1/2 lb or 1 lb ?

Ashley2733

I'm 5'5 I weigh 156, I have my goal set to 1 lb a week, is that too much tho ? Should it be set at 1/2 lb? I've lost 12 lbs in 5 weeks, so I'm just curious as to if i should switch it or keep it the same since I'm losing? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!

LisaMoxon155

Well i oringially put 2lb a week lost to do but calories were 1200 a day. Wasnt going to maintain that. Mine is set at 1 and 1/2 lb a week and ive lost 15lb in 7 weeks. at the start i cld have 1400 calories ,now at 1290 as ive lost weight
Its works for me.
I think if u feel u can cope on the calories ur allowance is then carry on.

LisaMoxon155

Oh and well done and good luck in whatever u decide

MrsPinterest34

I have mine set to 1lb a week and so far no problems. Some weeks I lose only 1/2lb and other weeks 1lb. I do make sure I eat close to all my calories for the day. I'm 5'2, 167lb ( 8lbs down since Jan 2) and MFP set mine to 1490 cal/ day. It's a slow enough steady weight loss for me and I can maintain it long-term without giving up my favorite foods.

annacole94

If you've lost 12 lb, you should re-run the guided goal set-up and it will (sigh) take away a few more calories. You can decide if that's livable, or if you'd rather lose more slowly and eat more.

I'm at 157 (but a couple inches taller) and keeping it at 1 lb/week for about another month. I think in April, I'll dial it back to 0.5. My initial goal weight is 150.

TavistockToad

if i was you, i'd go for 1lb per week

if the scale was still showing a loss of 2lb per week, then its because you were either not eating back exercise cals, or don't have your activity level set correctly?

Ashley2733

annacole94 wrote: »

If you've lost 12 lb, you should re-run the guided goal set-up and it will (sigh) take away a few more calories. You can decide if that's livable, or if you'd rather lose more slowly and eat more.

I'm at 157 (but a couple inches taller) and keeping it at 1 lb/week for about another month. I think in April, I'll dial it back to 0.5. My initial goal weight is 150.

Yeah I just re-ran it and now at 1 lb per week I get 1300, instead of 1350. Boo! Haha. Oh well guess I'll keep it at 1 lb per week and then see how it goes from there.

Ashley2733

Thank you for all the replies, I definitely appreciate it!

jemhh

This is my suggestion:

Leave your goal at 1 pound per week. Periodically evaluate whether eating at that level allows you to maintain a level of activity that you enjoy and fits your preferences while also losing weight. As a woman, especially one who is very close to the healthy weight zone for your height, evaluating weight on a cycle to cycle basis rather than a week to week basis, is best. That means comparing Day 1 of one menstrual cycle to Day 1 of the next cycle.

If you are not able to comfortably sustain your diet, eat a bit less or increase your activity a bit or do some combo of the two.

annacole94

It does give me incentive to get my exercise in, because without at least 200 calories from steps/workouts, I have zero room for anything fun or anything outside meal time. Congrats on your success so far!

Ashley2733

annacole94 wrote: »

It does give me incentive to get my exercise in, because without at least 200 calories from steps/workouts, I have zero room for anything fun or anything outside meal time. Congrats on your success so far!

Thank you!! And yes, I agree it definitely gives me some drive to workout so I can eat more