Number crunching help needed

LexyLou_5

Hey, I'm in need help with this number crunching malarkey...... Any help advice and a general kick up the behind is greatly appreciated.
i have been trying to get my head around all this for a year now, and have only lost 9lb.... my aim is 20lb still to lose.

I have PCOS and store alot of fat around my middle, i am meant to follow a low GI, high protein and am boarder line insulin resistance.

So my stats are : Height 5ft 4
Currently weight : 147lb
Aiming : 132 lb ish

TDEE ; 1993
BMR: 1449
Lightly active - working out swimming/ elliptical trainer 1 - 3 times a week


myfitness pal has had me on 1340 calories to lose 1lb week, which isnt working and i seem to go over most days.

I have a fitbit, since the start of the year which im addicted to and haas really been an eye opener to my daily steps. I was barely walking 2000 some days oops, i am now reaching my 10, 000 most days.... yah go me!!

what am i doing wrong ? am i just not eating enough ? too much ? Not working out enough?

thank you in advance

KarenJanine

Try increasing your cals so you are eating over your BMR.

It may also be worth adding some strength training into your regime.

brit_ks_89

strength training !

EmmaKarney

Your stats are almost identical to mine - my TDEE - 15% is 1450 based on sedentary activity level. This is because outside of exercise I don't really move that much, I have a desk job and I drive most places.

I therefore prefer to add my exercise back in and eat those calories because my workout schedule is quite changeable.

I set my MFP to goal 1400 net but often go up to 1500 net which is fine. I seem to be losing at a decent pace considering I am down to my last few pounds.

Good luck and feel free to add me a a friend if you like.