Following MFP and not losing

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joligher
joligher Posts: 8
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I've been staying within my calorie range (for the most part) and have only lost 4 lbs in 2 months! It's pretty discouraging.

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  • yarwell
    yarwell Posts: 10,477 Member
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    I've been staying within my calorie range (for the most part) and have only lost 4 lbs in 2 months! It's pretty discouraging.

    0.5 lbs/week is a nice steady rate to lose at. If you want to double it then MFP's method suggests taking 250 cals a day off your food intake or adding >300 cals of exercise a day on average.

    Open diary and some number would help people give more tailored advice.

    Also the "(for the most part)" could be part of the problem.
  • pcastagner
    pcastagner Posts: 1,606 Member
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    So your problem is that you are following the plan for the most part and achieving your goal for the most part?


    If you want to lose faster, run a bigger deficit, but I would suggest you are doing just fine and have a perception problem.
  • themeIcanbe
    themeIcanbe Posts: 23
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    I'm also losing at a slow rate. However, I'm treating it as a lifestyle change. I'm amazed at what a difference logging food intake makes. Certainly think more than twice now and am becoming much better at planning and shopping for food. I find looking at my MFP friends diary's and comments very useful for food tips.
    Not forgetting what a difference a bit of exercise makes...going out for dinner tomorrow night and have mapped out a light breakie and lunch, with a circuit class in the morning.
    Hang in there, log everything and go long and slow for permanent change.
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,811 Member
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    Sounds like you have found your way to lose a steady amount of weight, surely that's a good thing rather than discouraging?

    If you get to the end of the year and have lost 24lbs wouldn't you be delighted?
  • HollisGrant
    HollisGrant Posts: 2,022 Member
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    I've lost almost 20 pounds in 2 months. I'm age 59, have about 20-30 more to go, and am not a physical fitness type. I leave my car in the driveway and walk everywhere, for exercise, to the store, etc. I'm also learning to jog with C25K.

    I can't see your food diary, so I can't make suggestions there. Drink water -- it curbs your hunger and is great for your body. I bought a 32 oz sport bottle, fill it with filtered water and a couple of lemon slices, and try to drink 2 of those a day. Eat less, eat less processed food, drink water, and exercise more.

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