2005 is right. Since I am not sure where I stand to start, I…

I think the best thing to do would be to develop a routine and habits that are natural and that you don't think of when you do them. Like, "Oh man. I have to eat these three veggies for lunch for my diet." Instead, best case scenario is that you would automatically go for those veggies because you really like them. Same…

Sounds like you're in it for the right reasons and know what you need to do. You're off to a good start! Good luck!

You will lose weight! It takes baby steps and it looks like you're on the right path! Welcome to the community! I am new as well. If you need any advice on how and what to eat to help you along your goal, I am sure and many others and I can help you. Good luck!!