Staying Under Calorie Goal Challenge

sexyjeans

I've been exercising a lot, but eating back all (or more) or my exercise calories, and have not lost 1 pound. I know it's ok to eat some back, but I need to be at a calorie deficit to lose weight. Is anyone else up for joining up and keeping each other encouraged and accountable? I want to start posting each evening how many calories I have left. 0 or - is NOT an option. Let me know if you're in! :sad:

erinkelly2

I am making it my goal for lent ot stay under my 1200 everyday. Good luck to you

chazspk

I am making it my goal for lent ot stay under my 1200 everyday. Good luck to you

Was wondering what to do for lent..:ohwell: Thanks for the idea....:bigsmile:

ronjaa

I'm in!!

MrsBehaving

I am giving up my scale for lent. (eeeeek!) But this sounds like an excellent challenge! :flowerforyou:

khrys1

I'm in!

khrys1

Of course, my parents took us out to lunch today, so it's the one day I'm over my calories for this week- can we start tomorrow? ;o)

sexyjeans

Yea!! Glad to have some support. :-) No official start date...so anyone can jump in anytime. I'm starting today. Knowing I have to post tonight has already helped me to cut back on snacking --or reach for a lower cal version. Thanks Ladies! :happy:

ronjaa

Ok so i suppose I'm first to report my calories left. My sunday is over..it's after midnight in my country. I have 527 calories left:-)

sexyjeans

Ok so i suppose I'm first to report my calories left. My sunday is over..it's after midnight in my country. I have 527 calories left:-)

Great job!! What an inspiration. :-)

sexyjeans

Daily report. (Not one that I'm proud of. Sundays are one of my worst days because I am bored & I snack more than I should.)
Daily Stat: 37 Calories left (barely made it!) I'll do better tomorrow. I know it.:explode:

ronjaa

800 cals left.. and I'm really not hungry.. is it too much??

khrys1

Monday- 439 calories left. NOT my typical day- so stressed I didn't eat much, then had bootcamp after work- usually I'm 100-200 under, but I'll take it! Good luck everyone!

sexyjeans

Day 2: 452 calories remaining. Yea!!! This is what I'm talking about. Thanks for the accountability ladies. :-)

khrys1

800 cals left.. and I'm really not hungry.. is it too much??

I think you're ok, as long as you don't have that many left for a lot of days....

ronjaa

I totaly binged today. I'm 660 calories over my goal. So ashamed of myself..

sexyjeans

I totaly binged today. I'm 660 calories over my goal. So ashamed of myself..

Don't beat yourself up. Being honest about it is key and there is always tomorrow. Clean slate...

khrys1

Tuesday- 63 under. Today was a no exercise day, so I think that's pretty good!

sexyjeans

Day 3 and I'm 2 for 3. Went over today by 35 calories. :-( Here's to tomorrow!

pkd1

im in also but since today was fat tuesday i was over 117 calories

ronjaa

I guess we all had a bad tuesday... Hope today will be much better for all of us!!!

ronjaa

report: 651 cals under goal:)

khrys1

Wednesday- 426 under (just about the same amount I burned exercising). Going to a baby shower tomorrow, and I LOVE cake- must be strong!

sexyjeans

Good job today ladies! :flowerforyou: I had a mortifying weigh in at the doctor--end of day--fully clothed and bloated. :-( Needless to say, I stayed under my calorie goal by 649!! Nothing like a kick in the butt to get me going. Have a great Thursday and thanks for your support!

khrys1

Hey ladies! I was just wondering what each person's weekly weight-loss goals are..... I'm aiming for 1.5 pounds a week, and have been losing 2 most weeks. Just thought our "under calorie goal" might be put in perspective if we know some people are aiming for 1/2 pound a week and are REALLY under their calorie goals most days, whereas someone aiming for 2/week might have a tougher time being under calories for the day- right???

ronjaa

I'm aiming for 1.5 too but thinking about for changing it to 2...
todays report: 950 cals left:)
I had a succesful day:) what about you ladies??

pkd1

thursday 432 calories left woohoo

khrys1

Thursday 282 left! Good job, ladies!

sexyjeans

Thursday: 231 left. Phew. :happy:

greeneyed84

In your settings it will say what your NET is supposed to be. Mine is 750, so no, i do not eat all of my calories. I try to stay between 750 and 900 NET. It's the only way i'll lose weight.
Don't stay under 1200 calories total though, your body needs nutrients to function. Just exercise a bit more and don't eat any junk!

sexyjeans

Hey ladies! I was just wondering what each person's weekly weight-loss goals are..... I'm aiming for 1.5 pounds a week, and have been losing 2 most weeks. Just thought our "under calorie goal" might be put in perspective if we know some people are aiming for 1/2 pound a week and are REALLY under their calorie goals most days, whereas someone aiming for 2/week might have a tougher time being under calories for the day- right???

I'd love to lose 2 lbs per week, but have no idea how many calories I need to have (or to be under by). Looks like you've been successful. How much under per day have you been on average?