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I agree completely with Stephanie. Because of your low Cal count, your body may have gone into starvation mode. This is an ancient mechanism which kicks in as a reaction to lack of food in our environment and dates back to caveman times when we were 'hunter gatherers'. Can you confirm, is the 1200 cals net or gross? If…
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My last weigh in, and the fact that I lost another 2 pounds in my second week has spurred me on! You can do it, you just have to stick with it, but remember to treat yourself once in a while. Try to get into a routine. I have a dog and I've started getting up for work a little earlier so I can take him on a half hour walk…
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Please don't starve yourself! Despite being unpleasant, it simply doesn't work as your body adjusts your metabolic rate accordingly by going into starvation mode. Little changes have a big effect. Try to get at least 30 minutes of exercise a day, keep a food diary and record everything you eat, however insignificant you…
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Hi, I completely understand you keeping your food diary private given your past. If you don't mind me asking, how many meals do you eat a day? The reason I ask is that it is currently thought that the 'plateau' effect occurs because of reduced calorie intake the body goes into starvation mode, slowing the metabolism and…
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HI Fi, me too! I'm trying to get in shape for my wedding. So I'm aiming to eat 5 small meals a day at around 1,500 cals. It's hard, but at work it's also less easy to get access to food. I'm eating a decent breakfast (I vary between a couple of eggs scrambled to a bowl of porridge made with 45 gms oats, 150ml water, a…
