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Well, I am 5’9” and at 180 pounds and eating 1200 calories/day, 6 intense workouts/week I wasn’t losing weight (had reduced from 205 lbs at that point). I posted the exact same question on this forum and took the advice to add calories and cut back a bit on the exercise. Added 300 calories and reduced to 5 workouts/week…

Hmmm...I think what people are perhaps saying is that, of course, anyone who is calorie restricted will eventually lose weight. It’s just not a simple linear relationship. At 1200 calories/day, starting at the same weight, some will lose a lot of weight, and quickly, while others will lose less weight and slowly. Most…

Your TDEE is about 2400 cal, and BMR should be about 1800. So it’s possible you’re not eating enough. Or alternatively, your BMR may in fact be lower as your body tries to adapt to a chronic weight loss situation. So you could try decreasing calories and exercising more, and if that doesn’t work try increasing your…

If you haven’t had your thyroid and antibody levels checked recently make sure that isn’t the problem. Also, individuals with Hashimoto's should aim for TSH levels in the lower half of the normal range. If your thyroid is being managed by your GP you may want to consider checking in with an endocrinologist to make sure…

Same thing happened to me. I was eating 1200 calories (and weighing and measuring and logging everything) and working out almost every day...soccer 4 times/week plus gym time/trainer. And at a plateau for 8 weeks. I posted a similar question here and took the advice given by upping my calories by 300/day and cutting one…

Lots of good ideas on this thread. I'll add the one that I found most helpful. Make sure you have at least 400 calories for breakfast, and be sure it's low glycemic index (low in simple sugars and carbs), and that it contains fat and protein. I've settled on oatmeal with walnuts, blueberries and 2% Greek yogurt, but…

I feel your pain. Work treats can be very tricky to resist. I mean...there they are. Right in front of you. If I know there's going to be work treats I make sure I eat a bigger breakfast with extra fat and protein. Then I'm not hungry, and I'm less tempted. Trying to resist treats when I'm hungry is pretty much impossible.…

jingirl, If you're doing everything right then it's time to get creative. Try playing with the macros. Maybe higher protein works for you, maybe not. Make sure you get protein, fat and carbs with every meal. I realized I had absolutely no fat in my breakfast, so switched from 0% fat yogurt to 2%, and presto...weight loss…

Well, that's not completely true. We know that differing gut microbiota extract calories (especially from carbs) at different rates. So the same "calories in the mouth" will not be the same "calories absorbed" for every person. Sadly, many of the things people do to lose weight result in a over growth of gut bacteria that…

I share your pain. 5 weeks, eating 1500/day (MFP says that's 11/2 lbs/week

Well said. If making people feel stupid was an effective way to motivate them and support them through difficult transitions, then I'd say "have at it". But it doesn't. Helping them develop effective strategies, tools and techniques, and providing moral support and encouragement, is always a better option.

Spurs!!!

Number 1 is to record EVERYTHING you eat. So many of us eat a little mindlesly. Usually healthy, but without paying too much attention to portion size or total calories. It's easy to think you're on track because everything you're eating is "good for me", when the calories are actually adding up. Being mindful and aware of…

You may want to consider adding N-Acetylcysteine supplements. There is some pretty good academic research showing it is helpful with weight loss in PCOS and especially with abdominal fat. Maybe 1200 mg twice a day? It's OTC and should be available at most supplement and health food stores.

This weight loss thing is a funny business indeed! Took your advice, skipped a workout and ate about 1600 net calories versus the 1100 to 1200 calories I'd been eating...and lost 1 1/2 pounds in 2 days! After a week plateaued at low cal/high exercise. Go figure.

Well I certainly like the advice to eat more...and definitely do on exercise days. The 1200 calories is the MFP recommended amount for 1 1/2 pounds/week weight loss, or 1450 calories per day for 1 pound/week. Could maybe use more protein, less fruit. But already getting a bit higher percentage of protein than recommended…