Adding calories to bust metabolism...is it going to work???

chetzer

So after doing research and talking to my friend that is a Curves trainer, I am going to increase my calorie count to "boost" my metabolism. MFP has me at 1200/day which I have been doing for about 5months now and I have not lost any weight. The new plan is 1500/day this week and 1700/day next and back to 1200/day for two weeks. Will this get me results... I sure hope so because I am getting married in July and I want to lose about 17-20lbs more, Granted this is also my ultimate goal, so I am really hoping this is going to work. Any thoughts? Has anyone else done this?

damn...just realized I put Bust instead of Boost in my topic name, what can I say but ITS MONDAY LOL

kristenjoshi

I'm curious to see if that works for you. I have 20 to lose for my goal too, and I'm stuck right now. Very frustrating! I suspect I'm not eating enough for all that I'm training, but it's hard to make that leap to eating MORE when weight is not coming off!

cmriverside

Many people here (me included) have done this. Yes. It works.

MenaMena

I have read that it possible to eat too few calories and hinder weight loss. Good luck with the change. Keep us posted.

chetzer

I have read that it possible to eat too few calories and hinder weight loss. Good luck with the change. Keep us posted.

Ya from what I have read and been told my body is probably in starvation mode because it is use to getting only 1200 calories a day. Thanks and I will

chetzer

Many people here (me included) have done this. Yes. It works.

Thanks! I am glad to hear it worked for you.

ericapage

I've also been eating 1200 calories a day. The first month I lost 12 lbs. My scale has stayed the same or only moved down slightly this past month. I went over my calories a few days this past week and BAM- I lost almost 2 pounds! So, I think I may add calories as well and see how it goes.