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Am I doing enough?

MaineMama207
MaineMama207 Posts: 7 Member
edited January 8 in Introduce Yourself
Hi everyone. I am new MFP. I started a 1200 calorie diet last week and have been exercising 20 minutes daily (jogging/walking on my treadmill). My goal is to lose 15 pounds. I am 150 pounds give or take a few pounds.

If I continue this diet/exercise plan, will it pay off? Do I need to up my exercise in order to get the results I want?
Thanks in advance for your advice.

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  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
    Eat your exercise calories. 20 minutes is ok. Take rest day. Eat enough protein, be patient
  • Masterpiecev83
    Masterpiecev83 Posts: 1
    it will pay off! just stick with it :)
  • Justkritter
    Justkritter Posts: 143 Member
    It will pay off. If you wan't a more toned figure with your weight loss then maybe throwing some weights on some days will help you with that. :)
  • tabfjo
    tabfjo Posts: 78 Member
    I think your plan will work just fine! It's how I started. I lost 5 lbs by walking on my lunch break and sticking to my calorie goal (1310). I averaged 1 pound a week. I fell off the wagon over the holidays and am starting back up again but am increasing my exercise.
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