Doing the math helps the motivation!

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wickedmaineah
wickedmaineah Posts: 50 Member
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I am a larger woman, 5'4" and SW of 234.
Started 3 weeks ago with MFP and cardio. Lost 8 lbs in 21 days. Was disappointed until i did the math.
8 pounds x 3500 calories a pound = 28000 calories deficit
28000 calories deficit for 3 weeks= 9333 calories a week deficit
9333 calories a week deficit= 1333 calories a day deficit

8 pounds didnt seem like much since I have 46 left to go, but looking at the big numbers are motivating!

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  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,565 Member
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    Congratulations! Just remember that a good chunk of the initial weight loss is water weight, which will both skew your deficit statistics and slow your rate down now.
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
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    Awesome!! You can do this!!
  • wickedmaineah
    wickedmaineah Posts: 50 Member
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    malibu927 wrote: »
    Congratulations! Just remember that a good chunk of the initial weight loss is water weight, which will both skew your deficit statistics and slow your rate down now.

    I actually hit that the second week. Had a gain back of 2 pounds. My numbers are so much smaller than my husband because well he is male. So had to look for motovation and got it from seeing how much I have been able to trim my calories. Number on the scale doesnr motivate me.

    Also motivated with dropping a pants size in those 8 lbs.
  • wickedmaineah
    wickedmaineah Posts: 50 Member
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    queenliz99 wrote: »
    Awesome!! You can do this!!

    Thank you! It is really a mental game we can all win, once we figure out what works for us.
  • frankiesgirlie
    frankiesgirlie Posts: 669 Member
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    Great job!! You've got this!'
  • ridge4mfp
    ridge4mfp Posts: 301 Member
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    Excellent post. Good for you!

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