trying to loose, under calorie goal but not loosing

The algorithm that MFP uses is only an estimate for daily intake limits. It is possible to have a slower metabolism and thus requiring a lower intake. Also, underestimating how many calories you eat could be a big factor and how much exercise you're getting. Exercise not only burn calories while doing it, but also keep the metabolism revved up higher than normal for up to a day or two after depending on the activity.

I should also mention that certain health concerns like diabetes require special diets due to the effects of sugars on the body. Hope this helps!

I also noticed that you've lost 4 pounds in this time. First of, congrats! Secondly, there are 3,500 calories in a pound. That means you have to burn 3,500 more calories than you take in just to lose a single pound of fat. This doesn't include water weight. Keep with it! You didn't gain the weight overnight and you're not going to lose it overnight either. It's a process, just be patient with it!

It's lose, not loose.

put some wd-40 on it and it will loosen right up

It takes the body awhile to adjust to changes. Be very strict and honest with yourself. Measure out all your food, and don't take extra licks, nibbles, or tastes. Drink water between meals. It may take a few weeks to figure out what combination of calories and exercise will peel the fat off. But if you keep at it, the changes will come.

It's lose, not loose.

put some wd-40 on it and it will loosen right up

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I found a list of Bob Harper's skinny rules (from Biggest Loser), and they've been my biggest help. Plus they're very specific, which I needed. A few I've really held to:

- Drink a large glass of water before every meal. No exceptions.
- Don't eat anything within 3 hours of bedtime.
- Don't drink your calories.
- Have protein with every meal, or you'll still be hungry.
- Have apples and berries every day (I try to at least have an apple a day)
- Eat a good breakfast (no quick fixes as you run out the door).
- Sleep right
- Eat your veggies
- Plan ONE splurge meal a week

There are 20 rules, so these are just the ones I try to focus on. You can check out my pin to it here: http://pinterest.com/pin/153333562283816774/

Hope that helps! I know it's frustrating. I lost 10 pounds quick and then sat there for 3 months without losing a thing. Sometimes your body just has to adjust, and it takes a while. Keep going, and you'll see the progress!

Are you exercising? Are the calories leftover from your 1800 or the extra you earn working out? It is frustrating watching what you eat and working out & the scale does not reflect it, but you need to persevere. If you don't eat enough everyday, your body will think you are starving & your metabolism will slow down. I am trying to eat my base allotment only & not use the calories earned by exercising. Unfortunately there is no magic formula and everybody is different. Good Luck!

You are probably not eating enough. Yeah it's cool to be under but not THAT MUCH under calorie goal. I'm a big believer of eating excercise calories back. If you are given 1800 calories then eat 1800 calories. All of it...do not freak out if you under or over by a couple hundred calories it is not a big deal.
Also you are stil loosing.
Good luck.

I found a list of Bob Harper's skinny rules (from Biggest Loser), and they've been my biggest help. Plus they're very specific, which I needed. A few I've really held to:

- Drink a large glass of water before every meal. No exceptions.
- Don't eat anything within 3 hours of bedtime.
- Don't drink your calories.
- Have protein with every meal, or you'll still be hungry.
- Have apples and berries every day (I try to at least have an apple a day)
- Eat a good breakfast (no quick fixes as you run out the door).
- Sleep right
- Eat your veggies
- Plan ONE splurge meal a week

There are 20 rules, so these are just the ones I try to focus on. You can check out my pin to it here: http://pinterest.com/pin/153333562283816774/

Hope that helps! I know it's frustrating. I lost 10 pounds quick and then sat there for 3 months without losing a thing. Sometimes your body just has to adjust, and it takes a while. Keep going, and you'll see the progress!

All this looks like common sense stuff good advice, many people seem to lose sight of good health when trying to lose weight.

- Plan ONE splurge meal a week

I make sure I do this every week and it works for me.

What kinds are foods are you eating? You have to go with nutrients... if you are still eating white breads, chips, potatoes, fried foods, burgers - but just less of it - you won't get many results. you should do oatmeal, fresh fruits, raw veggies, lean meats like grilled chicken (no sauces) and turkey. steam veggies. almonds.

That is not true. Weight loss is calories in, calories out, plain and simple. It really doesn't matter what you fill those calories up with, as long as you eat the amount you're supposed to eat. Don't get me wrong, eating healthy is better for you overall, but in terms of just weight loss, it does not matter what foods you eat. The problem here seems to be you're not meeting your calorie goal -- some days you're way under. Try getting as close to your goal as possible every day for a couple of weeks. That is the only way to know if the goal MFP has set is right for you.