When should i reevaluate?

mamachell508
mamachell508 Posts: 2
in Health and Weight Loss
Alright. I joined here last February (with a different username) was pretty constant for roughly six months. Problem was I picked thetwo pounds a week and it had me around 1200 cals a day. Yeah, I lost about 20 pounds but I burned put after. Stopped using mfp and then gained it back.
Now I'm trying a fresh start and changed the goal from 2lbs to 1lbs. I'm 5'5.5" weigh 170 and am aiming for 130 but haven't been below 150 since 8th grade so I have no idea how it will look. I work at a three story assisted living place so I'm running up and down all night long (i work 3-11) . I'm also the single mother of a two year old. So I believe Iam mildly active. I'm trying to get my eating undetermined control for a bit before I throw in organized excersize.
I was just wondering how long I should stick to the 1700cals/a day that mfp set for me.before re-evaluating? I was thinking 6-8 weeks but not sure if that would be too long/ long enough.

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  • reid95
    reid95 Posts: 18 Member
    I would try 1500 calories, and just eat healthy. Don't eat past 7 pm or before 7 am if you can help it. Only water, not even sports drinks or fruit juice. Try a high protein, med carb, low fat. Eat complex carbs and fruits and veggies. Try to work our 3 times a week for about 30 -60 minutes of cardio and some weight lifting.
  • mamachell508
    mamachell508 Posts: 2
    I would try 1500 calories, and just eat healthy. Don't eat past 7 pm or before 7 am if you can help it. Only water, not even sports drinks or fruit juice. Try a high protein, med carb, low fat. Eat complex carbs and fruits and veggies. Try to work our 3 times a week for about 30 -60 minutes of cardio and some weight lifting.

    Only drink water, skim milk, and diet green tea. I work 3p-11p so the 7-7 rule won't really work lol. I try to keep my diet pretty diverse. And I'm going to try and slowly bring excersize into the whole equation. :) thanks for the reply. It's one thing to have it in your head and think it but seeing what you should be doing in plain black and white is a lot more helpful

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