Thread: Frustrated by babyweight and calorie deficency?????

Im having a hell of a time losing the final 40 pounds of my pregnancy weight. I am 5ft3 180lbs. 27 years old. I eat 1300 calories a day and bike with my daughter in a bike trailer 30-45 minutes a day as well as walk on a treadmill 3.0-3.5mph alternating inclines and sprints 25-30 minutes every morning and 25-30 mins in the evening. Im looking at losing 20-25 pounds in 2.5 months. How would I go about doing this? How many calories should I be eating and burning each day to lose 2-3lbs per week? Any help given would be GREATLY appreciated!

Hey roemerrach. I think 1300 calories is too low and because of that, you might be experiencing weight loss plateau. That would explain why you are not losing weight despite your low calorie intake and active lifestyle. My suggestions is vary your daily calorie intake (zigzag calorie intake). Example: eat 1300 calories one day then 1500 next. This will keep your metabolism guessing.

Goodluck!

The last few pounds are the hardest to lose so I think you should give yourself at least 4-5 months to achieve your goal. Sasa is right, try to vary your calorie intake and continue with your workout routine.

Right! I think that will really work Sasa. You can also try eating 5 - 6 small meals a day high in fiber. That will also help speed up your metabolism and help burn more calories. Anyone wanting to lose weight is experiencing the same problem. After losing the water weight you will hardly notice any improvement on your weight loss and can sometimes be so frustrating but keep staying active and you'll get there.