am i eating too few calories?

[jdoll]

hi everyone! i'm a newbie and i have spent hours reading all of your postings. Lots of great info! i have read on a few postings that eating too few calories can force your metabolism to slow down. for the last 2 months i have been keeping my caloric intake between 1200-1400/day and doing 30 min. of cardio 4-5 times per week with light weight training trying to lose weight. i need to shed about 30 Lbs. Nothing is happening. Am i eating too few calories? Thanks for reading! Any advise you got would be awesome!}(

 

[activegirl]

Hi, glad you've joined us! Yes, you are eating too few calories. You have come to the right place as I know there are many individuals who frequent the site who are very knowledgable regarding diet and exercise. I'm going to attach the link to some articles from Muscle and Fitness Hers that I've been using to calculate my caloric intake. The number of calories you eat per day should be based on your current weight, as well as on your activity level. I sure hope this helps!

Here are the links:

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0KGB/is_1_3/ai_82476481

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0KGB/is_3_3/ai_98592789

 

[jdoll]

Thanks for the info activegirl!

 

[bambi02]

Hi does anyone know what "eating clean" means? I am wondering if it is just eating the right amount of protein, carbs, and fats daily. Thanks Lisa