Jaikagen wrote: » yh, that suggested 1200 which i believe is too low?
brianpperkins wrote: » Jaikagen wrote: » yh, that suggested 1200 which i believe is too low? Let me guess ... you set MFP for two pounds per week and it gave you 1200 per day? That is a 1000 calorie per day deficit. Realistically, a one pound per week (500 cals per day) gives you a more sustainable intake.
Jaikagen wrote: » 1.5lb per week
Jaikagen wrote: » By them calculation i should select the 1.5lbs per week then as in total, i have over 40lb to lose. This is all so confusing >.>
TeaBea wrote: » Pound per week goals 75+ lbs set to lose 2 lb range Between 40 - 75 lbs set to lose 1.5 lb range Between 25-40 lbs set to lose 1 lb range Between 15-25 lbs set to lose 1 -.50 lb range Less than 15 lbs set to lose 0.5 lbs range
jeharrell13 wrote: » I am 5'5 and 187 lbs, so very close to you. My starting weight, 2 weeks ago, was 194. My goal is to get down to 160 by August 1st. That is 34 lbs in 15 weeks. After the initial loss of 5 lbs in the first week, I will need to lose 2 lbs per week to reach my goal. In the first week 1 lost 5 lbs, the second I lost 2 lbs. I have lost weight using MFP before, about 4 yrs ago, and lost 2 lbs per week so I know it is possible. My calorie goal per day is 1260 but I usually burn 400-600 calories per workout 4 days a week. This helps to offset the low calorie goal. I usually try to eat back at least half of my calories from exercise. Rest days are a little harder because I cannot eat as much but I just have to make healthier, lower calorie choices on those days that I don't workout. Also, filling up on protein and fiber helps to curb your appetite. Just make sure you stay as close to your calorie goal as possible. I hope this helps.... I don't use fitbit so I don't really know how that fits in to everything.