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clarebear230786
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Silly question but I haven't been on a restrictive diet or anything and am starting my TDEE - 20% today
5ft 4 female 174 1bs, TDEE - 20 % is 1950 cals. (exercising around 4 times a week)
Should I see the scale move in the first week? I understand it's only a loss of around 1lb per week. I'm aiming to lose a stone in time for my wedding in 16 weeks![:) :)](https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/resources/emoji/smile.png)
any advice or previous experience of people with similar stats would be appreciated
5ft 4 female 174 1bs, TDEE - 20 % is 1950 cals. (exercising around 4 times a week)
Should I see the scale move in the first week? I understand it's only a loss of around 1lb per week. I'm aiming to lose a stone in time for my wedding in 16 weeks
![:) :)](https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/resources/emoji/smile.png)
any advice or previous experience of people with similar stats would be appreciated
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If you're accurately counting your calories you should probably see some kind of movement on the scale in the first week. If not, then adjust your calorie goal as necessary.
A word though about expectations: People lose weight at different rates. You're not going to lose exactly 1 pound per week. Weight fluctuates, and there will be ups and downs. I lost 15 pounds, and it took me 4 months, so your goal is reasonable. Just keep everything in perspective.0 -
thanks so much for this
I understand it may not happen every week but it's good to hear from people who have lost a similar amount to what I want to.
My long term goal is 2 stones altogether but my wedding is my half way goal0
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