NEW to the Forum... Think i've hit placebo :( help!?!

vicsy59
vicsy59 Posts: 1
edited December 2024 in Introduce Yourself
So i'm around 5 ft 2 and hit 18st. I am geting married next year and so want to get down to a size 14. I started MFP in April'12 and have lost 35lbs so far. I'm now stuck at 15st 7lb. I've tried changing my exersise plan. I even dropped my calories one week to try to shock my body into losing more weight which I know I shouldnt. But im eating around 1300 a day and do atleast 200 cals worth of exersise. I walk wherever i can as opposed to driving. I've cut out a lot of carbs. So i'm a little disheartened now. And my perfect dress in a 14 feels too hard. HELP!

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  • bullisnn82
    bullisnn82 Posts: 110
    sometimes eating a little bit more (careful that it's high fiber/ healthy) helps because your body starts holding on REALLY tight to every calorie. i've experienced that a few times, but I can tell you from experience that giving up just ensures you'll never make it to your goal (which is why I've been hacking away at the same 10lbs for a year).
  • Edestiny7
    Edestiny7 Posts: 730 Member
    This is what worked for me. http://jillianmichaelspodcast.com/busting-through-a-weight-loss-plateau/
  • Restybaby2012
    Restybaby2012 Posts: 568 Member
    I think you mean you hit a plateau not a placebo.

    Like the rest of us, just hang in there..............keep fighting the good fight, eating healthy and clean, exercising where and when you gain and mostly STAY POSITIVE!!! Hang with like minded people who can support you on this wild and crazy weight loss healthier lifestyle journey you're on

    YOU
    CAN
    DO
    THIS!!!
  • islandmonkey
    islandmonkey Posts: 546 Member
    I think you mean a plateau, not placebo. :)

    Search the forums for info on:
    --BMR (minimum calories your particular body needs just to stay alive), and
    --TDEE - essentially the calories to maintain your weight (what you burn in day)

    TDEE calculator here: http://www.fitnessfrog.com/calculators/tdee-calculator.html
    General rule of thumb is to subtract 500 cals/day from your TDEE to target 1lb of weight loss/week. Target weight loss/week depends a lot on your body, how much you want to lose, etc.

    Also search for info on "net" calories - you shouldn't be netting (calories eaten less calories burned from exercise) any less than 1200 calories.

    --> Based on the info you provided, even at only a "light" activity level you'd need ~1400-1500 (net) calories/day for a 2 lb/week target weight less.


    Tons of other factors of course, and everyone has different opinions and things that work for them, but start with that research and it should help you get the info you need. Not sure what kind of exercise you're doing currently, but I agree with a lot of people that adding some weight lighting is very beneficial!
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