Started a weight loss journey today

[Anonymous]

Starting weight this morning was 179.2 and my goal is 170lbs even. Loseit says I need to cut to 1744 calories per day to lose 1.5 lbs per week. I’m going to log every last thing I eat until I hit my goal and I’ll be shooting for macronutrients in the 50% Protein/25% Carbs/ 25% Fats range.

Does all of that sound reasonable?

[Anonymous]

Good luck.

[Anonymous]

I don’t understand what you said as far as numbers but wanted to wish you luck. I’m 182 and want to get to 175. Working on less snacks and eating better foods at meal times.

[Anonymous]

Me too. I am around 170 and want to get to 150 though so a bit of a longer road. That said, my main problem is just inconsistent eating/snacking so there is a lot of low hanging fruit in terms of cleaning up my diet.

[Anonymous]

You can’t cut 1700+ cals per day. You’ll be starving. You may see rapid weight loss, but you’ll add it all back again in no time. Max you should be cutting 500 cals per day, which can be done through a combo of exercise and diet.

[Anonymous]

The post says “cut TO”

[Anonymous]

What’s your age/height and are you male or female. I started where you were and lost 25 lbs in the past year w diet and exercise. I have tons of tips if you want them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What’s your age/height and are you male or female. I started where you were and lost 25 lbs in the past year w diet and exercise. I have tons of tips if you want them.

No OP, but please share your tips!

[Anonymous]

Damn I'd kill to lose 1.5 pounds a week at 1744 calories.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Starting weight this morning was 179.2 and my goal is 170lbs even. Loseit says I need to cut to 1744 calories per day to lose 1.5 lbs per week. I’m going to log every last thing I eat until I hit my goal and I’ll be shooting for macronutrients in the 50% Protein/25% Carbs/ 25% Fats range.

Does all of that sound reasonable?

what? per week or 174.4 per day?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Starting weight this morning was 179.2 and my goal is 170lbs even. Loseit says I need to cut to 1744 calories per day to lose 1.5 lbs per week. I’m going to log every last thing I eat until I hit my goal and I’ll be shooting for macronutrients in the 50% Protein/25% Carbs/ 25% Fats range.

Does all of that sound reasonable?

what? per week or 174.4 per day?

Not OP, but the math should be similar to as follows -

Previously s/he ate 2500 calories per day, now s/he is reducing that to 1744 per day, equating to 750 daily calorie deficit, equally 1.5 pound loss per week.

[Anonymous]

It's not that hard to cut 1700 calories. Sounds like OP was doing mindless snacking/huge portions/unhealthy meals.

You will feel hungry but remember to drink water, and it is mind over matter. Once on the lips, forever on the hips.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don’t understand what you said as far as numbers but wanted to wish you luck. I’m 182 and want to get to 175. Working on less snacks and eating better foods at meal times.

FWIW, I found changing my snacks was most effective. No more crackers, pretzels, chips - instead carrots, cucumber, bell pepper, frozen banana slices, berries, stone fruits, popcorn, etc.

[Anonymous]

Yes, eating 1750 calories a day can be reasonable, depending on other things. Make sure you think about sustainable meal habits so you don't bounce right back after your goal. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Starting weight this morning was 179.2 and my goal is 170lbs even. Loseit says I need to cut to 1744 calories per day to lose 1.5 lbs per week. I’m going to log every last thing I eat until I hit my goal and I’ll be shooting for macronutrients in the 50% Protein/25% Carbs/ 25% Fats range.

Does all of that sound reasonable?

No.

A 9lb loss is not a “weight loss journey.”