disappointed, 11.6 lbs in 8 weeks?

CandyBryson
CandyBryson Posts: 58 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
So I was looking at a weight report at how much I have lost, ( I started october 1st) and from October 16 until today I have only lost 11.6 lbs and I was kind of disappointed.... Should I be? I did slip a little at Christmas but I have Soooo much to loose I though at first it would come off a little quicker. Also how far below my BMR should I be eating? Just a base line figure, I MPF has me at 1240, I changed it to 1350 I think but my BMR is Higher like 1850. I have not been to the gym In a while due to finals and the holidays and my kids being out on christmas break.....
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  • katieboucher1982
    katieboucher1982 Posts: 1
    Don't forget muscle weighs more then fat. So the only way I can tell I've lost weight is my how my clothes fit. Also take progress pictures too. It is hard to tell when losing weight on the scale because of the muscle being built. Hope this help!
  • kaypat09
    kaypat09 Posts: 130 Member
    You should NOT be eating below your BMR.

    Calculate your TDEE and deduct 20% off of that, as a general rule of thumb.

    Congrats on the 11.6 pounds :) Nothing to be disappointed about.
  • DterMined2012
    DterMined2012 Posts: 540 Member
    I don't think you should be disapponted at all!!! Keep going....you're doing GREAT!!!
  • MorganLeighRN
    MorganLeighRN Posts: 411 Member
    That sounds like it is a healthy weight loss. Loosing between 0.5-2lbs a week is healthy.
  • loneworg
    loneworg Posts: 342 Member
    You should NOT be eating below your BMR.

    Calculate your TDEE and deduct 20% off of that, as a general rule of thumb.

    Congrats on the 11.6 pounds :) Nothing to be disappointed about.
  • Danilynn1975
    Danilynn1975 Posts: 294 Member
    you are disappointed with that loss? really? I would be thrilled to lose that much in the same time frame.

    It's not a race, you will get where you want to be. Stay the course.

    11.6 is great!
  • iampanda
    iampanda Posts: 176 Member
    Considering the healthy rate of weight loss is 1-2 lbs a week, you've met that recommendation, so I really wouldn't be disappointed. Its not all going to fall off overnight. Just keep working at it, and you will get results. Hang in there.
  • jerbear1962
    jerbear1962 Posts: 1,157 Member
    You know how many people come in here and never lose anything. Be proud of any little weight loss even if it's only a half pound. I'm getting ready to weigh in in a few and haven't lost any weight since December 1st. Keep at it and be persistent.
  • AwesomeSquirrel
    AwesomeSquirrel Posts: 644 Member
    Maybe you could open your diary?

    Also when you say you "slipped a little at Christmas" - what exactly do you mean? I've seen some people on the forums who put 13 lbs back on over the holidays - what does your weightloss curve look like?
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    Slow and steady is better - much more likely to keep it off. Hang in there.

    And I don't think you should be eating below your BMR - if you need that amount of calories while you're in a coma, you need more when you're up and moving around, going through your daily routine, and even more if you're exercising. :smile:

    Better to find your TDEE (total daily energy expenditure) and subtract 15 or 20% from that to create a deficit. Have a look at this topic - I use it to find and set my goals, and it's working great for me: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12
  • denmark979
    denmark979 Posts: 112 Member
    If your still losing or maintaining be happy!!! I'm finally taking the slow and steady route. It looks like you are going that route. It's real weight loss that doesn't come back in a few days.
  • essentials2x7wl
    essentials2x7wl Posts: 11 Member
    I'd be really happy with 11.6lbs! well done you :)

    Your BMR is the lowest amount of calories your body needs to function on. NEVER eat below it. It will not only slow down your weight loss but make you tired, lethargic & grumpy!

    Like post above, work out your total daily energy expenditure and deduct 20%. I've literally only just stared doing it this way but i feel great in myself for eating proper food AND lost 3lbs!

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12

    This link is really helpful :)
  • foxbat2828
    foxbat2828 Posts: 391 Member
    Nearly a pound and half a week over a 8 weeks is nothing to be disappointed over. That's putting up fairly good numbers. Keep up the good work.

    With regard to BMR, you should probably try to avoid going below that. As someone else mentioned, calculating TDEE and then shaving off 20% is a fairly decent rule-of-thumb starting place. You can then adjust from there.

    Stick with it. Don't get discouraged. You're doing fine.
  • ma_oeuvre
    ma_oeuvre Posts: 123
    Well, I'm totally jealous! My weight loss is painfully slow. :)
  • denezy
    denezy Posts: 573 Member
    you are averaging a 1.5 lb loss every week and are disappointed?

    Stop watching the Biggest Loser tv show.
  • Crosbinium
    Crosbinium Posts: 415 Member
    Slow and steady is better - much more likely to keep it off. Hang in there.

    And I don't think you should be eating below your BMR - if you need that amount of calories while you're in a coma, you need more when you're up and moving around, going through your daily routine, and even more if you're exercising. :smile:

    Better to find your TDEE (total daily energy expenditure) and subtract 15 or 20% from that to create a deficit. Have a look at this topic - I use it to find and set my goals, and it's working great for me: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12
    ^^^^READ THIS POST! It really is an eye opener. Eating below your BMR is not sustainable.
  • umachanxo
    umachanxo Posts: 926 Member
    Well, it's a lot better than 0 in 8 weeks. 11.6 is great! Don't rush it.
  • Huzke
    Huzke Posts: 97 Member
    you are averaging a 1.5 lb loss every week and are disappointed?

    Stop watching the Biggest Loser tv show.

    This.

    Progress is progress. Keep moving forward,you're doing well.
  • runningwild00
    runningwild00 Posts: 109
    That sounds good!! I hear 1-2 lbs a week is healthy. Sounds like you're doing just fine (remember the holidays were somewhere in those weeks too!!!)
  • xilka
    xilka Posts: 308 Member
    I think you should be very proud of yourself.
    I started in September and have lost 15.

    Here are some things to be happy about:

    - you're no longer GAINING weight

    - you're better off than a whole lot of people who haven't taken the first step

    - you're a lot closer to your goal than you were 5 months ago
  • SmartAlec03211988
    SmartAlec03211988 Posts: 1,896 Member
    Not to mention with 17 lbs to go, you won't see it drop off super fast. When someone is close to goal, weight loss slows.
  • Sweet_Pea0107
    Sweet_Pea0107 Posts: 90
    Don't forget muscle weighs more then fat. So the only way I can tell I've lost weight is my how my clothes fit. Also take progress pictures too. It is hard to tell when losing weight on the scale because of the muscle being built. Hope this help!


    Sigh... muscle will not be built while eating at a deficit, you would need to have a calorie surplus. You can burn fat to expose the muscle underneath and you can become stronger but muscle won't be built.
  • cloza12
    cloza12 Posts: 68 Member
    You should NOT be eating below your BMR.

    Calculate your TDEE and deduct 20% off of that, as a general rule of thumb.

    Congrats on the 11.6 pounds :) Nothing to be disappointed about.

    Agree^^^
  • Aviva92
    Aviva92 Posts: 2,333 Member
    Not to mention with 17 lbs to go, you won't see it drop off super fast. When someone is close to goal, weight loss slows.

    her goal seems to be 220 which is pretty high. i think that rule is only true when the goal weight is in the normal bmi range.
  • tracygary
    tracygary Posts: 10
    11.6 lbs sounds like a great weight loss for 8 wks,. ESPECIALLY for being around the holiday season.

    Check out the HARRIS BENEDICT EQUATION!! Seems quite accurate and informative. It tells how your BMR is the total number of calories you need in order to MAINTAIN your current weight. Once you know the number of calories needed to MAINTAIN your weight, you can easily calculate the number of calories you need to eat in order to gain or lose weight. If you want to lose fat, a useful guideline for lowering your calorie intake is to reduce your calories by at least 500, but not more than 1000 below your maintenance level (which would be your BMR).
    For people with only a small amount of weight to lose, 1000 calories will be too much of a deficit. As a guide to minimum calorie intake, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends that calorie levels never drop below 1200 calories per day for women or 1800 calories per day for men. Even these calorie levels are quite low.
    (The BMR Calculator will calculate your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR); the number of calories you'd burn if you stayed in bed all day.) BMI (Body Mass Index) is a measurement of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both men and women between the ages of 18 and 65 years.

    BMI can be used to indicate if you are overweight, obese, underweight or normal. A healthy BMI score is between 20 and 25. A score below 20 indicates that you may be underweight; a value above 25 indicates that you may be overweight.

    You can calculate your BMI by using our BMI Calculator below, or by using the BMI Formula.
  • californiansun
    californiansun Posts: 392 Member
    11.6 lbs sounds like a great weight loss for 8 wks,. ESPECIALLY for being around the holiday season.

    Check out the HARRIS BENEDICT EQUATION!! Seems quite accurate and informative. It tells how your BMR is the total number of calories you need in order to MAINTAIN your current weight. Once you know the number of calories needed to MAINTAIN your weight, you can easily calculate the number of calories you need to eat in order to gain or lose weight. If you want to lose fat, a useful guideline for lowering your calorie intake is to reduce your calories by at least 500, but not more than 1000 below your maintenance level (which would be your BMR).
    For people with only a small amount of weight to lose, 1000 calories will be too much of a deficit. As a guide to minimum calorie intake, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends that calorie levels never drop below 1200 calories per day for women or 1800 calories per day for men. Even these calorie levels are quite low.
    (The BMR Calculator will calculate your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR); the number of calories you'd burn if you stayed in bed all day.) BMI (Body Mass Index) is a measurement of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both men and women between the ages of 18 and 65 years.

    BMI can be used to indicate if you are overweight, obese, underweight or normal. A healthy BMI score is between 20 and 25. A score below 20 indicates that you may be underweight; a value above 25 indicates that you may be overweight.

    You can calculate your BMI by using our BMI Calculator below, or by using the BMI Formula.

    You can also use the Mifflin St. Jeor equation- which is what MFP uses to calculate your BMR. Mifflin St. Jeor is the more accurate equation to use. Google TDEE equations, and you will find a calculator to do it for you. :)

    11.6 pounds in 8 weights is GREAT. I haven't lost a thing in 6 months! Don't get discouraged. You can do it! :)
  • CandyBryson
    CandyBryson Posts: 58 Member
    Maybe you could open your diary?

    Also when you say you "slipped a little at Christmas" - what exactly do you mean? I've seen some people on the forums who put 13 lbs back on over the holidays - what does your weightloss curve look like?

    I gained 2, but lost that back already....I started October 1st at 260, then on October 16th I was 248.6 then and lost slowly after that and in the month of December I didn't track well, and gained some, on Jan 1st I was 240 but I didn't record it because I had hoped it was from the 3 drinks I had the night before......Now I am at 237, so I guess I am bummed I was loosing so fast for the 1st 2 weeks and so slowly after that. But I guess that was just water weight, I did measure myself I just have to go look up the report.
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    Over a pound a week and you're disappointed?! Turn off Biggest Loser and come back to reality.
  • CandyBryson
    CandyBryson Posts: 58 Member
    I am going to Definetly use my TDEE to calculate my calorie needs, there are some days i am super lethargic, and night I wake up hungry and cheat.... I should clarify though I am 17 lbs away from my 1st goal of 40 lbs. I want to get down to 155-160. And lost 2 inches from my waist 2 from my hips and .5 from my neck since october 1st so I guess that is pretty good. Thanks eveyone!
  • cnelson1974
    cnelson1974 Posts: 235 Member
    One pound a week is the established norm. I think 11 lbs. is excellent! If you lose too fast you risk having flabby skin. Right now I have noticable flabby skin which I will have to figure out how to get rid of. Good luck! :D

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