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Yes, sometimes the basics are where the answers lie. If basic tracking of intake, accurate reporting of exercise, and weight has not been achieved, then I accept that my suggestion does not apply. Good luck to the OP in finding what works.
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Yeah, that's what I thought. No answers, just insults.
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OK, explain why she is not losing weight. Low carb / low cal diet of almost all protein. 1200 cal / day input. workouts of 500 calories burned. What is your explanation?
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They are eating 1200 calories a day and doing 500 calorie workouts, all while eating nothing but protein. I would add carbs, but that's me. Probably worth googling for more qualified advice than the "experts" here, including myself. https://healthylivinghowto.com/why-youre-not-losing-weight-on-a-low-carb-diet/#_edn9 3.…
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It's not magic. It's the carbs and the balance. You do a ton of cardio with no carbs and your body goes into starvation mode. And if you really like protein, the steel cut oats have more protein than other carb foods.
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You may have your body convinced not to lose any weight. All protein might cause that. I would try adding some complex carbs. Try steel cut oats at breakfast. I use 1/4 cup dry + 3/4 cup water and microwave 8 min in a big glass bowl since it can rise as it boils. 150 calories. If you are doing cardio, carbs are good. If…
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I have been using Medifast (via Take Shape for Life) for about 3 weeks. I have lost about 20 lbs (250 down to 230). I am happy with the weight loss, but not happy about the program (if that makes sense). My biggest gripe is I like to work out and the program wants you to really back off workouts. Supposedly to keep from…
