Thread: Newbie - would love advice!

Hi everyone,

I am 33, 5'4" and fluctuate between 152-156 pounds. Ugh. I'd like to lose 10-15 pounds and get back to the toned self I once was.

I run/do cardio 4 days/week and weight train 2 days/week (on 2 of the same days I do cardio). My plan is to eat 1200 calories/day to lose these pesky pounds that have crept on. The weird thing is... all of my clothes from when I weighed 10-15 pounds less still fit. I just don't get it!

Any good tips and tricks to help me lose some lbs without feeling like I'm starving? I know protein, veggies and water are key. But how much of each?

Thanks!

Originally Posted by jessbeck30

Hi everyone,

I am 33, 5'4" and fluctuate between 152-156 pounds. Ugh. I'd like to lose 10-15 pounds and get back to the toned self I once was.

I run/do cardio 4 days/week and weight train 2 days/week (on 2 of the same days I do cardio). My plan is to eat 1200 calories/day to lose these pesky pounds that have crept on. The weird thing is... all of my clothes from when I weighed 10-15 pounds less still fit. I just don't get it!

Any good tips and tricks to help me lose some lbs without feeling like I'm starving? I know protein, veggies and water are key. But how much of each?

Thanks!

That's awesome that you're ready to make a change. I don't think you should concern yourself whethdr you still fit in the same clothes or not. Its just a matter of whether you want to change your body shape or composition or whatever your goal may be.


Do you know what your maintenance caloric intake it? If not then find out. Just google maintenance caloric intake and there are calculators out there. They are approximate but gives you an idea. You'll want to subtract 200 to 500 calories from this number and that's your caloric target. Ease yourself into it otherwise you may feel really low on energy and end up giving up.


Eat whole unprocessed foods. That means lean proteins fruits and veggies and whole bits and grains. Spread the meals throughout the day into 6 meals. Because the foods are whole and unprocessed they can be very filling.

Good luck!