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Only 2 pounds lost over 30 days

neilmonaco
Posts: 13 Member
is this a good number? I was expecting more weight loss on a 1500 cal a day diet. I am 55 5' 10" 210lb trying to get down to 190. I exercise 5x a week. 3 days Olympic weightlifting and 2 days cardio. Any advise?
191. Thanks
191. Thanks
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Hey Neil, welcome!! Sounds like you have a good plan.
read these
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10012907/logging-accuracy-consistency-and-youre-probably-eating-more-than-you-think/p1
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1
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Hey, you lost weight, awesome!0
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Great job on working hard! Keep at it and you'll not regret it!0
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You are doing a very good job. At this pace, you will have less ups and downs. Just make sure that you are logging everything accurately. I don't think you should worry about the rate at which you lose weight.0
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You only want to lose 20 pounds so .50 pound a week is great. That's pretty much where I am at right now (51 pounds down, another 20 to 25 to go before I hit maintenance).0
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Yep, looks to be about 1/2 pound a week, which isn't too bad when you've only got 20 to go.0
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Awesome job! 1/2 pound a week is pretty fantastic.0
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Are you checking measurements and bf in addition to watching your weight? Maybe you are gaining muscle too which would offset some of your weight loss.0
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Yep, I'm down to my last 7-8lbs and losing roughly 1lb a month :huh: Slow going, but I'll get there eventually0
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Assuming you are accurately measuring your calories, why 1500 calories? Sounds a little low to me for your activity level.
Also did you start your exercise routine recently? Could be some weight loss is masked by water retention from the new activity.0 -
You're probably building muscle which would explain why you're not losing.0
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Thank you all for your input. It helps to hear from you all.
I have been exercising for 2 years straight and during that time was eating about 2500 cal or more a day (paleo - no counting calories) and def put on muscle. Did hydrostatic body fat test over course of 6 months and lost no fat so decided to try calorie restriction (which has worked for me in the past). I am concerned about my heavy workout plan and restricted calories but really want to cut my body fat. On 1500 I def feel hunger at times which I imagine means I'm losing weight. I check my nutrition on this app and come pretty close to full nutrient loads daily although a bit short on protein and sodium on some days. Trying to add protein with powder/bars. Otherwise strictly paleo (including offal!).
- Any other comments/advice welcome. Glad to hear my results so far are on track. Thanks.0 -
christinev297 wrote: »Yep, I'm down to my last 7-8lbs and losing roughly 1lb a month :huh: Slow going, but I'll get there eventually
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Thanks and congrats!0
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brenmn2009 wrote: »You're probably building muscle which would explain why you're not losing.
Hope so
Thanks.0
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