Hey, AllyCat30,
I work out almost every day, mostly aerobic machines but also some weight training work. And I keep my intake around 1300, perhaps a little more. Have you checked how many calories you need to eat per day for your height, age, weight, activity, etc.? That helps.
I've been following this program without deviation since the end of November, when I was at 186, and as you can see, I've made progress. You can too!
Jay