Will an 1000 calorie diet work for weight loss?

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Some background- im 20 yrs old, female. 147lbs and 5’4. I had a baby a year ago and since being pregnant I can’t get close to my pre-pregnancy weight. Before pregnancy i was 125-130. Slim build. Now im just carrying fat. I did breastfeed and since stopping gained 6lbs in 3 months. I usually eat 2 big meals a day but the last few days ive been trying a low calorie diet and eating 3 small meals a day. I can’t seem to “suck in” anymore naturally like i used to so i always look huge and bloated. I can’t tell if my stomach is fat, extra skin or stretched muscles. I have medical issues with my spine and heart so the most exercise i can do is walk but i live where its really cold right now and i cant bring my daughter out as often to walk. So i dont get much exercise at all. Will cutting back my calories to 1000 per day help me get back to my old weight? I know ill likely have to do a lot of core exercises to tighten my stomach muscles back up if its even possible for me. Im just so sad with this body. I used to eat roughly 2000 calories a day so its a big drop for me. Trying to be realistic right now my goal is 135 but i would eventually like to get back down to 125 if i could. When i was about 8 months postpartum i was down to 141 but like i said after breastfeeding i gained back 6lbs. Ill take any advice y’all got!
Before pregnancy

Now

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I agree with eating clean, and don't restrict calories too much. 1000 is a bit low, I'd say go for 1400 and you'll still lose weight steadily, and it's more likely to stay off. But make sure you're not underestimating calories, you may have to weigh and measure everything to make sure you're not accidentally over eating.
Also, please look into diastasis recti as you could possibly have that. Good luck!

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1000 calories is too low. Your body goes into starvation mode and in the long run you can gain more weight back when you go off the diet since your metabolism gets so slowed down. I would shoot for a minimum or 1200-1400 HEALTHY calories minimum. And add calories if you exercise that day

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I lost 15 lb in 2 months eating 1200 calories a day. Only way I was successful losing the baby weight!

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Calorie reduction = weight loss, so yes you’ll likely lose weight, but remember that eating CLEAN is the best thing to do, even above caloric restriction. Also, drinking a ton of water will help you immensely. 
You can look up indoor workouts and exercises online too to burn calories & build muscle

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Instead of starving yourself you can try intermittent fasting, you can eat and have all the necessary calories you need while losing weight. 
Look it up on YouTube lots of ladies have great results. 🤗

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The lowest caloric intake you should be doing is 1200. 1000 calories a day will hurt you more than it will help you. Yes you’ll lose weight but not in a healthy way. Anything under 1200 calories a day will cause your body to go into starvation mode.

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Try no sugar no flour diet, my husband and I have lost 30 pounds in 2 months with NO exercise

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Oh wow you look amazing 🤩 in your 3 week pp picture i think your stomach looked similar to mine. When you lost the weight did you still have that extra skin or did it tighten up? My biggest fear right now is losing weight but still having a pouch I can’t get rid of. Pregnancy stretched my skin quite a bit

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Low carb, high protein and try intermittent fasting. I was 257 going into L&D with my daughter. Prepregnancy I was 190, 5’7. After 6 months of walking and dieting I got within 10-15 pounds of my prepregnancy weight. It is possible! Just take it little by little. 
As far as diet goes, I would drink 2 shots of espresso with a Premier protein shake “protein coffee” for breakfast around 10 AM and then eat chicken/beef and a vegetable for lunch/dinner. Last meal was no later than 6 PM. It was tough first couple weeks but your body will adjust! 
Also did vegan and I lost 12 pounds in 14 days before finding out I was pregnant with my second babe ☺️ hope this helps!! 
Prepregnancy with my first (180 lbs)

41 weeks pregnant (257 lbs)

3 weeks PP (221 lbs)

Little over a year PP (205 lbs)

6 weeks pregnant with baby #2 (210 lbs)

Currently (240 lbs)

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I would track carbs and calories, i did keto before pregnancy and lost 150, basically stayed at or under 20 net carbs (total carbs - any dietary fiber - any sugar alcohols) and 1200 calories. I stopped drinking soft drinks, switched to water with crystal light one cup of cold brew coffee a day, no pasta, rice, or bread. Hope that helps!

Will an 1000 calorie diet work for weight loss?

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