Am I not eating enough. A little lost

fevermaps

Hello everyone.

So, I’ve put on quite a bit of weight which I’m trying to lose. I’m currently at 148lb, I’m 5’5 and my body fat percentage is 32% I’m working out mainly doing home circuit training 4 days a week and doing cardio two times a week.

I’ve calculated my Apple Watch information which says that my resting energy is 1567 and my active energy is 623 (on average)

If that makes my teedee 2190 then how much should I be eating to lose weight? My body appears to be changing as my clothes are looser but only 2lb difference on the scale. I think I’m probably under eating at the moment as sticking to 1300 calories.

Any help would be so appreciated.

Thank you

TinaZ2018

Hi

If that's really your TDEE, as healthy deficit would be 25%, so you'd gave to eat 1642 kcal/day (without eating back burn calories from exercise). I think you are under eating too. Also, don't get fixated on the scale. Take monthly photos and measurement. Sometimes the scale stays the same but because you pun on muscle, you are thinner and look better.

Lietchi

A weight loss rate of 1lb per week requires a deficit of 500 calories per day, so that would mean a goal of 1690 calories per day. Provided your Apple Watch is accurate, and your logging is accurate.
At your current weight I would not aim to lose faster than that.

How long have you been trying to lose weight? Over what period did you lose those 2 lbs?
Your weight is influenced by more than only how much fat you lose (or gain), it's also influenced by short term water weight fluctuations. Exercise can lead to temporary water weight gain, for repair of your muscles. Longer term, increased muscle mass can also explain looser clothes but no/little weight loss on the scale.