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Calories

ykondo
ykondo Posts: 38
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi,

So as you can see, I weigh 127.4 pounds right now and I am 5 foot 3. My mini goal is to be at 116 pounds and eventually go down to 112.

Since I don't have much to lose, I have heard people say that I should not be on MFP setting of losing 1 pound a week because I will plateau. But rather, I should set my setting to lose 1/2 pound a week.

I would prefer to lose weight quickly but what do you guys think is the best? I work out about 5 times a week (i try) and if I were to stay at 1 pound a week, I would only be able to consume 1260 calories a day.

Thanks!

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  • T0RIEELIZABETH
    T0RIEELIZABETH Posts: 376
    I have no idea, but i am 5'3 and would KILL to be in your shoes! I'm 162, trying to get to 140.
  • laurenlei
    laurenlei Posts: 96
    Definitely go for 1/2lb a week... as you only have a little weight to lose, the quicker you lose the weight, generally the quicker it will come back on when you arent as strict with the dieting/exercising.

    I started at 142lbs and am now 134lbs aiming for 120lbs and below... I am on 1200 cals a day (most of the time!) and exercise 5 times a week without fail (sometimes more). It took at least a month before any weight at all dropped off. I started end of Jan and i think it wasnt until March when i noticed the difference.. now the weight is coming off around 1 - 1.5lbs a week!

    It will take a while to notice any different as you are already a healthy weight, but id say take your time and dont cut out too many calories!!! You DEFINITELY need 1200 a day to do this properly x
  • rachel871
    rachel871 Posts: 113 Member
    Most people say that as long as your calories are 1200 net (including exercise calories burned) then you should see a steady weight loss. good luck! :)
  • meggonkgonk
    meggonkgonk Posts: 2,066 Member
    Slower is better- I'm at 140 trying to get to about 125-130 (I am also 5'3") but at 5'3", 112 is distinctly underweight. You may want to reconsider your goal.
  • epj78
    epj78 Posts: 643 Member
    Try setting to the two and see the difference. At your weight and goal weight ---- and the fact MFP will set you at a minimum 1200 calories. I'm guessing it isn't going to make a difference what your settings are at - you'll be 1200 calories.
  • meggonkgonk
    meggonkgonk Posts: 2,066 Member
    Most people say that as long as your calories are 1200 net (including exercise calories burned) then you should see a steady weight loss. good luck! :)

    Actually, once you are in a healthy weight range, you should be eating rougly your BMR calories + your exercise calories to be properly fueling your body at a deficit.
  • ykondo
    ykondo Posts: 38
    Thanks everyone.

    I decided to up my net calorie intake to 1330 and see what happens. If it seems too low, I will bring it up to 1400.

    I just want to make sure I do this right and not mess it up you know? haha
  • rachel871
    rachel871 Posts: 113 Member
    Most people say that as long as your calories are 1200 net (including exercise calories burned) then you should see a steady weight loss. good luck! :)

    Actually, once you are in a healthy weight range, you should be eating rougly your BMR calories + your exercise calories to be properly fueling your body at a deficit.

    Sorry, should have said a minimum of 1200 net :)
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