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isabela_62

Calorie Deficit Help

Hi, I am 18, 5'2 and 132 lbs i have been in a calorie deficit for just over two weeks now, eating 1466 calories which i just discovered is only 200 calories down from my maintenance, which would make losing weight take a lot longer, obviously eating any less than that would be dangerous as i already feel quite weak but i don't feel the amount of calories is restrictive as i am never starving or anything.

Basically is feeling weak a sign that my deficit is not a good idea or will i just get used to it? I plan to have a break in 4 weeks as I'm going on vacation and then restarting after. I am trying to be more active but i just find it so difficult as i am in the house most of the day, I've started strength training and can currently hold around 18 kg and have started occasionally playing tennis but procrastination!

I really just want to lose my extra weight, i understand patience is key but i really just want some advice on how to handle this situation and any alternative ideas like, body recomp ect. or whether i should just focus on building muscle instead of losing fat

Posted Jul 8, 2025, 4:53 PM UTC

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