I've been lurking around this forum for awhile before I decided to join. So basically here is a little background. I'm only 19 and I never thought I'd struggle with my weight at such a young age! I was very skinny until I hit about ninth grade, and then I floated around 135 lbs until 11th grade when I hit 150( i'm 5'6 1/2 btw) currently I'm about 148 normally but fluctuate to 153. The largest I've been is 168 following a really tough phase in my life. I've always been a firm believer in calorie counting, clean eating an solid excercise. I'd love to get to 120 lbs so I'm looking to you all for support as I seem to be struggling a little! I really have a hard time with my carb situation as so many people seem to think you have to monitor them to lose weight. If I'm calorie counting do I really need to watch carbs? I'm currently eating 1200 calories a day, which some say is too low but I really dread going any higher as I really hate the thought of not losing weight as quickly as possible. Any help
Or advice would be appreciated! Thanks guys!
The best way to tell if 1200 cals is too low for you is your energy level and mood. If I don't eat enough my energy level drops and I am mildly irritable. One tip that works out great for me is to eat within a calorie range. I typically eat between 1300 - 1800 cals a day. This way when I am hungrier I have some wiggle room. I also find that when I count every single calorie, every single time, I make healthier choices overall. Plus, it helps me decide if ________ is worth it. Sometimes it is, but sometimes I decide it really is not worth it.