Since early August I’ve been doing my best to stick to between 1650 and 1700 calories each day ie, above my BMR which is apparently 1630. I admit there has been the odd day here and there where I’ve come in at between 1800 and 1900, but these have been rare. My average daily intake has been c1700 cals. I’m sticking to a balanced diet. It’s not 1700 calories of rubbish or anything like that.
My TDEE is 1950 calories each day as I’m in a desk job but walk to work/home most days. I’ve started trying to move more – walking up the stairs rather than taking the lift, parking my car up a hill so I have to walk up it. I also do pilates once a week plus 2x cardio-type classes and a half hour run if I get chance.
I’ve been doing this since beginning of August and have only lost 4lb. 4. Bloody. Pounds. How?!
My PT has asked that this week I try and stick to 1950 cals as an experiment and see what happens. He’s wondering if I might be undereating. Is this even remotely likely? I’ve only lost 4lbs, I don’t want to put 25%+ back on!
For background, I’ve only ever successfully lost weight by taking extreme measures – VLCD’s, eating bugger all etc etc. My most recent stint was 3 yrs ago though and haven’t under-eaten for a long time to I think my metabolism should be ok. I’m convinced I have a sluggish digestive system because I find tablets take ages to kick in. Also, my weight fluctuates depending on the time of the month – I’ve usually avoided weighing myself and stuck to measuring for this reason. I have 2 stone to lose.
I’m not sure what I’m hoping for really but just wanted to rant as I’m so frustrated! I hate calorie counting and using My Fitness Pal but consoled myself with knowing I had a plan and would lose 1lb a week and it's not happening!
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CremeDeSudo · 03/10/2017 11:37
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