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Ah, okay. I thought it was a red flag as well. She recommended four or five different supplements and said she’d give me brand names later - she hasn’t yet. Some were supposed to “burn fat” which also sounded off. But I think I’ll keep looking. Thanks everyone for the advice!
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I drink either a coffee with 30mL (100cal) of heavy whipping cream or a 16 oz soy latte (170cal) every morning. I wasn’t willing to give it up so instead I drink my morning calories in lieu of eating them most of the time. Choices, choices.
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Mid-twenties, 5’5” - quite a bit to lose. I’m eating 2,000 whilst breastfeeding my 10 week old and losing 2lbs/week.
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When I was at my heaviest (250lbs at 5’5), it took me losing 40-50lbs to drop one size (from a very tight fitting 16 to a slightly tight size 14 pants). As my weight gets lower, the amount of weight needed to drop a size decreases as well. Dress sizes vary - I’m very pear shaped so it just depends on the fit.
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I eat anywhere from 1,500-2,500 per day just depending on my exercise level. I don’t adhere to the MFP calorie goals as much as I adhere to what my FitBit says I’m burning (I am to eat at a 750-1,000 deficit per day). I’ve been losing 1-2lbs per week. I’m 5’5.
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Not often—maybe once per month. My relationship with the scale has been historically disordered, and daily weigh-ins took a massive toll on my mental health. Plus, it’s nice to see 5+lb drops over a longer period of time as opposed to the anxiety over 0.23lb gains over a daily or weekly basis. I’m primarily concerned with…
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I’m so sorry for your loss. Big hugs. Continue eating at a deficit (if you’re still looking to lose fat) but add carbs back in. You will see a jump on the scale but it’s just water weight, not fat stores, and it will even out in a few weeks.
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My ultimate goal is 120, but I’d probably be happy 20-30lbs heavier than that. I’m quite pear-shaped and looked very thin in my torso, arms, and face at 170 but was still chubby in my legs, hips, and bum.
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I’m 5’5 and have lost 27lbs so far. Feel free to add me :)
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I’m in my mid-twenties and we’re a similar size—I’ve been losing on 1,500 calories a day. I tried 1,200 as well but it was just not sustainable for me.
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I’m moving to Cambridge for my PhD at the end of the month! I will take UK motivator friends :)
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That would put me about 500cal above my TDEE and about 900-1000cal above what I’m currently eating to lose. I don’t see how that would work for me at all. I gained weight on that many calories.
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My drink of choice are the higher calorie rich craft beers. I haven’t stopped drinking them—I just drink less of them and fit them into my weekly calorie allotment where I can. On those days I just accept I have to eat less to stay within a deficit. Worth it.
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I tried Keto on three separate occasions (which is the first sign a diet isn’t working for you...) I did initially lose a bit faster, but it was just water weight, which I don’t care about anyway. After that, my weight loss happened at the same rate as a carb-rich diet. I didn’t get the mental clarity or buckets of energy…
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Dallas! :)
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25 year old female, diagnosed with Hashimoto’s when I was 11. I’ve lost about 27lbs with just counting calories—I don’t cut out any foods. It’s certainly possible, but your thyroid levels need to be in check. Have them check T3 & T4 levels, not just TSH.
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I usually get a venti unsweetened coffee (iced or hot depending on the season) with a splash of coconut milk (approximately 50cal) or a grande triple soy latte, no sweetener (approximately 170cal). I’ve tried their sugar-free syrups but they all taste like chemicals to me. Their soy milk has just a hint of vanilla in…
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What I said was: *AS LONG AS YOU ARE IN A CALORIE DEFICIT, timing of meals is irrelevant.* There is nothing incorrect or misleading about that statement. How you (general) choose to meet that calorie deficit (e.g. IF) is on you.
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I’m 5’5 and my goal weight is 120. You can add me. My food diaries are open to friends.
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I tried to combine IF with Keto for a time and I was completely miserable. But it works for some people. As long as you still have a calorie deficit, timing of meals is irrelevant.
