Slow and steady wins the race. A smaller calorie deficit might mean it will take a little longer to get the weight down, but being less harsh means you are more likely to stick to the plan rather than falling off the wagon.Originally Posted by zanderpants
Gradual small changes in you eating habits are more likely to become the norm if introduced slowly, say one a month, rather than a big step change.
Using myself as a example. Last June I was 14st 2lb. MFP said I sound be eating 1600 cal a day. I tried, it was bloody hard, very restrictive, and many days I went over which made me feel like I had failed.
Using the above video from blonde health I calculated my own numbers, worked out to 1900 a day. With some planning and meal prep for work that's easy to do, every day. After a while I stopped logging daily food on MFP as I have a rough idea of what foods contain XXX many calories. Sometimes I'll record an odd day on MFP just to keep check.
Now down to 11st 3lb.
As said before, exercise helps, but not as much as people think. Going to the gym doesn't suit everyone and is not a requirement. Getting your NEAT up everyday would be just as good for you. Take the dog for a longer walk, walk tot he train station, get off the bus a stop early, walk to the shops, take the stairs at work not the lift, it all adds up.
PS - Blonde Health is also on Instagram and has lots of useful nutrition advice here
https://www.instagram.com/kathryn_gray1
the fitness chef is good too
https://www.instagram.com/thefitnesschef_
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