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1200 calories is pretty much bare minimum for normal biological functions for a women. You should definitely consider bumping up calories even if that means slower weight loss. In the long run it'll pay off as you'll be more likely to stick with the diet and not binge out/quit. Also, you might try increasing your protein,…

In addition to the other benefits people have mentioned, protein also has a higher Thermic Effect of Food (the energy required to digest food) than carbs. Your body has to work harder and longer to digest protein which helps you stay full longer. This tremendously helps dietary adherence while cutting overall calories.

A good rule of thumb for steady state cardio is to move at a pace that would allow you to maintain a broken conversation. If you're too out of breath to respond to the occasional question, go slower. At the beginning of C25K you'll probably go quite slow, but don't worry. Your speed will go up naturally as cardiovascular…

You don't really ever need 'ab' work. Any decent compound lift will work your core plenty. You also use your core all day long just for the purpose of being alive. Pretty much everyone has a 6 pack already, it's just covered by body fat. There's a reason people say: "Abs are made in the kitchen!"