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If you lift weights you may be gaining muscle and not fat. Don't get discouraged. I am a few pounds shy of you and 3 inches shorter. We will get there! I was at 152 when I started. I went to a dietician who told me to eat every 3 hours and only eat foods that meet a protein/carb ratio of 3:1. For example, if the protein…
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You should eat half of your body weight. So, if you weigh 120 pounds you should consume 60 grams of protein a day. Just follow that rule of thumb. Protein is good for your body. The more you have the fuller you feel AND it helps builds muscle...which boosts your metabolism.
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I agree with the calorie range being too high. I dropped mine down. Just don't go under 1,000. That's not healthy.
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Jenna, I am 5'0. I started "eating healthy" when I hit 152. I am down to 139 and I think I have hit my plateau. I hover around 140. I want to get down to 125 so I have a ways to go. However, I notice when I eat bad (cake, candy, etc) my weight jumps up crazy (like 3 pounds in 3 days) so I am trying to stay consistent and I…
