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msmaam3
msmaam3 Posts: 5
edited October 3 in Introduce Yourself
Why aren't I losing weight more quickly? I make sure to exercise and keep to my allowed calorie count. I eat my exercise calories. I am 52yo, 4 ft 10.5 in tall, and weigh 116.4 lbs. I started MFP 13 June 2011 and have only lost 7 lbs. I have 15 more to go. Lots of work and sacrifice for so little loss. What else can I try?

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  • AZackery
    AZackery Posts: 2,035 Member
    Why aren't I losing weight more quickly? I make sure to exercise and keep to my allowed calorie count. I eat my exercise calories. I am 52yo, 4 ft 10.5 in tall, and weigh 116.4 lbs. I started MFP 13 June 2011 and have only lost 7 lbs. I have 15 more to go. Lots of work and sacrifice for so little loss. What else can I try?

    What's your body fat percentage?
  • msmaam3
    msmaam3 Posts: 5
    23
  • MIMITIME
    MIMITIME Posts: 405 Member
    I always suggest people get their thyroid checked because I have thyroid issues. However, I have noticed on different post that people that don't have a large amount of weight to lose do seem to lose it slower. I also see other post that point out muscle weighs more than fat and if you have been working out a lot, keep up with your progess with your measurements. Good Luck
  • caitlinclock
    caitlinclock Posts: 528 Member
    That's about an average of a pound per week which is a healthy way to lose weight! I think you're doing a great job! I know it is frustrating and I can be impatient too when it comes to weight loss so I can relate to wanting to speed up the process but just keep sticking to your plan because obviously you're doing something right! :)

    Whenever I feel stuck in a rut I try switching up my meal plans or exercise routines. Good luck!
  • vsetter
    vsetter Posts: 558 Member
    It sounds like you are losing 0.5 pound per week. Which isn't bad, believe it or not. Because you are not overweight (you are right in the middle to lower end of your healthy range) AND your body fat percentage is low, your body isn't going to drop weight as fast as some of the others.

    You will have to decide, since you are at a healthy weight, if it is worth the work to be at the low end of your range. This is a very personal decision. Some really want to lose that weight.....others choose maintenance. Its up to you.
  • JeSuisPrest
    JeSuisPrest Posts: 2,005 Member
    How many calories are you eating? Are you eating enough? Are you exercising? Are you eating back those exercise calories? Open up your diary so you can be better helped.
  • tbrown035
    tbrown035 Posts: 1
    Well Msmaam3 in my opinion, I dont know how much you burn in calories in your workout. I try to make it to burn 1000 calorie a day, that I workout.
    You may also want to get your thyroid check, you may have a thyroid disorder in which it will make it very hard to loose weight.
  • msmaam3
    msmaam3 Posts: 5
    Thank you for your kind words.
  • msmaam3
    msmaam3 Posts: 5
    I burn 1000 to 1250 exercise calories per week. Not sure how to burn 1000 calories a day at my size.
  • AZackery
    AZackery Posts: 2,035 Member
    23

    Msmaam3, I've asked you for your body fat percentage. You've given me your BMI.

    Your status is 4ft 10.5" BMI: 23

    According to the BMI chart, a 23 bmi falls under the normal range. The webpage address: http://www.whathealth.com/bmi/formula.html

    BMI Weight Status
    Below 18.5 Underweight
    18.5 -24.9 Normal
    25 - 29.9 Overweight
    30 & Above Obese

    Your original status was:

    Height: 4ft 10.5" Weight: 123.4 BMI: 25

    You were overweight according the BMI chart, when you were 123.4 pounds.

    If you lose 15 more scale weight. This will be your results.

    Height: 4ft 10.5" Weight: 101.4 BMI: 20

    A 20 will still have you in the normal range according to the BMI chart.

    I don't go by the BMI chart. I go by the body fat percentage chart. The BMI chart is only a ratio between your weight and height. It doesn't tell you how much fat you have on your body. The doctors uses the BMI for their health reason, when I feel they should be using the body fat percentage chart. Why, because fat causes health problems, not BMI. According to the BMI chart, bodybuilders are obese and these people have a low body fat percentage.

    Scale weight doesn't determine how much fat a person needs to lose, a person's body fat percentage does. Scale weight loss and fat weight loss are two different thing.

    Msmaam3, If I can suggest anything to you, I would suggest that you find out your body fat percentage. I can help figure out how much pounds of fat you are carrying on your body and help you see that you don't have to lose 15 pounds.

    I hope that everyone I have shared in this reply didn't offend you, because that's not my intention.
  • msmaam3
    msmaam3 Posts: 5
    Body fat by US Army chart is 31%. Sorry for the confusion and thanks for your kindness.
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