1200 Calories???HELP.

Question
Mark,
I figured you may know the answer to this. I am male, 6ft. 210 pounds. Ill be 30 in november. I want to lose 21 pounds (10%) in 90 days. I dont exercise, I drink like 5 cokes a day, i dont eat breakfast or lunch, and I usually eat a big pasta involved dinner, some junk food and then if im hungry right before i go to bed ill fill up and then go to sleep. I know this is not good. One week ago today I went on a 1200 calorie a day diet getting rid of the soda and eating a lot of fruits and veggies over 3 meals a day. Much better wouldnt you say? The problem is I weighed in and I weigh exactly the same one week later. Is my body storing the fat due to thinking it is in starvation mode cause of the calorie drop? Am I plateauing and it will come off? Am I doing it all wrong? What should I do (i am exercising as well - running a mile a day. I was a track star in H.S. and college but you couldnt tell anymore by looking at me) Please help. I am not asking for all the answers, just something specific enough that I can figure it out on my own and lose the 21 pounds by July 11th. Thank You for your time, Mark, I appreciate it.

Answer
Hello Jason,
Great question, and I share in your confusion. You'll understand why once you read these articles. I would suggest reading them in order listed, and then perhaps reading them again. They will answer so many questions for you and clear up the confusion. After reading them if you have questions feel free to contact me directly [email protected]

http://philkaplan.com/thefitnesstruth/metabolism.htm
http://philkaplan.com/thefitnesstruth/caloric_deprivation.htm
http://philkaplan.com/thefitnesstruth/sugar.htm
http://philkaplan.com/thefitnesstruth/women&weights.htm (though this relates to women, it's valuable info)
http://philkaplan.com/thefitnesstruth/supportive_eating.htm
http://philkaplan.com/thefitnesstruth/update_8_15_01.htm
http://philkaplan.com/thefitnesstruth/quickweightloss.htm
http://philkaplan.com/thefitnesstruth/fruitandfatloss.htm
http://philkaplan.com/thefitnesstruth/8pitfalls.htm

If you need more direct information and a plan again email me as I have a complete program out that takes you step by step.
These articles should open your eyes, and say WOW!

To Your Success!
Mark Shields

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