My weight loss has plateaued the past 3 weeks am I not eating enough calories perhaps

LinsayRitchie

I have around 2170 calories as a woman a day I’m very overweight but the past 3 weeks I have lost approx 1-2lb only my calories tend to be on the low side as I am trying to lose weight which I’ve done successfully since last June but now I’ve plateaued . I’m eating around 1,000 ~1,300 a day between 80-110 protein intake I track all my food my exercise is poor due to poor mobility should I do anything diff

paperpudding

I dont understand if " I have 2170 calories a day" - which is quite possibly your correct allowance if you are very overweight - why you are then eating 1000- 1300 a day.

How long have you been at a plateau?

Even if you are very over weight, 1- 2 lb/week is still fine - if you have been losing since last June , ie over a year- the n the rate of loss will slow down as you get closer to goal weight.

and like everyone, there will be a week here or there when you don't lose any or even gain a bit - that is fine. As long as the overall trend is downward and you are losing most weeks.

cmriverside

Where did you come up with 2170?

What is your current weight?

1000-1300 is likely too low. Since we know little about you or your process, I'd say set your Goals here to "lose 1 pound per week." Set your Activity Level here as honestly as you can. Eat what the Goal setup tells you to eat. Don't eat under it by a whole lot.

csplatt

What tools are you using to calculate 1000-1300? Is your diary open for us to peek at?