Oh my. The recommended minimum amount of calories is 1,200. If you've been consistently eating lower than that, you've been negatively affecting your metabolism. Try gradually bumping up to 1,400-1,600. You also mentioned eating salads/veggies. Are you getting enough protein?
Admittedly, I've been very similar to you in the past (ex. eating lower than 1,200 cals), and while it worked for a while, it's not a sustainable method of weight loss.
One big suggestion would be to focus more on weight training. The more muscle mass you have, the more calories you burn even at rest. With too much cardio and as little as you've been eating, you'll burn yourself out to the point where you see no progress (it sounds like that's where you are).
You may see a little initial weight gain once you make some changes, but don't let that scare you. It might take some time for your metabolism to level out. Also, remember, muscle weighs more than fat, so don't let the scale be your only guide; watch how your clothes fit.
Our stats are pretty similar. Within the past several months I had focused too much on restricting calories and limiting the types of foods I ate. Though I lost weight, I gained some weight back (right now I'm similar to your current stats...yes, my ticker isn't accurate) since what I was doing wasn't as sustainable as I had thought.
At the moment, I'm eating a lot more (1,700-2,000-ish - you don't have to go this high), working out more (I work out every day), and maintaining a constant weight. From here, I'll gradually start scaling back my calories.
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