Still losing too fast :-(
Tigermad
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Hello
I am nearing my target weight now. I have only got 2 pounds left but still about 3 or 4% fat to lose. The problem is I am still losing too fast to maintain muscle and achieve more fat loss. I have been eating at approximately 1800 calories for 3 weeks and have lost around 6 pounds in that time. I have now upped my calories to 1900 from today to lose the last few pounds but am a little scared of putting weight on. Should I stay where I am for a few more weeks?
I am 5ft 4. 137 pounds. I do cardio for 1 hour twice a week and weight train for 1 hour 3 times a week. I have a desk job but don't stay seated all day so I picked moderately active.
I am nearing my target weight now. I have only got 2 pounds left but still about 3 or 4% fat to lose. The problem is I am still losing too fast to maintain muscle and achieve more fat loss. I have been eating at approximately 1800 calories for 3 weeks and have lost around 6 pounds in that time. I have now upped my calories to 1900 from today to lose the last few pounds but am a little scared of putting weight on. Should I stay where I am for a few more weeks?
I am 5ft 4. 137 pounds. I do cardio for 1 hour twice a week and weight train for 1 hour 3 times a week. I have a desk job but don't stay seated all day so I picked moderately active.
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Losing 6lbs in three weeks? I wouldnt be panicking about that. That is 2lbs per week.. that is a perfect steady-rate of weight loss....
I would seriously stop worrying about this because your willingness to stress over this is going to cause your body to create cortisol - and that hormone causes weight gain....0 -
Your metabolism is on fire! Congratulations! If you don't want to wear a bodymedia fit or bodybugg to see your real TDEE, you can always eat an extra 100 calories (mostly protein) daily (taking one week at a time) until your weight loss goes to .5-1lb a week. You are really close to maintaince so enjoy the extra calories which will help you have even better workouts!
Fabulous overall weight loss and I can tell you will keep it off forever!0 -
Hello!
To slow down your weight loss, definitely increase your caloric intake. Take it 100 calories at a time like you are doing. Increase the calories until you get at a weight loss per week that you want
Mike0 -
a 100 calories extra isnt going to gain you any weight. Enjoy having an extra snack a day or a bigger portion of something nice
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What a great problem to have!0
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I wish I had your problem!!!! Sounds to me like you are doing ok. 0
