tmwalsh88

I agree with the other posters, you need to eat more and increase your water. 1200 calories plus exorcise is basically sending your body into starvation mode and it's going to hang on to fat like crazy--it's just an instinctual/evolutionary thing. Don't think of working out/ "dieting" as a restriction. Enjoy the healthy…

The soreness will go away as your body adjusts to the new workouts. But for now, the WORST thing you can do is to lay around. Inactivity only makes your soreness worse. Try doing some yoga or stretches to help loosen up. Also, if you have access to a pool some light swimming is GREAT for soreness.

Don't worry about it! Be glad that you're not getting sore anymore! Basically, you're not getting sore because your muscles and body have adjusted to working out. It doesn't mean you're not working hard enough or not burning calories, just that your body has adapted. If you mixed up your workouts and tried new exercises…

I completely understand! I have such a hard time finding clothes that fit me well! I used to be a competitive swimmer (hence the weight gain...kept eating like a swimmer even though I wasn't swimming anymore) and it was hard then to find clothes that fit my body too. Maybe it's increased muscle mass? When I was swimming I…