Doing all the right things but my weight won't budge.
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beastcompany wrote: »
I'm still waiting think I'll eat some ice cream & capt crunch until those studies get posted0 -
beastcompany wrote: »
So just another day in MFP land. Got it0 -
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Man, this is getting nasty.
OP probably doesn't just want to lose weight (which includes water, lean mass, and bone density), she probably wants to reduce her body fat %. If OP is worried only about reducing body fat %, then CICO is part of the solution (CICO approaches can lead to loss of lean mass). If OP wants to preserve lean mass, have energy and strength for workouts (and the rest of her life), have balanced horomones, have healthy bones, skin, nerves/brain, cardiovascular system, and organs she needs CICO + healthy eating. 80/20 and IIFYM are both versions of healthy eating. Going pure CICO (twinkie diet) can lose weight, but losing weight does not always equal better health. Only the morbidly obese can afford to lose weight without any regards to the impact of method on their health.
Take your measurements. If they are going down, and your clothes are fitting better, you are not at a plateau. You are getting close to 1200 calories a day. No responsible poster will suggest going under 1200 calories a day. If you feel you need to in order to lose weight, please involve a Dr or nutritionist to help you. It may not be safe to cut your calories anymore, but you can increase your burns by chosing the right exercises. Try interval training/HIIT. It has been shown to be more effective than steady-state cardio in calorie burning. There are a number of internet resources that can give you sample workouts. I'm doing the 30 Day Shred (about $10, or you can do on Youtube), which uses circuts. There are a lot of different workouts online you can try. Changing your routine can help you to burn more calories, as you are more inefficient when learning new exercises. It isn't too expensive to pick up a few handweights and try weightlifting at home. Better yet, get a trainer to set you up on a program at your gym. They can advise you on form to get the most out of the exercise without hurting yourself. Having extra muscle can help you burn a few more calories a day even when you are not working out (literally just a few, but every bit helps). Bumping up your exercise by even 100 calories a day can make a difference in weight loss.
I find that people tend to present the logging info a little too aggressively, but it is an important point. That being said, I've barely weighed any of my food, and I've lost 100 pounds (20 before MFP). I believe the amount of exercise I'm getting really has helped with the weight loss. Good luck!0 -
SQ,
I remember that some people on weight watchers (admittedly, a while back) would under eat; eventually the leader would get them to add in something, such as a tsp. of oil, and when the undereaters who were stuck did that, they then began losing weight again. So I think it is possible that the body can sense it is in starvation mode after a while and just starts conserving energy.
And btw, at the time I was there, WW relied on calorie counts in developing their program(s) - they just did the figuring behind the scenes for the participants.
Good luck. It is maddening and disheartening to be stuck.0 -
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Man, this is getting nasty.
OP probably doesn't just want to lose weight (which includes water, lean mass, and bone density), she probably wants to reduce her body fat %. If OP is worried only about reducing body fat %, then CICO is part of the solution (CICO approaches can lead to loss of lean mass). If OP wants to preserve lean mass, have energy and strength for workouts (and the rest of her life), have balanced horomones, have healthy bones, skin, nerves/brain, cardiovascular system, and organs she needs CICO + healthy eating. 80/20 and IIFYM are both versions of healthy eating. Going pure CICO (twinkie diet) can lose weight, but losing weight does not always equal better health. Only the morbidly obese can afford to lose weight without any regards to the impact of method on their health.
Take your measurements. If they are going down, and your clothes are fitting better, you are not at a plateau. You are getting close to 1200 calories a day. No responsible poster will suggest going under 1200 calories a day. If you feel you need to in order to lose weight, please involve a Dr or nutritionist to help you. It may not be safe to cut your calories anymore, but you can increase your burns by chosing the right exercises. Try interval training/HIIT. It has been shown to be more effective than steady-state cardio in calorie burning. There are a number of internet resources that can give you sample workouts. I'm doing the 30 Day Shred (about $10, or you can do on Youtube), which uses circuts. There are a lot of different workouts online you can try. Changing your routine can help you to burn more calories, as you are more inefficient when learning new exercises. It isn't too expensive to pick up a few handweights and try weightlifting at home. Better yet, get a trainer to set you up on a program at your gym. They can advise you on form to get the most out of the exercise without hurting yourself. Having extra muscle can help you burn a few more calories a day even when you are not working out (literally just a few, but every bit helps). Bumping up your exercise by even 100 calories a day can make a difference in weight loss.
I find that people tend to present the logging info a little too aggressively, but it is an important point. That being said, I've barely weighed any of my food, and I've lost 100 pounds (20 before MFP). I believe the amount of exercise I'm getting really has helped with the weight loss.
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Man, this is getting nasty.
OP probably doesn't just want to lose weight (which includes water, lean mass, and bone density), she probably wants to reduce her body fat %. If OP is worried only about reducing body fat %, then CICO is part of the solution (CICO approaches can lead to loss of lean mass). If OP wants to preserve lean mass, have energy and strength for workouts (and the rest of her life), have balanced horomones, have healthy bones, skin, nerves/brain, cardiovascular system, and organs she needs CICO + healthy eating. 80/20 and IIFYM are both versions of healthy eating. Going pure CICO (twinkie diet) can lose weight, but losing weight does not always equal better health. Only the morbidly obese can afford to lose weight without any regards to the impact of method on their health.
Take your measurements. If they are going down, and your clothes are fitting better, you are not at a plateau. You are getting close to 1200 calories a day. No responsible poster will suggest going under 1200 calories a day. If you feel you need to in order to lose weight, please involve a Dr or nutritionist to help you. It may not be safe to cut your calories anymore, but you can increase your burns by chosing the right exercises. Try interval training/HIIT. It has been shown to be more effective than steady-state cardio in calorie burning. There are a number of internet resources that can give you sample workouts. I'm doing the 30 Day Shred (about $10, or you can do on Youtube), which uses circuts. There are a lot of different workouts online you can try. Changing your routine can help you to burn more calories, as you are more inefficient when learning new exercises. It isn't too expensive to pick up a few handweights and try weightlifting at home. Better yet, get a trainer to set you up on a program at your gym. They can advise you on form to get the most out of the exercise without hurting yourself. Having extra muscle can help you burn a few more calories a day even when you are not working out (literally just a few, but every bit helps). Bumping up your exercise by even 100 calories a day can make a difference in weight loss.
I find that people tend to present the logging info a little too aggressively, but it is an important point. That being said, I've barely weighed any of my food, and I've lost 100 pounds (20 before MFP). I believe the amount of exercise I'm getting really has helped with the weight loss.
Lots of solid advice here, don't sweat the double post; it happens.0 -
MakePeasNotWar wrote: »Man, this is getting nasty.
OP probably doesn't just want to lose weight (which includes water, lean mass, and bone density), she probably wants to reduce her body fat %. If OP is worried only about reducing body fat %, then CICO is part of the solution (CICO approaches can lead to loss of lean mass). If OP wants to preserve lean mass, have energy and strength for workouts (and the rest of her life), have balanced horomones, have healthy bones, skin, nerves/brain, cardiovascular system, and organs she needs CICO + healthy eating. 80/20 and IIFYM are both versions of healthy eating. Going pure CICO (twinkie diet) can lose weight, but losing weight does not always equal better health. Only the morbidly obese can afford to lose weight without any regards to the impact of method on their health.
Take your measurements. If they are going down, and your clothes are fitting better, you are not at a plateau. You are getting close to 1200 calories a day. No responsible poster will suggest going under 1200 calories a day. If you feel you need to in order to lose weight, please involve a Dr or nutritionist to help you. It may not be safe to cut your calories anymore, but you can increase your burns by chosing the right exercises. Try interval training/HIIT. It has been shown to be more effective than steady-state cardio in calorie burning. There are a number of internet resources that can give you sample workouts. I'm doing the 30 Day Shred (about $10, or you can do on Youtube), which uses circuts. There are a lot of different workouts online you can try. Changing your routine can help you to burn more calories, as you are more inefficient when learning new exercises. It isn't too expensive to pick up a few handweights and try weightlifting at home. Better yet, get a trainer to set you up on a program at your gym. They can advise you on form to get the most out of the exercise without hurting yourself. Having extra muscle can help you burn a few more calories a day even when you are not working out (literally just a few, but every bit helps). Bumping up your exercise by even 100 calories a day can make a difference in weight loss.
I find that people tend to present the logging info a little too aggressively, but it is an important point. That being said, I've barely weighed any of my food, and I've lost 100 pounds (20 before MFP). I believe the amount of exercise I'm getting really has helped with the weight loss.
Lots of solid advice here, don't sweat the double post; it happens.
Thank you
My computer crashed and I double-posted by accident. I've flagged for removal. Gracious patience appreciated. 0
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