Obesity Discussion Forums - View Single Post

Mollymouser · 03-09-08, 11:11 PM

I think you may be UNDER eating for your weight and exercise. At some point, if your body gets too large a calorie deficit, weight loss can slow. My advice is to have a 750 calorie per day deficit AFTER factoring in exercise ... that would equate to a 1.5 pound loss per week .... which is a bit better than you have been seeing. I know it sound silly, but if you eat too LITTLE food, your body thinks you are starving and slows your metabolism down.

In addition to counting calories, are you keeping a healthy balance of fats, proteins and carbs? That is also very important, as is getting (at a minimum) 25grams of fiber a day... or more. Be careful about yogurt... your average container of fat free or low fat yogurt still has nearly 20g of sugar and really isn't a healthy food. You want to eat at least 7 servings of veggies a day, and 2 servings of fruit, plenty of whole grains, and lean protein. If you aren't eating a high fiber cereal, start!

I've lost 85 pounds in just over 6 month on 1500 calories a day.... average over 40g of fiber and 10+ daily servings of veggies. It really does work!

Best wishes!

=^..^= MOLLY

03-09-08, 11:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mollymouser crazy cat lady Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California Posts: 35 Weight Statistics 8-22-07 Start Date: 372 lb Start Weight: 279 lb Current Weight: 250 lb Goal Weight: -93 lb Weight Loss: 12-31-08 Goal Date:	Re: Suggestions Please I think you may be UNDER eating for your weight and exercise. At some point, if your body gets too large a calorie deficit, weight loss can slow. My advice is to have a 750 calorie per day deficit AFTER factoring in exercise ... that would equate to a 1.5 pound loss per week .... which is a bit better than you have been seeing. I know it sound silly, but if you eat too LITTLE food, your body thinks you are starving and slows your metabolism down. In addition to counting calories, are you keeping a healthy balance of fats, proteins and carbs? That is also very important, as is getting (at a minimum) 25grams of fiber a day... or more. Be careful about yogurt... your average container of fat free or low fat yogurt still has nearly 20g of sugar and really isn't a healthy food. You want to eat at least 7 servings of veggies a day, and 2 servings of fruit, plenty of whole grains, and lean protein. If you aren't eating a high fiber cereal, start! I've lost 85 pounds in just over 6 month on 1500 calories a day.... average over 40g of fiber and 10+ daily servings of veggies. It really does work! Best wishes! =^..^= MOLLY __________________