I lost around 80 lbs several years ago. I have gained 20 of it back over the past couple of years - I have consistently eaten 1200 - 1300 calories during this time but have been reluctant to go under that to get my weight back down. I am a regular home exerciser I do everything from Kettlebells to Cardio Coach to Cathe Frederick etc. I turned 50 this year, I am not in menopause. I have the book NROLFW and really want to try it - I am afraid to eat the amount they say to eat - it recommends 1539 and 1796 for me and I am scared. What is your experience do you think I should make this big jump or maybe up it a little like start with 1300 - 1500? I would like to hear your experience. When I have experimented with eating more I have gained weight and then in turn, upped my cardio and taken my calories back down, which I now read that this is not good - I would greatly appreciate your opinion/experience/knowledge regarding the eating particularly if you share my experience.
