I'd say you're not eating enough, however, I wouldn't really suggest eating more of (as you put it) "a crapload of sugar". I'm currently 261-ish and eat anywhere between 2000 and 2300 calories a day. I may eat on the high side, however, combined with the exercise I do (3 days weights, 2 days cardio) I still manage usually a 2lb/week loss. A couple of years ago I was kind of where you were.... eating less and less, working out harder and harder. This works for some, but not for me.
If that's the one thing I've learned is that I need to eat more to lose weight. That may not apply to everyone, but for me it seems to be true. Back in December (at 358) I still started at 1600-1800 calories, with no exercise. Once I added in the exercise though my weight loss was off and on. It's been far more consistent since I raised my calories.
I'm kind of with Jane on the division of calories. I tend to 30% protein and let the other numbers fall where they may. However, in my case, I do that to manage hunger (which is a lifelong issue for me).
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