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sandrajune72
sandrajune72 Posts: 492 Member
edited December 2024 in Social Groups
Hi all. I'm confused :ohwell: I hope you can help.

I've been calorie counting & exercising for 2 months now. The first month I lost about 9lbs. But then I gained a couple of pounds and since have dropped to losing around 0.8lbs a week.

Is this normal or should I consider upping my calories? I exercise 4-5 times a week, mainly cardio. My TDEE is 1570. I rarely eat that a day, and only eat back about half of my exercise calories.

I understand it takes time to reach my goal, but I'm just wondering if I'm going about it the wrong way? I would very much appreciate any advise you can give me. Thanks in advance, Sandra x

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  • juicemoogan
    juicemoogan Posts: 994 Member
    Your TDEE is 1570?

    That seems extremely low.. you sure thats not your BMR?

    .8 lbs is a great and very reasonable level to be losing at. This is not a quick fix fad diet.. its a slow and steady wins the race because it is sustainable...
  • sandrajune72
    sandrajune72 Posts: 492 Member
    Your TDEE is 1570?

    That seems extremely low.. you sure thats not your BMR?

    .

    :blushing: sorry! all these numbers confuse me! You're probably right!!
  • HeidiHoMom
    HeidiHoMom Posts: 1,393 Member
    What is your age, height and weight?
  • sandrajune72
    sandrajune72 Posts: 492 Member
    My TDEE is 2247. Sorry for the mistake! :blushing:

    I have calculated my BMR on a different site, and it's 1456, quite a difference to what MFP has told me. :ohwell:
  • sandrajune72
    sandrajune72 Posts: 492 Member
    What is your age, height and weight?

    39
    5ft 9
    151.8lbs
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