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Pilates. If you're not used to it Pilates can seem easy or just weird, but the more you do it the more you realize you can engage even more muscles for a really challenging workout. I prefer mat exercises, but I've never sweat more than in a cardio class taught on equipment. It was as intense as a good spin class.
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Ditto on eat more, but also more carbs if you're not suffering from any conditions that make you shy from them. Fruit, vegetables, and whole grains will help your body power through the workouts. If you're not getting enough calories or carbohydrates your metabolism may slow.
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The math: BMR = calories needed per day to maintain current weight with no physical activity 1 pound of fat is 3500 calories If your BMR is 1700 and you consume 1450 you'll be eating 250 calories less than needed daily (1700-1450). At that rate you'll lose a half pound a week (250*14=3500). If you burn an extra 250…
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If you've had a dramatic change in your diet, cut back on the fiber and add it more gradually, try lactose free milk, etc like the above ideas. If this is new without a serious change in your diet or if it's been getting worse with time _See A Doctor_. Pain that lasts hours and is recurring can be a sign of a serious…
