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I have in total around 50 pounds I want to lose, I have lost 13 pounds already. Inputting my data to lose 1.5 lbs a week gives me 1250 calories to eat from mfp so I stick to that, it was hard at first but I’ve become used to that number now (I put sedentary lifestyle, though I’m not 100% sure I am sedentary) I think it may…

Yes I suppose I need to stop being so unrealistic and lower my expectations; thanks guys I’ll take on board the advice, I’m gonna go slow and steady. Also is it true that doing too much cardio can actually lead to depletion of muscle mass? because I don’t want that. If it’s not true then I’m not going to incorporate weight…

Thanks so much guys, really helped. @kimny72 you are so right. Last time I followed a strict plan of 1200 calories and one hour of cardio a day and I lost fast (~45lbs in 6 months) butttt I went back to my normal way of eating when I was comfortable with my weight :( my problem is though that I think 1200 calories is the…

Literally the exact same thing has happened to me, just before you I posted a similar thread!! Only thing is I have actually gained some back in letting myself go:( I really wish someone can help us out, but good luck to the both of us in reaching our goals

Thank you to everyone who responded! You made me realise I really am stressing too much and I've actually lost a decent amount. I'll re adjust my expectations hahaha!

Food scale for solids and measuring jug for liquids

Thank you guys for the responses!! Wow I'm not the only one haha yayy!!! It definitely is a bonus haha not complaining hahaha. I guess we are lucky!!! :)

I'm 5'3 got to 195lbs. 1200 calories a day with excerisee 3/4 times a week and I'm down to 147lbs in 5 and a half months. It works, you may need to tighten up your logging as you may be eating more than you think. When I got a food scale I was very surprised haha. As a few people have mentioned, what are your stats? :)

The only way to achieve a slimmer waist is to stay in a calorie deficit. Exercising only helps you to achieve that deficit, the calories burnt from which can be partially eaten back.

Thank you guys sooo much!! Ok I really do believe it now - it's all about moderation and you just have to fit it around your calorie goal and you can still lose weight. Oh and guys I didn't mean like a 250 cal chocolate bar because that isn't worth it! I just meant a small size one worth about 80-100 cals. Most of my…

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If you are faithfully logging and within your deficit at all other times and you have the occasional cheat meal, then no, it definitely will not hinder progress. There may be a little increase on the scale but thats water weight from the extra food and will soon come off. My advice though, would be to not let yourself get…

Thank you both! It's not just me then! First time I noticed anything like this as I was at weight loss calories for around 5 months and would only have the occasional cheat meal. Now that I've had a month off at maintenance cals I've noticed haha! Aw thank you drew87d!! Yes the water has deffo helped! ☺️

Ohhhhh I see! So if your weekly loss is too aggressive it could be that it's actually more muscle that's being broken down rather than fat? Makes sense now if that's the case

Yeah ofc because it's cardio but I mean will it work out my calf muscles enough to make them bulky.. I don't want muscly calves as well as having fat on them.

Ahhh okay thank you makes sense! Yeah I guess it doesn't really matter overall :) and haha yeah I know that I can't gain 3lbs in one day i'd need to eat wayyyyy too much for that... but when I was new to all this I did think it was possible hahaha! Thank you for your responses!!

47lbs down and still got ~15lbs left to go!!!!!

Well to be honest only because I want the last 10-15lbs to come off quickly then I thought I could just jump to Maintenance calories at my goal weight...and I was prepared to suffer LOL Of course I now realise I need to transition myself into the maintenance phase so I won't be doing that! I love the mfp community you all…

Yes I agree thank you! But j don't think I'll stay with 1000 calories since I KNOW I'll feel hungry and miserable hhahaha thank you for your response!!!

Wow thank you for your help!!!!

No that's excluding my workouts :)

Omg I didn't even know the different between BMR and TDEE! I'm not bed ridden. Ok makes sense. Thank you everyone I guess I should not be eating 1000 a day!

Weight: 140lbs Goal weight around: 130 or 125 Height: 5'3 Activity level: active And because I'm finding it harder to lose now so thought a greater deficit will benefit me

What if I'm not really exercising much these few weeks? Surely I'd need to be below BMR for a calorie deficit

Just because I wanted to lose the last 10lbs a little faster haha

Not so relaxed on weighing and measuring but I would definitely say I splurge more often (and sometimes don't log the little treats lol!) because I'm a lot more comfortable with my weight lol... hmmm maybe I need to re-evaluate thank you!!

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Oh my goodness I can't even explain how useful this info was! Here's me thinking it will accelerate weight loss etc when really it's all about calories. I feel IF and keto don't really work for me as I'm quite miserable on them haha o prefer eating 3x a day but I read about something about eating 3x means your insulin…

Ok thank you! Yes calorie counting has been great, j didn't know you had to be extra careful towards the end.. why is this may I ask?

Ok thank you, this info really helped me and I think I will just stick to counting calories. Tbh I may need to be a bit more careful with my calorie counting..