this is still good right?

jbug5j
jbug5j Posts: 277 Member
so i have my calories set to lose 1 pound a week (1380) but this whole week i have gone over by what seems like a lot (300-500) BUT im still under 2000 calories. so while i KNOW im not losing a pound each week im still doing somewhat okay right?

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  • CoachReddy
    CoachReddy Posts: 3,949 Member
    so i have my calories set to lose 1 pound a week (1380) but this whole week i have gone over by what seems like a lot (300-500) BUT im still under 2000 calories. so while i KNOW im not losing a pound each week im still doing somewhat okay right?

    figure out your BMR and TDEE here: http://theskinnyequation.blogspot.com/p/weight-loss-calculators.html

    then make sure your calories come in somewhere between those two numbers. Ideally, about 500 cal less than your TDEE, but not lower than your BMR.
  • Kaylaef
    Kaylaef Posts: 194 Member
    You're doing great! You still have a deficit! So while it not fall off as quickly, you're still making some positive changes. Keep it up, and maybe lower the caloric intake slowly so you adjust to eating a little less. Don't let it hinder your motivation
  • jbug5j
    jbug5j Posts: 277 Member
    so i have my calories set to lose 1 pound a week (1380) but this whole week i have gone over by what seems like a lot (300-500) BUT im still under 2000 calories. so while i KNOW im not losing a pound each week im still doing somewhat okay right?

    figure out your BMR and TDEE here: http://theskinnyequation.blogspot.com/p/weight-loss-calculators.html

    then make sure your calories come in somewhere between those two numbers. Ideally, about 500 cal less than your TDEE, but not lower than your BMR.

    Your Basal Metabolic Rate is: 1391 calories.

    Your Total Daily Energy Expenditure Is: 1913 calories

    so yay! i havent gone over my tdee!!!
  • CoachReddy
    CoachReddy Posts: 3,949 Member
    so i have my calories set to lose 1 pound a week (1380) but this whole week i have gone over by what seems like a lot (300-500) BUT im still under 2000 calories. so while i KNOW im not losing a pound each week im still doing somewhat okay right?

    figure out your BMR and TDEE here: http://theskinnyequation.blogspot.com/p/weight-loss-calculators.html

    then make sure your calories come in somewhere between those two numbers. Ideally, about 500 cal less than your TDEE, but not lower than your BMR.

    Your Basal Metabolic Rate is: 1391 calories.

    Your Total Daily Energy Expenditure Is: 1913 calories

    so yay! i havent gone over my tdee!!!

    good job!

    remember, ideally you'll wanna shoot for that 1400, even 1500 to lose weight at a good pace. it's ok to eat more, but just know it will effect the speed of your weight loss. as long as you're not going over the 1900 mark though, you won't gain. :)