Newbie concerned about too much weight loss...

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Hi there. I have just started CRing this week though I've studied

about it for over 2 years. I'm very confused about the correct amount

of weight to lose and/or calories to eat. I've read through several

posts and links but have more questions that maybe some of you could

help answer. I am female, 31 years old, 5'3 1/2 and slightly

overweight according to my " ideal " weight. If I lose up to 30% (as

I've seen recommended) of my " set " weight (where my body gravitates

and plateaus), I would end up weighing between 80-90 pounds. If I

lost up to 30% of my " ideal " weight, it would put me in the 70ish

pound category. This doesn't seem healthy and my family would

definitely think I had an eating disorder. This would be around 600-

800 calories a day I'm estimating.

I would just like some solid advice before I take this too extreme

which I know would cut down on my quality of life which really

defeats

the purpose. I don't want to end up in the hospital in the name of

longevity.

Also, is there a point where a person can start to lose too much

weight and negate the good that CR does for the body? For instance 1-

2 glass of wine has benefits while 3-4 can have risks.

Just would like some advice...

Thanks!!

K.P.