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End of the day, it will be calories in calories out will be the greatest factor in weight loss. If we bring athletic performance and physique into the equation, food quality and macro nutrient profile can definitely make an impact.
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I would make sure your protein is 100-120g. Fat anywhere between 20-25% of calories, then fill in remaining cal with carbs. 1200cal is a bit low but with protein controlled, you should be ok. One refeed day a week should also be utilized. An extra 50g of carbs should be sufficient.
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I would recommend everyday so you can look at trends and averages.
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I started out at 240lbs (after a 2year bulk) down to 180lbs. Took about 11 months total. Took my time cutting down from 3500cal around 1800cal (shortly followed by a reverse diet). My big thing is tracking macros to ensure the weight lost is mostly fat. Cardio got up to 60mins 4 days a week for LISS (incline walk on…
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Thats awesome! Keep up the great work!
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You made some great progress in these photos! Way to go!
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This is true to some extent. However, you can put yourself in a more ideal metabolic position by focusing on macro nutrient profile aligned to your goals.
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Shifting to lean sources of protein can be huge. Chicken breast, greek yogurt, fat free cheese etc.
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Exercise can be a great stress reliever. Maybe you need to change up your routine? I always recommend strength training. It gets hard for your brain to wander off when you risk being crushed by weights lol ;)