Anyone looking to only lose 1lb(ish) a week instead of the b

BRoth1987
BRoth1987 Posts: 39
edited September 30 in Motivation and Support
I am working out 5 days a week for 60 minutes but I am making sure I am eating all my calories and an extra 350 since I am breastfeeding my 5 month old. I have a bit to lose and want to lose it slow and effectively so I am going to keep it off and not kill my supply for babes.

Anyone else not trying to pull big numbers each week? I am going to enjoy seeing the change in my body and energy levels from the exercise instead of the scale.

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  • cspinney
    cspinney Posts: 81 Member
    Big numbers are not possible for me - I'll be quite happy if I can lose a pound a week! :)
  • AprilNewton
    AprilNewton Posts: 3
    Good luck! Slow and steady wins the race.:)
  • ronda_gettinghealthy
    ronda_gettinghealthy Posts: 777 Member
    as much as I would love to lose 15 pounds a day...LOL I started with 2 pounds a week and platued...changed it to 1.5 pounds and hit a big slow down...changed to 1 pound a week...will see how it goes from there...my body is having a love affair with the fat that has come to live with me......I think you are making a very wise choice...
  • zml_mom
    zml_mom Posts: 270 Member
    i wanted to loose 20 lbs a week and have been successful in that until about 3 weeks ago.
    now I will be more than happy with 1 lb a week.
  • hm_day
    hm_day Posts: 857 Member
    It's not healthy to lose more than 2lbs a week anyway :) I'm definitely sticking to the 1lb a week because it's something that is definitely attainable when you work at it. As someone who's breastfeeding, you definitely need to take it slow. No need to rush it! :) Good luck!
  • Edithrenee
    Edithrenee Posts: 546 Member
    Id be happy to lose a pound a week even a half a pound would feel fantastic right now. :)
  • zukekitty
    zukekitty Posts: 185
    I wish I could lose 2, but am struggling with just 1,
  • ronda_gettinghealthy
    ronda_gettinghealthy Posts: 777 Member
    i wanted to loose 20 lbs a week and have been successful in that until about 3 weeks ago.
    now I will be more than happy with 1 lb a week.


    tee hee,,, I want to know how you lost 20 pounds a week:noway: cause I am sure gonna try it....LOL:laugh: :happy: :tongue:
  • ocrunner11
    ocrunner11 Posts: 293 Member
    I would welcome losing a 1 or 2 a week, any amount would be exciting! I am sure you will see progress, Good Luck!:flowerforyou:
  • lmarshel
    lmarshel Posts: 674 Member
    i wanted to loose 20 lbs a week and have been successful in that until about 3 weeks ago.
    now I will be more than happy with 1 lb a week.

    Gotta be a typo?!?
  • plantgrrl
    plantgrrl Posts: 436 Member
    They say losing more then 3 lbs a week can give you some serious loose skin, if you're trying to lose a lot of weight. So I'm good with the tortoise. :) Unless someone has a wand that can just give me the body I had 15 years ago--that could work too. ;)
  • alslau02
    alslau02 Posts: 64
    I'm set to 1/2 pound, but I'm closing in on my goal and happy with my size as is.
  • juliapurpletoes
    juliapurpletoes Posts: 951 Member
    I'm set a a half pound per week and it gives me alot of calories to enjoy and also play around with. Not so tight as the whole 1200 cal thing.

    slow is definitely better, your muscles will stick around and you will lose fat. Most important now is your CUTE baby!

    sounds like you are doing it RIGHT!
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