About 2 months ago I realized I needed to make some major lifestyle changes. I was 260 pounds and was not counting calories. I decided to begin a full keto diet paired with a ridiculously low calorie count of 1200... I had a protein shake in the morning(scoop of powder, almond milk, half tbsb of almond butter, 2 tbsb of organic hemp hearts), and then a 1 cup veggie/ 8 oz protein meal for dinner.
I quickly dropped 20lbs, but despite continuing to follow this diet 100%, I was not losing any more weight. I decided to do some research and calculated my macros online, and realized in order to achieve weight loss, I actually needed to eat 1650 calories, 130g of protein, 110g of fat, and 20 net carbs (because I enjoy eating low carb).
I started eating 3 meals a day, all conforming to my macros and calorie restrictions, and lost another 11 pounds with weight lifting 4 times a week and differing types of cardio 6 times a week (jogging, interval sprints, walking, row machine, stair master etc).
I feel much better throughout the day, have much more energy, and don’t feel starved! Your body needs food to fuel itself, and you are doing yourself a disservice by trying a “crash” diet or trying to eat around 1000 calories a day. Also I try to drink 100oz of water per day!
Keep on working hard and good things will come. Cheers!
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