ITT: Ask me anything about losing weight..

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I have a friend who asked me if she should bump her calories up, after I told her I went to a dietitian who upped my calories because I'm burning way more than I thought. She said that what she's been doing has been working, so my first thought was to keep doing what's working for her, and when she stops losing to eat at maintenance for a couple of weeks and then switch it up. But I'm not certified in anything, and only know what I've read, so I'm asking here in hopes of getting a better answer for her. TIA! :flowerforyou:

I think the answer really depends on how long she has been on a VLCD (and how much of a deficit she was on).

so i am the friend who asked. umm what exactly is VLCD? sorry i am trying to figure this all out and im so confused.

VLCD - Very Low Calorie Diet

oh ok. well i have been doing this since january so 4 months. my MFPnumber theyw want is 1760, i try to net around 1300-1400, and my bmr from the fat 2fit site states 2205. so what should i be eating?? i workout out at least 5 times a week...

Is 2205 your BMR or is it the number in the table (the one that has the activity levels)?

my BMR is 2020 but if i use the chart with the the activity levels it says 2289..

Ok I have a question. I've lost about 32lbs recently, and I have about another stone to lose but my body isnt letting go. I definitely still have fat on me as i have that "jellyness". I'm currently doing the 30 day shred and have lost an inch or so, but no weight.

I really want to lost another half a stone, and definitely have fat to lose. Can you help me please?

You should be eating at 2200 - 2300 (no eating of calories back as they are already factored in). You should re-input you stats every couple of weeks or so as these targets change as you lose weight. Also, give it 4 weeks. If you are not losing, drop down by 100 or so and see how that works for a few weeks. The calculations are all based on 'average' people and do not take into account all individual factors - you just need to tweak things if necessary (but give them a chance to work).

Thanks for your help, Sarauk2sf!

First off, congratulations on your success!! You are inspirational. Thank you for creating this thread.

I have a few questions.

Firstly, what advice would you give to someone struggling to lose the "last 5 pounds"? Once hitting my goal weight, how will my caloric intake need to change to maintain it? I worry that switching from a LCD to maintenance cals will end up causing weight gain.

Secondly, what are your thoughts on gaining muscle through lifting and cardio combined? I've read that cardio can actually hinder a person's muscle building efforts. but I love running and would choose cardio over strength any day. BUT I want the sleek, strong, defined body that I know only strength training will give me. So what is the optimum amount of cardio and lifting to aid in muscle building for a woman?

Thanks a bunch!!!

Great information, bumping to review later. Thanks!