I started my weight loss journey on January 4, 2009 with the detox phase of the fat smash diet. After 4 days I had lost 3lbs, but decided to discontinue the diet because I just wanted to count calories and exercise without being told what NOT to eat!! After four days of eating regular healty food and working out I had gained all of the 3lbs back. I'm beginning to think that I only lost water weight So, I had to start over again.
Within the past 2 weeks I have had my menstrual cycle and have been eating about 1200-1300 calories a day, working with my personal trainer 3-5 times a week, and doing 20-30 minutes of cardio 3 times a week. I feel like I am gaining weight and feel bloated most of the time.
My questions are:
1. Am I eating enough?
2. When will I begin to see some progress?