Low BMR

kirstyfairhead
kirstyfairhead Posts: 220 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
My BMR is only 1224 with a low activity TDEE of 1490 which gives me very little space to manouvre in order to create a deficit. I generally eat between 1200 and 1300 cals, sometimes a little more but rarely eat back my exercise cals.

I work out 3 times per week for 45mins to an 1hr (mostly cardio) and ride (horseback) for 1 hr (almost as good as a pilates session)

I'm feeling ok on this and losing weight steadily, about 5lbs in 5 weeks but would appreciate any suggestions/recommendations, particularly on low cal, nutritional foods that fill you up.

My current thinking is that I would like to get down to around 130 (currently 143, started at 168 mid last year...way too chubby for a 4' 11" lady) and then maybe bring a little more strength training in. Will still need to lose more weight though as I hit a normal BMI at around 124.

Comments welcome!!

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  • evileen99
    evileen99 Posts: 1,564 Member
    I would add in the strength training now--it takes a long time for women to build muscle, and building muscle will increase your calorie burn throughout the day.
  • RunDoozer
    RunDoozer Posts: 1,699 Member
    Do you have it set to sedentary or lightly active?
  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
    Since you only have about 13 pounds to lose, then you shouldn't be expecting to lose more than 1 pound a week. I think you are doing great.
  • kcritter77
    kcritter77 Posts: 162 Member
    Mine is right around there too. Plus I am hypothyroid, so it might be even lower but I don't really have any way of knowing. My weight isn't coming off as quickly unfortunately. Hopefully even though the scale doesn't budge, I'm changing my body composition.
  • kirstyfairhead
    kirstyfairhead Posts: 220 Member
    Just checked and the 1490 would be at sedentary not lightly active. On days I don't workout I do just work in an office, use the car, no kids to keep me running so to be fair thats probably about right!!!
  • Mokey41
    Mokey41 Posts: 5,769 Member
    My BMR is1094 so I hear you! It's not easy but you can't expect to lose a lot each week. It took me over 6 months to get my last 5 pounds off. It sucks to be female, short and old!
  • kirstyfairhead
    kirstyfairhead Posts: 220 Member
    My BMR is1094 so I hear you! It's not easy but you can't expect to lose a lot each week. It took me over 6 months to get my last 5 pounds off. It sucks to be female, short and old!

    I'm with you there!!

    Very happy to be losing at 1lb a week and don't expect it to last forever. I had a car accident in December and did no exercise for 5 weeks, still tried to eat reasonably but it was Xmas so put on 2lb. Think my body has been celebrating getting back into work-out mode but i'll take it while I can get it!!

    Is there anything in particular you like to 'fill up on' given that you have to be really careful about the cals??
  • RunDoozer
    RunDoozer Posts: 1,699 Member
    Realistically since you only have a little to lose 1 lb per week may even be a little aggressive. If youre having a hard time with the calories try adjusting to lose .5 lbs per week and modify your expectations a little. Those last 10 lbs are very hard to lose
  • kirstyfairhead
    kirstyfairhead Posts: 220 Member
    I would add in the strength training now--it takes a long time for women to build muscle, and building muscle will increase your calorie burn throughout the day.


    What would you recommend for a newbie to strength training that can be done at home??

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