Are you weighing every day or even more than once a day? If so, that could be the cause of your 2 lb flux. I've been told that it is normal for your body to shift weight by about that much throuout the day and that is the reason most programs suggest you weigh only once a week. It is the best way to get an accurate count of pounds lost.
Also, you may want to speak with your doctor about the number of calories you are consuming. 1200-1300 seems low to me at your weight, especially if you are doing TaeBo 6 times a week. I think the most common formula for determining calorie need is your weight x 13. This will give you a rough estimate of the calories you need to support basic body functions. A good goal is to reduce that number of calories by 500 and burn an additional 500 through exercise. This should result in about a 2 lb per week weight loss. Even if you reduced your calorie intake by 1000 to lose 2 lbs a week, you would still be in the 1500-1600 calorie range. Also consider that if your calorie intake is too low, your body will actually go into starvation mode and hold onto the fat it is carrying thus making it difficult to burn the extra fat.
Again, I would check with my doctor because your lifestyle and BMI can also be considered to determine the most accurate caloric need for you, but this formula has always worked for me. I began at a weight of 204 and am down to 182.
If it makes you feel better, I am in the same boat as you. I also miss the days that I was only 125 pounds. You know what makes me ill? I was in college at the time and thought I was FAT! Oh, how I wish I would have appreciated what I had when I had it. I guess hindsight really is 20/20.
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