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I would aim for at least 2,000 calories, based on your lifting. Be sure to get around 100g of protein each day.
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You will need to post more details... height, weight, current activity...
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I can totally relate!!! I think the biggest thing is watching your daily intake to make sure you are not going for too high a deficit. Too high will lead to major feelings of restriction and then likely a carb binge. The balance is so very very hard :(
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There is a group called "Not-that-heavy girls" that is filled with people in this situation. It's helpful to chat with people that are struggling with those last few pounds, as they can be sooo hard to ditch!!
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Try not to be discouraged!!! One week with no loss could be so many things... likely hormonal. Just stick to it... give it a solid 4-6 weeks. You WILL see progress! Feel free to send me a friend request and open your diary to friends. I am happy to chime in and assist (or you can message me questions)
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Feel free to add me. I'm happy to chime in on food diaries if asked (I would hate to give advice without the invitation though!) and would love the same back at me ;)
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Not at all!!! I am 36 and never weighed below 120 in high school and early 20's. I'm now 115, working on getting below 110. It's totally possible! Know that the last 15 lbs or so will be HARD and very sloooowwww going. But they are worth it! :)
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Major sweet tooth here too!!! I find I really need to cut it out. It's a very slippery slope for me! If I do indulge, it has to be a set portion, and I can't have access to more (ex: ideal situation would be to be given one candy, no access to the bag, etc). Even then, it makes me think about sweets for days afterwards.…
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Sent you a FR. I track daily, and check in on people daily. If you want tips, I'm happy to jump in. Though, will only do so if asked (as I know many people don't want to be nit-picked!). At a quick glance, could you work to increase your protein to 100g daily and swap 2 fruits daily for veg? I think that would jump start…
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As hard as it is, give it time! You could be bloating a bit, your glycogen stores could be up (are your carbs high?), etc. Try focusing on adding in more water, while keeping your tracking and walking routine solid. It will come!!!
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If it's someone I know well, I will explain that I am still working towards some body composition changes that are my own personal goals. If it's someone I don't know well, I don't say anything at all so I can avoid their comments and remarks.
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Always happy to help out new starters. Feel free to message me any questions. My advice would be to start by simply logging EVERYTHING. Get into that habit. Every... thing... Then, you can accurately evaluated where to make changes. Start with small changes, like dropping soda pop, only getting a fancy coffee 1x per week,…
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THANK YOU!!!!
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I'm a daily weigher, sometimes twice, but I have a reason... If I am busting my butt, and working hard, and I weight weekly, and that happens to be a day I'm retaining water, I would be really bummed. BUT, if I've weighed all week and seen the numbers creeping down, then it's up on a given day, I find it easier to handle.…
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Losing 1 lb per day, you are way over-restricting, which physically WILL lead to a binge. Your body is desperate! Try to move to a 250-500 cal deficit max per day. There is an amazing podcast series out by Leigh Peele called the Binge Series. It goes into the science behind it and is FANTASTIC!
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How much do you have to lose? Are you breastfeeding? Have you lost anything since your c-section? It is possible that your body is holding on to it for breastfeeding, particularly if you don't have much to lose. I had that problem a lot post-partum, and didn't really drop the weight till after weaning.
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Congrats!! 50 lbs in 6 months is quite rapid, so it will take a bit for your body to level out and weight lifting will be so important now to make the final changes you want. Job well done :)
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https://www.fitbit.com/user/23LPLQ I get in 15,000 - 20,000 per day. Lately it's been closer to 15,000 though :( I walk in the morning with my dog, on my lunch hour, and in the evening with my dog. On days at home (weekends) my steps are higher due to movement about with the kids. I LOVE my fitbit!
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1200 is likely still far too low. It will take a few weeks for your body to stabilize, as it would be chronically malnourished and underfed at 900 cal/day. Depending on how long you did that VLCD, the time to stabilize will vary. You need that time to repair your metabolism. You are already almost underweight in terms of…
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Without knowing your age and gender, I would guesstimate 1600-1750. But use http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/ to get a better gauge. 1200 is definitely too low, IMO. Start a bit higher so you can manipulate as needed along the way. If you start at 1200 and plateau, you don't have much room to change!
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Go slow! Add 100 calories each week, and monitor (or every 2-4 weeks). Honestly, as much as you want!!! If you love it, stick with it. I do HIIT training 3-5 times per week, and walk a ton, because I love my walking time with my dog. Do what is sustainable and enjoyable for you! Good luck! Welcome to maintenance! I second…
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Sorry, I've been away and couldn't reply... Looking at your food diary, you will be all over the map due to water weight. Your sodium intake tends to be high, and you are eating lots of simple carbs and dairy that are going to really fluctuate the scale. Your protein is usually on the low side, likely resulting in food…
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So, to add a bit more.... breaking out of my plateaus required a bit of each of the following: #1 - solid tracking. Sometimes I thought I was tracking well, but was missing bites here and there. When you start counting them, they really add up!!! Also, weighing instead of using cups/tbsp, etc is really important. #2 -…
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BEST glute workout, in my mind (and a great overall weight program) is Strong Curves by Brett Contreras. Also really like New Rules of Lifting for Women. Both are fantastic books that go through a solid basis in lifting.
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Oh gosh, I have so much I could write! I will come back later to get into more details, as I'm a bit pressed for time right now, but wanted to chime in with some initial info... You are already looking at "vanity" pounds, which makes it REALLY tricky. Basically if you are in a healthy BMI range (you are on the lower side…
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I am UBER sensitive to gluten and dairy, so I keep all out of my diet. I stay much more weight stable without those items and feel much better. 1280 seems low. What is your calculated TDEE? Current height/weight? Your carb/fat/protein ratio will be evident on your daily log. Pay close attention to that. It does make a huge…
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Jumping about to different techniques will be a big downfall. I got stuck in that for a long time!!! Try something, give it a week, maybe two, saw no progress, got frustrated, switched it up... repeat. Focus HARD on tracking everything for a solid month. Keep things simple. What is your current TDEE? What are you setting…
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I would switch to some metabolic weight training and HIIT workouts. What is your current protein/carb/fat ratio? I had SUCH a beast of a time with the last 10 (still looking to lose 5 more vanity pounds)
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My DH is 5'11" and 148. He is about 11% body fat. So no, I don't think 155 is too low.
