counting calories, it has to work right?

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  • BombshellPhoenix
    BombshellPhoenix Posts: 1,693 Member
    Just don't want to give up, I feel like its not working at all. About to attempt to lower my intake to 800/900 calories a day, if I don't see results I think I'm pretty much done.

    OP, I'm a 5'8" female and I'm losing weight on well over 2000 calories a day. There is NO WAY 800/900 calories is or will every be a healthy weight loss option for you baring a severe medical condition or doctor supervision. That being said there are several possible reasons why you may not be losing the weight you think you should at your current settings, but none of the experienced people here will be able to help you out without some further information:

    1. You need to open your food log
    2. Age/height/weight
    3. Are you logging and weighing everything and if so how?
    4. How much are you exercising?
    5. What do you have your calorie goal set to now and are you using MFP method or TDEE?
    6. How recently did you start and how long have you been in a plateau?
    7. If you are exercising, what, how long and have you made any recent changes to your routine?

    Also, for a full break down of how to use MFP successfully, I recommend this thread:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants?page=1

    ^This is my thoughts too.

    I'm 5'3.5" 120 lbs and maintain around 2300 calories. 800-900? Breakfast, right?

    You'll do yourself more harm than good by going to the extreme. Read the link or open your diary. Make sure you're logging to a T. It absolutely works but it takes time and patience.
  • QueenBishOTUniverse
    QueenBishOTUniverse Posts: 14,121 Member
    Just don't want to give up, I feel like its not working at all. About to attempt to lower my intake to 800/900 calories a day, if I don't see results I think I'm pretty much done.

    OP, I'm a 5'8" female and I'm losing weight on well over 2000 calories a day. There is NO WAY 800/900 calories is or will every be a healthy weight loss option for you baring a severe medical condition or doctor supervision. That being said there are several possible reasons why you may not be losing the weight you think you should at your current settings, but none of the experienced people here will be able to help you out without some further information:

    1. You need to open your food log
    2. Age/height/weight
    3. Are you logging and weighing everything and if so how?
    4. How much are you exercising?
    5. What do you have your calorie goal set to now and are you using MFP method or TDEE?
    6. How recently did you start and how long have you been in a plateau?
    7. If you are exercising, what, how long and have you made any recent changes to your routine?

    Also, for a full break down of how to use MFP successfully, I recommend this thread:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants?page=1

    ^This is my thoughts too.

    I'm 5'3.5" 120 lbs and maintain around 2300 calories. 800-900? Breakfast, right?

    You'll do yourself more harm than good by going to the extreme. Read the link or open your diary. Make sure you're logging to a T. It absolutely works but it takes time and patience.

    Dammit, zombie thread. :grumble:

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