What kind of deficit's are y'all running?

[scared_salad1]

Common advice says when trying to lose weight, a safe pace is 1-2lbs a week, which equates to 500-1000 cal deficit.

However I do see some people on GLPs saying they are only eating 1k-1200 cals a day, which for me would be an insane deficit. Just curious what other people are running.

 

[littledragon25]

I lose 2.1lbs on average a week, according to shotsy.

I'm eating between 1200-1400 calories a day on average. I prioritise getting enough protein (95-125g) and fibre (20-25g). I also drink 2-4 litres of water daily.

I'm 189lb woman who does an average amount of walking for exercise and slacks big time on resistance training.

 

[nevets]

I use MFP and aim for 2lbs a week. I'm pretty conscious about trying to keep muscle mass while losing weight, so MFP says 2400 but I usually get around 1600-2000 on zepbound

 

[loveisinthearies]

I’m 5’4” 221 lbs and my deficit should be about 1500 cals. But I’m probably clocking 1,000-1,200 daily average.

It’s not ideal, and I’m worried about potentially having to lower my cals from this point in the future.