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Oompa_Loompa

My goal is to loose 1 pound a week. For the last 2 weeks it has worked. My question/concern is that should I still be eating the amount of calories I have been(1200-1350) Obviously I know I can't cut down my calories every week because then I eventually wouldnt be eating any so I think I jsut need this explained to me. How will I continue to loose weight every week by eating the same amount of calories and doing the same amount of excersise.

JennaM222

I say yes. I wasnt eating anough and my weight wasnt budging at all - now I eat even like an extra 100-200 and the scale started moving again - we are all diff tho so who knows I definately keep it under 1400 - goal is 1200 a day with out my exercise cals counted in. I usually only eat back 200 - 300

erickirb

Because MFP sets you up with a caloric deficit. If you are set to lose 1 lb/week your daily deficit will be 500 cals/day and since 1 lb =3500 cals eating this amount you will lose 1 lb/week. The more you lose the less your body burns so at 1200 cals instead of a 500 cal deficit you may fall to a 450 cal deficit which would then take about 8 days to lose a pound instead of 7.

As long as you are eating below your maintenance calories you will lose weight, the closer you are to maintenance the slower the loss will be.

meggonkgonk

MFP will ask you if you want to adjust your goals every 10lbs or so but if you are concerned every week or every few lbs between that, after you log your weigh in weight, go into "goals", click "change goals" then "guided goals" and save those goals, MFP will adjust your 500/day deficit based on your new weight.

*edited to add* It adjusts about 10 cals for every lb so as you can see, it's really not that big a difference typically. But I do adjust about every 5-7 lbs instead of 10

LaurenRose2011

"How will I continue to loose weight every week by eating the same amount of calories and doing the same amount of excersise?"

Simple Answer: You won't.

Explanation: If your goal is to lose 1 lb. per week that means a total calorie deficit of 3,500 per week. The amount of calories you NEED are based on your height, age, weight, sex, and level of activity. Assuming a female is 5' 8'' and 250lbs that person NEEDS 1,932 calories per day just to maintain normal body function. Then we must account for physical activity. If the person is lightly active (light exercise a few days per week) we need to multiply the 1,932 by 1.375 which is 2,657. This person has an approximate metabolic rate of 2,657 calories per day, and NEEDS to eat that amount to MAINTAIN that 250lbs.

To lose 1lb per week this person would need to multiply 2,657 by 7, reduce that total by 3,500, and divide by 7 for a new daily net calorie intake of 2,157. To adjust for weight loss: recalculate the metabolic rate, and then recalculate caloric need. Example: if the person above loses 10 lbs with the above plan, and desires to continue losing at the same rate the following adjustments will be made:

Metabolic rate is reduced to 2,594 and with new calculations, as done above, show a new net calorie need of 2,094 per day. I am fairly certain, though not positive, that MFP automatically makes the adjustments necessary based on your weigh ins, but keep track of your net calories and see if they update based on your weight change just in case.

If you require further explanation, or have any questions I will be happy to respond. Just message me.

toddgaines

Yeah, as others have said, it won't happen. If you continue eating exactly the same and doing the exact same exercise your weight loss will gradually slow and will plateau at some point. MFP will never put you below 1200 calories and it shouldn't, your body needs food. So obviously cutting back on calories further is not an option. As you get closer to your goal weight you will likely either have to increase time or intensity of your workouts, and will likely need to do some strength training. You will essentially need to boost your metabolism so your body is more efficiently using the calories you give it, and exercise / strength training is really the only way to do that safely.