Healthy Weight Loss

Hey guys Im new I've been trying to lose weight for about 2 weeks now and I have lost about 5 lbs in that time period I just wanted to make sure I was doing it relatively healthy so nothing happens to my body.  I am 5' 9'' and I weigh about 185 lbs. My goal is to eventually get to 165-170 lbs regardless of how long it takes. I've been eating around 1600- 2000 calories per day and burning off 500 per day, everyday. That being said my net calorie consumption for the day is about 1100- 1500 calories. I lift weights every day, and run on the treadmill. Just wanted to know if this was healthy or if I should make adjustments. So far I am very satisfied with my results. I have been eating extremely well balanced meals and am not as hungry as I was prior to working out and dieting. Thanks so much.

-Mike

I think you should definitely stick toward the 1500 calorie side for your net calorie consumption.  1100 is not enough, and even 1500 is pushing it for a man.  Good for you on the weight loss and exercising, but I would say you could probably eat more and still lose weight.  Good luck!

you burn about 2800 calories per day according to phord.com/cc, and they recommend you consume about 1925 calories per day to lose 1.85 pounds per week, which is almost right on target with what you're doing. i wouldn't eat less than 1900 if i were you since 1600 is netting a deficit greater than 1000 calories, and is kind of extreme for a male of your size and activity level. congrats on the loss and you are doing great!! it sounds like you're approaching this in a healthy manner, but basically i would try to eat more towards the 2000 calorie range, you'll still lose almost 2 pounds per week, but since you're below 200 pounds, the 2 pound per week loss is a bit much for you. Usually 1% is considered sustainable and healthy. so, that's about 1.85 pounds, which is consistent with what phord.com/cc recommends. i hope that helps :)

How do you think anyone can tell you if it's healthy if you haven't posted what your diet looks like?

Because you didn't even think that what you are eating might be relevant, I'd have to guess and say it probably could be a lot healthier.

Congratulations on your progress so far. You are going about it the right way. Slow and steady with health changes. Be careful not to go below 1200 calories a day. Don't cut too much.

Make health choices. Lookup clean/balanced eating. Lean meats and proteins, fresh fruits and veggies, whole grains, low-fat dairy. Good fats. Don't let anyone tell you fat will make you fat. They only fat you don't need is trans-fats. All others are required by our bodies in moderation.

Lean more toward complex carbohydrates as opposed to simple. Stay away from "diet, fat free, sugar free" foods. Don't drink your calories or waste them on condiments.

Drink plenty of water.

When you say you lift every day do you know not to work the same muscle groups 2 days in a row? Recovery is very important and should be thought of as part of your workout routine. Mix it up. Don't do the same type of cardio everyday. HIIT is excellent for fat loss. Maybe add 2-3 days of sprints a week. Mix up your lifting every 4-6 weeks.

Keep up the good work. Don't weigh yourself too often. Think more about how you look and feel and don't worry so much about the number on the scale or what some chart says you should weigh. We are all different and although the charts are a good general reference don't obsess about them.

Thanks a lot guys. Yeah I know that about lifting, I do the same muscle group about once a week. And I usually alternate between the treadmill, elliptical and stairmaster for cardio.