For instance I've lost 50 kg, my lowest weight was 55 kg but I've had little muscle mass and more body fat especially on my hips and belly. My caloric consumption was pretty low back and maintenance only 1400-1500 and I didn't prioritize protein, I also struggled with an eating disorder. My curent weight is 68 kg at 166 cm, but I look skinny fat and my BMR is roughly 1400, I guess it's also due to long term low calorie consumption and little muscle mass. I also have PCOS and there are many studies that show this this condition is associated with lower metabolic rates and I'm honestly terrified and a bit hopeless that I'm going to lose all my progress and I feel trapped. At my highest weight (120 kg) I used to be prediabetic and had insulin resistance, now my blond sugar is within normal range however I'm noticing I'm sensitive to carbs, that's also linked to PCOS. I consider myself a sedentary person lately due to lots of studying and also working and I'm hitting around 5-7k steps a day. I've noticed lately that my hunger levels match 1900-2000 calories intuitively and I'm terrified I'll gain fat. Going below 1500-1700 is honestly difficult for my body and mind right now, especially after having been on a cut for a long time and also dealing with eating disorders (still struggle with overeating sometimes) and I need to study hard without overthinking too much about food and the situation itself. At this point I'm not sure if I should start eating at maintenance and start strength training (sort of body recomp) or just cut moderately and then increase calories progressively while strength training, I would like to reach 60 kg but diferrently this time and without maintaining on 1600-1700, I find it's not sustainable for me and I can barely save for a time out on a weekend which is also affecting my mental health due to food restrictions linked to PCOS (high glycemic carbs, sugar, gluten, dairy). Please help, I'm really confused and scared.
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