Where should I be?

Erinsmiles2015
Erinsmiles2015 Posts: 37 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi,
I started MFP in May and have found this really easy to stick with. I am 36 years old and 5'2/5'3. I was sick of feeling fat all the time and my friend tired MFP and it really worked for her so I decided to give it a shot! It was a rocky start but now I'm eating (not always the greatest but )still under my calorie allowance. I exercise everyday at home and have recently started jogging again(try two/three a week). Now four months (almost five) later, I'm down 14.4 pounds(yahoo!). My question is, is that too little weight to have lost in that amount of time. My friend lost 30 pounds in 4 months without changing her diet but staying under her calorie count and exercising. So, should I be doing something different?

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  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    Never compare yourself to others. That is just a joy stealer. You're down 14.4 - that's fabulous. My math is terrible - but that's like a pound a week right? Perfectly on track.
  • Bhlinebee
    Bhlinebee Posts: 71 Member
    Same height, similar age, and started at same time and I've lost 11 pounds; your kicking my butt
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    Ready2Rock206 wrote: »
    Never compare yourself to others. That is just a joy stealer. You're down 14.4 - that's fabulous. My math is terrible - but that's like a pound a week right? Perfectly on track.

    This, plus if she has more to lose she can afford to lose more quickly.
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    Awesome weight loss, keep it up!!

    I see you have 16 pounds to go so your weight loss will slow down. Don't get discouraged, you can do this!!

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/113609/relatively-light-people-trying-to-get-leaner/p1
  • Erinsmiles2015
    Erinsmiles2015 Posts: 37 Member
    Ready2Rock206 wrote: »
    Never compare yourself to others. That is just a joy stealer. You're down 14.4 - that's fabulous. My math is terrible - but that's like a pound a week right? Perfectly on track.

    Yes
  • Erinsmiles2015
    Erinsmiles2015 Posts: 37 Member
    queenliz99 wrote: »
    Awesome weight loss, keep it up!!

    I see you have 16 pounds to go so your weight loss will slow down. Don't get discouraged, you can do this!!

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/113609/relatively-light-people-trying-to-get-leaner/p1

    Thank you so much! I want to lose more than my goal weight, I just didn't want to set my goal weight to lose too much and then be disappointed. After I reach my goal weight I hope to re-set my goal weight and lose 20 more pounds!
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    Erinsmiles2015 wrote: »
    queenliz99 wrote: »
    Awesome weight loss, keep it up!!

    I see you have 16 pounds to go so your weight loss will slow down. Don't get discouraged, you can do this!!

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/113609/relatively-light-people-trying-to-get-leaner/p1

    Thank you so much! I want to lose more than my goal weight, I just didn't want to set my goal weight to lose too much and then be disappointed. After I reach my goal weight I hope to re-set my goal weight and lose 20 more pounds!

    Baby steps are good!
  • ncboiler89
    ncboiler89 Posts: 2,408 Member
    Erinsmiles2015 wrote: »
    Hi,
    I started MFP in May and have found this really easy to stick with. I am 36 years old and 5'2/5'3. I was sick of feeling fat all the time and my friend tired MFP and it really worked for her so I decided to give it a shot! It was a rocky start but now I'm eating (not always the greatest but )still under my calorie allowance. I exercise everyday at home and have recently started jogging again(try two/three a week). Now four months (almost five) later, I'm down 14.4 pounds(yahoo!). My question is, is that too little weight to have lost in that amount of time. My friend lost 30 pounds in 4 months without changing her diet but staying under her calorie count and exercising. So, should I be doing something different?

    You are doing fine. Keep going.
  • PinkPixiexox
    PinkPixiexox Posts: 4,142 Member
    This is a fantastic loss! Congratulations and well done! Never compare yourself to other people - every one is totally unique and your body is clearly losing at a rate it is comfortable with. Please don't get hung up on the targets other people are hitting, you are doing brilliantly and you are also a lot healthier and a lot fitter than you once were! Keep it up :)
  • Erinsmiles2015
    Erinsmiles2015 Posts: 37 Member
    malibu927 wrote: »
    Ready2Rock206 wrote: »
    Never compare yourself to others. That is just a joy stealer. You're down 14.4 - that's fabulous. My math is terrible - but that's like a pound a week right? Perfectly on track.

    This, plus if she has more to lose she can afford to lose more quickly.[/quote
    PinkPixiexox wrote: »
    This is a fantastic loss! Congratulations and well done! Never compare yourself to other people - every one is totally unique and your body is clearly losing at a rate it is comfortable with. Please don't get hung up on the targets other people are hitting, you are doing brilliantly and you are also a lot healthier and a lot fitter than you once were! Keep it up :)
    queenliz99 wrote: »
    Awesome weight loss, keep it up!!

    I see you have 16 pounds to go so your weight loss will slow down. Don't get discouraged, you can do this!!

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/113609/relatively-light-people-trying-to-get-leaner/p1

    I can't but read the replys to my post over and over again! This gives gives me much encouragement to push on!! Thanks so much everybody for your encouragement, it mean a lot! :smiley:
  • Erinsmiles2015
    Erinsmiles2015 Posts: 37 Member
    * I can't help but read
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    It pays to bask in success. That gives us the energy to keep going.

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