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So 289.4 today. The first week always drops so fast, mostly water weight. But also because when I cut the calories my body's metabolism is still working on the previous calorie count, not the new one, so I burn more. It won't last long though, I usually lose like crazy the first two weeks then slow to a more steady crawl.

Thanks for the comments. Yeah 1200 is low. I have been to a nutritionist and my mum is a nurse. I have what is called an 'energy efficient' body. Which basically means evolutionarily speaking I am great, but for weight loss it bites, because my body alters it's caloric needs after a couple of weeks of the same calorie count. So basically if I ate 1800 cal/day, within a week my body would get so used to it I wouldn't lose anything.

The only way my body works is if I severly cut the calories to the point where it takes my body longer to adjust, 1200 usually gives me about 4 weeks before adjustment. Then I add in daily exercise and I can usually get another 4-6 weeks before it adjusts, so long as I vary the type of activity.

The nutritionist said after two months I have to up my calorie intake for two weeks, and reduce exercise so my body will adjust to the higher count, it always takes my body less time to adjust to a higher cal intake. Then once I have done the two weeks, I go back and can usually get another 2 months before beginning again.

It seems weird I know but my nutritionist said it's the best way to ensure continued weightloss. On the plus side when I reach my goal weight it will be easier to maintain! my problem has always been -when I am not on a diet- not eating consistantly. I go from eating 200-300cal one day(like a sunday where I sleep most of the day and lounge and don't go out) to the next day where I might eat 3000 cal/day. Thats what makes me gain weight, my body can't adjust to anyone cal intake and thus weight is gained.

Well feeling good today. I am a daily weigher, I know some people think only once a week is the way to go but for me I need the info daily. It keeps me on track. I know my weight will fluctuate so I don't beat myself up if the scale goes up, but it is helpful to me to have a routine. If I weigh myself in the morning, I am thinking diet and make better choices for the day.

Thanks you for the comments and hugs. It really is nice to know there are people out there who support me. It's a feeling I haven't had before, really nice.