Hey Brit,You absolutely need a break! Losing weight is taxing on the body and mind. You have been going strong for several months and that will take its toll. The body really likes homeostasis and will do just about everything to keep it. One month or so easy weight loss and the body then says ok, 5% loss, whats happening, were dying, enough! Urges grow, fidgeting stops, water retains, hormones freak out, and the stresses of everyday life combo'd with the stress of eating less and change in general wears you thin. Eating maintenance level calories (still healthy foods) for 10 days (2100kcals or so) every 8-12 weeks goes a long way. Hormones return to normal in about 2 weeks, and the added endorphin's and lack of stress will give your mind more clarity. Then you can feel refreshed to make another push. Try going 10 lbs down, 1 week maintenance. Of course, 5 lb gain will happen, but long run better drops this way.
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