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I think the more important numbers to look at are your circumferences. Hips, waist, thigh, etc. When I get clothes, I don't really care what size they say they are, because different companies to sizes differently, and sizes have changed over time.

First off, where are you currently on your journey and what are your ultimate goals? Where did you start? Second, what is your calorie goal and how do you set it? And, how much protein do you eat daily?

I guess I should clarify... Yes, I do typically eat a little something before I run, but I make it a priority to eat something if I run long, generally over 5 miles or so. But, yes, it helps me run, especially in the morning, because I'm usually starving when I get up! If I'm running any other time of day, it depends more…

Have you taken measurements to know if you are dropping inches?

Lostreaction - do you know what your basal metabolic rate is? And, if you can get 30 minutes, 3 days a week in the gym to lift weights, you'll have energy to keep going back. It's worth a shot. But, yes, 1200 calories is way too low for you. How tall are you?

I apologize for digressing. I think the discussion lies in whether a calorie goal is too low, too high, or in the sweet spot for weight loss. The key is that every body is different but there are some common factors. I always have to remember that there is 3 components of weight loss: 10% genetics - no control over this…

Read this article please! http://sophieologie.me/2013/09/26/1200-calories/ At the age of 16, you need to make sure you are eating enough to begin with. I would start there. I have had PCOS for 20 years (I'm 34), and what I have found using MFP is that eating a diet that is 25-30% protein helps me stay full and within my…

I would say as long as you are not suffering any ill effects, it's worth it to take if your cravings for sweets seems to be less. I feel it lessens my appetite, but I also agree that there is no magic pill. You'd be fine with good nutrition and exercise - mostly weight lifting to build muscle.

Maybe not here in the US, but it happens in some children in third world countries. Not all, but some.

This is a convincing article as well. http://sophieologie.me/2013/09/26/1200-calories/ Granted, I lost fat back in the day, but I lost 1 lb of lean tissue for every 2 pounds of fat. My 20 pounds on here has been mainly fat since I have upped my protein intake.

I just read a great article today! If you want tone, you must lift - at least some sort of weight lifting. Muscle is what it's all about. If you are losing inches, you should also be dropping your BF%. Are you measuring that? http://sophieologie.me/2013/09/26/1200-calories/

I always eat before I run in the morning, but I have to leave at least 30 minutes between eating and running. Generally, it's better practice to eat at least a little something prior to running. And, within 30 minutes of your run, eat something that has carbs and protein for muscle recovery. It helps fight the inflammation…

Starvation mode means that your metabolism has slowed down so much from a severe calorie deficit that when you do eat, it stores the energy as fat, since it doesn't know when your next meal (the fuel) is coming. My experience was this: I lost 83 pounds in 9 months in 2003-2004. Of those 83 pounds, nearly 28 of those pounds…

How isn't it? I read about it everywhere and have experienced it myself. Lose lean tissue, keep fat. By a calorie deficit that is TOO LARGE! It's science. [/quote] "Starvation mode is not a thing." [/quote]

How isn't it possible?

I didn't say he was in starvation mode, I said it is possible that he is. How often do you work out and how many calories to you burn when working out? Fat to Fit Radio calculates your MR with exercise. It says you should be eating 3200-3600 calories a day. And, yes, that includes a deficit.

Gary Taubes has written two wonderful books. I have both but have only read part of one. They are called "Good Calories, Bad Calories" and "Why We Get Fat and What To Do About It." The theory based in the second book is we have to eat closer to what our bodies actually burn in a day, not the typical calories in, calories…

I'm actually wondering if you are in too much of a deficit and need to up your calories by whatever seems logical to you. Based off your height and weight, your BMR is approximately 2300, and even if you are working out 3-5 days a week, you are burning 3500 calories + every day. So, yes, you are definitely in a deficit. If…

Your macros are your proteins, fats and carbohydrates. I think you may want to go to the following calculator and get an estimate of how much protein you should be getting daily, and then strive for that while watching your calories. Protein helps fill me up and keeps me satisfied, which is what you are looking for.…

Depends on what you need more. I usually go for protein, but if you struggle with getting your fiber in, go for fiber. I like my fruits and veggies for fiber.

What is your body composition? If you are already low body fat, you might have to lose muscle in order to lose weight.

How much protein do you get daily? I aim for 25% minimum when it comes to my macros - about 125 g over the course of the day.

I would say active, at a minimum, as your activity level, since you work at a warehouse and move a LOT! I would also decrease your goal to 1 lb per week. So, if your BMR is 1480, multiply by 1.55 and subtract 500. This would be a great number to start with. You will still eat your exercise calories back on those days.…

Yes, people with a higher lean muscle composition burn more at rest. I've never done a bod pod test, would be interesting to see how it compares to the caliper test. Looking at your pic, you don't look like you are 42% BF. :smile: However, if you don't eat enough, you will burn that lean tissue as opposed to fat. And that…

If you do not use your BF as your method, your BMR is closer to 1680. My suggestion is to set your activity level (MFP method) to active and add your exercise calories back. How do you calculate your BF? Did you get a caliper test done?

If you place your activity level in MFP, yes - it does change your calorie goal. If you log your exersice, yes - it is tracked by subtracting those calories that you've burned, from your food intake. But, you have to add your exercise in. Also, the activity level that MFP suggests, it does NOT include your exercise - only…

I agree here - Chiropractor or maybe see if your doc with refer you to a physical therapist. But, a chiropractor would probably be cheaper, even if not covered by insurance. Don't get discouraged - you've put in so much hard work!

Your BMR is only the amount of calories you need to survive daily, with NO activity factored in. Office work would be sedentary, exercise on top of that. I use the following to calculate my BMR - and it's pretty consistent with most other calculators I've used: http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/ See what that…

1200 is usually too low for anyone. Depends on your basal metabolic rate. But, each person is different. My goal here started at 1720 cal and I've bumped it up a couple of times because my appetite was raging from 1/2 marathon training. I've transitioned to weight training again and bumped up slightly more. Also depends on…

I agree with dancephysics - you should find your estimated BMR - basal metabolic rate. You can google it and find a calculator. You enter your age, height and weight and it calculates this number for you. It will not take any activity into account. This number is what your body needs daily, just to function. My net calorie…