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how do i lose weight??🥹 i’ve worked out consistently for 2 years and eat less than 2,000 cals per day! what am i doing wrong???
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Anonymous 18h

Have you had your thyroid checked diva?

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Anonymous 18h

2,000 might be more than you maintenance cals. you should find what your weight and heights maintenance cals are and then eat below that. if you are worried abt something i would ask your doctor:)

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Anonymous 18h

You should figure out your BMR and TDEE! 2000 could still be a little high for you, you could also be eating too little for how much you’re working out which sounds counterintuitive but bodies are weird like that. If you’re not losing and not gaining, you’re maintaining. Feel free to dm! :)

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 18h

no should i😳

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 18h

It could be worth looking into! If your thyroid levels are low it could cause issues with weight gain/inability to lose weight. It can also cause fatigue, dry hair, brittle nails, and other symptoms so if you experience those as well I definitely recommend seeing your obgyn!

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 16h

just to add on, PCOS could also hinder weight loss! hormonal imbalances and insulin resistance can make weight loss more difficult, and high intensity exercise can spike cortisol which is almost counterproductive. def get things checked!

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