Discouraged:(

bio01979

This is kind how my day goes on my work days..when I get home around 730 am I eat a mcmuffin or drink a protein shake go to sleep then wake up around 2 pm and eat salmon and rice or a lean cuisine dinner then snack on a piece of fruit around 6 pm by then im headed to work...I get to work I probably wont eat nothing until 10 pm..then snack again on a breakfast bar..then around 2 am I go work out then eat oatmeal around 4 430 in the morning..then repeat this over again...on my days off its more balanced and I drink about a liter or 2 of eater everyday...I started losing weight around end of March I believe

first, you've done awesome losing what you have

But I am wondering if you aren't actually eating too few calories? especially if you are working out 5 days a week. Aside from the mcmuffin most of that menu sounds like not very many calories. Maybe add some good fats and protein calories in?

I realize you are just getting off of work, but maybe moving your mcmuffin and shake earlier so you aren't eating right before bed might help?

The tracking will be helpful too It keeps me honest about what I am eating - including the little things like the seasoning I use on a chicken breast etc. But it also helps me look at how much sugar or protein or whatever that I am eating. I was pleasantly surprised that I was actually eating very little of the sugar (10%) and only about half of the carbs that the tracker said I could have and this was nice to know

Crochetluvr

I haven't lost anything since April 9th. Keep losing and gaining the same 2 pounds over and over. Don't be discourage...I'm not. You have done REALLY well for 2 months. Evaluate your food intake and tweak it if necessary. Change your exercise routine so your body doesn't get in a rut. You will see a difference. Just hang in there. Remember that there is NO time limit on losing weight, just as there was no time limit GAINING it.

Thank you its hard when I feel ive worked so hard not to see the scale move down it got to me when I seen 182..and you shouldn't you look great...what did you do to lose weight?

Thank you! I have type 2 diabetes so I have to watch my carb and sugar intake. Most people don't have to worry about that but I attribute most of my success to limiting my carbs and refined sugar as well as a little exercise thrown in. My diary is public....feel free to check it out.

Its taken me a YEAR to get where I am...and it was worth every minute. So, as tough as it may be, try not to be discouraged....it will happen.

Lbf321

TDEE-20% is awesome. Scales are evil!
Don't stress if the scale doesn't move, its not a good indicator of progress. For example I have only lost 10 since starting here and that weight came off the first week I joined, then I gained 4 lbs, at my last weight I had dropped 2 lbs. I was freaking out over this and had to remind myself that I keep having to buy new clothes because I'm really shrinking. I dropped 5 SIZES while gaining weight. Also you may be just retaining water and that can add even 10 lbs to the scale weight (if you are like me.) Toss the scale and watch your clothes fit you better and then become too big.

Tishae

This is kind how my day goes on my work days..when I get home around 730 am I eat a mcmuffin or drink a protein shake go to sleep then wake up around 2 pm and eat salmon and rice or a lean cuisine dinner then snack on a piece of fruit around 6 pm by then im headed to work...I get to work I probably wont eat nothing until 10 pm..then snack again on a breakfast bar..then around 2 am I go work out then eat oatmeal around 4 430 in the morning..then repeat this over again...on my days off its more balanced and I drink about a liter or 2 of eater everyday...I started losing weight around end of March I believe

first, you've done awesome losing what you have

But I am wondering if you aren't actually eating too few calories? especially if you are working out 5 days a week. Aside from the mcmuffin most of that menu sounds like not very many calories. Maybe add some good fats and protein calories in?

I realize you are just getting off of work, but maybe moving your mcmuffin and shake earlier so you aren't eating right before bed might help?

The tracking will be helpful too It keeps me honest about what I am eating - including the little things like the seasoning I use on a chicken breast etc. But it also helps me look at how much sugar or protein or whatever that I am eating. I was pleasantly surprised that I was actually eating very little of the sugar (10%) and only about half of the carbs that the tracker said I could have and this was nice to know

Ok Im going to try an switch things around...cooking meals is hard with how I work but im going to try because these lean cuisine are getting kinda old lol

Tishae

I haven't lost anything since April 9th. Keep losing and gaining the same 2 pounds over and over. Don't be discourage...I'm not. You have done REALLY well for 2 months. Evaluate your food intake and tweak it if necessary. Change your exercise routine so your body doesn't get in a rut. You will see a difference. Just hang in there. Remember that there is NO time limit on losing weight, just as there was no time limit GAINING it.

Thank you its hard when I feel ive worked so hard not to see the scale move down it got to me when I seen 182..and you shouldn't you look great...what did you do to lose weight?

Thank you! I have type 2 diabetes so I have to watch my carb and sugar intake. Most people don't have to worry about that but I attribute most of my success to limiting my carbs and refined sugar as well as a little exercise thrown in. My diary is public....feel free to check it out.

Its taken me a YEAR to get where I am...and it was worth every minute. So, as tough as it may be, try not to be discouraged....it will happen.

I totally understand both of my parents are diabetics ...I wanna be an inspiration to them so that they can lose weight also and eat healthier..well you did a good job I wanna show my parents that they can do it too....Im happy that you have lost the weight and living a healthier lifestyle GOOD JOB!!

Tishae

I have another question for you guys..what is the best heart rate monitor out there that is not so hard on the pocket..majority of the ones I looked at we're very expensive

bio01979

This is kind how my day goes on my work days..when I get home around 730 am I eat a mcmuffin or drink a protein shake go to sleep then wake up around 2 pm and eat salmon and rice or a lean cuisine dinner then snack on a piece of fruit around 6 pm by then im headed to work...I get to work I probably wont eat nothing until 10 pm..then snack again on a breakfast bar..then around 2 am I go work out then eat oatmeal around 4 430 in the morning..then repeat this over again...on my days off its more balanced and I drink about a liter or 2 of eater everyday...I started losing weight around end of March I believe

first, you've done awesome losing what you have

But I am wondering if you aren't actually eating too few calories? especially if you are working out 5 days a week. Aside from the mcmuffin most of that menu sounds like not very many calories. Maybe add some good fats and protein calories in?

I realize you are just getting off of work, but maybe moving your mcmuffin and shake earlier so you aren't eating right before bed might help?

The tracking will be helpful too It keeps me honest about what I am eating - including the little things like the seasoning I use on a chicken breast etc. But it also helps me look at how much sugar or protein or whatever that I am eating. I was pleasantly surprised that I was actually eating very little of the sugar (10%) and only about half of the carbs that the tracker said I could have and this was nice to know

Ok Im going to try an switch things around...cooking meals is hard with how I work but im going to try because these lean cuisine are getting kinda old lol

I totally get the cooking thing lol, but for me it is mostly because I abhor cooking. Maybe try making things on one day off for the whole week at work? I have a few friends on fb that even do this with salads using a mason jar - seems funny to me but it apparently works But you can do things like cooking chicken for a salad and cutting it up in advance I find I try to make enough to have left overs the next day at least Like last night I made 3 pork chops even though it is just me. I had one and now tonight and another meal, all I have to do is throw some rice in the rice maker and make some veggies

bio01979

I have another question for you guys..what is the best heart rate monitor out there that is not so hard on the pocket..majority of the ones I looked at we're very expensive

my coworker was saying the other day they have some at wal mart for like 50.00 that apparently work well. I am not sure though because I just take my heart rate like I always have periodically as I am working out with my fingers on my pulse lol

jkal1979

With the frozen meals being so high in sodium you might be having some water retention as well. If you have time during your days off you can always prepare some meals ahead of time and put them in the freezer. Skinnytaste and Emily Bites have good, simple to make recipes.