10-15 pounds in a year?

diaowl
diaowl Posts: 33
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So, I want to lose around 10-15 pounds in a year, or less. I'm not very familiar with the American system, so I'll just use metric.
I'm 154 cm tall and weigh around 57-58 kgs. I'd like to reach down to 53 or 52 kgs by, say, December. Is it possible if I'm sedentary? I mean, I walk daily for at least half an hour at a moderate pace. It's not much exercise, but it's all I can do for now. I don't want to make a huge change in my diet. I just want to have a better and happier lifestyle that is both sustainable and will also help me with my weight loss.
I never really eat out, nor do I enjoy fast food, but I have a huge sweet tooth. So, can I have a small treat everyday besides a piece of fruit? Like, a small slice of bread with a thin layer of chocolate spread on it, a small chocolate bar, or a cookie a day? I'm not rushing to lose weight, so can I indulge in my cravings? My diet mainly consists of veggies, lean meats, about a cup of dairy a day and half a piece of fruit a day, and maybe 2 slices of bread.

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  • GreenIceFloes
    GreenIceFloes Posts: 1,491 Member
    Set your goal to lose 0.25 kg/week, set your activity level as sedentary, and do as MPF tells you.
    Remember, there is very little margin for error when you aim to lose so little in a week, so make sure you are exact in measuring and logging your food. Also, I suggest eating back half your exercise calories, if you do work out.
    If you lose at the rate of 1 kg a month, you'll reach your goal by November/December.

    Also, read this, and all the links included in it:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

    ETA: Yes, you can eat whatever you want, as long as you meet your calorie goal. Try to meet your macro limits everyday too.
  • Full4Life
    Full4Life Posts: 172 Member
    Ha! You and me both! And welcome to the United States! I don't have much advice to give you other than to say I am about the same size as you (though I am 157 cm) but my weight/goals are exactly the same as yours!
    Me? I also have a wicked sweet tooth. I don't really drink (an occasional beer) but when I'm stressed I will do things like buy a packet of sugar wafers and eat them ALL!
    I've come back because I want to get back in shape (10k, 20k races) and I also want to shed about 10 pounds. I don't consider myself fat, though, and I think that takes off the urgency for me.
    The only thing helpful I can say is that calorie restriction seems to be the way to go for me since I think I probably eat too much. I'm shooting for about 1500 a day (I think my goals are actually set to 1440). I used to work with a lot of people from Korea, and try to take their approach to food - every meal taken with vegetables, plenty of soups and meats and just enough rice to soak up the juices. Then, if my calories allow, I can have a treat like coconut milk icecream or dried fruit.
    Hope that helps!

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