Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 03-28-2010, 02:14 AM   #1  
NEVER EVER going back
Thread Starter
 
cfmama's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 3,747

S/C/G: 377/240's/150

Height: 5 feet 5 inches

Red face so ever since I went low calorie

my weight loss... has sloooooooooooooooooowed. And now that I can see the 3 month trend it's slowed CONSIDERABLY. I went from 14-1500 calories a day and a moderately decent weight loss per month (around 7-8 pounds) and went down to 1200 a day in a bid to speed things up. Well it dropped it. A freaking lot. A LOT A LOT. down to under 4 pounds a month..

So tomorrow? 14-1500 calories. Apparently (for me) 1200 calories is NOT ENOUGH (for me).

Wish me luck!
cfmama is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-28-2010, 08:44 AM   #2  
Senior Member
 
TraceyElaine's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Posts: 500

Height: 5ft6'

Default

Don't forget to that you are just a teeny tiny little thing now and have less to loose. It may just be slowing down time. Hopefully not. Hope you get the results you are looking for. 1200 does seem like a small number.

And Good Luch!

Last edited by TraceyElaine; 03-28-2010 at 08:44 AM.
TraceyElaine is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-28-2010, 09:16 AM   #3  
Now Mom to 5
 
MomtoThree's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 276

S/C/G: 250/ticker/170

Height: 5' 5"

Default

Sometims changing numbers does make our body think different things. If things are slow I think going back up is great. I know for me I do better at 1500 to 1700 and if I go lower than 1500 for longer than a few days my loss slows.
MomtoThree is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-28-2010, 09:43 AM   #4  
Calorie counter
 
Eliana's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 5,679

Height: 5'4.5"

Default

Yeah...I'm losing at micro-speed these days. I've just increased the exercise quite a bit and still at 1200 calories. I'm hesitant to increase the calories because I think that's why I slowed down in the first place!

It's so hard to know, isn't it?
Eliana is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-28-2010, 10:08 AM   #5  
Senior Member
 
bargoo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Davis, Ca
Posts: 23,149

S/C/G: 204/114/120

Height: 5'

Default

cfmama, congratulations on losing 178 pounds ! That is awesome !
bargoo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-28-2010, 10:18 AM   #6  
Losing weight since 2009
 
Gracie789's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Southern Illinois
Posts: 482

S/C/G: 310/138/132

Height: 5'7

Default

I hate finding the perfect calorie range because it seems like such a pot-luck thing most times. If you've been at 1200 for the past few weeks and things are slowing down my guess is that your calories are too low or your body is just adjusting to the weight loss and is doing its thing.

Have your measurements been changing? If so, then maybe your body is adjusting. If not, then I'd definitely suggest upping the calories a bit.

Last edited by Gracie789; 03-28-2010 at 10:19 AM.
Gracie789 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-28-2010, 10:26 AM   #7  
Choose your hard...
 
Asherdoodles87's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Alabama
Posts: 461

S/C/G: 250/194/130

Height: 5' 2"

Default

I guess you just have to find what works best for your body. Was you feeling hungrier on 1200 calories? Good luck on adjusting your calories. I hope it helps.
Asherdoodles87 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-28-2010, 11:01 AM   #8  
Senior Member
 
Lyn2007's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 2,431

S/C/G: 278/see ticker/168

Height: 5'6"

Default

I remember having that problem too! I used to eat 1600 and lose but when I cut to 1300 I stalled. Good job figuring it out. But you know, 4 lbs a month is still a good loss! Hang in there.
Lyn2007 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-28-2010, 11:34 AM   #9  
nirvikalpa samadhi
 
DCHound's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Gaithersburg, MD
Posts: 1,728

S/C/G: 369.5/ticker/169.5

Height: 5'8"

Default

It's great that you track it so closely you can figure out EXACTLY what the issue is, and fix it! Luv ya!
DCHound is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-28-2010, 12:34 PM   #10  
NEVER EVER going back
Thread Starter
 
cfmama's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 3,747

S/C/G: 377/240's/150

Height: 5 feet 5 inches

Default

It was THREE MONTHS I've tried this... three months. My husband and I are doing a month long "no scale... on plan" challenge with each other and so I'm going to give 1500 another good long try. ALSO I've RAMPED RAMPED RAMPED up the exercise now that's warm and I can get outside. I was only doing my WATP dvd's 3ish times a week and slacked off on weight training. NOW (for the last three weeks) I'm back to walking 5-7 times a week for up to 10 miles (recreationally) and I don't think I'm getting the calories I'm need to sustain this.

On May first I'm going to weigh... see what's up. And go from there. But I have to give this a good try first. And really??? It's still 800 calories per day UNDER my calorie needs (2300) so I'll keep losing weight anyways.
cfmama is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-28-2010, 06:25 PM   #11  
Back with a story
 
Arctic Mama's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Midwest
Posts: 3,754

S/C/G: 281 / 254 / 160

Height: 5'3" - I got taller!

Default

I generally do better at 15-1700 too, actually. Steady, comfortable weight loss without too many terrible cravings.
Arctic Mama is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-28-2010, 09:11 PM   #12  
Calorie counter
 
Eliana's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 5,679

Height: 5'4.5"

Default

Upping the exercise always does this to me too. It may not be the calories, but you won't know until you try. My clothes keep getting looser even though the scale doesn't reflect anything.
Eliana is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-28-2010, 10:34 PM   #13  
3 + years maintaining
 
rockinrobin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 12,070

S/C/G: 287/120's

Height: 5 foot nuthin'

Default

It certainly sounds worth a try.

But it really is hard to pinpoint the EXACT reason of your slow down.

You did mention that your exercise was diminished and if I do recall correctly (I could be wrong and if so I apologize), you had a couple of celebratory off plan meals during that time. Also, like someone above mentioned, you ARE smaller, you've lost QUITE a bit (a real LOT) and it may have slowed regardless.

Even though you may never be able to know the precise reason for the slow down, I have no doubt that you will CONTINUE to lose each and every excess pound on you. You are one determined and committed lady. Tis' been a pleasure to witness your incredible journey thus far and I thank you so much for sharing it with us .

Last edited by rockinrobin; 03-28-2010 at 10:35 PM.
rockinrobin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-28-2010, 10:59 PM   #14  
NEVER EVER going back
Thread Starter
 
cfmama's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 3,747

S/C/G: 377/240's/150

Height: 5 feet 5 inches

Default

Oh I totally had some off plan meals. Totally and completely. And that added to the slow down as well I am sure! And the diminished exercise for sure. But I do know that I am BURNING about well over 400 calories per exercise session and I am HUNGRY HUNGRY with just the 1200 and SO much exercise. Contributing to the "off plan" meals you know?

I'm going to give this a try. See what happens. Worst case scenario? I only lose 4 or 5 pounds. Best case? Well I lose a whole bunch! Should be an exciting month for sure!
cfmama is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-28-2010, 11:27 PM   #15  
NEVER GIVE UP
 
Lori259's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: OHIO
Posts: 3,450

S/C/G: 259.9/181.0/145.0

Height: 5'6"

Default

~I am down to losing 3 pounds or so a month~Which is soooooo aggravating So I know how ya feel~I am at my same as always calories though 1400 & doing more exercises lately ~maybe that is my proud & yours Maybe we are over exercising.~UGH~Always something ~LOL! At least we are still dropping pounds!~HUGS TO YA GIRL~& SO VERY PROUD F YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS! YOU ROCK!

Last edited by Lori259; 03-29-2010 at 12:29 PM.
Lori259 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Related Topics
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
It was hiding, but I found it junebug41 Goal Photo Album 116 04-12-2013 07:47 PM
Calorie Counters Chat~June 2007 GrammyL Calorie Counters 349 07-26-2007 06:21 PM
Calorie Counters Chat-April 2007 nomorefatpants Calorie Counters 446 05-03-2007 05:50 PM
Calorie Counters Chat-March 2007! aphil Calorie Counters 785 04-04-2007 12:33 PM
Calorie Queens! slimcharm Calorie Counters 138 04-06-2006 02:25 PM


Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:10 AM.


We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.