7 out of 30 tracking streak!

ChristineEnes
ChristineEnes Posts: 2 Member
in Food and Nutrition

averaging about 1600…need to be 1200 to start losing weight. But lots of energy to get in my workout and feel good. Although slightly inflamed and bloated. Tips are welcomed

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  • yirara
    yirara Posts: 10,758 Member

    I'm sure you don't need to eat only 1200 calories per day, and especially not if you also exercise. That women need to eat measly 1200 calories per day to lose is not a fact but just something touted by tabloids and colourful magazines. I'm sure you're doing fine. And you made a start. So yay to you!

  • paperpudding
    paperpudding Posts: 9,563 Member

    what are your stats?

    did MFP give you 1200 calories and if so, what rate of loss did you select?

    How long have you been doing this?

    Be aware that whatever number MFP gives you is a NET number - ie you are suppossed t o eat back exercise calories

  • springlering62
    springlering62 Posts: 10,277 Member

    inflammation and bloating from your workout, or your diet?

    If it’s dietary, whoaaaa Nelly.

    If it’s workout related and workout is new to you that’s normal. Your weight may spike a few pounds because of the inflammation and then drop when it lessens.

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