Venting on not giving up

OP, what are your stats and goals? People so often aim for calorie goals that are too strict, trying to lose 2lb a week unnecessarily, and then they suffer from cravings, binging, food obsession etc. In a lot of cases it can be made so much easier just by adjusting the goals and eating a bit more.

Molly_234 wrote: »

CattOfTheGarage wrote: »

OP, what are your stats and goals? People so often aim for calorie goals that are too strict, trying to lose 2lb a week unnecessarily, and then they suffer from cravings, binging, food obsession etc. In a lot of cases it can be made so much easier just by adjusting the goals and eating a bit more.

I have 15 pounds to lose. I am 5'2 and 135lbs. I've already lost the first 15 in about 3 months but it was a lot easier to stick to my calorie goals in the begining. I'm recovering from foot surgery so maybe since I am more active now, it makes me more hungry?

If you have only 15lb to go you would be better to aim for half a pound a week. The closer you are to goal, the harder weight loss is and the slower you are recommended to go, to avoid health problems and issues like hunger and binging.

If your activity is increasing, you may need to increase your calorie goal to reflect that.