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Any more than 2lbs in 2 weeks at your weight would mean a significant loss of muscle tissue as well. The less you have to lose you have to take it slower. For you 0.5-1 lbs a week should be a good goal (250-500 kcal deficit). Since you are so small I suggest you stop worrying about your BMR put your stats in MFP, set 0.5…
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5% smaller and hourglass... They put me between 1st and 2nd and I chose between 2nd and 3rd. I think my mind is still catching up after losing 22 lbs.
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As you lose weight your daily caloric need will get lower. So to maintain 170 lbs you will have to eat less than what it takes to maintain 200 lbs. Also as you lose weight MFP will lower your daily calorie allowance.
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Upping your calories will not speed up weight loss. Eating more is never ever solution to speed up weight loss. What's the hurry? You ARE losing weight at a good steady pace. However since you say you eat 1000 kcal I will assume you are guessing portion sizes and not using food scale. Tighten up your logging and figure out…
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Sounds about right for your weight. I'm 128 lbs and for me it's maybe about 250-300 for 10 000 steps.
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OP if it's only been a week don't stress about it...weight loss isn't linear. Sometimes we lose less, sometimes more. That is why it's better to look at general trend of weight loss over a period of time. Be patient and log everything as tightly as possible. Don't give up :) Also pay attention to TOM...us girls tend to…
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If you know you are not successful guessing and logging is the only thing that works than what it really comes down to is: Do you want it enough or not? You have a solution, you know it works...you just need to stick to it. it comes down to YOU. There is no magic trick. However you can build a nice support circle and take…
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Honeydew melon! 250 g for 90 kcal and you get full plate of nice cubes (it is 250 g after all!)...perfect for summer and tastes so nice and sweet :)
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OP, it is normal that weight loss stops for a while - but if it's been a month or so without any loss I would think you are eating at maintenance. However I do not believe 1200 is your maintenance calories so you are likely eating more than you think you are. Weighing everything (prepacked food can be legally 30% off…
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I'm 5'2 and 129 lbs. On my super lazy days my TDEE is around 1600, on my usual days around 1800-1900 and on my high activity days up to 2300. However I only do walking and 2300 is when I do over 20 000 steps. Also I agree that you should get some professional help...you seem very confused with what you are trying to do.
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Portion control and trying to make healthier choices when I can :) But yes, I'm also one of the people that always ate more 'healthy' stuff so I guess it wasn't a big or difficult thing for me.
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Well, if someone likes it and wants to eat in such way for ever then sure... however I don't think many would like such a way of eating. Losing weight in any way that is way outside your norm is not sustainable...it won't teach you portion control. The moment you get back to solid food and your old ways the weight is…
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Since she wrote height in CM I'm willing to guess it's 83 kg after all :D which is good thing...83 lbs is soooo low!
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Body doesn't work in day to day calories... If you are in deficit over time you will lose. A lot of people here eat less during week, and more during weekend. If I have a planned vacation or something I will 'bank' a bit of calories the previous week so I have a bit more room for calories when I want it.
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Your post is a little unclear... I seriously hope you are talking in kg and not lbs. For guideline on a good weight range you can check BMI calculators such as this one: http://www.bmi-calculator.net/
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Mostly calories and protein (because I tend to not get enough of it)... I usually hit my goal for fat easily and don't pay much attention to carbs and sugar. I've lost weight fine this way (though I was never that big to begin with BMI 27ish- now at 23)
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I just always liked the 'real thing' better... artificial sweeteners just taste too sweet for my taste. I don't drink a lot of it, but when I feel like getting a glass of it...it will for sure be regular Coke (however I did notice they tend to taste a bit different in different countries - for example I like the taste much…
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I went from 149 to 129 lbs simply counting calories and walking (I'm 5'2). That comes to 1lbs/week average for me. Didn't find it difficult at all. My shape stayed the same only smaller (hourglass).
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That is not correct. At all. It is a myth. Read this: http://www.aworkoutroutine.com/starvation-mode/
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The bacon I use has 500 kcal in a whole 150 g package...the entry you used is way off... I also prepare it in the oven so no extra calories there :)
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Then why are you doing it this way? The whole point is to lose weight in a way that would be sustainable long term. That is why diets fail. You have to understand to be successful at this you need to think of this as a lifetime deal...it's not 'I'm gonna suffer through this 3 months and then I'm done' - weight will come…
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There is nothing wrong with the carbs unless you have a medical reason to avoid them :) I love my carbs <3
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Even being short you are well within healthy weight range..so saying you are no where near your goal weight is concerning. I understand some people are happier in the lower healthy range, however I would advise you to be careful. If you are unhappy with your looks some strength training might be more beneficial than…
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How do you know you are eating 1200? You didn't mention weighing your food and grabbing 'handful' of nuts really does add up...If I would snack on nuts every hour I'd eat way over 1200. That being said... How is your weight loss going? If you are losing weight like MFP projects then don't mind this first part. Since you've…
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You didn't give much info. How tall are you when you say that 121 is far from your goal weight? Tat being said... if your weight is at 121 for a while you are eating at a maintenance level.
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Well most of the days I barely drink 1 liter (sometimes only 0.5 L ) of fluids and I'm still alive :D And most of my food choices don't contain much liquid either. Everyone is different. Your body will tell you...if you feel thirsty- drink, if your pee color gets dark - drink... if none of that occurs and you feel fine,…
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Yes, it is advisable for people with under 15-20 lbs to lose to drop it to 0.5 lbs a week/ or at least no more than 1 lbs...any faster loss will result in a loss of muscle mass as well and lead to not such a good look once reaching the goal weight. Muscle is sth that is hard to build and losing it is a big issue. Saying…
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There is no such thing as 'eating too little so your body is sending you a message' -it's a myth. The thing is since you are so close to your goal weight margin of error is getting really tiny (which is why people think it's more difficult to lose those last few pounds). However 3500ish deficit is about 1 lbs loss no…
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You should join our group http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/109137-petites-in-maintenance Best group for shorties at/close to their goal weight! @middlehaitch is also a member :) Best place to get advice from experienced shorties that have been in maintenance for years :)
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If you are not losing weight, you are eating at maintenance level...Since I seriously doubt your TDEE is 1200 I'm going to assume problem is in you logging (not weighing everything on a kitchen scale, using wrong database entries etc.)
