How to lose weight?

saynow111

Here is wt i do ?
I never eat fats bad saturated fats or even oil
I eat vegetables too much i love tomatoes
I also eat oranges and bannas too much
I eat orzo soup and protein for lunch
I walk 40 min 4 days a week or less even
Any ideas to enhance my diet are welcomed
I am sad with results i only lost 1 kg last 10 days
Pls help

TavistockToad

Not eating any fat is really unhealthy

Panini911

1kg in 10 days is EXCELLENT and fast weight loss. that is 2 pounds in a week which is generally speaking the fastest recommended speed of loss. so the issue is not that you are not loosing at a good rate or not but rather your EXPECTATIONS seem to be unrealistic.

to loose weight you need to eat fewer calories than you use. You don't need to avoid food groups (and too low fast is not heatlhy) or anything fancy. just eat fewer calories than you use over time.

But you want to ensure to eat in a balanced way (which includes fat) for your overall and long term health.

saynow111

Panini911 wrote: »

1kg in 10 days is EXCELLENT and fast weight loss. that is 2 pounds in a week which is generally speaking the fastest recommended speed of loss. so the issue is not that you are not loosing at a good rate or not but rather your EXPECTATIONS seem to be unrealistic.

to loose weight you need to eat fewer calories than you use. You don't need to avoid food groups (and too low fast is not heatlhy) or anything fancy. just eat fewer calories than you use over time.

But you want to ensure to eat in a balanced way (which includes fat) for your overall and long term health.

Fats has high calorie density
wts amout recommended amount of unsaturated fats?

shadow2soul

saynow111 wrote: »

Panini911 wrote: »

1kg in 10 days is EXCELLENT and fast weight loss. that is 2 pounds in a week which is generally speaking the fastest recommended speed of loss. so the issue is not that you are not loosing at a good rate or not but rather your EXPECTATIONS seem to be unrealistic.

to loose weight you need to eat fewer calories than you use. You don't need to avoid food groups (and too low fast is not heatlhy) or anything fancy. just eat fewer calories than you use over time.

But you want to ensure to eat in a balanced way (which includes fat) for your overall and long term health.

Fats has high calorie density
wts amout recommended amount of unsaturated fats?

While that is true it is also important to note that dietary fat is needed for hormone balance and even for the body to absorb some vitamins/minerals.

AMDR for total fat is 20-35% of your calories.

scott99lee

I was going to post a similar question. I am overweight (and quit smoking a year ago) and started MFP 37 days ago. I log everything I eat and stay in the suggested zones for the Macros. I exercise 5 times a week(3 at the gym). My calorie intake is usually much lower than my goal even without the exercise add back. I’ve only lost 4 pounds so far and need to lose 30. I’m 60 years old and pretty active. I’ve been reading up on this and I’m wondering if I need to eat more (as in up to the calorie goal MFP suggests) because my body may think I’m “starving”... (can’t imagine but apparently it happens) Is it normal to go a week or two and not lose anything? Also not sure how accurate my scale is. Help!!!!

apullum

scott99lee wrote: »

I was going to post a similar question. I am overweight (and quit smoking a year ago) and started MFP 37 days ago. I log everything I eat and stay in the suggested zones for the Macros. I exercise 5 times a week(3 at the gym). My calorie intake is usually much lower than my goal even without the exercise add back. I’ve only lost 4 pounds so far and need to lose 30. I’m 60 years old and pretty active. I’ve been reading up on this and I’m wondering if I need to eat more (as in up to the calorie goal MFP suggests) because my body may think I’m “starving”... (can’t imagine but apparently it happens) Is it normal to go a week or two and not lose anything? Also not sure how accurate my scale is. Help!!!!

With 30 pounds to lose, a rate of loss around 1 pound per week—approximately what you’re seeing—is a reasonable expectation.

Starvation mode is not real.

If you just started a new exercise routine or increased your exercise, you may be retaining some water weight, which is a normal part of the muscle repair process.

MFP is designed for you to eat back exercise calories, assuming your calorie burn numbers are accurate. However, if you don’t use a food scale to weigh all your food, you’re likely eating more than you think you are.

Macros matter for other goals like health and satiety, but they’re not directly relevant for weight loss.

NadNight

I would suggest adding some healthy fats (eggs, nuts, avocado) to your diet to help keep you fuller for longer. Fats also help with nutrient absorption so whilst it does sound logical to cut down on fat to lose fat, a little fat is beneficial.

The other thing I thought might help is more varied exercise. Walking is good but variety keeps things interesting and will work different muscles. It doesn't have to be expensive- look for yoga/pilates workouts online, or HIIT workouts you can do at home.

Machka9

How to lose weight?

Eat fewer calories than you burn.