Weight loss is sooooo slow
sonyaandryan
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Hey everyone! I have been serious about weight lost for the last 5 weeks. Working out 3-5 times a week (burning about 450 calories each workout) and eating 1,200 calories each day. So far I lost just under 4 lbs. I don't want to get discouraged but I was hoping for at least 2 lbs a week. I eat all clean calories, lost of veg, protein, fiber, low sugar, all that good stuff, drink all my water, no alcohol or soda or anything g but water. I gained 40 lbs in 2 years and now it seems almost impossible to take them off. I feel I am working so hard and the results are minimal. What else can I do to kick start my metabolism? I am a female, 39, 5.5, 166 lbs, I used to be 125! Went to nutritionist on Friday, she said I am doing everything right. Do I just need to be patient? Any help, I will really appreciate it!! Thanks!!
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a pound a week is a good rate of loss, you dont have enough weigh to lose to go for 2lbs per week.
yes, you need to be more patient!11 -
If it makes you feel any better-- I feel the same exact way! I have been doing the same as you and have lost about 5 pounds in the same time frame. I try to keep focusing on how good it feels to be in control, doing what is best for my body, and how my clothes feel. Sending you good vibes! Stay the course!2
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I think 1lb a week for someone that's not got a huge amount to lose is expected .... plus with the working out are you actually getting smaller but fitter - therefore not losing weight but size / bodyshape..... do you feel your clothes fitting better?
Not necessarily all in the numbers0 -
Why is losing it faster a good thing?
I mean, what matters is that you lose it, right?
1lb a week is a normal rate of loss, losing faster is usually reserved for people who are morbidly obese (or lies used to sell weight loss products).
You need to adjust your expectations.6 -
Patience, young grasshopper.10
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"A watched pot never boils."
The reason weight loss is so slow is because people who are trying to lose weight pays such close attention to their weight. For many of the people trying to lose weight, weight loss becomes a hobby. Continue to do all the right things, but focus your attention on something else and you'll have lost the extra weight before you know it.
The only thing that kick-starts your metabolism is exercise. But keep in mind that the more calories you burn the more calories you will want and need to eat.6 -
Well, weight loss is slow, but what's the alternative? Staying at a weight you're not comfortable with? And it isn't really slow when you think about it, you are losing a lot faster than you gained.
You can't expect to lose 2 pounds a week at your weight, maybe one. You seem to be right on schedule after 5 weeks.
This means that you may be restricting unnecessarily. 1500 calories and a more balanced and tasty diet can make the process of weight loss feel less like frustrating slow torture, and more like a good, normal life.
Your metabolism is fine and doesn't need a kick start. You can kick out that nutritionist instead.7 -
I have found that now that I don't have as much to lose my loss is slower. Some weeks it doesn't even change, like last week
lol but I keep doing what I do as this is how I will eat (for the most part)from now on anyway.I overate for years, good food and food with empty calories. Now I try to make it count. Plus if it took 2 years to put on 40 lbs, well its going to take some time to take if back off. 1 -
It took you 104 weeks to put on those 40lbs. You've been trying to lose them for only 5 weeks. Keep going, you're doing well.14
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You gained 40 pounds in two years. Why not lose 40 pounds in two years? Makes sense to me
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Yup patience is the key, weight loss is a slow process and honestly, as much as I think anyone would just want to hit their goal in a couple of days or so, it's actually better to lose the weight slow that way you won't gain it back if you maintain correctly and it has a better effect on your body I had to learn this accept this even though it was hard. Keep it up, and don't give up!2
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Like everyone else here has said: gaining takes time, losing takes time. You aren't overweight enough to sustain 2 lbs per week loss. More like 1 and as you get closer to goal, probably closer to 0.5. Be patient and set realistic goals. Otherwise you're just setting yourself up for failure and frustration.2
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OK, thank you, everyone! I will stay the course!2
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You're doing really well
Just keep at it! 0 -
That isn't slow. To put it into perspective, my average weight loss has been 0.29 lb/ week over the past 3+ years. I lose slowly; you are losing at a typical pace... perhaps a bit faster than typical even.1
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OP you are not the only one who feels that 30 lbs IS a lot of weight to lose. I'm stuck where you are, last low was 160 but now hovering 162 for no particular reason. Doing everything right. If MFP's "if every day were like today" was actually even REMOTELY correct, I should be 145 by now and 10 lbs from goal.
But no. It's not and I'm not.0 -
In fact, with not that much to lose, be prepared to drop down to .5 lb/week sooner than later. As it is, having chosen a 2 lb/week deficit, the 1200 calories MFP is giving you probably does not reflect that... it's just the lowest recommended calorie allowance for women and MFP doesn't go below that. (I am *NOT* encouraging you to go lower than that... just saying that is why you probably won't lose 2 lbs/week with your stats- nor should you.)1
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sonyaandryan wrote: »OK, thank you, everyone! I will stay the course!
Actually, what people are saying is that you should adjust course by increasing your calories slightly so that you're aiming to lose 1 lb/week. That rate of loss will be much more sustainable (and enjoyable) than the 2 lb/week you're currently aiming for. Best of luck to you! 1 -
I could of written exactly what you did. I feel like I'm working so hard and getting no where. I keep telling myself if I keep it up I will get where I want to be. In the meantime I'm feeling great and being good to my body by eating healthy and exercising.
Hang in there!0 -
My starting numbers were very similar to yours, 41 yrs. 5'6 and 161 lbs. I have logged for 155 days and lost 28.2 lbs. It has been slow and steady, but I have stuck to the calories mfp gave me and have lost an average of 1.26 lbs per week. Also, I didn't add any extra exercise but I'm a teacher and run around all day! Good luck, you can do this!!1
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yes its slow but worth it hang in there and good luck0
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You're losing at a great rate. With your stats, you're probably eating more than you think, but still. I'd be happy with that loss.0
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I feel your frustration. Weight loss is not a race. If it was easy, everyone would do it! The time will pass anyways, it's better to be working towards your goals then away from them.
Think about it this way: you were gaining weight before, and now your losing it, so compared to what you COULD have weighed, you may be 6 or more lbs lighter! Compound that idea, and picture HOW MUCH BETTER OFF you'll be in 6 months time!0
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