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I agree that 1200 is VERY low. i know that if you put in lose 2 lbs per week often MFP will give you that number, but it is very hard to live comfortably for any length of time at 1200 calories. I would consider figuring out your TDEE or total daily calorie ecpenditure and then taking 15-20% of a calrie cut from that to be…

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What is your calorie limit? I would suggest upping it to a liveable amount. Maybe slow your weight loss goals to 1/2 a pound or 1 lb a week at most and add in 30-60 min exercise daily. if you are on a college campus you probably walk a lot so make sure you track fitness to earn a little extra for eating.

Kiki- you are a rock star!!! you are an inspiration and never let anyone tell you otherwise. You are one of the most up front, kind, and helpful people on the MFP forums period. I am forever grateful to you and trusting this process. Have I lost weight? NO! BUT>>>>> I am eating 500 calories more than before and not…

I would also recommend you eat exercise calories back and aim to stay above your resting metabolic rate...otherwise it will work for awhile, but backfire when you eventually start eating more normally again and you will feel frustrated. I have unfortunately done it that way and well let's just say it is fun to see the lbs…

Awesome work.

Thanks everyone. i will try it the other way around. I have defintely enjoyed eating more :) :) I am committed to this too, but every once in awhile after a day at TDEE or a little too much food i feel like man i hope i am not going to gain a lot! SIlly I know, but honest :) appreciate all the thoughts and cares...EM2WL is…

I haven't done this but wondered truly as a way to keep body burning and get a slight extra Burn a once or twice a month for a day . Not used as a punishment though. More was wondering if there is any benefit to it. Not interested in hurting my body done enough stupid dieting for my life. Totally in em2wl for life even if…

I am not a specialist on this but i want to support you too. I know you mentioned you are adding calories a little at a time and that is what i would continue doing. Try adding 100 calories a day until you get to a healthy amount (1200 or more) I eat way more than that so I can fuel my body and feel healthy, but i think…

I have done the Very low cal concept too many times. It will work for awhile until your body realizes it is really hungry and starts holding onto eveyr morsel you put in it. I highly recommend eating at least BMR....this is what you need to maintain your weight and the energy you need daily if you were to lay in bed all…

I am thinking you probably at that lower BMI do not need to lose weight...but it is possible strength training and muscle building will give the shape and look you are wanting to achieve. And in order to build lean muscle mass which is what makes a body shaped you have to eat sufficient protein and calories. Check out the…

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Awesome job...you look amazing.

Great work... keep it up.

I usually net below on workout days (about 5 days a week) but i try to eat back to get above BMR usually about 200 to 300 I need to eat back on workout days...At first i could hardly do that but now i am thrilled to have the extra cause i am HOOONGGRRYYY!! :)

I am going to contiue eating and try to stick with cut goals...i find i am having to add cals in on most workout days since i am below BMR if i don't...do i need to up my TDEE? I will probably try that in a few weeks if it doesnt stabilize out, but i know that all things take time, so i am letting the process do what it…

Try eating more...check out the group Eat more to weigh less. WE all have been where you are and realized fuel is what most of use needed! check it out!

How much are you eating? You may be undereating and your body is catching on to it. I have done the low cal and diet thing yo yoing for years and finally realized my body needs fuel...check out the group Eat more to weigh less. It has beena lifesaver to me!

Thanks I will try these...anyone know what peanut butter protein balls are? I have heard of them but do not know what they are.

Yes i agree on eating whole foods..i have been eating well the pizza today was a splurge but i felt ok with 2 slices and in the past would have not allowed myself that. I am doing 40/30/30 for macros in general (again today was not stellar, but the others are prettty close). I hope that the exhaustion subsides soon...i…

I agree..more protein is helping me for sure. Also, find ways to get healthy treats in not as much junk. For example, peanut butter with carrots wierd but awesome! Or greek yogurt with chocolate chips thrown in, unsweetened cocoa powder, and a little stevia...It is amazing! Your body will feel better and run more…

Thanks for all the advice...going to up the weights and lessen the cardio a bit :)

Thank you for all the suggestions I really appreciate them all. I just started heavy lifting about 2 weeks ago...and upped my calories Last week. I do back and legs one day usually and chest and arms Another...then a more full body with less sets if I do a third day. Lucia what is 30/60? I know what hiit training is..and…

THanks I will take your advice and hope a few more will answer too..I know this is a busy board...i watched all of the videos and it answered some questions...but i guess i am hoping someone can take a look at what i am doing and see if they have further advice..i am so tired of not losing..and chronic dieting..i am able…

Can anyone even tell me how much they do? and what has and has not worked for them?

oops said thanks ladies and didn't realize that it was also gentlemen!! thank you nonetheless!

Thanks for the help. I am 33 so great guess :) I will also look at the scooby calculator..was not sure what activity level to pick so thanks for the advice on that too. I will have to toss the scale so I am not frustrated :) the 1200-1600 was total calories eaten whether i excercised or not actually :( so pretty low on…