Slow start

BikerchickHD
BikerchickHD Posts: 1 Member
edited January 2020 in Motivation and Support
I have been semi consistent with my caloric goals of 1600 calories sometimes coming up short but always hitting at least 1400. I watch my carbs and my fats. My RMR is 2600 calories a day. I’ve created the deficit for a two pound a week loss. I am two weeks in and only lost 3lbs. I am hoping my body is just adjusting to this consistency and will start losing as I am hoping soon. I am trying to focus on healthy habit forming for now, such as proper food choices, portions, and mindful eating. Advice? Personal experiences? Help? 🤣

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  • bekkagiggles
    bekkagiggles Posts: 4 Member
    I totally understand the frustration! Although if you add up that 3lbs into how much you'd lose in a year if hypothetically it stayed like that and you lost 3lbs every 2 weeks you'd still lose 72lbs this year!

    But honestly in my experience the longer you stick with it the better the results will be. I would try and add something small like going on a 15-20 minute walk. Not really much exercise if you don't want to. But I always feel like I lose weight faster when I have that tiny bit of extra physical activity.
  • Nony_Mouse
    Nony_Mouse Posts: 5,646 Member
    Be patient :)

    Weight loss isn't linear, and for women in particular, water weight fluctuations from hormone levels changing throughout the month can easily mask fat loss. While many people see a big initial loss (mostly water weight and less food in the system), that's not universal. Keep tracking for 6 weeks, then look at your average weight loss over that time period. If it's less than you expect it to be, the first thing to check is your logging accuracy to make sure you're not eating more calories than you think.

    Three lbs is a great start, well done :)
  • schemingspuddy
    schemingspuddy Posts: 9 Member
    Well done, that’s a great start.

    That works out to 1.5lbs a week loss which is really good given the recommended average is between 1 and 2lbs a week so I’d say you’re doing just fine.

    Sometimes eater weight, hormones, etc do have an impact so that could be why the other .5 a week hasn’t dropped off. It does take time though and I know it can be discouraging when you’re really sticking to something but not getting the expected results. However, the results will come in the long term.

    If results don’t pick up or stay at this level, maybe take a look at your diet in case there’s something you could possibly reduce\swap out which may be causing you to retain water.
  • 88olds
    88olds Posts: 4,538 Member
    The calculators and gadgets aren’t that exact. They’re a lot better than nothing, but unless we’re hooked up in a lab, we really don’t know how many calories we use. The calculators and gadgets get their numbers based on statistics and averages, but no one is exactly average.

    And that drives a lot of people crazy. Don’t be one of them.

    Always work with two things in mind- Are you losing weight? Are you satisfied with how you are living? If you have found that balance, be careful about any changes you make. Although significant and lasting weight loss requires on going tinkering and adjusting, make small changes as needed.

    Try to get away from thinking that you can do any of this in a hurry. Recognize that a downward trend is your friend and time will be on your side.
  • hookandy
    hookandy Posts: 278 Member
    Slow and steady wins the race, 3lb is still 3lb keep going and see what happens. We have all a long way to go and 2 weeks is just the start

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