1300 a day

as543
as543 Posts: 38 Member
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It feels impossible for me. I need to lose 15-20 lbs. currently 155. Thoughts and tips please

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  • Phoenix_Warrior
    Phoenix_Warrior Posts: 1,633 Member
    To reach 1300? Are you weighing and measuring your food? What is .056 slice of a quiche? Start weighing all solids and only use measuring cups for liquids for awhile to get an accurate gauge of intake. You just started, so you will have to be patient. Once you see what the calories add up to, go from there. If you are still having issues meeting your calorie goal, ditch the low fat, low calorie diet food and find something more calorie dense.Also, because I love this link:


    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants 
  • F00LofaT00K
    F00LofaT00K Posts: 688 Member
    It feels impossible for me. I need to lose 15-20 lbs. currently 155. Thoughts and tips please

    What feels impossible? Sticking to 1300 a day? Eat more, you should still lose weight. Is reaching your goal what feels impossible? Stick with it anyway. Learn a sustainable way of eating for the rest of your life, even if that means having chocolate or wine or cookies. Fit it into your day so you don't feel deprived.
  • editorgrrl
    editorgrrl Posts: 7,060 Member
    I need to lose 15-20 lbs.
    With such (relatively) little to lose, your weight loss goal should be .5 lb. per week. Log everything you eat accurately & honestly. Log your exercise & eat back half your exercise calories.

    Weight loss takes lots of trial & error. Give it a few weeks, then reevaluate.
    Because I love this link:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
    ^^^This.

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