Can I lose weight slower?

missLEAS
missLEAS Posts: 35 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Okay, honestly, I've been losing 1 kg which is about 2 lbs a week I think? So I've been eating 1200 calories a day. Now that I am sooo close to my goal weight, I'd like to KEEP LOSING weight, but SLOWER.

I understand the body will automatically slow down the metabolism and lose weight slower, but I just wonder, if I eat as if I wanted to lose 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs?) which perhaps be 1400-1500 calories a day, would this INCREASE OF CALORIES still keep me in losing weight, or will I start gaining?

Sorry, I just don't understand the system and it's the only thing I think about (that if my body is used to going down 1kg/2lbs a week, will it be able to go down 0.5/1lbs a week instead, meaning I won't gain weight if I eat a little more as my goal is to lose slower?)

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  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    If you reduce your deficit -- but stay at a deficit -- you will continue to lose weight, just at a slower pace.
  • DeguelloTex
    DeguelloTex Posts: 6,652 Member
    Yes, you can eat more and lose more slowly. If you're losing 2 pounds a week on 1200, 1400-1500 isn't going to cause you to start gaining. There may be a bump as you'll have more food in your system, but then you'll continue to lose.
  • darrensurrey
    darrensurrey Posts: 3,942 Member
    I know it's none of my business but if you're really the lass in the pics then screw losing weight. Focus on fitness and building muscle. :)
  • qb63
    qb63 Posts: 88 Member
    darrensurrey wrote: »
    I know it's none of my business but if you're really the lass in the pics then screw losing weight. Focus on fitness and building muscle. :)

    If that really is you in your profile picture I would recommend you see a professional about your ED. Seriously.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    qb63 wrote: »
    darrensurrey wrote: »
    I know it's none of my business but if you're really the lass in the pics then screw losing weight. Focus on fitness and building muscle. :)

    If that really is you in your profile picture I would recommend you see a professional about your ED. Seriously.

    Agreed
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    With only 14 pounds total to lose and 6 pounds to go, you shouldn't have an aggressive goal like losing 2 pounds per week anyway. You set your goals here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/account/change_goals_guided and the system will tell you how many calories you should eat per day to meet them.

    However, like other posters, I'm somewhat concerned that your goals are not realistic for your body. Have you discussed what a healthy weight is for you with your doctor?
  • Serah87
    Serah87 Posts: 5,481 Member
    OP get help!!! ASAP!!!
  • brianpperkins
    brianpperkins Posts: 6,124 Member
    How tall are you? What do you weigh? What is your goal weight?
  • madhatter2013
    madhatter2013 Posts: 1,547 Member
    brianpperkins wrote: »
    How tall are you? What do you weigh? What is your goal weight?

    None of these matter. OP you've already let the cat out of the bag by posting your sob story. Now you're wanting us to help you furthar your eating disorder? Kudos for getting rid of the abusive BF but you need professional help!
  • missLEAS
    missLEAS Posts: 35 Member
    brianpperkins wrote: »
    How tall are you? What do you weigh? What is your goal weight?

    Hey I'm 175 cm and I weight about 58 kilos? I'm not sure! My goal weight is 54-55 kilos
  • brianpperkins
    brianpperkins Posts: 6,124 Member
    Seek help. Your current weight is at the absolute bottom of the healthy BMI range ... your goal weight is dangerously low.
  • mccindy72
    mccindy72 Posts: 7,001 Member
    misselenasalinas wrote: »
    brianpperkins wrote: »
    How tall are you? What do you weigh? What is your goal weight?

    Hey I'm 175 cm and I weight about 58 kilos? I'm not sure! My goal weight is 54-55 kilos

    You need to put weight back on, not lose more weight.
  • nordlead2005
    nordlead2005 Posts: 1,303 Member
    edited July 2015
    Some simple math for you.

    If you are losing 2lb/week, then you are at a 7000 Calorie deficit per week, or 1000 Calorie deficit per day.

    If you are eating 1200 Calories per day, then you have a total of a 2200 Calories per day energy expenditure. You can eat 2200 Calories/day and you won't lose/gain weight (it will fluctuate, but it'll be water or food in your body, not fat/muscle)

    But as others said, if that is your pic, go get your body fat % checked by a doctor and determine a healthy goal weight. I'd personally suggest eating at a small gain and building muscle instead of trying to lose weight. It looks like the only thing you have to lose is muscle...
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    madhatter2013 wrote: »
    brianpperkins wrote: »
    How tall are you? What do you weigh? What is your goal weight?

    None of these matter. OP you've already let the cat out of the bag by posting your sob story. Now you're wanting us to help you furthar your eating disorder? Kudos for getting rid of the abusive BF but you need professional help!

    Ohhhh, yes, now that I've seen your thread in Success Stories I agree you'd benefit from getting professional help to undo the damage from the abusive relationship.

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