I lost 53lbs, but now I'm stuck...
kbunney21
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I'm 5'10 and at my heaviest I was 327 lbs. I now I weigh 274 lbs. I'm on a low calorie diet 500-700 calorie intake which I know is too low I wanted to see fast results and I also didn't exercise. Sooo now I'm stuck. The scale does not want to move. I wanted to start jogging, but should I start walking first or maybe do both and for how long? Also, calorie intake? I feel lost right now. I'm scared if I add more calories I'd gain back idk...
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How long have you been losing weight and how long have you been stuck? And forget the fast results...eat at a comfortable deficit, weigh your food, and be patient.0
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I been losing weight for about 3 months and I've been stuck for about a week.0
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You certainly can't eat any less, OMG, you need to eat at your maintenance for awhile. What is the rush!!!0
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Your calorie intake is too low. You need to focus on eating the right food, as well as eating less.
You need to move more. If your fitness levels are low, start with walking. Build yourself up to jogging. Walking as fast as you can for as long as you can is just as effective when you have a lot to lose, and are just starting out.
Hope that helps. Good luck x0 -
YOU NEED MORE FOOD! seriously. Bump back up to whatever my fitness pal says is 2 pounds a week loss and stick with that until you are where you want to be. I would also start walking for your cardiovascular health, and look into a lifting program, don't have to go bodybuilder or anything, but some resistance training will boost your metabolism for the whole day.0
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Research Layne Norton - Metabolic damage,
What happens is you struck to low, tooo fast, fat loss needs to be done at deficits slightly.... your metabolism has haulted, you need to ever so slowly re add calories back up to put your metabolism back in normal swing before you start to lose again.... take my advice, and research that, please, .
You have F##ed your metabolism for now. Your body is taking in all the nutrients because it has been in a major defecit for too long, now it soaks in ANYTHING. This is bad news, to fix your metabolism you must not, go out and binge, you must gradually and very very slow reintroduce 1-150 calories per week, to creep and build your metabolism back to its adequate state and BMR for your body. You can research Layne Norton on his article about metabolic damage, he is a doctor and a former bodybuilder. His advice is valuable, and I highly encourage you too seek out that information. You CAN fix this, SLOWLY but Surely. May I recommend you to NEVER go below your RMR. Your body needs the minimum calories for your basic functions. Do not underestimate your bodies needs. GL
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I been losing weight for about 3 months and I've been stuck for about a week.
A week isn't that long. I started at 325 in May and last week hit 275 (50 lost), throughout that time there where weeks I didn't lose anything, but the next week or two it came off. Give it time. You didn't put on the weight overnight, so don't expect it to come off overnight.
Also, with your very low calorie diet, is it doctor monitored? With that low of calories it really should be, your body is not getting the nutrients it needs to properly function. We started around the same weight, and currently are about the same weight, I've been netting about 1600 - 1900 calories a day, and I've lost 50 pounds, much like you. I don't feel hungry and I have great energy. I've been able to exercise (with your low calories you can't, not enough energy to do so) I've never felt better, not only have I lost 50 pounds I've also upped my overall health & fitness. Please consider long term sustainability here!0 -
Youtube that, and listen to everything he says about this, he will SIGNFICANTLY HELP YOU.
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Yes Im going to try to eat atleast 1200 and see how that goes.queenliz99 wrote: »You certainly can't eat any less, OMG, you need to eat at your maintenance for awhile. What is the rush!!!
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Your calorie intake is too low. You need to focus on eating the right food, as well as eating less.
You need to move more. If your fitness levels are low, start with walking. Build yourself up to jogging. Walking as fast as you can for as long as you can is just as effective when you have a lot to lose, and are just starting out.
Hope that helps. Good luck x
Thank you!0 -
Been there done that.. I did the same thing when I used to weigh 265 lbs and I'm only 5"5...my calories intake used to be around 500 to 600 calories a day..yes I did lose weight at first but it got stuck later on..
Do you know what I did to solve that problem? I ate more and I exercised..the only reason why your body is refusing to lose weight is because you are not feeding yourself or giving your body a reason to burn anything since you aren't eating anything anyway! plus your body got used to your routine..so if you wanna see results again..increase your calories intake..you can still lose weight if you eat more if you eat more veggies..fruits protein like fish and eggs.. Trust me this is how I solved my problem my calories intake is around 1200 to 1400 calories now.. you might see that u gained few lbs at first it's because your body got used to the 600 calories thingy but give it time..because we need to get you as healthy as we can. I used to face problems before when I didn't eat as much as I needed..like my hair started falling down and my skin went pale and it's just not worth it
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At least go for a walk you know change stuff in your routine..if you are afraid of eating much to gain? then do one thing.. get up early in the morning like 7 am eat breakfast then eat lunch at 12 then a snack at 3 pm then dinner at 7 pm with small portions..you will give your body a chance to burn a bit and increase your metabolism if you eat only 500 calories you will not lose weight at all.0 -
I been losing weight for about 3 months and I've been stuck for about a week.
A week isn't that long. I started at 325 in May and last week hit 275 (50 lost), throughout that time there where weeks I didn't lose anything, but the next week or two it came off. Give it time. You didn't put on the weight overnight, so don't expect it to come off overnight.
Also, with your very low calorie diet, is it doctor monitored? With that low of calories it really should be, your body is not getting the nutrients it needs to properly function. We started around the same weight, and currently are about the same weight, I've been netting about 1600 - 1900 calories a day, and I've lost 50 pounds, much like you. I don't feel hungry and I have great energy. I've been able to exercise (with your low calories you can't, not enough energy to do so) I've never felt better, not only have I lost 50 pounds I've also upped my overall health & fitness. Please consider long term sustainability here!
This definitely helps!!! I don't feel alone now. Lol I will definitely up my calorie intake. What type of workouts do you do???0 -
YOU NEED MORE FOOD! seriously. Bump back up to whatever my fitness pal says is 2 pounds a week loss and stick with that until you are where you want to be. I would also start walking for your cardiovascular health, and look into a lifting program, don't have to go bodybuilder or anything, but some resistance training will boost your metabolism for the whole day.
Thanks a lot! Yes my intake is really 1600 calories. I have to do better!0 -
darkiichyuu wrote: »Been there done that.. I did the same thing when I used to weigh 265 lbs and I'm only 5"5...my calories intake used to be around 500 to 600 calories a day..yes I did lose weight at first but it got stuck later on..
Do you know what I did to solve that problem? I ate more and I exercised..the only reason why your body is refusing to lose weight is because you are not feeding yourself or giving your body a reason to burn anything since you aren't eating anything anyway! plus your body got used to your routine..so if you wanna see results again..increase your calories intake..you can still lose weight if you eat more if you eat more veggies..fruits protein like fish and eggs.. Trust me this is how I solved my problem my calories intake is around 1200 to 1400 calories now.. you might see that u gained few lbs at first it's because your body got used to the 600 calories thingy but give it time..because we need to get you as healthy as we can. I used to face problems before when I didn't eat as much as I needed..like my hair started falling down and my skin went pale and it's just not worth it..
At least go for a walk you know change stuff in your routine..if you are afraid of eating much to gain? then do one thing.. get up early in the morning like 7 am eat breakfast then eat lunch at 12 then a snack at 3 pm then dinner at 7 pm with small portions..you will give your body a chance to burn a bit and increase your metabolism if you eat only 500 calories you will not lose weight at all.
Yes I will take this into consideration! I will also try that eating schedule.0 -
I been losing weight for about 3 months and I've been stuck for about a week.
On all diets one can get 'stuck' for weeks at a time as the body adjusts perhaps.
I like others are concerned about your health because I see you are not dieting but STARVING your self and are at risk of being 350 pounds in the future. I finally went to a 50 or less than carb high fat diet but it is not so much about cutting calories as it is about cutting the carbs especially initially then long term keeping them under 100 grams of carbs a day.
Again I am not suggesting you go low anything diet. In fact as others have stated I think a few weeks of eating at least the number of calories that you are burning may be a good thing until you can get an appointment with a doctor/clinic. One can die from doing a diet that is not medically sound. Fasting is NOT a cure all especially when we start with stressed bodies.
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GaleHawkins wrote: »I been losing weight for about 3 months and I've been stuck for about a week.
On all diets one can get 'stuck' for weeks at a time as the body adjusts perhaps.
I like others are concerned about your health because I see you are not dieting but STARVING your self and are at risk of being 350 pounds in the future. I finally went to a 50 or less than carb high fat diet but it is not so much about cutting calories as it is about cutting the carbs especially initially then long term keeping them under 100 grams of carbs a day.
Again I am not suggesting you go low anything diet. In fact as others have stated I think a few weeks of eating at least the number of calories that you are burning may be a good thing until you can get an appointment with a doctor/clinic. One can die from doing a diet that is not medically sound. Fasting is NOT a cure all especially when we start with stressed bodies.
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You do need to eat more. When you start walking or jogging, make sure to eat those calories as well. You want to keep your daily calorie deficit in the right range, because eating too little calories can be quite unhealthy. It sounds like you're determined to do this, and that's great. I wouldn't worry about what the scale says over one week. I'm the same this week as I was last week, but I know I've been doing the right things, and am going to dismiss it as water weight. I find the automatic calculations for MFP are pretty good, and are a good place to start. Aim for 2 lbs a week. It will also make it more sustainable in the long run. Keep up the good work. If you're interested in jogging, check out the couch to 5k program. It got me running 5k.0
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I been losing weight for about 3 months and I've been stuck for about a week.
A week isn't that long. I started at 325 in May and last week hit 275 (50 lost), throughout that time there where weeks I didn't lose anything, but the next week or two it came off. Give it time. You didn't put on the weight overnight, so don't expect it to come off overnight.
Also, with your very low calorie diet, is it doctor monitored? With that low of calories it really should be, your body is not getting the nutrients it needs to properly function. We started around the same weight, and currently are about the same weight, I've been netting about 1600 - 1900 calories a day, and I've lost 50 pounds, much like you. I don't feel hungry and I have great energy. I've been able to exercise (with your low calories you can't, not enough energy to do so) I've never felt better, not only have I lost 50 pounds I've also upped my overall health & fitness. Please consider long term sustainability here!
This definitely helps!!! I don't feel alone now. Lol I will definitely up my calorie intake. What type of workouts do you do???
I do a variety of workouts, mostly a mix of cardio and strength training. For cardio I started out by just walking, then I added in swimming, biking, elliptical, running & now just a bit of hiit. For strength training I do a lot of body weights, work with a personal trainer 2x/mo and do some free weights. Cardio is great to lose weight, however, strength training will help you maintain the muscle mass that you have now, so you will lose more fat, instead of the muscle you have.
If you have health insurance, look into a registered dietitian. My insurance will pay 100% for dietitian visits. The thought is that a dietitian is much cheaper than complications from obesity (or eating at a dangerous level for a long time), so almost all insurance companies will pay for it. She was key to me getting on track right away and was able to help me figure out what works best for me.0 -
I been losing weight for about 3 months and I've been stuck for about a week.
A week isn't that long. I started at 325 in May and last week hit 275 (50 lost), throughout that time there where weeks I didn't lose anything, but the next week or two it came off. Give it time. You didn't put on the weight overnight, so don't expect it to come off overnight.
Also, with your very low calorie diet, is it doctor monitored? With that low of calories it really should be, your body is not getting the nutrients it needs to properly function. We started around the same weight, and currently are about the same weight, I've been netting about 1600 - 1900 calories a day, and I've lost 50 pounds, much like you. I don't feel hungry and I have great energy. I've been able to exercise (with your low calories you can't, not enough energy to do so) I've never felt better, not only have I lost 50 pounds I've also upped my overall health & fitness. Please consider long term sustainability here!
This definitely helps!!! I don't feel alone now. Lol I will definitely up my calorie intake. What type of workouts do you do???
I do a variety of workouts, mostly a mix of cardio and strength training. For cardio I started out by just walking, then I added in swimming, biking, elliptical, running & now just a bit of hiit. For strength training I do a lot of body weights, work with a personal trainer 2x/mo and do some free weights. Cardio is great to lose weight, however, strength training will help you maintain the muscle mass that you have now, so you will lose more fat, instead of the muscle you have.
If you have health insurance, look into a registered dietitian. My insurance will pay 100% for dietitian visits. The thought is that a dietitian is much cheaper than complications from obesity (or eating at a dangerous level for a long time), so almost all insurance companies will pay for it. She was key to me getting on track right away and was able to help me figure out what works best for me.
Thanks for the info! I'm going to start walking. I'll see how I'll do with jogging and I'm going to get a bike soon. I can also give strength training a try. I just a joined a gym today so I'm excited!!! I'll look into getting a dietitian as well.0 -
Do not overdo the hips, knees and feet. I have found I can not walk much faster after the weight is slowly coming down. Walking can be very helpful or is in my case.0
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Stuck for a week = not stuck.
1) Stay off the scale for 4 weeks.
2) Eat 1500-1800/day.
3) Start walking. Start any way that makes sense to you. Several short walks, one long walk, whatever works for you.
4) Once you're walking for 30-45 minutes several times a week, look into a Couch to 5K program. (Get good shoes, fitted for you, first.)0 -
I wouldn't start running right away though. If I would have tried that back in May I would have probably given up and quit. Start with the walking, get a good base with the walking. And when you start adding in jogging do it slowly, rushing it can lead to injuries (I should know, I had to take a break from running due to an injury from rushing it). A slow run is better than no run. The couch 2 5k program is a good one, but don't be surprised if you can't complete day 1, first time I tried I couldn't make it through even half, went back to walking & swimming, 2 months later, I could do it.0
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I'm 5'10 and at my heaviest I was 327 lbs. I now I weigh 274 lbs. I'm on a low calorie diet 500-700 calorie intake which I know is too low I wanted to see fast results and I also didn't exercise. Sooo now I'm stuck. The scale does not want to move. I wanted to start jogging, but should I start walking first or maybe do both and for how long? Also, calorie intake? I feel lost right now. I'm scared if I add more calories I'd gain back idk...
Why would you do this? Do you want to lose all your hair? Do you want to be unhealthy? How are you going to have the energy to walk, let alone jog?
You don't need a schedule, you need to eat the recommended calories (at least 1200) and be in a deficit, you lose weight. Thats it, its that simple!0 -
Normally, when people talk about "starvation mode" it's BS, but in your case? I think you just crashed your metabolism by cutting your intake to literally half or less the calories you need just to stay alive. This is a bad thing to do for many reasons. Fast results also have the problem of causing a lot of loose skin. You're going to have to bring your calorie intake up to 1200 and let your metabolism adjust. Then when you are eating 1200, try walking for an hour each day.0
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I'm also 5 10, and was 280lbs in January... now down to 248. I did have a long plateau at 256 on 1330 calories, low carb and @ 2hrs workouts 6 days a week. Honestly, I was getting so sick of it I was almost tempted to throw it in, but I joined a halloween challenge with a meal plan... no low carb, just clean food. For this week I have actually been eating a high carb brekkie- oats and fruit or muesli, and reasonable lunch then dinner. I was hoping to just not put on over the hol, but it's actually kicked my metabolism back in and I've been dropping weight nightly. Fast I know, but don't care, it's making up for the plateau and my long term goal is still steady.
Up your cals... don't starve yourself. I was terrified of adding carbs, but it's worked a treat as long as they're good carbs early in the morning.
If you wanna chat just give us a shout... know how lonely/hard it is to get your head in the right place0 -
I'm also 5 10, and was 280lbs in January... now down to 248. I did have a long plateau at 256 on 1330 calories, low carb and @ 2hrs workouts 6 days a week. Honestly, I was getting so sick of it I was almost tempted to throw it in, but I joined a halloween challenge with a meal plan... no low carb, just clean food. For this week I have actually been eating a high carb brekkie- oats and fruit or muesli, and reasonable lunch then dinner. I was hoping to just not put on over the hol, but it's actually kicked my metabolism back in and I've been dropping weight nightly. Fast I know, but don't care, it's making up for the plateau and my long term goal is still steady.
Up your cals... don't starve yourself. I was terrified of adding carbs, but it's worked a treat as long as they're good carbs early in the morning.
If you wanna chat just give us a shout... know how lonely/hard it is to get your head in the right place
Thanks for the support!!!0 -
Normally, when people talk about "starvation mode" it's BS, but in your case? I think you just crashed your metabolism by cutting your intake to literally half or less the calories you need just to stay alive. This is a bad thing to do for many reasons. Fast results also have the problem of causing a lot of loose skin. You're going to have to bring your calorie intake up to 1200 and let your metabolism adjust. Then when you are eating 1200, try walking for an hour each day.
I started adding more calories! TY!0
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