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BabyMamma787 wrote:

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I try to stay between 1,000-1200

I also try to work out twice a day 5 times a wk. Once in the AM, once in PM about 1.5hrs- 2 each time? Is this bad? I'm about 200 pounds, and by my birthday in August I want to go from a size 16 to like 12/14. So I do an hr. of cardio each time, upper body in the AM lower in the PM, abs each time as well.

Realistic? Overworking?

What kind of workouts do you do? 1000-1200 might be too low for maximum results. Your body tends to retain fat if you don't eat enough. If you're burning several hundred calories a day by working out and you only eat 1000-1200, then your net calorie intake is too low. Your body uses up a significant amount of calories just to keep you alive. Not having enough calories sends your body into starvation mode. Losing a few sizes in a few months is totally doable, especially because weight comes off easier at a higher weight.

BabyMamma787 wrote:

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polkadotelephant5 wrote:

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BabyMamma787 wrote:

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I try to stay between 1,000-1200

I also try to work out twice a day 5 times a wk. Once in the AM, once in PM about 1.5hrs- 2 each time? Is this bad? I'm about 200 pounds, and by my birthday in August I want to go from a size 16 to like 12/14. So I do an hr. of cardio each time, upper body in the AM lower in the PM, abs each time as well.

Realistic? Overworking?

What kind of workouts do you do? 1000-1200 might be too low for maximum results. Your body tends to retain fat if you don't eat enough. If you're burning several hundred calories a day by working out and you only eat 1000-1200, then your net calorie intake is too low. Your body uses up a significant amount of calories just to keep you alive. Not having enough calories sends your body into starvation mode. Losing a few sizes in a few months is totally doable, especially because weight comes off easier at a higher weight.

I burn about 600 calories doing an hour of cardio.

Then I do circuit training on the machines and stuff for upper and lower bodies. About 2 reps of 15. Generally 200 crunches.

Well keep in mind that machines are usually inaccurate when it comes to the number of calories burned. It does sound like you're not eating enough though. Raise your caloric intake to at least 1500 calories if you're working out that much. And it's not just about calories, it's about what you eat. You need eat a lot of nutrient rich, low calorie foods. Don't forget about protein! And don't do the whole low-carb thing, if you're working out that much, you definitely need the source of energy.