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Re: Frustrated needing help
Looking at your diary it looks about right for the amount you have lost, as in 1 pound a week on average and you seem to bank enough calories for those Saturday blow outs (however restaurant guesses …2 - 
      
Re: Losing inches vs losing weight
My take is inches it what everyone else sees, weight is just what you see. Its a useful personal measure but because it doesnt take into consideration fat loss vs water/muscle gain when you change up…5 - 
      
Re: 5'4" 180 goal is 140 by June. Wishful thinking?
This is an extremely healthy response, I agree 40 is unrealistic but you might get close to 15-20 if you are dedicated and you'll look fab at your events. As long as you have healthy realistic expect…5 - 
      
Re: Eating less than 700 calories a day
Definitely this, a severe loss of appetite is a big warning sign for many medical conditions I would seek out a medical professional, especially if you're at risk of malnutrition, I promise this isn'…10 - 
      
Re: Lose weight and then add muscle or both at the same time
I don't think you can gain muscle (or very little) if you're eating at a deficit you just maintain it and increase your fitness by exercising (apart from some small "noob" gains). I'm sure …2 
