How many callories

darthmolly

Hey there,

I have just lost my first ten pounds (woohoo!) my goal was 30 so I am a third of the way there.
Things are going really well, I am loosing 2-3 pounds a week even though my goals were set for 1. The site suggested that, after my first 10, I update my goals. So I did. It suggested I go from about 1,600 calories a day to 1,300.
This seems fishy to me. Do I trust it and assume this is because of some nutritional metabolism thing that I am unaware of? My impulse is to toss out the 1,300 and stay at 1,600 because I am having success there and 1,300 simply does not seem like enough. My body will burn 1,870 normally. Do I really need to be 500 under this to continue loosing weight?

I walk for 30 minutes every day, and I go to the gym for a harder work out at least 2 times a week. When I can I incorporate going dancing or yoga, and I keep my house pretty clean. I have been eating the calories I burn, and I do the 'eat above my goal' once a week thing - though I do not go past that 1,870 mark.

Those are my habits. I personally feel like a 500 calorie deficit is unhealthy, but I thought I'd seek some other opinions.

psuLemon

With 30 lbs to lose, 1 lb per week is a healthy goal, you can aim for 1/2 lb per week. If your goal was set to 1 lb but you are losing more, it's because you were probably exercise and NOT eating back the calories. If that is the case, you should start.


But I agree, if you see success at 1600 calories, stay with it.

hastinbe

Only way to know is to monitor your progress because that initial 1600 might be wrong.

lasmit4477

250-300 below actual TDEE.

Also, your first impulse is correct. Leave it! If you come to a point where you are not losing, then reassess.

darthmolly

With 30 lbs to lose, 1 lb per week is a healthy goal, you can aim for 1/2 lb per week. If your goal was set to 1 lb but you are losing more, it's because you were probably exercise and NOT eating back the calories. If that is the case, you should start.


But I agree, if you see success at 1600 calories, stay with it.

I actually am eating my exercise calories. I try to never be more than 100 under my updated goal after exercise. I'm usually a bit above my goal, truth be told.

Thanks though - it is settling to hear someone agree.

darthmolly

Only way to know is to monitor your progress because that initial 1600 might be wrong.

Good point

darthmolly

250-300 below actual TDEE.

Also, your first impulse is correct. Leave it! If you come to a point where you are not losing, then reassess.

Ok - will do. Thanks everyone! That was helpful - I just needed to hear someone else say it was a good idea. @_@ lol

psuLemon

With 30 lbs to lose, 1 lb per week is a healthy goal, you can aim for 1/2 lb per week. If your goal was set to 1 lb but you are losing more, it's because you were probably exercise and NOT eating back the calories. If that is the case, you should start.


But I agree, if you see success at 1600 calories, stay with it.

I actually am eating my exercise calories. I try to never be more than 100 under my updated goal after exercise. I'm usually a bit above my goal, truth be told.

Thanks though - it is settling to hear someone agree.

If it makes you feel better, most women I know are losing at 1700-2100 calories. You can even probably up it and be fine.

rn000

Stay at 1600. Mfp does not know your body as well as you do.myoure seeing results then stick with what you're doing!