Only 5lbs in 2 weeks. Ok?

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  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    Lpeterson189 wrote: »
    2Weeks ago started diet and exercise regiment. See food log. I don't think I'm exerising enough, shouldn't I have lost a bit more in 2 weeks?

    It comes off quickly at first. Expect a slowdown.

    How much are you trying to liose? What are your stats?
  • Lpeterson189
    Lpeterson189 Posts: 31 Member
    Thank you to those who actually gave me constructive info, pointers and encouragement - the purpose of these boards.
    There were some snarky, patronizing responses which are not only unhelpful but can potentially be hurtful to those who can't brush it off. All I'll say to those posters is watch what you say, people are on here to better themselves and an off-hand, harsher comment can be far more damaging than you may think.
    I know I haven't been eating enough calories, it is hard for me to meet 1200 - not hungry enough to eat that much and keeping with healthy foods which are lower calorie. Sure I can meet the 1200 goal with the less healthy, higher cal foods, but if I want to eat healthy that's a bit harder for me. Only so much salad one can eat...
    Anyway, my original question was answered, just wanted to see if I was off base too much.
  • DeterminedFee201426
    DeterminedFee201426 Posts: 859 Member
    edited June 2015
    Lpeterson189 wrote: »
    2Weeks ago started diet and exercise regiment. See food log. I don't think I'm exerising enough, shouldn't I have lost a bit more in 2 weeks?

    losted 5 lbs? .. wish i was in ur boat :#
  • WinoGelato
    WinoGelato Posts: 13,454 Member
    Lpeterson189 wrote: »
    Thank you to those who actually gave me constructive info, pointers and encouragement - the purpose of these boards.
    There were some snarky, patronizing responses which are not only unhelpful but can potentially be hurtful to those who can't brush it off. All I'll say to those posters is watch what you say, people are on here to better themselves and an off-hand, harsher comment can be far more damaging than you may think.
    I know I haven't been eating enough calories, it is hard for me to meet 1200 - not hungry enough to eat that much and keeping with healthy foods which are lower calorie. Sure I can meet the 1200 goal with the less healthy, higher cal foods, but if I want to eat healthy that's a bit harder for me. Only so much salad one can eat...
    Anyway, my original question was answered, just wanted to see if I was off base too much.

    I didn't see any snarky, patronizing responses... but... here is a link to a very helpful list of calorie dense foods that are often recommended when people are struggling to reach a certain calorie goal.

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10142490/a-list-of-calorie-dense-foods/p1

    Although, I think you will find that there is a strong contingent of very successful people on MFP who eat a primarily nutrient dense diet, hitting their macro and micro goals, and still manage to fit in "treats" on top.

    I'm guessing you set up MFP to the most aggressive, lose 2 lbs/week, based on your initial post, which is likely too aggressive for the total amount of weight you have to lose. If you reconfigure it to a more reasonable, 1 lb/week goal, you will have even more calories to work with. Additionally, if you are using MFP the way it was designed, you should be eating back at least a portion of your exercise calories, and I am not sure if you are currently doing that.

    TL/DR - you probably should be eating more food and not worrying so much about how fast you are losing the weight and getting upset about comments pointing out that your expectations may not be realistic...
  • brianpperkins
    brianpperkins Posts: 6,124 Member
    Thinking that 2.5 pounds per week with what you have to lose is not fast enough is indicative of completely unrealistic expectations. Thinking that you're not exercising enough while failing to provide enough fuel and nutrients for your body at rest isn't a long term solution either.
  • SherryTeach
    SherryTeach Posts: 2,836 Member
    How much did the OP expect to lose in 2 weeks? I averaged about 5 pounds a month and was perfectly happy with that.
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    2.5/week is really fast. Your rate of loss will slow down. I say this not to discourage you, but so that when it happens you aren't surprised or discouraged.

    It's a slow process and takes a long time. Be patient and stick with it.
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