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  • Thank you so much for the responses. My body fat is 27% im 5'3" and hover under 130lbs. My weight has always stayed in that area but over the past year ive gained about 2 inches of fat around my abdomen. I have a thyroid disorder (hashimotos, which is always a struggle) and currently have mono. Before the mono, I would…
  • Thanks for the info. How many carbs should I shoot for on a carb reload day?
  • Sorry, didn't explain that well. my leptin level is 4.3 and normal range for my BMI is 4.4 - 24.2.
  • Wow, thanks to those who took the time to type something useful and helpful. Didn't realize how nasty people can be on here. If you don't like a post, just don't reply. No need to be rude. Thanks again to those who provided insightful feedback.
  • All, thanks for the helpful responses. I should have prefaced with I have a thyroid disorder so that complicates things. My non thyroid hormones have been out of whack for a while and I never thought food was a cause. I had my resting metabolic rate tested and I burn 1760cals without workouts. I was eating 1300 cals or…
  • Thanks for the reply. I wasn't very clear but I'm looking for guidance about getting back to healthy calorie intake. should I focus and really shoot for 2000 cals a day with workouts and see if the body fat goes away?? Is it safe to say I can expect that to happen safely?
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