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U1189560596 03/17/21
I’m new here and I’ve struggled with my body for so long, as it dramatically fluctuates for me. I’m trying to lose 20lbs in 3 months ideally, but it’s really hard to stay motivated. Any tips??

U1189521801 03/17/21
20 lbs in 3 months is definitely possible. Your best option is to start with a 500 calorie deficit. Work out your Basal Metabolic Rate, and subtract 500 kcal from that. And there you have your required daily energy intake. As long as you follow that you should hit your goal no problems

U1189521801 03/17/21
20 lbs in 3 months is definitely possible. Your best option is to start with a 500 calorie deficit. Work out your Basal Metabolic Rate, and subtract 500 kcal from that. And there you have your required daily energy intake. As long as you follow that you should hit your goal no problems

Dodo 03/17/21
Oh

Dodo 03/17/21
I have just work out my daily intake and it’s 762. How can an active person survive on that running a house , shopping and walking the dog?

Yellow 03/17/21
The basal metabolic rate is the calories you need to survive at rest. Going lower literally starves your body if you do anything but sleep. It‘s dangerous.
You have to subtract not from the BMR but from your calorie intake that would normally maintain your weight and not go below the BMR!

Dietician 03/17/21 replied to U1189560596
Hi U1189560596- Welcome to MyNetDiary! Glad you found us.

Here are some tips for staying motivated to lose weight and keep it off.
https://www.mynetdiary.com/keep-your-motivation-tank-from-dipping-too-low.html

Please let us know which tips resonate with you. Best, Joanna (MyNetDiary Dietitian)

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