Like a lot of people I managed to put on some weight in the pandemic through lower general day-to-day movement, and eating too much. I'm 5'3 and usually around 130lb, with about 24%bf (probably not accurate, but representative). I crept up to 144lb during the pandemic, and over the last 6 months through not eating as many treats (crisps and chocolate) dropped naturally to 140 (28% bf), and through some effort over the last month or so counting calories on MFP got to 138 (26%bf). I'm struggling a lot with maintaining the deficit though. I'm feeling quite fatigued and having days with crazy hunger. After feeling pretty rotten with fatigue and hunger I upped my calories the last 10 days and roughly maintained.
I have MFP set to sedentary because I have an office job, and I've been eating about 1400-1650cal on week days and usually one weekend day will be about 2100cal. I walk 4-5 miles on rest days, do weights / HIIT with weights twice a week, and usually run 3-4 miles 2 to 3 times a week (although not for the last few weeks due to an ankle injury). My Fitbit suggests I burn around 1900cal each day, though I know that's not super accurate because of how it records exercise.
I'd like to get back to around 130/132, but I'm not sure I'm completely getting it right, is the fatigue and hunger normal? Should I be looking to lose more slowly? Do I just need to ignore the hunger and fatigue? I am aiming for a diet that I can maintain longer term when I switch back to maintenance (so maybe a couple of hundred calories more each day when I reach the weight I want). I'm mid 30s F if that is any use.
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