Still at a deficit but gained weight? Water retention??

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  • danaberge
    danaberge Posts: 117 Member
    50% carbs 20% fats 30% protein
  • sccamero
    sccamero Posts: 164 Member
    I am at the same height and about the same weight and I have loads of problems trying to lose weight. I work towards eating under 1300 and exercise every other day for an hour or so even when I am sore. So far, It has been working. Maybe just focus on less calories.
  • J72FIT
    J72FIT Posts: 6,002 Member
    edited January 2015
    IMO, I would drop carbs to 40% and up fat to 30%. Protein seems fine. Also, I would disconnect the fitbit from MFP and stick to 1300 per day. No calories earned for exercise. The exercise and deficit are already calculated in for 2 lbs per week loss. Use the fitbit to make sure you hit 10000 steps per day. You could also, if you do not already add resistance training...

    Try that for say 12 weeks and then take a week off dieting to give your body a break. Eat at maintenance for one week (while still training) then re-evaluate your stats and go on another 12 weeks.

    I also think Jimmy is right, patience...
  • danaberge
    danaberge Posts: 117 Member
    J72 - You are right! I'm sure that would be the best and quickest way to lose weight. Unfortunately I just don't see myself sticking to something so rigid. This is why it took me a whole year to lose 50lbs. Because i'm just doing it slow and steady - so I don't burn myself out and I actually stick with it. I have been in the weight loss game since i'm 12 and if I could stick with anything that good then I wouldn't have this problem. LOL. I'm such a bad food addict. Just trying to get healthy :)
  • J72FIT
    J72FIT Posts: 6,002 Member
    Well I can't say it's the best. And I don't assume it would be quick. I think you have done a great job so far. Best of luck.
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