We are pleased to announce that on March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor will be introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the upcoming changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

Jumbled and confused in need of insight!

chaarlotte289
chaarlotte289 Posts: 84 Member
edited November 2024 in Goal: Maintaining Weight
Hi!
my story:
So, I lost weight over a course of about 10 months eating 1200-1400 daily. I am 5'3, small boned, 18 years old.
I've been trying to maintain for awhile. Was eating 1700-1900 and doing so, but with stress slipped to 1500-1700 since about late November. I have lost around 3-4 pounds since then... Should I go back to my pervious calorie amount or will I now gain on that? If so, should I increase all at once or in increments?
I am a college student and walk anywhere from 2.75-4.25 miles a day from going to class, grocery shopping, etc. I also do basic chores everyday like clean my dorm, laundry etc.
I don't exercise other than that, however I find out of a 16 hour day I'm on my feet for maybe 4-6 hours.
This past week I really slipped from being sick with a virus and was eating around 1500-1550. Recon, I didn't do much exercise but how should I increase and how fast?
Any insight? I'm pretty confused!
Anyone have any success stories from upping calories after restricting for a while?

Replies

  • socioseguro
    socioseguro Posts: 1,679 Member
    Hi:

    Maintenance for me has been "trial and error". I add a small increment of calories and stay on that calorie target for at least 3 months, all other things being equal.
    If I am losing weight or gaining weight after the 3 month period, I adjust accordingly for another 3 month period.
    Good luck in your healthy journey
This discussion has been closed.

Categories