1 lb/month normal?

foodie178
foodie178 Posts: 47 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I've had my setting on weight loss 1 lb/week since the end of may 2012, but i've only lost 8 lbs since then. it's been 8 months and although i havent been eating strictly at my goal, i have definitely been eating to lose more than that.. what is wrong?!

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  • lin7604
    lin7604 Posts: 2,951 Member
    how much do you have to lose... i only lost 0.5-1 lb a month, i had 25 lbs to lose. it came of super slow but it did come off. who knew it would take a year to lose 20 lbs...
  • Cynduck
    Cynduck Posts: 255 Member
    I've had my setting on weight loss 1 lb/month since the end of may 2012, but i've only lost 8 lbs since then. it's been 8 months and although i havent been eating strictly at my goal, i have definitely been eating to lose more than that.. what is wrong?!

    You have it set for 1lb per month and that's what you lost. 8 pounds in 8 months.
  • NRSPAM
    NRSPAM Posts: 961 Member
    Are you sure you don't mean 1lb/week? 1 pound/month isn't very much, but whatever works for you! I'm sure you'll be able to stick with it!
  • foodie178
    foodie178 Posts: 47 Member
    I've had my setting on weight loss 1 lb/month since the end of may 2012, but i've only lost 8 lbs since then. it's been 8 months and although i havent been eating strictly at my goal, i have definitely been eating to lose more than that.. what is wrong?!

    You have it set for 1lb per month and that's what you lost. 8 pounds in 8 months.

    sorry typo.. it was 1 lb/week!
  • NaomiJFoster
    NaomiJFoster Posts: 1,450 Member
    I've had my setting on weight loss 1 lb/month since the end of may 2012, but i've only lost 8 lbs since then. it's been 8 months and although i havent been eating strictly at my goal, i have definitely been eating to lose more than that.. what is wrong?!

    You have it set for 1lb per month and that's what you lost. 8 pounds in 8 months.


    I'm also confused as to what the question is about this. It seems like things are going perfectly according to plan. You wanted to lose one pound per month, you lost one pound per month.
  • HopefulLeigh
    HopefulLeigh Posts: 363 Member
    I've had my setting on weight loss 1 lb/month since the end of may 2012, but i've only lost 8 lbs since then. it's been 8 months and although i havent been eating strictly at my goal, i have definitely been eating to lose more than that.. what is wrong?!

    You have it set for 1lb per month and that's what you lost. 8 pounds in 8 months.


    I'm also confused as to what the question is about this. It seems like things are going perfectly according to plan. You wanted to lose one pound per month, you lost one pound per month.

    It's set to 1 pound per week. OP is losing one pound per month. The original lb/month was a typo, probably due to it having been on OP's mind from the title.
  • lin7604
    lin7604 Posts: 2,951 Member
    how many cals are you eating.. maybe not enough...
  • foodie178
    foodie178 Posts: 47 Member
    how many cals are you eating.. maybe not enough...

    i'm eating at a net of 1350 a day, up to 1600 total (still netting around 1400) on days i run or do other exercise.
  • lin7604
    lin7604 Posts: 2,951 Member
    how many cals do you burn on a exercise routine... how much do you want to lose..... all that takes in to effect on how you lose... are you weighing you portions, measuring... logging everything honestly, even sauces, butter, sugar, etc
  • NRSPAM
    NRSPAM Posts: 961 Member
    I think that how much you weigh right now, really has a lot to do with it, and also how long you've been losing. You may need to increase or decrease your calories. If you are very overweight, you will lose more quickly. If you only have 20lb's to lose, they are going to be a b*!@h to get off! Lol. Try this, it works, I swear, that is, if you've been losing for some time, and are kind of plateuing now, increase your calories enough to gain 1-2lb's, try n keep it healthy, though. Then lose those 1-2 lb's again, and gain it again. Once you do that, you're body will "reset," so to speak, and will be ready to burn that fat off again. Hope this helps! :happy: BTW, this is not just something I came up with, this is information I learned from doing the Curves Complete. I have done it myself, and it works great!
  • NRSPAM
    NRSPAM Posts: 961 Member
    I think that how much you weigh right now, really has a lot to do with it, and also how long you've been losing. You may need to increase or decrease your calories. If you are very overweight, you will lose more quickly. If you only have 20lb's to lose, they are going to be a b*!@h to get off! Lol. Try this, it works, I swear, that is, if you've been losing for some time, and are kind of plateuing now, increase your calories enough to gain 1-2lb's, try n keep it healthy, though. Then lose those 1-2 lb's again, and gain it again. Once you do that, you're body will "reset," so to speak, and will be ready to burn that fat off again. Hope this helps! :happy: BTW, this is not just something I came up with, this is information I learned from doing the Curves Complete. I have done it myself, and it works great!

    Also, eating quality, healthy foods, make a huge difference! 500 calories from a cheeseburger, is not the same as 500 calories from lean meats and veggies. I notice that if I eat food from McDonald's, even if it's a grilled chicken sandwich (- mayo) n a side salad, I don't seem to lose anything, but if I eat home cooked, healthy food, I do. :indifferent:
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,428 MFP Moderator
    I think that how much you weigh right now, really has a lot to do with it, and also how long you've been losing. You may need to increase or decrease your calories. If you are very overweight, you will lose more quickly. If you only have 20lb's to lose, they are going to be a b*!@h to get off! Lol. Try this, it works, I swear, that is, if you've been losing for some time, and are kind of plateuing now, increase your calories enough to gain 1-2lb's, try n keep it healthy, though. Then lose those 1-2 lb's again, and gain it again. Once you do that, you're body will "reset," so to speak, and will be ready to burn that fat off again. Hope this helps! :happy: BTW, this is not just something I came up with, this is information I learned from doing the Curves Complete. I have done it myself, and it works great!

    Also, eating quality, healthy foods, make a huge difference! 500 calories from a cheeseburger, is not the same as 500 calories from lean meats and veggies. I notice that if I eat food from McDonald's, even if it's a grilled chicken sandwich (- mayo) n a side salad, I don't seem to lose anything, but if I eat home cooked, healthy food, I do. :indifferent:

    A calorie is a calorie regardless of the source. You wont lose weight because its masked by water weight caused by sodium.


    Op, what are your stats and exercise routine?
  • foodie178
    foodie178 Posts: 47 Member
    I think that how much you weigh right now, really has a lot to do with it, and also how long you've been losing. You may need to increase or decrease your calories. If you are very overweight, you will lose more quickly. If you only have 20lb's to lose, they are going to be a b*!@h to get off! Lol. Try this, it works, I swear, that is, if you've been losing for some time, and are kind of plateuing now, increase your calories enough to gain 1-2lb's, try n keep it healthy, though. Then lose those 1-2 lb's again, and gain it again. Once you do that, you're body will "reset," so to speak, and will be ready to burn that fat off again. Hope this helps! :happy: BTW, this is not just something I came up with, this is information I learned from doing the Curves Complete. I have done it myself, and it works great!

    Also, eating quality, healthy foods, make a huge difference! 500 calories from a cheeseburger, is not the same as 500 calories from lean meats and veggies. I notice that if I eat food from McDonald's, even if it's a grilled chicken sandwich (- mayo) n a side salad, I don't seem to lose anything, but if I eat home cooked, healthy food, I do. :indifferent:

    A calorie is a calorie regardless of the source. You wont lose weight because its masked by water weight caused by sodium.


    Op, what are your stats and exercise routine?

    17 years, female, 5'6, 127 lbs.. the only reason i'm looking to lose the last 7 lbs is because its body fat.. i'm okay being the same weight if i knew it were muscle! i run 5 days a week, and weight train 2-3 days a week. i'm frustrated that although i've lost 8 lbs already i haven't seen any muscle definition or physical gain. i don't know if my loss is from muscle or fat. :( thanks for your help!
  • mrswaite08
    mrswaite08 Posts: 93 Member
    The ideal weight range for a 5'6 female is between 123 lbs and 154 lbs. I'd say you probably don't need to loose anymore weight. At 17 you're still growing. I think a female teenager requires like 1800 calories a day at a minimum.
  • NRSPAM
    NRSPAM Posts: 961 Member
    I think that how much you weigh right now, really has a lot to do with it, and also how long you've been losing. You may need to increase or decrease your calories. If you are very overweight, you will lose more quickly. If you only have 20lb's to lose, they are going to be a b*!@h to get off! Lol. Try this, it works, I swear, that is, if you've been losing for some time, and are kind of plateuing now, increase your calories enough to gain 1-2lb's, try n keep it healthy, though. Then lose those 1-2 lb's again, and gain it again. Once you do that, you're body will "reset," so to speak, and will be ready to burn that fat off again. Hope this helps! :happy: BTW, this is not just something I came up with, this is information I learned from doing the Curves Complete. I have done it myself, and it works great!

    Also, eating quality, healthy foods, make a huge difference! 500 calories from a cheeseburger, is not the same as 500 calories from lean meats and veggies. I notice that if I eat food from McDonald's, even if it's a grilled chicken sandwich (- mayo) n a side salad, I don't seem to lose anything, but if I eat home cooked, healthy food, I do. :indifferent:

    A calorie is a calorie regardless of the source. You wont lose weight because its masked by water weight caused by sodium.

    Could be, but all I know is that I don't lose as much if I eat poorly too often, even while staying under my calories. There's only so much water you can retain. Not saying to never eat a cheeseburger, I just don't plan on losing as much, if I'm going to eat foods that are too unhealthy, too often. And another thing, is that when we eat fatty foods, we feel like crap, and don't feel like doing as much, less energy, and less desire to exercise.


    Op, what are your stats and exercise routine?

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