Can I lose weight slower?
missLEAS
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Okay, honestly, I've been losing 1 kg which is about 2 lbs a week I think? So I've been eating 1200 calories a day. Now that I am sooo close to my goal weight, I'd like to KEEP LOSING weight, but SLOWER.
I understand the body will automatically slow down the metabolism and lose weight slower, but I just wonder, if I eat as if I wanted to lose 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs?) which perhaps be 1400-1500 calories a day, would this INCREASE OF CALORIES still keep me in losing weight, or will I start gaining?
Sorry, I just don't understand the system and it's the only thing I think about (that if my body is used to going down 1kg/2lbs a week, will it be able to go down 0.5/1lbs a week instead, meaning I won't gain weight if I eat a little more as my goal is to lose slower?)
I understand the body will automatically slow down the metabolism and lose weight slower, but I just wonder, if I eat as if I wanted to lose 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs?) which perhaps be 1400-1500 calories a day, would this INCREASE OF CALORIES still keep me in losing weight, or will I start gaining?
Sorry, I just don't understand the system and it's the only thing I think about (that if my body is used to going down 1kg/2lbs a week, will it be able to go down 0.5/1lbs a week instead, meaning I won't gain weight if I eat a little more as my goal is to lose slower?)
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If you reduce your deficit -- but stay at a deficit -- you will continue to lose weight, just at a slower pace.0
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Yes, you can eat more and lose more slowly. If you're losing 2 pounds a week on 1200, 1400-1500 isn't going to cause you to start gaining. There may be a bump as you'll have more food in your system, but then you'll continue to lose.0
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I know it's none of my business but if you're really the lass in the pics then screw losing weight. Focus on fitness and building muscle.0
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darrensurrey wrote: »I know it's none of my business but if you're really the lass in the pics then screw losing weight. Focus on fitness and building muscle.
If that really is you in your profile picture I would recommend you see a professional about your ED. Seriously.0 -
darrensurrey wrote: »I know it's none of my business but if you're really the lass in the pics then screw losing weight. Focus on fitness and building muscle.
If that really is you in your profile picture I would recommend you see a professional about your ED. Seriously.
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With only 14 pounds total to lose and 6 pounds to go, you shouldn't have an aggressive goal like losing 2 pounds per week anyway. You set your goals here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/account/change_goals_guided and the system will tell you how many calories you should eat per day to meet them.
However, like other posters, I'm somewhat concerned that your goals are not realistic for your body. Have you discussed what a healthy weight is for you with your doctor?0 -
OP get help!!! ASAP!!!0
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How tall are you? What do you weigh? What is your goal weight?0
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brianpperkins wrote: »How tall are you? What do you weigh? What is your goal weight?
None of these matter. OP you've already let the cat out of the bag by posting your sob story. Now you're wanting us to help you furthar your eating disorder? Kudos for getting rid of the abusive BF but you need professional help!0 -
brianpperkins wrote: »How tall are you? What do you weigh? What is your goal weight?
Hey I'm 175 cm and I weight about 58 kilos? I'm not sure! My goal weight is 54-55 kilos0 -
Seek help. Your current weight is at the absolute bottom of the healthy BMI range ... your goal weight is dangerously low.0
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misselenasalinas wrote: »brianpperkins wrote: »How tall are you? What do you weigh? What is your goal weight?
Hey I'm 175 cm and I weight about 58 kilos? I'm not sure! My goal weight is 54-55 kilos
You need to put weight back on, not lose more weight.0 -
Some simple math for you.
If you are losing 2lb/week, then you are at a 7000 Calorie deficit per week, or 1000 Calorie deficit per day.
If you are eating 1200 Calories per day, then you have a total of a 2200 Calories per day energy expenditure. You can eat 2200 Calories/day and you won't lose/gain weight (it will fluctuate, but it'll be water or food in your body, not fat/muscle)
But as others said, if that is your pic, go get your body fat % checked by a doctor and determine a healthy goal weight. I'd personally suggest eating at a small gain and building muscle instead of trying to lose weight. It looks like the only thing you have to lose is muscle...0 -
madhatter2013 wrote: »brianpperkins wrote: »How tall are you? What do you weigh? What is your goal weight?
None of these matter. OP you've already let the cat out of the bag by posting your sob story. Now you're wanting us to help you furthar your eating disorder? Kudos for getting rid of the abusive BF but you need professional help!
Ohhhh, yes, now that I've seen your thread in Success Stories I agree you'd benefit from getting professional help to undo the damage from the abusive relationship.
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