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That gives you, what, 16 weeks? You can lose 3 kg in 6 weeks with moderate calorie deficit and an exercise routine. That puts your weekly milestone of 0.5 kg loss per week (with plenty of time if you happen to lose weight slower). After that, it's 10 weeks of strength training, I would suggest. Strength training can be…

Wow, so many daily weigh-ins in the thread! I weigh-in once a week. It is long enough to see good progress (e.g. 0.5-1kg/1-2lbs weight loss), and short enough to maintain the willpower not to overindulge. Once I see the weight/fat move where I want it to be, it's encouraging to continue and stay on track for the next week.

How long have you been dieting? - Your body would normally adjust after a time, and weight loss would get progressively smaller. I think a good solution for you would be to up your activity throughout the week (e.g. active dancing/aerobics/cardio in one day, something more strength-oriented in the next). I have certainly…

Agree with other posters - eating diary will not sabotage your weight loss, given an overall caloric deficit. In fact, some of the healthiest diets (e.g. Mediterranean) contain considerable amounts of cheese and oils.

Have some ambiance! https://youtube.com/watch?v=KQE29az48gM

Have you tried measuring your body fat % instead of pure weight? Your training regime suggests to me you'd be gaining moderate muscle in the process. If you gain muscle mass, your pure weight measurements will be misleading.

Probably from users themselves. I had the same experience. When the item scanned doesn't match the database, I usually select 'find a better match' and then choose the entry which matches better. Next time I scan the same item it automatically jumps to that better match.

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The logic of not going below 1200 ccal is as follows: it becomes extremely difficult to consume the recommended amounts of macros (carbs, fat and protein) the more below 1200 ccal you go. Some also theorize that going under 1200 ccal activates a starvation kind of response, where the body will try to cling to every bit of…

Yep, had that before. My rule is: until I hear my stomach singing operas to me - it's not food time. Also, as @RodaRose said - having a specific time for your food intake helps. I have a set lunch at about 13:00 and dinner at 18:00 (and no snacks or deserts until after dinner). If I feel hungry or crave something between…

Yep, I can confirm, eating fatty foods but staying within your calorie limit helps with weight loss. Have been doing it with desserts for a while now.

I think the reason MFP puts 1,200 ccal as an absolute minimum is because that's the smallest amount of calories you can eat and still be healthy.

Humans have leftovers of tails and pouches in their anatomy.

The one at the usual weigh-in time. As noted already, weight fluctuates. If you want consistency in your readings - weigh in at the same time you usually do.

With some amazing advice shared already, I can only add: So, if you feel exhausted, super-hungry, lost, &c. - know, that it's part of the process. When those first non-scale victories start to show up (about day 23 for me), you'll know it's all worth it :smile: Oh, and, of course, track some measurements - I track weight,…

Sounds like you've got the hang of it!

1. Staying within the healthy range of your BMI is a good, but very general reference. 2. Having a target body fat % would be a good numerical goal as at least it somewhat reflects both the looks and the healthy amount of fat, so that you both have enough of it to cushion your organs, but not so much that your heart has to…

Food is that thing that I take for my stomach to come down and stop rehearsing for an opera performance :smile:

6 weeks for me. Then again, it depends on the starting weight and how much calorie deficit you are willing to create.

Provided you spend more energy than you acquire through eating, you can expect to lose body fat all over the body. I do bodyweight training myself, and lost my belly fat first, followed by my face and legs. I don't do any exercises to slim down my face :smile:

That's fine by me. As long as they show change - it's a good sign.

Let's be clear, we are talking about the possibility of the upper limit, i.e.: Is it possible, even with perfect conversion of food energy into mass to achieve more weight gain than the weight of the food? Short answer: NO. Long version: 1. Conservation of mass/energy in physics - no possible event will result in more mass…

I agree with the posters above - eat at a (small) deficit, and definitely train your muscles! With your goal, I'd advise to get yourself scales that would measure fat % - that would probably be a better measure for you than just weight, as you might see your muscles growing, thus giving you misleading readings on weight.

darebee.com is my pick.

Yep, I have about the same amount to lose, although I measure fat %, much like sardelsa.

I weigh in every Saturday. The date is never far enough to lose motivation :smile: The plan is to lose ~0.5 kg to 1 kg (1 to 2 lbs) every week until my body fat % gets to the target goal of 13%. So, I am always eager to follow my diet, and step on the scales every Saturday to see that the effort paid off :blush:

I'd advise Darebee programs (take a look at 30 Days of Gravity and Strength Protocol, as examples), most of which are designed for home and require no additional equipment. They are free, and the site recommends you a suggested meal plan as well.

Weekly weigh-ins. I am looking forward to that every week, and whenever I think of over-eating my calories, I think of that weigh-in day. Having my weight stats from the past two years, I also figured out that for every week I don't pay attention to food or lack in exercise I need another 2 or 3 weeks to get back to where…

I am approaching a plateau as well, judging by the numbers (weight and fat % that is). I am switching up exercise routines every month (i.e. picking a different darebee program) - that usually helps break the small plateaus. For the larger ones - meals richer in nutrients and longer sleep seems to work great. Advice…