If i start eatting 1200 cals where can I go?

saram589
saram589 Posts: 29 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi all

I have 10-12kg that I would like to lose in a quick but healthy Manner. To lose a Kg a week MFP has put me on 1200 cals. I work out between 4-6 times a week time allowing and set myself a goal of 500 cals per work out (using my HRM)

If Im only eatting 1200 cals now (1400cals on days im going out for a meal) where do I go if I need a change? what about when my weightloss stalls I cant move down any further really.

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  • Joelly0110
    Joelly0110 Posts: 8 Member
    If you need to change, redo it in the settings.

    If you hit plateau, then you need to mix things up.

    You must remember not to eat your exercise points. Just stay at the recommended calories count.
  • _HeartsOnFire_
    _HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
    If you need to change, redo it in the settings.

    If you hit plateau, then you need to mix things up.

    You must remember not to eat your exercise points. Just stay at the recommended calories count.

    The last sentence...only if you do TDEE should you not at least eat some of your exercise calories back...You should not net under 1200.

    Read these:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1346163-change-your-mindset

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819925-the-basics-don-t-complicate-it

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here?hl=so+you're+new+here

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/974888-in-place-of-a-road-map-2k13

    TL:DR the link right above this one then ->http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/975025-in-place-of-a-road-map-short-n-sweet

    If you have 75+ lbs to lose 2 lbs/week is ideal
    If you have 40-75 lbs to lose 1.5 lbs/week is ideal
    If you have 25-40 lbs to lose 1 lbs/week is ideal
    If you have 15 -25 lbs to lose 0.5 to 1.0 lbs/week is ideal
    If you have less than 15 lbs to lose 0.5 lbs/week is ideal
  • WalkingAlong
    WalkingAlong Posts: 4,926 Member
    Hi all

    I have 10-12kg that I would like to lose in a quick but healthy Manner. To lose a Kg a week MFP has put me on 1200 cals. I work out between 4-6 times a week time allowing and set myself a goal of 500 cals per work out (using my HRM)

    If Im only eatting 1200 cals now (1400cals on days im going out for a meal) where do I go if I need a change? what about when my weightloss stalls I cant move down any further really.
    Virtually everyone's weight loss stalls at times. Sometimes you don't need to change anything except your patience level.
  • LotusAsh
    LotusAsh Posts: 294 Member
    weight loss is not linear, there will be times where the scale doesn't move. just listen to Hearts on Fire, she knows her ****
  • DuckDynastyMakesMeLaugh
    DuckDynastyMakesMeLaugh Posts: 363 Member
    weight loss is not linear, there will be times where the scale doesn't move. just listen to Hearts on Fire, she knows her ****

    +1
  • ksy1969
    ksy1969 Posts: 700 Member
    If you need to change, redo it in the settings.

    If you hit plateau, then you need to mix things up.

    You must remember not to eat your exercise points. Just stay at the recommended calories count.

    As HeartsonFire said, ignore the sentence in bold. MFP is designed for you to eat your exercise calories back. If you think they are being over estimated then only eat half to three quarters.

    Also, 12kg is not a lot to lose. To try and lose a 1kg or 2.2lbs per week at this point is very aggressive and do not be surprised if it does not happen. The most a person should be looking at losing a week is 1% of their current body weight and with the little you have to lose, that will still be aggressive.

    read all the links the HeartsOnFire posted.

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