Calorie Deficit... is that all you need?

startingeasyjen
startingeasyjen Posts: 25
in Success Stories
I'm down 13 pounds, counting calories with the app and then i have a body media fit, it records calories burnt, sleep time, steps and activity....

I am eating 1200 cals a day and then trying to burn 2200 calories.....

that should be 2 pounds a week.....is this really going to work...? anyone do this?

Im 5'6 and now 169 pounds....

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  • alexis831
    alexis831 Posts: 469 Member
    Yes... Its not rocket science just concentrate on your deficit!
  • rusialeelee
    rusialeelee Posts: 143
    wow you're burning over 2k cal O_O
    that's a lot of hours to put in!

    share your knowledge! I need to lose more before my friend's wedding ahhh

    don't forget that you burn calories by just living.

    I think you should decrease your exercise a little..
  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
    never mind
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    When you mean "burn" do you mean with exercise alone, or with everyday life combined with exercise?

    ETA: I just re-read and it said using your bodyfit so I'm going to assume you are counting life and exercise. I don't think a lot of the previous replies understood that.

    But yes, what you are doing sounds great BUT sometimes the body doesn't follow the math. 2lbs a week is a pretty heafty goal. Your body might not like it, and adjust. Most people recommend 1lb a week.

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