5 pounds to go

OLFATUG
OLFATUG Posts: 393 Member
edited 9:10AM in Food and Nutrition
I am finally at the 5 pounds to go mark. I have been leaving my calories at 1 pound per week weight loss and eating anywhere from 100-400 calories below that on a pretty regular basis (but never going below 1800 regardless). I exercise a LOT. I run over 40 miles a week, strength train 3 days a week, and cross train (spin class) once a week. I am currently training for my first marathon.

My question is, should I change to the '1/2 pound per week option' at this point, or stick with 1 until I hit my goal? -=slightly confused=-

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  • Anonymou5
    Anonymou5 Posts: 92
    Why would you change to 1/2 pound per week instead?
  • momof3and3
    momof3and3 Posts: 656 Member
    If it is working for you, and you fell good and have enough energy for all your exercise, why change it?

    I would leave it alone, finish losing the weight and than switch to maintance...
  • OLFATUG
    OLFATUG Posts: 393 Member
    I have read some people recommend doing so and I'm honestly not sure why?
  • Anonymou5
    Anonymou5 Posts: 92
    If your weight loss is good, continue on as you are.

    If you want to switch your goals to performance make a change .
  • aqua_zumba_fan
    aqua_zumba_fan Posts: 383 Member
    I have 5lbs to go and have changed from 1lb per week to 1/2lb just because I fancy eating a bit more ;) It moved me from 1200 to 1300 and something which is nice. I eat back my exercise calories so 1200 was doable but still.
  • Aperture_Science
    Aperture_Science Posts: 840 Member
    I know your diary so I'm reasonable confident that you are eating plenty and unlikely to feel the need to eat a lot more. On that basis I'd say stick with what works (1lb per week) until you either hit goal or plateau.

    Best wishes Pal and respect to you for your hard work and dedication.
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