Hi, looking to make it this time

sikita

Hi , I am new to MFP but definitely not new to trying to lose weight.

My goal is to lose 15 to 20 pounds. MFP calculated I should eat 1390 cals, but so far, I havent been able to do it. I average around 1600. I am 5'9" and around 165-170 lbs

I would love to add some friends to keep me accountable.

Thanks

Kelly_Wilson1990

Welcome!! This is a great tool!

gods_gal

Welcome to MFP! I think you'll love it here. Great tools to get you to your goal, and wonderful people to help motivate you along the way. Feel free to add me as a friend if you like. I'm Bonnie in Nashville Tn. Been here about a month and love it. Seeing success also!!

morganadk2_deleted

Are you eating to enough?

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/10589-for-those-confused-or-questioning-eating-your-exercise-calo

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/61706-guide-to-calorie-deficit


This is just a part of it! please read the link above


Generally someone with a BMI over 32 can do a 1000 calorie a day (2 lbs a week) deficit
With a BMI of 30 to 32 a deficit of 750 calories is generally correct (about 1.5 lbs a week)
With a BMI of 28 to 30 a deficit of 500 calories is about right (about 1 lb a week)
With a BMI of 26 to 28 a deficit of about 300 calories is perfect (about 1/2 lb a week)
and below 26... well this is where we get fuzzy. See now you're no longer talking about being overweight, so while it's still ok to have a small deficit, you really should shift your focus more towards muscle tone, and reducing fat. This means is EXTRA important to eat your exercise calories as your body needs to KNOW it's ok to burn fat stores, and the only way it will know is if you keep giving it the calories it needs to not enter the famine response (starvation mode)


Also this might be helpful http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/00trayn/view/how-to-bust-a-3-month-plateau-87677

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/153704-myth-or-fact-simple-math-3500-calories-one-pound-eat



Good luck on your journey

bklyngirl71

just take it one day at a time

sikita

thanks for the info :happy: