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Young Woman's Weight Loss Frustration
Hello Doctor,
I am 18 years old, and have been trying very hard to drop some extra weight that I picked up during an emotional-eating phase at college. I am currently 148 lbs, and 5'2". A year ago, I weighed 120 lbs and looked much better, but I can't seem to get back there. For both health and wardrobe reasons, I have been trying to lose the excess 30 pounds. I still only have about 5-6 outfits to choose from that fit. For about 3 weeks, I have kept my calorie intake between 700-1200 calories (never above 1200, and sometimes less). I exercise 3-4 times a week, either by running or riding a stationary bike. I have only managed to lose 2 pounds so far. Not everything that I have eaten has been "diet" or healthy, but I have been carefully logging my calories using FitDay.com. There's got to be a faster way to do this without completely starving myself.
I would appreciate any kind of help.
Thanks,
Claire Rose
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Young Woman's Weight Loss Frustration
Well, I'll keep checking back.