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Am I Doing This Right?

Lind5ay90
Lind5ay90 Posts: 376 Member
edited January 21 in Health and Weight Loss
I started MFP abour 4 weeks ago and have lost 8 pounds so far. I allow myself (well MFP allows me) 1,590 calories per day and I frequently burn around 500 per day with exercise. A typical day is:
wake up-have coffee and a protein shake
go for a 2 1/2 mile walk (burning around 200 calories)
have a protein packed lunch (chicken on salad, hummus, etc.)
have a snack (hard boiled egg....peanut butter on an apple)
go for a 2 mile run before dinner (burning around 330 calories)
eat a healthy dinner.
(every other day I do calisthenics/strength training)

Is 8 pounds in 4 weeks typical? I'm happy with the progress so far but I see people with these insane numbers and wonder what I might change to see more results. I tend to eat back some, but not all of my calories, because I figure MFP already has you at a calorie deficit...so I don't want to go into starvation mode.
Any suggestions or changes would be great to hear about!

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  • catodd
    catodd Posts: 37 Member
    2 pounds a week is very good i wouldnt try for more than that . well done keep up the good work
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    2 pounds a week is very good i wouldnt try for more than that . well done keep up the good work

    this!
  • Turtle1794
    Turtle1794 Posts: 70
    Actually 2lbs a week is a healthy amount, so you lost just the right amount in 4 weeks! :) Nice Job!
  • Lind5ay90
    Lind5ay90 Posts: 376 Member
    Great! Thanks guys!
  • sharonmunday90
    sharonmunday90 Posts: 129 Member
    Ive been told 2pounds per week is great. Its easier to sustain xx your doing great x
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