Can only 20 lbs. be lost by just counting calories?

mommy3457
mommy3457 Posts: 361 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I have lost a lot of my weight just by counting calories. I just wonder if the closer I get to my goal if I can still lose weight by counting calories? I could lose 20 lbs. at the most. Any success stories?

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  • broscientist
    broscientist Posts: 102 Member
    As long as you are in a deficit, you will lose weight.


    The biggest issue with this strategy is that your pure "Fat Loss" will not be optimal.
    You might loss 20 lbs but, it might be 12 lbs of fat and 8 lbs of lean weight. I'm exaggerated a bit but, that's the basis for including weight training and extra protein in your diet.
  • mommy3457
    mommy3457 Posts: 361 Member
    I get that. I lift my 21 lb. baby all day long so I am lifting in a sense lol.
  • eatsmart49
    eatsmart49 Posts: 2
    Taking care of your baby is good exercise in itself :)
  • broscientist
    broscientist Posts: 102 Member
    Just to add to it,

    Losing Weight is 80% Diet and 20% Exercise.

    If you got a fair amount of fat to lose, you can get away with not exercising. Lots of fat = More fat that the body access for energy. This has an anti-catabolic effect (Preserves your muscles). Weight lifting to retainer your muscle becomes more crucial the leaner you get.

    Aerobic exercise can help but, it's optional. It only accounts for 20% of the weight loss equation. It doesn't help as much as people think. It does have other benefits such as cardiovascular health but, for just pure weight loss, it only helps a little.
  • A_Fit_Mom
    A_Fit_Mom Posts: 602 Member
    I get that. I lift my 21 lb. baby all day long so I am lifting in a sense lol.

    I hear ya..I lift my toddler who is 25-28 pounds up and down the stairs. Lol. I would say that yes, you can lose the 20 pounds with just diet...but stay active. Which I am sure you are with your little one. If may take longer to lose it, but I am sure you would still lose the weight.
  • mommy3457
    mommy3457 Posts: 361 Member
    I get that. I lift my 21 lb. baby all day long so I am lifting in a sense lol.

    I hear ya..I lift my toddler who is 25-28 pounds up and down the stairs. Lol. I would say that yes, you can lose the 20 pounds with just diet...but stay active. Which I am sure you are with your little one. If may take longer to lose it, but I am sure you would still lose the weight.

    Yes, I think you are right. I'm fine with losing excess weight a bit slower. I just wanted to know if it is possible with not as much to lose. Thank you! :smile:

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