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For me (and I currently run about 6 miles 5x/week), I do best either eating a light snack about an hour before running or running 3-4 hours after a larger meal. Personally, if I run on an empty stomach (especially if I am trying to lose weight and am on a calorie deficit generally), I risk feeling weak and lightheaded…
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I’m in a similar boat (but with more to lose) and I’d second the protein comment many have made. I can easily meet a 1200 calorie goal most days as long as I get enough protein. Beans, hummus and tofu are *ok* sources of protein, but sorry to say, the processed stuff is far more protein-dense. I’ve recently started eating…
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Yes, like most people who menstruate, I predictably gain about 3 lbs. right before my period, and by the end of it, they’re gone. Also: PMS/PMDD often saps my confidence, including how I feel about my body (whether I weigh myself or not). I wonder if that could be part of what you’re experiencing too. If you know to expect…
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Personally, I cannot lose much weight on diet alone. As a shorter than average woman with a lower than average base metabolism for my size, I'd have to eat so few calories to reach my healthy target weight I'd be malnourished. You can only cut so many calories from your diet; the standard recommendation is to not go below…
