disappointed, 11.6 lbs in 8 weeks?

CandyBryson

So I was looking at a weight report at how much I have lost, ( I started october 1st) and from October 16 until today I have only lost 11.6 lbs and I was kind of disappointed.... Should I be? I did slip a little at Christmas but I have Soooo much to loose I though at first it would come off a little quicker. Also how far below my BMR should I be eating? Just a base line figure, I MPF has me at 1240, I changed it to 1350 I think but my BMR is Higher like 1850. I have not been to the gym In a while due to finals and the holidays and my kids being out on christmas break.....

katieboucher1982

Don't forget muscle weighs more then fat. So the only way I can tell I've lost weight is my how my clothes fit. Also take progress pictures too. It is hard to tell when losing weight on the scale because of the muscle being built. Hope this help!

kaypat09

You should NOT be eating below your BMR.

Calculate your TDEE and deduct 20% off of that, as a general rule of thumb.

Congrats on the 11.6 pounds Nothing to be disappointed about.

DterMined2012

I don't think you should be disapponted at all!!! Keep going....you're doing GREAT!!!

MorganLeighRN

That sounds like it is a healthy weight loss. Loosing between 0.5-2lbs a week is healthy.

loneworg

You should NOT be eating below your BMR.

Calculate your TDEE and deduct 20% off of that, as a general rule of thumb.

Congrats on the 11.6 pounds Nothing to be disappointed about.

Danilynn1975

you are disappointed with that loss? really? I would be thrilled to lose that much in the same time frame.

It's not a race, you will get where you want to be. Stay the course.

11.6 is great!

iampanda

Considering the healthy rate of weight loss is 1-2 lbs a week, you've met that recommendation, so I really wouldn't be disappointed. Its not all going to fall off overnight. Just keep working at it, and you will get results. Hang in there.

jerbear1962

You know how many people come in here and never lose anything. Be proud of any little weight loss even if it's only a half pound. I'm getting ready to weigh in in a few and haven't lost any weight since December 1st. Keep at it and be persistent.

AwesomeSquirrel

Maybe you could open your diary?

Also when you say you "slipped a little at Christmas" - what exactly do you mean? I've seen some people on the forums who put 13 lbs back on over the holidays - what does your weightloss curve look like?

AmyRhubarb

Slow and steady is better - much more likely to keep it off. Hang in there.

And I don't think you should be eating below your BMR - if you need that amount of calories while you're in a coma, you need more when you're up and moving around, going through your daily routine, and even more if you're exercising.

Better to find your TDEE (total daily energy expenditure) and subtract 15 or 20% from that to create a deficit. Have a look at this topic - I use it to find and set my goals, and it's working great for me: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12

denmark979

If your still losing or maintaining be happy!!! I'm finally taking the slow and steady route. It looks like you are going that route. It's real weight loss that doesn't come back in a few days.

essentials2x7wl

I'd be really happy with 11.6lbs! well done you

Your BMR is the lowest amount of calories your body needs to function on. NEVER eat below it. It will not only slow down your weight loss but make you tired, lethargic & grumpy!

Like post above, work out your total daily energy expenditure and deduct 20%. I've literally only just stared doing it this way but i feel great in myself for eating proper food AND lost 3lbs!

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12

This link is really helpful

foxbat2828

Nearly a pound and half a week over a 8 weeks is nothing to be disappointed over. That's putting up fairly good numbers. Keep up the good work.

With regard to BMR, you should probably try to avoid going below that. As someone else mentioned, calculating TDEE and then shaving off 20% is a fairly decent rule-of-thumb starting place. You can then adjust from there.

Stick with it. Don't get discouraged. You're doing fine.

ma_oeuvre

Well, I'm totally jealous! My weight loss is painfully slow.

denezy

you are averaging a 1.5 lb loss every week and are disappointed?

Stop watching the Biggest Loser tv show.

Crosbinium

Slow and steady is better - much more likely to keep it off. Hang in there.

And I don't think you should be eating below your BMR - if you need that amount of calories while you're in a coma, you need more when you're up and moving around, going through your daily routine, and even more if you're exercising.

Better to find your TDEE (total daily energy expenditure) and subtract 15 or 20% from that to create a deficit. Have a look at this topic - I use it to find and set my goals, and it's working great for me: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12

^^^^READ THIS POST! It really is an eye opener. Eating below your BMR is not sustainable.

umachanxo

Well, it's a lot better than 0 in 8 weeks. 11.6 is great! Don't rush it.

Huzke

you are averaging a 1.5 lb loss every week and are disappointed?

Stop watching the Biggest Loser tv show.

This.

Progress is progress. Keep moving forward,you're doing well.

runningwild00

That sounds good!! I hear 1-2 lbs a week is healthy. Sounds like you're doing just fine (remember the holidays were somewhere in those weeks too!!!)

xilka

I think you should be very proud of yourself.
I started in September and have lost 15.

Here are some things to be happy about:

- you're no longer GAINING weight

- you're better off than a whole lot of people who haven't taken the first step

- you're a lot closer to your goal than you were 5 months ago

SmartAlec03211988

Not to mention with 17 lbs to go, you won't see it drop off super fast. When someone is close to goal, weight loss slows.

Sweet_Pea0107

Don't forget muscle weighs more then fat. So the only way I can tell I've lost weight is my how my clothes fit. Also take progress pictures too. It is hard to tell when losing weight on the scale because of the muscle being built. Hope this help!

Sigh... muscle will not be built while eating at a deficit, you would need to have a calorie surplus. You can burn fat to expose the muscle underneath and you can become stronger but muscle won't be built.

cloza12

You should NOT be eating below your BMR.

Calculate your TDEE and deduct 20% off of that, as a general rule of thumb.

Congrats on the 11.6 pounds Nothing to be disappointed about.

Agree^^^

Aviva92

Not to mention with 17 lbs to go, you won't see it drop off super fast. When someone is close to goal, weight loss slows.

her goal seems to be 220 which is pretty high. i think that rule is only true when the goal weight is in the normal bmi range.

tracygary

11.6 lbs sounds like a great weight loss for 8 wks,. ESPECIALLY for being around the holiday season.

Check out the HARRIS BENEDICT EQUATION!! Seems quite accurate and informative. It tells how your BMR is the total number of calories you need in order to MAINTAIN your current weight. Once you know the number of calories needed to MAINTAIN your weight, you can easily calculate the number of calories you need to eat in order to gain or lose weight. If you want to lose fat, a useful guideline for lowering your calorie intake is to reduce your calories by at least 500, but not more than 1000 below your maintenance level (which would be your BMR).
For people with only a small amount of weight to lose, 1000 calories will be too much of a deficit. As a guide to minimum calorie intake, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends that calorie levels never drop below 1200 calories per day for women or 1800 calories per day for men. Even these calorie levels are quite low.
(The BMR Calculator will calculate your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR); the number of calories you'd burn if you stayed in bed all day.) BMI (Body Mass Index) is a measurement of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both men and women between the ages of 18 and 65 years.

BMI can be used to indicate if you are overweight, obese, underweight or normal. A healthy BMI score is between 20 and 25. A score below 20 indicates that you may be underweight; a value above 25 indicates that you may be overweight.

You can calculate your BMI by using our BMI Calculator below, or by using the BMI Formula.

californiansun

11.6 lbs sounds like a great weight loss for 8 wks,. ESPECIALLY for being around the holiday season.

Check out the HARRIS BENEDICT EQUATION!! Seems quite accurate and informative. It tells how your BMR is the total number of calories you need in order to MAINTAIN your current weight. Once you know the number of calories needed to MAINTAIN your weight, you can easily calculate the number of calories you need to eat in order to gain or lose weight. If you want to lose fat, a useful guideline for lowering your calorie intake is to reduce your calories by at least 500, but not more than 1000 below your maintenance level (which would be your BMR).
For people with only a small amount of weight to lose, 1000 calories will be too much of a deficit. As a guide to minimum calorie intake, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends that calorie levels never drop below 1200 calories per day for women or 1800 calories per day for men. Even these calorie levels are quite low.
(The BMR Calculator will calculate your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR); the number of calories you'd burn if you stayed in bed all day.) BMI (Body Mass Index) is a measurement of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both men and women between the ages of 18 and 65 years.

BMI can be used to indicate if you are overweight, obese, underweight or normal. A healthy BMI score is between 20 and 25. A score below 20 indicates that you may be underweight; a value above 25 indicates that you may be overweight.

You can calculate your BMI by using our BMI Calculator below, or by using the BMI Formula.

You can also use the Mifflin St. Jeor equation- which is what MFP uses to calculate your BMR. Mifflin St. Jeor is the more accurate equation to use. Google TDEE equations, and you will find a calculator to do it for you.

11.6 pounds in 8 weights is GREAT. I haven't lost a thing in 6 months! Don't get discouraged. You can do it!

CandyBryson

Maybe you could open your diary?

Also when you say you "slipped a little at Christmas" - what exactly do you mean? I've seen some people on the forums who put 13 lbs back on over the holidays - what does your weightloss curve look like?

I gained 2, but lost that back already....I started October 1st at 260, then on October 16th I was 248.6 then and lost slowly after that and in the month of December I didn't track well, and gained some, on Jan 1st I was 240 but I didn't record it because I had hoped it was from the 3 drinks I had the night before......Now I am at 237, so I guess I am bummed I was loosing so fast for the 1st 2 weeks and so slowly after that. But I guess that was just water weight, I did measure myself I just have to go look up the report.

Ready2Rock206

Over a pound a week and you're disappointed?! Turn off Biggest Loser and come back to reality.

CandyBryson

I am going to Definetly use my TDEE to calculate my calorie needs, there are some days i am super lethargic, and night I wake up hungry and cheat.... I should clarify though I am 17 lbs away from my 1st goal of 40 lbs. I want to get down to 155-160. And lost 2 inches from my waist 2 from my hips and .5 from my neck since october 1st so I guess that is pretty good. Thanks eveyone!

cnelson1974

One pound a week is the established norm. I think 11 lbs. is excellent! If you lose too fast you risk having flabby skin. Right now I have noticable flabby skin which I will have to figure out how to get rid of. Good luck!