what is the best, fastest way to lose weight?

[1dp1]

I am killing myself with exercising and staying at a 1200 calorie intake but losing oz if im lucky!  I feel like the work I am putting in should be showing much more than it is.

[SunsetRunner]

Have you been measuring your body? I havent lost much weight recently but have gone down in inches.

[KC12]

It could be what you're eating to get to your calorie intake. 1200 calories of junk food is pretty different than 1200 calories of fruits and veggies. Try changing up your nutrition and see if it helps. I've found that lower carb (about half of what I used to eat before) has helped me.

[whome]

I remember a thing from when I was in grade school -

Want to lose 10 pounds of ugly fat fast?

Cut off your head!

I don't mean for you to take that personally - but, you probably didn't gain the weight you want to lose quickly and attempting to lose it quickly is usually not the best, most healthy way to do it.

Changing how you relate to food, live your live, etc. is a big shift. Most people seem to find it easier to do and easier to maintain if done in small steps.

Be the tortoise, not the hare.

What ever you do, good luck to you

[1dp1]

thats a good point, I havent mesured myself since the first weigh in 5 weeks ago. I have noticed a change in the way my clothes fit.

[1dp1]

I eat mostly veggies,eggs, chicken and greek yogurt very little carbs. I had to make a drastic change in what I ate before, I never realized before I started this that everything I was eating was terrible for me. 

[whome]

Trying to live with an extreme calorie deficit is also very difficult and ultimately unhealthy if done for a prolonged period of time. It your intake is 1200 and your output is 1800, then you have a 33.33% deficit -

a recipe for failure over any extended period of time -

Take care and take it easy

[Colinm39]

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@1dp1 wrote:

that's a good point, I haven't measured myself since the first weigh in 5 weeks ago. I have noticed a change in the way my clothes fit.

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@1dp1Definitely measure. My plan was to take the weight off gradually. The first 4 weeks with Fitbit my weight went up 4.5 lbs (2 kg) but the tape measure went down. The first 2 years I lost 33 lb (15kg). This last year I plateaued and now on my last 20 lb (9 kg). 

More importantly, I'm now wearing size 36" jeans from size 42".

Reading Jonathan Bailors, "The Calorie Myth", eat more, exercise less and lose weight,  helped me, and the "new" food pyramid.  I'm 75 and still getting benefits....

[1dp1]

accoring to my fit bit my calorie intake for today was 1139 and calories burned are 2918. that is pretty average for me, however some days the calorie burn is much more. I guess taking "The Biggest Loser" approch and jogging 6 to 10 miles a day is not going to work for me.

[1dp1]

That is great, You are doing amaizing! Thank you for the Tips!

[Heybales]

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@1dp1 wrote:

accoring to my fit bit my calorie intake for today was 1139 and calories burned are 2918. that is pretty average for me, however some days the calorie burn is much more. I guess taking "The Biggest Loser" approch and jogging 6 to 10 miles a day is not going to work for me.

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You under Dr supervision, and lab tested out the wazoo?

And do you want be like the majority of folks on Biggest Loser and gain the weight back despite the Dr supervision?

Ya - that approach doesn't work for them. I mean, unless you enjoy  yo-yo dieting, harder to lose each time, easier to gain, always having a terrible relationship with food and your body.

Some people would call that a life, what a sad pitiful life though.

I'd suggest follow Fitbit suggestion of starting top down from what you burn, not bare bottom up, which frankly you aren't even coming up.

1200 is considered safe minimum for sedentary female to get all nutrients in with standard diet.

You sedentary? With 6-10 mile jogging daily?

Minimum for safety is like minimum building codes for safety. Not for longevity, performance, or aesthetics.

But you want to last long, perform better, look better?

Don't do minimum.

[Colinm39]

@1dp1I'm no nutritionist, but I would feel if you are on a 1200/2900, metabolism comes into it and from reading many posts here your body may go into "I'm being starved mode". Hence my earlier reference to Johnathan Bailor.  Also 75% of your body's needed calories is  just to keep it functioning at rest and the remaining 25% is exercise and genetics, therefore the answer is a balance in the correct food intake and effort.

There are many learned Fitbitters out there who have gone through the same thing and I'm sure they will contribute.

[TCG]

You are correct in what you said about "starvation mode" if a person burns more calories than they take in the body thinks it is being starved so it shuts down and tries to keep every calorie possible. It takes time for the body to adjust to a new routine, if you have measured yourself and have seen a change in your body then you are on the right track, try adjusting your diet a little and see if you start to drop weight. I cut our all fruit juices and I drink only water with my meals, I lost 3 pounds in one week just from the adjustment. I eat fresh fruits, vegetables and lean meats, then I limit my carbs. Keep up the good work

[MA76]

The best way to lose weight fast is cardio exercise. Anything that gets your heart pumping..... jogging, cycling, dancing, sparing on a boxing bag, zumba, swimming, tennis etc.... around 20-25 minutes a day and if you are consistant you will see results.

[Mamadeb]

this may sound strange, but if you are exercising a lot you may need to increase your calorie intake. Your body is afraid of starving so it is hanging on to the weight because you are working so hard. Up your calorie intake by increments of 10-20 calories for a week and see what happens.

Mama Deb

[Mamadeb]

There is no sustainable way to lose weight fast. Slow and steady, with changes in diet and exercise is a healthy way to lose weight and keep it off. #1 stay away from white carbs, sugar and processed food. I have lost over 52 pounds and kept it off for three years. At almost 58 years old I run 5 miles 5 days a week, eat healthy, get plenty of sleep (a must) and stay active. 1-1.5 pounds per week is a good goal. None of us gained our weight overnight. It won't come off overnight.

[Mamadeb]

add some weight training to your schedule, Muscle burns fat. 

[TammyDegarie]

Just want to add to everyone else suggestions it does sound like you are not getting enough calories with the amount of exercising you are doing and another tip that was giving to me is a cycle system to trick your body one day stick with your 1200 and then the next 2 or 3 days go up to at least 1800 and try that for a while. Good luck