Too large of a calorie defect

davidsadler86

hi all, I'm just wondering if my 2lb a week goal is too optomistic as I've not lost that much a week since I have started, I eat back my exercise calories as bet I can, my food logging has not been great recently as I have been stressed about waiting for my exam results to come back, all of which I passed I'm pleased to say lol. I have been sticking to my diet even though I've not been logging it. My bmi is about 27.5 I think so I don't know if I should change my weekly goals to fall in line with my current weight instead of being ambitious. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks x

barbiecat

:flowerforyou: the best goals you could set for yourself would be to plan and log your food accurately and stick to your plan

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eliminate packaged and processed foods, take life one day at a time, and get as much exercise as you can including just taking a walk to reduce your stress.......:bigsmile:

MrBrown72

Congratulations on the exam!

Set your goals high and keep striving for them. Just learn to be happy with any progress and keep trying. I've always found that setting a goal that is just a bit too high for me keeps me pushing harder than I would have otherwise. I don't get down on myself when i don't get there, I just push even harder the next week.

bizco

Read the link in my signature "guide to calorie deficits." It will help you.