Trying not to become discouraged

fluturca

Thanks guys! I'm using 1200 calories as a base and then eating back what I exercise.
I'm one of those people who is always starving when they exercise!

michellekicks

Thanks guys! I'm using 1200 calories as a base and then eating back what I exercise.
I'm one of those people who is always starving when they exercise!

When you do the BMR test (go to Tools at the top and run the test)... what does it give you? I would suggest making that (or slightly above it) your daily net target. It might help to change your goal to 1 lb weight loss per week. You'll get a higher amount and the weight may start coming off faster.

mangobadango

I agree, Don't give up! No matter what you are doing good things for your body.

And remember, losing weight slowly usually means you will be able to keep it off and it is more of a lifestyle change. That is what I have to keep telling myself. I have been at this since January and feel like the loss is slow, but every pound adds up to something big.