15.6st and 5ft5 - gotta shift this weight!

PinkPJs2019 wrote: »

Hi all - just been reading some posts and you all seem a lovely bunch.

So, as per my discussion title, I'm very heavy and never been this big. In order to lose 2lb a week (if I'm strict) then 1200kcal is my daily goal. I'm at a desk most of the day and do very little exercise.

Quite the contrast to when my kids were little . I feel so unhealthy! So, I am here in the hope I can get some support and vice versa.

Im 45 years old this year, so need to turn my body round!

First thing I would ask is, does 1200 calories seem like it will be sustainable for you? There's no point in setting yourself the most aggressive rate of loss if it's not something you can stick to for a long period of time. If not, reconsider the rate of loss, yes it will take longer, but it's more likely you will stick to it and transition into maintenance easier.

Also worth noting 1200 calories for you will not equate to 2lb per week loss, that's just the lowest that MFP will go to ensure that you get adequate nutrition. At your stats you can expect to lose just over 1.5lbs per week on 1200 (Your BMR is around 1625, multiplier for sedentary is 1.25 which would put your maintenance at 2032 per day, this gives you a deficit of 832 cals per day).

PinkPJs2019 wrote: »

Hi and thanks for taking the time out for me. I can cope with 1,200 during the week but not the weekend. This is my week so far:

Wed -1201 (no exercise)
Thur - 1256 (no exercise)
Fri - 2135 (20 min hiit)
Sat - 1884 (5 mile walk)
Sun - 1404 (no exercise)
Mon - 1219 (5,500 steps)

Friday and Saturday evenings I enjoy wine. Saturday I like to get out. Sunday I like to chill.

... so far I've lost 0lbs

Then 1200 calories probably isn't for you, below graph from aworkoutroutine.com shows trying to lose weight to quickly can actually end up looking if you feel overly restricted.




How long is so far? If it's less than 4 weeks, I wouldn't worry too much, you need time to establish a trend and if the HIIT and walking is new then you may be retaining some water from that.

If you're eating back exercise calories, bear in mind they may be overestimated. 50% is a good place to start and adjust based on your weight loss trend and if you're not using a food scale you may be underestimating your food intake, it's very easy to get guesstimating/measuring cups wrong.

If you are struggling on weekends, consider maybe setting yourself to 1lb per week loss, but bank some of your calories during the week.

You could do that like this:

Mon: 1300 + 50% any exercise cals (200 cals remaining)
Tues: 1300 + 50% any exercise cals (200 cals remaining)
Weds:1300 + 50% any exercise cals (200 cals remaining
Thurs: 1300 + 50% any exercise cals (200 cals remaining)
Fri: 1900 + 50% any exercise cals
Sat: 1900 + 50% any exercise cals
Sun: 1500 cals

That would still give you an average loss of 1lb per week, with room for some wine and little wiggle room for the weekends.

What I find helps me with socialising on weekends is having a lighter brunch on Saturdays/Sundays rather than a separate breakfast and lunch, which gives me more room for dinner out/takeaway or a few drinks.

hey pinkpjs i know what you mean about sitting at a desk. I also spend my day driving or sitting. its hard to work in time for exercise. I have started walking around the office every so often just to get steps. its winter here so outside is a little difficult. I also have been choosing to park further out so i get more steps that way. Keep plugging along you can do this.

PinkPJs2019 wrote: »

Hi all - just been reading some posts and you all seem a lovely bunch.

So, as per my discussion title, I'm very heavy and never been this big. In order to lose 2lb a week (if I'm strict) then 1200kcal is my daily goal. I'm at a desk most of the day and do very little exercise.

Quite the contrast to when my kids were little . I feel so unhealthy! So, I am here in the hope I can get some support and vice versa.

Im 45 years old this year, so need to turn my body round!

Just wanted to say Welcome and listen to @tinkerbellang83

Also, when you get a chance, check out this post:

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1

Good luck!