Staying Under Calorie Goal Challenge

sexyjeans
sexyjeans Posts: 49
edited September 24 in Health and Weight Loss
I've been exercising a lot, but eating back all (or more) or my exercise calories, and have not lost 1 pound. I know it's ok to eat some back, but I need to be at a calorie deficit to lose weight. Is anyone else up for joining up and keeping each other encouraged and accountable? I want to start posting each evening how many calories I have left. 0 or - is NOT an option. Let me know if you're in! :sad:
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  • erinkelly2
    erinkelly2 Posts: 43 Member
    I am making it my goal for lent ot stay under my 1200 everyday. Good luck to you
  • chazspk
    chazspk Posts: 159 Member
    I am making it my goal for lent ot stay under my 1200 everyday. Good luck to you
    Was wondering what to do for lent..:ohwell: Thanks for the idea....:bigsmile:
  • ronjaa
    ronjaa Posts: 65
    I'm in!! :)
  • MrsBehaving
    MrsBehaving Posts: 100 Member
    I am giving up my scale for lent. (eeeeek!) But this sounds like an excellent challenge! :flowerforyou:
  • khrys1
    khrys1 Posts: 444 Member
    I'm in!
  • khrys1
    khrys1 Posts: 444 Member
    Of course, my parents took us out to lunch today, so it's the one day I'm over my calories for this week- can we start tomorrow? ;o)
  • sexyjeans
    sexyjeans Posts: 49
    Yea!! Glad to have some support. :-) No official start date...so anyone can jump in anytime. I'm starting today. Knowing I have to post tonight has already helped me to cut back on snacking --or reach for a lower cal version. Thanks Ladies! :happy:
  • ronjaa
    ronjaa Posts: 65
    Ok so i suppose I'm first to report my calories left. My sunday is over..it's after midnight in my country. I have 527 calories left:-)
  • sexyjeans
    sexyjeans Posts: 49
    Ok so i suppose I'm first to report my calories left. My sunday is over..it's after midnight in my country. I have 527 calories left:-)

    Great job!! What an inspiration. :-)
  • sexyjeans
    sexyjeans Posts: 49
    Daily report. (Not one that I'm proud of. Sundays are one of my worst days because I am bored & I snack more than I should.)
    Daily Stat: 37 Calories left (barely made it!) I'll do better tomorrow. I know it.:explode:
  • ronjaa
    ronjaa Posts: 65
    800 cals left.. and I'm really not hungry.. is it too much??
  • khrys1
    khrys1 Posts: 444 Member
    Monday- 439 calories left. NOT my typical day- so stressed I didn't eat much, then had bootcamp after work- usually I'm 100-200 under, but I'll take it! Good luck everyone!
  • sexyjeans
    sexyjeans Posts: 49
    Day 2: 452 calories remaining. Yea!!! This is what I'm talking about. Thanks for the accountability ladies. :-)
  • khrys1
    khrys1 Posts: 444 Member
    800 cals left.. and I'm really not hungry.. is it too much??

    I think you're ok, as long as you don't have that many left for a lot of days....
  • ronjaa
    ronjaa Posts: 65
    I totaly binged today. I'm 660 calories over my goal. So ashamed of myself..
  • sexyjeans
    sexyjeans Posts: 49
    I totaly binged today. I'm 660 calories over my goal. So ashamed of myself..

    Don't beat yourself up. Being honest about it is key and there is always tomorrow. Clean slate...
  • khrys1
    khrys1 Posts: 444 Member
    Tuesday- 63 under. Today was a no exercise day, so I think that's pretty good!
  • sexyjeans
    sexyjeans Posts: 49
    Day 3 and I'm 2 for 3. Went over today by 35 calories. :-( Here's to tomorrow!
  • pkd1
    pkd1 Posts: 170 Member
    im in also but since today was fat tuesday i was over 117 calories :(
  • ronjaa
    ronjaa Posts: 65
    I guess we all had a bad tuesday... Hope today will be much better for all of us!!!
  • ronjaa
    ronjaa Posts: 65
    report: 651 cals under goal:)
  • khrys1
    khrys1 Posts: 444 Member
    Wednesday- 426 under (just about the same amount I burned exercising). Going to a baby shower tomorrow, and I LOVE cake- must be strong!
  • sexyjeans
    sexyjeans Posts: 49
    Good job today ladies! :flowerforyou: I had a mortifying weigh in at the doctor--end of day--fully clothed and bloated. :-( Needless to say, I stayed under my calorie goal by 649!! Nothing like a kick in the butt to get me going. Have a great Thursday and thanks for your support!
  • khrys1
    khrys1 Posts: 444 Member
    Hey ladies! I was just wondering what each person's weekly weight-loss goals are..... I'm aiming for 1.5 pounds a week, and have been losing 2 most weeks. Just thought our "under calorie goal" might be put in perspective if we know some people are aiming for 1/2 pound a week and are REALLY under their calorie goals most days, whereas someone aiming for 2/week might have a tougher time being under calories for the day- right???
  • ronjaa
    ronjaa Posts: 65
    I'm aiming for 1.5 too but thinking about for changing it to 2...
    todays report: 950 cals left:)
    I had a succesful day:) what about you ladies?? :D
  • pkd1
    pkd1 Posts: 170 Member
    thursday 432 calories left woohoo
  • khrys1
    khrys1 Posts: 444 Member
    Thursday 282 left! Good job, ladies!
  • sexyjeans
    sexyjeans Posts: 49
    Thursday: 231 left. Phew. :happy:
  • greeneyed84
    greeneyed84 Posts: 427 Member
    In your settings it will say what your NET is supposed to be. Mine is 750, so no, i do not eat all of my calories. I try to stay between 750 and 900 NET. It's the only way i'll lose weight.
    Don't stay under 1200 calories total though, your body needs nutrients to function. Just exercise a bit more and don't eat any junk!
  • sexyjeans
    sexyjeans Posts: 49
    Hey ladies! I was just wondering what each person's weekly weight-loss goals are..... I'm aiming for 1.5 pounds a week, and have been losing 2 most weeks. Just thought our "under calorie goal" might be put in perspective if we know some people are aiming for 1/2 pound a week and are REALLY under their calorie goals most days, whereas someone aiming for 2/week might have a tougher time being under calories for the day- right???

    I'd love to lose 2 lbs per week, but have no idea how many calories I need to have (or to be under by). Looks like you've been successful. How much under per day have you been on average?
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