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Big Calorie Deficit and Stall

‎04-25-2020 09:35

‎04-25-2020 09:35

I know this has been discussed but I just need a little reassurance.   I have been running a 900-1000 calorie deficit per day for about 2 weeks.   Yesterday I had 1200   No weight loss!   I had 11,000 steps yesterday and an 18 mile bike ride.   Can it really be that I need to eat more?  My BMR is estimated to be 1400.   Yesterday I took in about 1100 and burned almost 2400 according to my fitbit.  

 

 

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‎04-25-2020 20:43 - edited ‎04-25-2020 20:43

‎04-25-2020 20:43 - edited ‎04-25-2020 20:43

Hi @Deckie

 

That sounds like far too much of a deficit, especially considering the amount of exercise you're getting and your BMR. I would try cutting that deficit in half, seeing the effect on your weight, and then subtracting calories 100 at a time from there. Make sure and give yourself some time between calorie changes so you can see the effect clearly.

Remember, weight loss is a marathon, not a sprint. Best of luck.

Work out...eat... sleep...repeat!
Dave | California

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