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Thanks for all the replies! I’ve been staying between 1100 and 1200. I’ve calculated my maintenance and it’s around 1500. (Im a short person) Today I probably hit around 2500 calories.

Really messed up my diet today. Lots of regret!

19 feelin like a baby on here

Agreed, Marc!

Okay, thanks! Should I be focusing on more cardio? Or weights?

Okay, how did you get that? If you don't mind me asking!

I go to the gym 4-5 days a week. Spend around 20 minutes on either the elliptical or treadmill for cardio and another 20ish on the machines. Sometimes I'll try to add in a full body workout with a mixture of body weight and free weights. I'm also on my feet all day as a hairdresser so I get a good amount of steps in.

I think 1600 is close to maintenance for my size and activity level so I just need to find a way to stick to a better deficit than 1500

I'm at 130. Trying to stay between 1000 and 1200. However by the end of the day it's usually around 1500..

I kinda agree with OP.. only because I have more confidence once I've shed a few pounds. Even though you all are right! Someone should seriously like you for you and not just your weight. I guess it's easier to be the real you when you're confident about how you look

Would this type of diet be safe for someone who's 4'11''? What would a healthy full day of eating look like? I'd still want to get in all the nutrients I'd need. But anyways, I feel like anytime I eat more than 1200 I actually gain weight..

Hey I'm in the same boat! I'm working on getting past the yo yo dieting now. What did you do to lose the 13?

So how do you guys know which entries are accurate?

What in the world.. I didn't type "kitten"

Holy *kitten* I've been using the one that says 96. This is great lol

Wow, that's crazy! Well how many calories should 3 oz of grilled chicken be? I know it depends on things like how you cook it but generally how many?

Could be.. I'm trying to be as accurate as possible! It's just frustrating when things don't add up. Makes it hard to trust that it's working too!

Okay, thanks! I wonder if this happens to others as well. Most days I hit my macros well before my calories..

Eyelashes for days!

I seriously love every one of your replies. They're so helpful. I'm sure I'll be rereading them in the future for motivation

Yeah you don't hear much about the psychological aspects of losing weight but it definitely plays a huge role!!

I think about this all the time! I honestly felt the healthiest and looked my best when I just listened to my body. It wasn't until I started researching diets and the whole debate over carbs and stuff where I became obsessive. Too bad there isn't a way to just zap our minds and start over

Totally relatable! I used to even log my tsp of cinnamon that I'd put in my yogurt. I mean come on lol. Good luck to you though, feel free to add me

I have considered getting some extra help I just don't know who to go to. A nutritionist or an actual therapist? Also, I'll have to check out those podcasts. Are they on mfp? Where do I find them?

Small goals! Don't over whelm yourself with a new diet or a crazy workout schedule. For example, try eating from home for a week rather than going out. Think of it like you're saving money! Or try to go for a walk in the evenings. That's my goal right now.. my dog needs a walk everyday and so do I lol

That is frustrating! What kind of work do you do at your new job? I know a few people who use yoga balls instead of swivel chairs! Sounds funny but you're basically doing a constant ab workout to keep yourself balanced. Also, I know of some people who will take a ten minute brisk walk around the building with their…

I wouldn't suggest force feeding! However, I would try to at least eat a little something if you can. Try maybe a handful of nuts? Easy way to get a decent amount of calories in! Im just saying because tomorrow you might be super hungry and crave a bunch of crap because of how little food you had today! At least that's…

Thank you for all of the responses! They all sound so good! I ended up getting the steamed Hunan shrimp and brown rice

I love this! It's just hard sometimes because the minute I indulge, it's like I crave everything else that's junk! I just need to train myself and my mind into balance