Calorie needs for weight loss

Question
I am a 5'1" 55 year female with hypothyroidism that is being treated effectively.  I weight 131 lbs.  I walk 5 days a week for 1 hour.  Three days a week a do 30 - 45 minures of either yoga or pilates (sometimes with a balance ball).  I eat balanced 1200-1300 calories a day through the week.  I consume 1500-1700 calories a day on the weekends. The weekend calories includes a bottle of red wine.  I consistently struggle to loose 10 lbs and in the last year more of the weight is in my belly and waist.  I take off a few and then put it back on.  I am in a high stress job.  I have read different recommendations on what to do - eat more or eat less.  What do you recommend.

Answer
Hi Phyllis,

First thing I noticed is your weekday caloric intake is very low based on your weight and activity level. Remember food is energy and your are getting the right amount of fuel on the weekends but then cutting back during the week, thats the up and down in weight. Increase your weekday calories to about 1500-1600 and then either maintain or increase a bit on the weekend. 12 calories per lbs. per day is a good guideline for you. Try it for a few weeks I bet the weight melts off.

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