I'm new and at a plateau

Jilmil76
Jilmil76 Posts: 6 Member
edited November 2024 in Getting Started
I have lost a stone in 6 weeks and am stuck now. I try to do 4-5 hours of exercise a week and am very particular about logging. I generally don't eat half my exercise calories. I noticed two weeks ago that I've been allocated 1300 calories a day as opposed to 1200. Surely I should be eating fewer calories as I lose weight? Help!

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  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    How long have you been at a plateau for? Do you use a food scale to weigh all your food?
  • Jilmil76
    Jilmil76 Posts: 6 Member
    3 weeks. I was measuring everything until i read an article here and have just started weighing. I have old scales and have just ordered some digital ones for accuracy.
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    kirana631 wrote: »
    3 weeks. I was measuring everything until i read an article here and have just started weighing. I have old scales and have just ordered some digital ones for accuracy.

    I'd suggest using your food scale for a few weeks before changing anything - you've probably been eating more than you think!
  • Jilmil76
    Jilmil76 Posts: 6 Member
    Thanks! I think you may be right. I never felt hungry yet lost the weight. I thought it was magic!
  • Jilmil76
    Jilmil76 Posts: 6 Member
    Any thoughts on why I now have 1300 calories a day instead of 1200?
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    kirana631 wrote: »
    Any thoughts on why I now have 1300 calories a day instead of 1200?

    No idea, sorry - did you change your weight or activity level, or rate of loss?
  • psycopurpleterri
    psycopurpleterri Posts: 16 Member
    I actually adjust my fitness pal based on my height, I’ve been advised for my height that I only need around 1600cal a day to maintain and 12-1300cal to loose about 1 pound a week. I’m 5ft3, it might be worth looking into what’s the recommended cals for your height. Also look at your macros. If I’m dieting I adjust my protein to be higher and lower my carbs. My daily protein works out to be about 35-40% and my carbs are only usually set at 25% fat makes up the rest (good fats pref)



    Don’t know if that helps but it’s what I did last time I was dieting and I lost 2 stone in 14 weeks (approx) with only exercising once a week for an hour dance class
  • Jilmil76
    Jilmil76 Posts: 6 Member
    Thanks. I will look into how many calories I'm allowed for my height.

    I did change my weight when I hit the one stone mark.
  • Jilmil76
    Jilmil76 Posts: 6 Member
    Thank you for the replies. Wish me luck!
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