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I went down to 900 because it said the 1400 calories thing. I have lost 20 pounds this way and I EAT every two hours. NEVER hungry

No! Anything under 1,000 is starving but I think 1,200 calories is a perfect amount. If you want to lose weight you should just try to up your workout routine and burn more calories that way. 900 is way too little for someone to eat.

Men and women will likely differ on their goals with weight training. Women should know that no amount of weight training will make them as bulky as a man; women don't have enough testosterone to build large muscles. The female body-builders you see are either taking steroids or training 2-3 hours every day. Male and female beginners should start with 3 sets of 8-12 repetitions, and should use the heaviest weight you can while still maintaining good form, even to the last repetition of the last set. Get a weight training book or find a reputable website that will show you different exercises and the correct form. When lifting properly, you will stretch the muscle during the exercise, but you should still stretch properly to prevent injury!