Projected weight loss

hillary124
hillary124 Posts: 112
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi! I have MFP set to have me lose two pounds a week, so it makes my calorie and exercise goals accordingly, but then it says my projected weight loss is only 1.2 pounds a week? I then tried to up my calorie goal because I feel like ive been under-eating, but then it put me to less than a pound a week, and its so disconcerting! Should I just not listen to that estimated weight loss, and still eat/exercise as normal? I really want to up my goal but that really just scared me seeing that I'd lose less than a pound a week! Sorry if the answer to this is painfully obvious or anything, dont think im dumb :laugh: Thanks!!

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  • Foodie711711
    Foodie711711 Posts: 137 Member
    You only have 7 pounds to lose. You should set your settings to lose .5 pound a week. No need to restrict your calories so low.
  • PeggyWoodson
    PeggyWoodson Posts: 337 Member
    If you were dumb you wouldn't have thought to ask. It is a legit question. I'm less than two weeks into this program and I totally ignore that part. It changes on a daily basis depending on what you eat so I ignore it and just worry about what I'm supposed to eat (or not eat).
  • wahmx3
    wahmx3 Posts: 639 Member
    With only 7 pounds to lose, there is no way you will lose 2 pounds a week. At that weight, you will do good to lose .5 a week on average.
  • hillary124
    hillary124 Posts: 112
    You only have 7 pounds to lose. You should set your settings to lose .5 pound a week. No need to restrict your calories so low.

    I was 7 from my goal....until I had a bad week over spring break and I am now 11 from my goal. Im 129 trying to get to 120-118. I wanna do it fast while being healthy, which I know is kinda difficult. I want to be that weight by May. I feel like I should probably be eating around 1350 calories?
  • kealey1318
    kealey1318 Posts: 290 Member
    The minimum amount of calories it will put you at s 1,200... It looks like you are pretty slim so MFP is saying that you should eat 1,200 calories, and with that deficit it is projecting your weight loss to be 1.2 pounds per week... If you had substantial weight to lose then you have the potential to lose more per week! No worries, you will be tip top in no time!!

    Best wishes!!!
  • hillary124
    hillary124 Posts: 112
    If you were dumb you wouldn't have thought to ask. It is a legit question. I'm less than two weeks into this program and I totally ignore that part. It changes on a daily basis depending on what you eat so I ignore it and just worry about what I'm supposed to eat (or not eat).

    Yeah, idk, I just want to make sure im being as healthy as physically possible while still losing what I want to lose.
  • ChubbyStudent25
    ChubbyStudent25 Posts: 74
    Don't listen MFP it has me set to lose 0.6 pounds a week but with a 1200 calorie diet I lose 1 pound a week. It's just an estimate. I do find it motivating when I finish my food entry for the day and it says "If everyday were like today you will weigh 107 lbs in 5 weeks" it keeps me on track to know that I will eventually reach my goal. By the way I am 5' 1/2" so I my weight seems low and I just wanted to add that because I don't want anyone to think I'm crazy for weighing that much.
  • qtiekiki
    qtiekiki Posts: 1,490 Member
    11lbs is still very little to lose. You look slim already. Maybe just try not to focus so much on the number.
  • hillary124
    hillary124 Posts: 112
    The minimum amount of calories it will put you at s 1,200... It looks like you are pretty slim so MFP is saying that you should eat 1,200 calories, and with that deficit it is projecting your weight loss to be 1.2 pounds per week... If you had substantial weight to lose then you have the potential to lose more per week! No worries, you will be tip top in no time!!

    Best wishes!!!

    Thank you for the support!! :)

    I did lose two pounds this week, but I think it was because it was the first week of being back on track from my bad week over spring break. I dont expect that to happen all the time.
  • hillary124
    hillary124 Posts: 112
    11lbs is still very little to lose. You look slim already. Maybe just try not to focus so much on the number.

    Im trying not to, but sometimes its hard:(
    I want to definitely just focus on losing fat and just toning, but I still want to make sure Im eating right while Im doing my weight lifting and other exercise.
  • nebulinda
    nebulinda Posts: 120 Member
    It probably said you would 1.2 pounds per weeks because you'd be under 1200 calories a day is you lost more quickly than that. 1200 is what's recommended as a minimum to stay healthy during weight loss. If you think you are under-eating then you probably are. While 1200 is MFP's kind of "official" minimum, I don't think it's enough for most people. Unless you're very short, you should probably eat more than that.

    Also keep in mind that if you are already relatively thin already and have roughly 20 pounds or less to lose, setting your calorie goal such that you lose a half pound per week is the best. There's a chart which often gets posted saying which setting is best for your weight loss goals, but I can't find it right now. Also, the less you have to lose, the more difficult it will be to lose quickly. It would be helpful to know your height and weight and how much you want to lose for more specific advice.

    In short, you're probably going to have to settle for losing less than a pound a week.
  • ChubbyStudent25
    ChubbyStudent25 Posts: 74
    I agree with other posters you do look great and I love your bathing suit it reminds me of Marilyn :smile:
  • hillary124
    hillary124 Posts: 112
    I agree with other posters you do look great and I love your bathing suit it reminds me of Marilyn :smile:


    Victorias secret catalog! :)


    Okay so youre all saying I look great butttttt okay. so I started at 130, got down to 125 and started MFP in February, had a bad time over spring break and went to 132, and now Im at 129. That picture was taken at the very end of February when I weighed about 124 I think. Thats what I want to get back to then tone and stuff once Im back to how I looked there :)
  • jaymek92
    jaymek92 Posts: 309 Member
    i mean, looking at your picture, damn. why you be trying to lose weight? you look GOOD. like, that's more or less my goal body you're rocking right now.
    if you're trying to "tone", don't worry about trying to lose weight. lift heavy weights with good form and your body will be just as bangin' as you've always dreamed of.
  • hillary124
    hillary124 Posts: 112
    It probably said you would 1.2 pounds per weeks because you'd be under 1200 calories a day is you lost more quickly than that. 1200 is what's recommended as a minimum to stay healthy during weight loss. If you think you are under-eating then you probably are. While 1200 is MFP's kind of "official" minimum, I don't think it's enough for most people. Unless you're very short, you should probably eat more than that.

    Also keep in mind that if you are already relatively thin already and have roughly 20 pounds or less to lose, setting your calorie goal such that you lose a half pound per week is the best. There's a chart which often gets posted saying which setting is best for your weight loss goals, but I can't find it right now. Also, the less you have to lose, the more difficult it will be to lose quickly. It would be helpful to know your height and weight and how much you want to lose for more specific advice.

    In short, you're probably going to have to settle for losing less than a pound a week.

    Okay, thank you. Im 129, and 5'3". I want to be like 120-118 ultimately. I dont think Ill be able to get that low and thats okay with me. I think Ill just have to set it to a pound or less and deal with it :P
  • ashnm88
    ashnm88 Posts: 748
    You only have 7 pounds to lose. You should set your settings to lose .5 pound a week. No need to restrict your calories so low.

    I agree.
  • hillary124
    hillary124 Posts: 112
    i mean, looking at your picture, damn. why you be trying to lose weight? you look GOOD. like, that's more or less my goal body you're rocking right now.
    if you're trying to "tone", don't worry about trying to lose weight. lift heavy weights with good form and your body will be just as bangin' as you've always dreamed of.

    Thanks! Ive been doing lifting and just simple cardio and I think Im going to start incorporating zumba so I stop getting bored with just running, but focusing more on my lifting just so I can build muscle a little bit and tone.
  • SmashleeWpg
    SmashleeWpg Posts: 567 Member
    Why don't you focus more on inches and tightening up than the numbers on the scale for a little while? Start throwing some serious weights around and see how you look/feel after a solid two or three months of lifting.

    If you're really concerned about the "last 10 pounds" so to speak, it's all in WHAT you're putting in your mouth. Tighten up your meal plan to focus on lean protein, non-starchy veggies, low-sugar fruits, and lower carbohydrates - any carbs you are eating, make sure they're coming from good sources; whole grains, fruit, veggies... looking at your diary for the past while, there is a fair amount of processed carbs and foods in there. Try stripping it down to clean, unprocessed foods, and see how you fare! :) As always, drink PLENTY of water!
  • hillary124
    hillary124 Posts: 112
    Why don't you focus more on inches and tightening up than the numbers on the scale for a little while? Start throwing some serious weights around and see how you look/feel after a solid two or three months of lifting.

    If you're really concerned about the "last 10 pounds" so to speak, it's all in WHAT you're putting in your mouth. Tighten up your meal plan to focus on lean protein, non-starchy veggies, low-sugar fruits, and lower carbohydrates - any carbs you are eating, make sure they're coming from good sources; whole grains, fruit, veggies... looking at your diary for the past while, there is a far amount of processed carbs and foods in there. Try stripping it down to clean, unprocessed foods, and see how you fare! :) As always, drink PLENTY of water!

    Thanks for the advice! I did so good in February then have been slacking this week while trying to get back on track! :( Im definitely going to try to start just eating cleaner and hope it helps. I love fruit and veggies so its not hard for me:)
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