Stuck at a plateau..

avanti925
avanti925 Posts: 6 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Overall I went from 235 to 190, and my goal is 170/175. Unfortunately, I have been stuck for months. My calorie count of 1800 a day and everything I ingest is carefully calculated, but weight loss to no avail. My stomach area seems to be the issue.

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  • WillowWindow
    WillowWindow Posts: 100 Member
    Are you exercising at all? If your muscle mass has diminished, along with a slightly slowed metabolism, you might be maintaining at that calorie count. Why don't you figure out your TDEE (Total Daily Calorie Expenditure) and BMI ( Body Mass Index) and then reduce your calories 15 to 20 per cent below that? You recalculate every 5 pounds down. If you add or already do some weight training that will increase your calorie burn. The goal is to find a calorie level that just allows you to lose without stressing your body too much, and you will eventually reach your goal.
  • avanti925
    avanti925 Posts: 6 Member
    Thanks for the info,

    I have started running again twice a week (treadmill), and just have to get it up to four days a week.

    My BMI is on the high side, so is my TDEE..it is 2400..my
    caloric intake with myfitnesspal is 1850..go figure.

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