This is a crazy question???

Even after losing 154 pounds plus........................ I have a strange question.  Is it more calories and protein in........................more weightloss????? or  Less calories, more proteins, low carbs,sugars,fats ..................more weightloss???? I am soooooooooo confused as I am trying to lose 15 more pounds by June. I was 304, have'nt been on the scale in 30 days for fear I may have gained. Although I have practically deleted most sugars, carbs and fats not needed. I can wear a size 8 dress!!! WOW!!!! Have I missed the formula???? Help.

I have set some personal goals and have checked all around here and with nutritionists and here is what I have set for myself.  Calories may need to be adjusted due to my increase in excersize.  A general rule of thumb is to not go to low in intake otherwise you slow your metabolism down.  Ive begun weight training because I was told that even resting,  muscle burns more fat.  The scale is not moving rapidly but clothes are fitting better and I am toning up.  Here are some of the goals I have set for myself.  I am still trying to loose, so once (if I ever get there) I get to maintenance,  these will need to be changed.   Calories 1200 to 1400 Fat below 60 Carbs below 100 Protein above 100 And ALWAYS get at least 64 ounces of water, more if you are working out. I hope this helps.

I'm confused too. So, if your 170 lbs (re-gain)  & trying to get back to 120 lbs is it still 1200 calories a day ? I believe I'm under that & worried I've gone into starvation mode or a plateau since losing 15 lbs. Did a web search & can't find the answer either.

Do a search for RMR calculator - it will calculate your resting metabolic rate which is the calories your body needs for bodily functions (heart, breathing, digestion, etc).  If you're trying to lose you want to keep your intake right at your RMR.  Most people burn an extra 500 above their RMR with average daily activities so if you consume your RMR then you would be at a 500 calorie deficit every day - which would result in a loss of about a pound a week.If you consume less than your RMR that is when your body goes into starvation mode and holds on to everything.  Don't know if I explained it right but do a little research on RMR and you'll probably get a better explanation...

Bekah 

Thank you so much ! Learned something new today. I definately am not eating enuf cals.

From what I've been told by my nut, you should always eat at least 1200 calories a day. If you want to maintain 120 pounds, you should eat 1200 calories; 130 pounds would be 1300 calories; 140 pounds would be 1400 calories. If you exercise a lot, you need to adjust your caloric intake upwards. If you burn 350 calories in your work-out, you should eat that much more. Otherwise, you'll go into hibernation mode and may actually gain weight. She also tells me to concentrate on protein and fiber, and that does seem to help me a lot when I stick to it.

 

There is a really good web site that will help you determine your BMI and RMR -  CALORIESPERHOUR.COM  check this out and see if it will help you :)