I currently weight 270LBS and I am 6 ft. tall. For the past week I have been consuming about 1800 calories per day and walking 3 miles, 3 of those days. What is odd is that I am not noticing any changes in my weight. Am I eating too few calories or too much? I have been spacing out my meals so that I have about 5 small meals a day which does not ever leave me hungry really. Any input would be appreciated. I'm trying to get down to 200lbs by the end of the year, or sooner if possible.
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dwwise83
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Hello MixzZ and welcome to the forum.
First off, weight loss is a process. A long and slow process with lot of tweeking and fine turning along the way. You indicated that you have been on your plan for approx. 1 week. Congrats for taking the first step, it's a hard one! Now, be patient
I know it's hard, but results don't happen overnight. And people only lose 20 pounds / week on 'reality' tv.
Must of us hope for a loss of 1% of our weight every week, putting you at 2.7 pounds per week. Now, since you've started - have you lost ANY weight? Or, just 'not enough' in your opinion?
In order to lose weight, your calories IN should be less than your calories OUT. Per an online calculator I found online, you should eat around 2000-2400 calories / day to lose weight (exercising 3x / week). How are you tracking your food / ensuring 1800 calories per day. Do you weigh your food, measuring everything? You may be eating more than 1800 calories per day without realizing it.
Good luck to you!
First off, weight loss is a process. A long and slow process with lot of tweeking and fine turning along the way. You indicated that you have been on your plan for approx. 1 week. Congrats for taking the first step, it's a hard one! Now, be patient
I know it's hard, but results don't happen overnight. And people only lose 20 pounds / week on 'reality' tv. Must of us hope for a loss of 1% of our weight every week, putting you at 2.7 pounds per week. Now, since you've started - have you lost ANY weight? Or, just 'not enough' in your opinion?
In order to lose weight, your calories IN should be less than your calories OUT. Per an online calculator I found online, you should eat around 2000-2400 calories / day to lose weight (exercising 3x / week). How are you tracking your food / ensuring 1800 calories per day. Do you weigh your food, measuring everything? You may be eating more than 1800 calories per day without realizing it.
Good luck to you!
patrickkallie
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In the beginning it's best to focus on how you feel and not so much the weight. You will want to stay consistent in what you are doing. You are eating the correct calories for weight loss...you could possible eat even less at 1550 to 1780 range. As you go along you will be able to add new exercises to your workout routine.
Those first couple of months will be the hardest, but it will get easier after that so keep your head up! You should notice a change in your weight in about 3 to 4 weeks into it. it just all depends on how bad do you want it?
Make sure that you continue to change up your workouts to keep your body challenged and to also fight off boredom. Find something that you can use as constant motivation to help get you over the hump...take your time with this.
Finally, remember that you are in it for the long haul!
Good Luck!
Those first couple of months will be the hardest, but it will get easier after that so keep your head up! You should notice a change in your weight in about 3 to 4 weeks into it. it just all depends on how bad do you want it?
Make sure that you continue to change up your workouts to keep your body challenged and to also fight off boredom. Find something that you can use as constant motivation to help get you over the hump...take your time with this.
Finally, remember that you are in it for the long haul!
Good Luck!