Please answer this for me! You can add me as well! Really need some advice, help, and friends!

ChristiSutton8814
ChristiSutton8814 Posts: 15 Member
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So my question is in regards to goal weight. My initial goal is to lose 50 pounds. So should I set my calorie goals etc. to say I want to lose 50? Or should I do it in increments? Like set it for myself to lose 10lbs. Then maybe another 5 or 10 and so on? I am having troubles sticking with the goals and I just wonder if it is because my goal seems so unrealistic. Maybe if I set the goal small and keep on adjusting it in smaller ways maybe I can? Advice needed! Friends are welcome to add me as well. I need a kick in the butt!

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  • WA_mama2
    WA_mama2 Posts: 140 Member
    Depends on what rate you want to lose, what goal you enter affects your suggested deficit. When you have 50+ lbs to lose you can do a 500-700/day deficit for longer in the beginning. Then as you get closer to goal, readjust the settings and get a new more appropriate deficit.
  • ChasingChocolate
    ChasingChocolate Posts: 20 Member
    we're around the same age so I'll send you a friend request! It really just depends on your personal preference. I have my goal weight listed on here but I've definitely focused more on just thinking about everything in 5 or 10 pound increments, especially when things were going really slow for a while.
  • pauliskander
    pauliskander Posts: 5 Member
    The calories really depend on what you want to do, and even your lifestyle. I have lost over 60lb so far and I'm working for another 40. I would say while it's good to visualize a larger goal like the 50lb, you generally should push yourself in the immediate term by the smaller 5/10lb goals.

    The most important thing I find, is not only weighing yourself everyday, but also entering it into the app. Oddly enough I find this to be the biggest motivator to stay on track! Also feel free to add me :smile: I use MFP everyday!

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