Have you tried a keto-type diet? I’m doing 10% carbs, 55% fat and 35% protein and am finding it pretty good for consistent weight loss. I would think more red meat would help as well. Good luck 😃
07 Jun 21 by member: -an-na-
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I'm sorry to hear about your sister and friend - how awful!!
There's a book called Accidentally Overweight by Dr Libby Weaver which talks about similar situations to yours - eating low calories, exercising regularly, but not losing weight. Stress is a massive factor for weight loss...look into the book, I think you will find it helpful info.
07 Jun 21 by member: j-e-s-s-
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I’ve just read a brilliant book by Dr Rangan Chatterjee- Lose Weight Feel Great- it talks about not only what you eat but why, how and when you eat. Since reading it I have changed to intermittent fasting- same overall total daily calories but in 2 meals by skipping breakfast… consistent losses since the change.
07 Jun 21 by member: Lou_ds
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Thanks everyone. I'm going to try some of the above tactics and see if that helps. trying not to get depressed but know that I need to look at the 12 kg I have lost and have hope!!
08 Jun 21 by member: Maud Gord
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Hi Maud, I hear ya, it is very frustrating & sorry to hear of your situation. as well as the other great suggestions, have you looked into intermittent fasting? this one isn't fasting as such as you don't skip meals but 2 days a week of low calories then eat normal controlled portions rest of the week, it tricks your metabolism for lack of better choice of words. not for everyone, but works for my body type. Again there's a book on how it works called the 2 day diet which explains the theory behind it.
08 Jun 21 by member: 2bright
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Try doing more cardio, track your fat percentage intake and still try cutting it down, can also try only drinking water as your only fluids.
08 Jun 21 by member: kaylass
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Same thing here Maud!
It has driven me crazy but can I suggest taking some photos , measurements to track your progress too.
My scale won’t shift much but my clothes are still getting looser.
I also looked carefully at my intake and recording and just decided maybe it’s muscle gain or too frequently weighing.
You have a lot going on try to just enjoy eating properly and working out for the health benefits I’m sure your scale will reflect it soon enough too.
09 Jun 21 by member: anon00
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you hang in there. you have a lot going on right now. allow yourself some time to get through. all the best
10 Jun 21 by member: Murrayp
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could it be you need to be closer to hitting you 1500 limit??
10 Jun 21 by member: karenaedgecombe
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More protein. Are you actually fueling your body? Also have you done a body scan to see if your body comp is changing? Muscle is heavier than fat.
12 Jun 21 by member: nelson_chick_nz
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Sounds like you have fucked your metabolism. Dropped calories to quickly and your maintainance is now at 1500 cal. Happens if you cut to aggressively. Metabolic adaptation will happen. Your gonna have to reset your metabolism because you can't keep dropping the calories. Stress can play a big role but sounds more like you cut to hard to fast
13 Jun 21 by member: PrettyboyPrince
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1500 is way too little for your body to be using the food you eat as fuel. It'll be in starvation mode trying to hold onto every little calorie it can get. Sounds like you need to see a nutritionist about bringing your metabolism back to normal. Only then can you think about cutting to lose weight again.
14 Jun 21 by member: JenWard13
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