Others wanting to lose 10-20lbs?

Inspiration15
Inspiration15 Posts: 42 Member
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It’s been very difficult to lose these 10-20lbs. Weighing. Logging and moving has led to a 3 pound loss in 30 days. Looking for others who are on this same journey. What have you done to lose? I have been eating between 1200-1350 calories a day. Sometimes on weekends 1400. Suggestions, ideas. I get the whole weigh food concept. Can’t even trust the box or pkg the food comes in.

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  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,392 Member
    With only 10 to lose, three pounds in a month is very good.

    Losing 1/2 pound per week is considered a healthy rate - so you are actually probably eating too little.

    It took me quite a while to lose that last 10 pounds - and I didn't try to eat that little. I lost it at 1700-1900 per day. 1400 is really low unless you're five foot nothing and completely sedentary.

    Set your GOALS to lose 1/2 pound per week, get some exercise and be patient.
  • Inspiration15
    Inspiration15 Posts: 42 Member
    cmriverside wrote: »
    With only 10 to lose, three pounds in a month is very good.

    Losing 1/2 pound per week is considered a healthy rate - so you are actually probably eating too little.

    It took me quite a while to lose that last 10 pounds - and I didn't try to eat that little. I lost it at 1700-1900 per day. 1400 is really low unless you're five foot nothing and completely sedentary.

    Set your GOALS to lose 1/2 pound per week, get some exercise and be patient.

    Yes. Patience is a virtue here. 1200 calories days are tough. 1300 calories a day is much better! Want to go from 157 to 145. One day at a time!
  • workinonit1956
    workinonit1956 Posts: 1,043 Member
    Yes, with so little to lose, 3 pounds a month is great. I’m losing around 2 pounds a month at this point, eating 1400 + exercise calories.

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