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I've looked at many websites that say 10xyour body weight is the correct amount of calories to have in a day. Cut that by 500 calories to lose 1-2 pounds per week. 221x10 is 2210 calories. I've been holding my ground at 1750 and feeling dang proud about it. Yet my weight hasn't changed in three weeks. I'm excercising four times a week at the club, burning about 225 calories. My pants feel much better, I went down a size and even so they feel reasonably loose.
Still, no weight loss. I guess that means I need to go lower than 1750. I'm at 1160 for the night and should end 1270 after a little low fat popcorn later.
dave
ps. did you know that fiber pills have 10 calories in each capsule?
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Your daily caloric intake recommendation is based on your height and other factors. That said, you need to burn 3500 calories to burn a pound.
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I don't know if there is any scientific info to back this up, but in my experience when I start working out while eating less I'll actually hold steady, or even gain weight due to muscle building. After a few weeks the increased muscle mass will start to draw more energy from "reserves" and the weight will start to drop quickly. Eventually I hit some equilibrium, but with less weight and my body working more efficiently I enjoy being more active. It is somewhat cyclic.
Gain weight-->feel lethargic-->gain more weight
lose weight-->feel lethargic(but exercise anyway)-->lose weight-->feel energetic-->lose more weight…
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It's likely that while you're losing fat, you're gaining muscle.
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I agree with the last two posts. Worry about "looking" and feeling better. Not what the scale says. If you keep dropping sizes and get healthier don't worry too much about what the scales say. I guess what I'm trying to say is don't let the scale be the end-all be-all goal.
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Trying to get fiber can be tough. I don't know if you have a Trader Joe's nearby, but they have an essentially zero calorie fiber supplement called Secrets of the Psyllium. The only bad part is that it is like drinking water with sawdust but it is cheap and works about as well as the high priced ones like metamucil.
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Yes, watch your waist line, not the scale.
When you trade in body fat for muscle, your weight may stabilize or increase, but you'll loose volume.
Fat takes up more room than the same weight of muscle tissue.
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I have to think that the number of needed daily calories is quite personal.
almost anyone thats eaten a meal with me would have to agree.
(yes, I'm thankful)
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Reduced caloric intake has been related to longer life spans in some people. That aside, it will be hard to simply reduce your weight since most exercise will build muscle mass (and as we all know muscle is more dense than fat).
Be happy with your figure. If I were a more muscular and strong I wouldn't care if I were 20 pounds heavier. Of course I would have to eat even more protein to support that muscle mass.
