Doing the math helps the motivation!

wickedmaineah

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!

malibu927

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

Awesome!! You can do this!!

wickedmaineah

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

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

Great job!! You've got this!'

ridge4mfp

Excellent post. Good for you!