What gives? Will I ever win?

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joanie7791
joanie7791 Posts: 5
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Why can't maintain weight loss with just diet???

Once I fall off the workout band wagon, I gain the weight back. Is working out going to be the rest of my life.

I was at 152 and lost 12 lbs 5 months ago. The last 5 months I've been to busy to "workout" but still stayed in my calorie range. I've gained 5 lbs back... What Gives?

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  • timboom1
    timboom1 Posts: 762 Member
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    Calorie ranges are based on averages, you are probably much more effecient in your calorie usage than the average person. Try reducing your calories by 3500 per month (~900 week) and that should eliminate your 1lb/month gain.
  • joanie7791
    joanie7791 Posts: 5
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    Thanks for the advice... I currently eat around 1200 a month. Won't I starve my system by cutting back?
  • RedWeb
    RedWeb Posts: 108 Member
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    I currently eat around 1200 a month.

    Assume you mean a day ?

    Can't possibly be putting on weight if you eat 1200 calories a day unless you are extremely small i.e under 5 feet and small built. Are you sure you are not under counting ?
  • timboom1
    timboom1 Posts: 762 Member
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    I would focus on really tracking. If you are gaining a pound a month, it is unlikely you are going to starve.

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