Disappointed in 1lb/week loss. I know why, but still disappointed!

Hi everyone.

Just a little rant. I’m not looking for tips or anything, just venting. I know it’s a marathon and not a sprint but my god, it’s a slog this time.

I’ve lost weight a number of times over the years, and have a good (although non expert) idea of how it all works.

I’ve been on-plan for 2 weeks now (with ONE day off), and I’ve dropped an almighty...2lbs.

I’m working on the TDEE for my goal weight of 168lbs (which is approx 1700 cals). This is comfortable for me. 1200 is far too restrictive for my current weight of 221. I’ve done it before, and I end up bingeing. 1500 sometimes leaves me feeling unsatisfied, so this time around, I opted for a slightly slower pace. But these 200-500 cals seem to be really hurting me this time - although I’m in a catch-22, whereby if I cut any further, I’ll binge (I know myself too well). Because I’m determined to make a lifelong change this time, I’m committed to eating the exact same way I still will be in 1, 5, 10 years’ time, being as I’ve made too many past mistakes in suddenly crash dieting, and not being able to sustain it.

I work on CICO-only, but I do NOT eat my exercise calories back. I am 100% NOT underestimating my calorie intake (I know this can be a problem). I weigh my foods, and don’t rely on MFP default serving sizes (I adjust them based on exact weight). I account for oils, condiments, etc. If anything, I am (very slightly) over-estimating my calories. I have a carb, protein, fat ratio of 40:35:25.

I’ve been working out every other day. Keeping it relatively gentle (again, I get bored, I’m all too aware of the consequences of pushing myself too hard). I’ll either do a one-hour brisk walk, or I’ll do 30 mins decent effort stationery cycle. Because of my size, I easily burn 200-300 cals from this. Again, I don’t eat these cals back.

I’m certain I’m not gaining significant muscle mass because 1) I’m going relatively gentle and 2) my thighs and calves are already incredibly strong and muscular. This has been a constant since I was a teenager, whether fat or thin, my legs have been encased in a sheet of muscle. They are rock hard upon flexing, and always have been.

I’m female, but I’ve never really been hit with large menstrual fluctuations, it’s not something that has ever stood in the way of my progress in any meaningful way. I’m one of those annoying people who breezes through periods practically unnoticed. I’m on the pill anyway, so have a “false” cycle.

I know that 1lb per week is nothing to be sniffed at - especially when I’m allowing myself 1700 - but I feel I’m too large to not have had a more dramatic initial couple of weeks. I’ll look back in a few weeks time and laugh, and thank myself for taking it relatively easy. I’m just used to shedding a minimum of 5lb per week for the first 2-3 weeks, then slowing down thereafter.

But in the meantime - onwards we go!!

/rant

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