Hi friends! I am just 7 pounds away from my gw (117-116). I do a lot of hiit, and body weights (with weights 1-2 a week) recently took up running. I typically work out 6/7 days (running for 2 miles, 1-1.5 hrs of workouts, and additionally a 2 mile walk with my dog). I eat relatively healthy. I am however stuck on my weight of 123.8 (Started 138). According to my watch I burn close to 800 kcals since taken up running (they don’t really go below 400, even on slow days) and eat around 1300-1400 calories It is really hard to push my body to eat more than this (unless I’m eating junk food). I just feel like I am stuck in this weight for a while. Is there any advice to lose the last 7 pounds that I’m not already doing? Thank you!!
Feeling stuck (F 5.0 ft, 123.8 lb)
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mos13foxtrot
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@kjwg I'm not sure how long you've been at this, but honestly, I'd recommend a maintenance break. Your body does A LOT and 1300-1400 is not a lot of food. I put your stats into a TDEE calculator, and your TDEE is probably around 2000-2100. I'm sure your body is stressed out, trying to keep up with all the exercise while trying to sustain on very little food. EAT MORE. Up your calories to maintenance for a few weeks, and then go back to a cut again if you want.
@mos13foxtrot I have been in and out of this since March of last year. Been putting my best effort since December and just uptaked running a few weeks ago
I would have never thought I was not eating enough since I don’t get really hungry. Thank you for your advice, I’ll up my food.
I would have never thought I was not eating enough since I don’t get really hungry. Thank you for your advice, I’ll up my food.
. Any tips on how to up it?
@godisiam Of course! I use Isopure protein powder, I get the zero carb version just because I do like to watch my carbs for the most part, but it's the only protein powder I've tried that I don't mind the flavor of or the texture. As for protein bars.. I really like Built Bars BUT I usually get Alaninu. I can get the Alaninu's at my local GMC AND I prefer their flavor range over Built Bars, but Built Bars are still a great option in my opinion.
mos13foxtrot
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@kjwg March of LAST YEAR??? Girl, take a break and eat some delicious (and calorie-dense) foods! "Starvation mode" is a myth, but there's been research around how our bodies' energy output adapts to low calorie diets and tries to conserve energy elsewhere if it's not getting enough. Have yourself a few nice treat weeks. I've always broken my plateaus by going on vacation and eating burgers and fries and ice cream floats.
@mos13foxtrot I did quit for a couple of months/fell of the wagon! I usually treat myself to delicious treats (in moderation) during the day, and Saturdays I reward myself a bit more. I always thought CICO, strict CICO was the way to go. I guess not. That’s why I appreciate people like you who can guide me! Seriously! I had no clue.
Thank you so much for your input and advice. Will take it to heart!
Thank you so much for your input and advice. Will take it to heart!
@yuripanta Now that I’ve asked and read about it, it makes so much sense. I end up so exhausted at the end of the day. But I didn’t put two and two together. It never occurred to me because I really never was more hungry. This is why I love asking for advice. Before I did, I was so so lost.
Thank you so so much!
Thank you so so much!
@kjwg This goes against all of the 'correct' fitness advice of the moment, but I find that even the smallest bit of weight added to hiit (eg. crossfit) builds loads of muscle due to my body type (I'm sure every expert will have a lot to say about that) and that mostly cardio, eg. dancing, and light toning with a lot of stretching makes you lose mass and size without changing your diet much