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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m 48 F and have recently gained so much weight in my stomach, butt over the past 6 weeks. 
I’ve been on a yo-yo diet rollercoaster my entire 30’s-40’s and I’ve really never lost since then. Only gained. 
I don’t eat that much-some have suggested I don’t eat enough (but I don’t lose weight), I workout 5 days a week with focus on strength, weights. 
Now someone has said do macros, protein heavy so I’m drinking protein shakes, bars, etc. 
drink alcohol 3 times a week probably. 
Sedentary job but take walks. Now I’m reading [b]I should only strength train 2 times a week[/b]. 
I’m all over the place as far as what I should do because nothing seems to work (although I probably don’t give it long enough)
Should I incorporate intermittent fasting?  
I’m all over the place. Any advice please!  Thanks!  I want to lose 20lbs and I’m short. 5 ft [/quote]

1. The idea that you are are not losing weight because you are not eating enough is a joke. No really it is. When people say this the way it typically plays out is that "don't eat enough"/overly restrict a few days then compensate by overeating, cycle repeats and the yo-yo goes. 
To combat this and see how well you are really sticking to your diet track consistency. Set a reasonable and sustainable calorie range (goal weight x 10-12, do goal of 130 lbs would be 1300-1560cal/day) when you hit this give yourself a red x on the calendar. When you go over you get a black circles. At the end of the month you should have no more than 3-4 black circles. This is that it means to be 85+ % consistent.

2. weight loss is mostly about diet, but exercises is important . You should strength train 3-4 days a week to gain/maintain muscle as you age and diet. When you reduce calories you lose fat and muscle so strength train to preserve muscle you have and reduce how much you will lose.

3. Intermittent fasting is a tool to reduce calories but nothing magical. Works well for some people because skipping breakfast allows them to have more calories later in the day when they are often more hungry.

4. I agree with the advice above to eat 3 meals a day with no snacking. Eat big enough meals to fil you up and cut back on random snacks. Snacking really packs on the calories.

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