Is this the right move?

kwissten

Hopefully someone can let me know if this is the right move because I’m feeling a little stuck lately! Over 2017 I had a rough year and long story short, I gained about 15 lbs. starting late January I was on my game about losing weight, but I cut my calories drastically (to 1200). My starting weight was about 138 and I am 5’4. After all of this time trying to lose weight I have only gotten to 135.9. I know this will be asked, so I weight all my food on a scale so I know I am accurate. I also exercise 3-4x per week doing kickboxing, cardio or light weights. My goal weight is 128 so it’s not like I have a ton to lose, but I’m very discouraged. Recently I’ve been reading articles and decided to try upping my calories to 1400 and seeing if maybe I’m just starving my body too much and stalling any progress. Is this the right move or does anyone out there have any other suggestions? I really appreciate the help or suggestions, I’m getting frustrated am ready to try something different!

TavistockToad

You shouldn't be working with more that a 0.5lb per week deficit, as you're currently a healthy weight.

RoxieDawn

You state your weight has gotten to 135.9 from 138, so how long of a time span did this occur?

.5 pounds/week is the correct rate of loss for you. You should be eating your exercise calories back from kickboxing, cardio and strength training. So you would be eating MFP calorie goal + exercise to still put you in a deficit off your TDEE. Smaller rate of losses will be slower losses, keep on point with your intake and be patient with the process.

Redordeadhead

Eating too little and entering 'starvation mode' is never the reason for not losing weight; it doesn't exist. Over how many weeks have you lost weight? As mentioned, unfortunately at a healthy weight your weight loss will be slow and can easily be hidden by fluctuations.