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1lb or 2lbs a week?

Fridaklo77
Fridaklo77 Posts: 124
edited February 8 in Health and Weight Loss
I set up my goals through the guided start up, I am currently at 184 lbs. 5"6, I want to get down to 160. I can consume 1200 calories . I do plan on running, and using the elipitcal trainer too. What do you think? Is 1lb more realistic? Any words of wisdom, I have no patience.............

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  • Mokey41
    Mokey41 Posts: 5,769 Member
    I'd go with 1 lb. You may actually lose more but at least it gives you a decent budget to work with. 1200 calories is hard to stick to.
  • Denise1224
    Denise1224 Posts: 150 Member
    MFP gives you the 1200 but in reality for me anyway I found that closer to 1400 is what works .... basically try it for a month (or more) and see if you get results if not adjust your calories and exercise and try it another month or so ... find your balance and good luck!
  • Lizzy622
    Lizzy622 Posts: 3,705 Member
    You don't have a that much weight to lose. One pound a week would be much more reasonable.
  • Fridaklo77
    Fridaklo77 Posts: 124
    ok, sounds good - I should have a little more patience .... I think 1400 is more realistic. Thanks!
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