03-20-2019 03:57 - last edited on 03-30-2021 06:12 by JuanJoFitbit
03-20-2019 03:57 - last edited on 03-30-2021 06:12 by JuanJoFitbit
Hey,
So I've been on a diet for 15 days. Across those 15 days I've had a total calorie deficit of 10,353 calories which is an average of -690 calories a day.
On day 1 my weight was 10 stone 11 and fat percentage 35.5%
Today my weight is 10 stone 9 and fat percentage 34.9%
My confusion is when I click across to the lean mass and body fat this is what it says...
Day 1: 7 stone lean mass, 3 stone 11 body fat
Today: 6 stone 13 lean mass, 3 stone 10 body fat.
I'm confused as to why I've not lost more total weight and why I've only lost 1 pound of body fat despite such a big calorie deficit.
Btw, I've been running, doing pilates (added weights this week) and upped my protein intake so that protein is 20%-30% of my calories, previously it was more like 10%.
My total macronutrients look like this on a good day which is like 5/6 days of the week:
Carbs: 37%
Fat: 27%
Protein: 36%
Are the scales useless? I'm really not sure how accurate they are and how much I should be relying on them.
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03-20-2019 19:33
03-20-2019 19:33
690 calories/day times 15 days = 10350 calories
At 3500 calories per pound, that would be 3 pounds, and you have lost 2, easily within expected error range, though there seems to be some doubt if 3500 calories/pound is really true.
As for body fat %, you can't count on the accuracy to see those differences precisely.
Body fat readings are very sensitive to your body's water content; make sure you weigh same time every day, preferably soon after getting up.
If you're eating right and exercising, trust that the change will come in time.
See How can I get the most accurate reading on my Fitbit scale?
03-20-2019 19:33
03-20-2019 19:33
690 calories/day times 15 days = 10350 calories
At 3500 calories per pound, that would be 3 pounds, and you have lost 2, easily within expected error range, though there seems to be some doubt if 3500 calories/pound is really true.
As for body fat %, you can't count on the accuracy to see those differences precisely.
Body fat readings are very sensitive to your body's water content; make sure you weigh same time every day, preferably soon after getting up.
If you're eating right and exercising, trust that the change will come in time.
See How can I get the most accurate reading on my Fitbit scale?