So I’ll start with this – I’m a small-framed lady working long hours at a office job. My TDEE is only 1680. My LoseIt app has me set at 1200 calories a day (since 1689-500 would be slightly less than that) to lose 30 lbs.
I never do it. I’m always over, every day. Usually, it’s not by a lot, maybe 100 calories. But sometimes it’s more!
And you know what? I am at peace with it. I’m trying to practice positive thinking and remind myself that I can eat right up to 1680 if I have a bad day, and I won’t gain a pound. Anything under 1680 is a successful day and will eventually lead to weight loss, even if it’s slower than I want.
Also, even if I can’t always cut a huge number or calories, I am cutting out a huge bunch of crap from my “usual” diet. No more morning croissants. No more burger and onion rings for lunch, followed by pizza for dinner. No stuffing myself until I feel sick. I haven’t had fast food all week. No sitting on the couch watching TV and drinking beer.
I’ve eaten vegetables! Cooked! I made a damn artichoke! And an acorn squash! I’ve had tuna and asparagus and roasted chicken. I’ve drank more water each day than I used to drink in a week. My gut is very puzzled!
So I’m really proud of myself, even when I “fail.” My LoseIt app gives me that red circle of shame for going over budget, but I feel good. I just wanted to put this out there for anyone else who struggles with not making their calorie budget every day, or who sees those scale fluctuations and worries. Just keep putting in the work! I’m going super slow, but I’ll still get there in the end. Keep positive and keep going!
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