WHY IS MY DIET NOT WORKING??????
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Your BMI can't be 20 I have checked a calculation site and your BMI is actually 33. I also suggest that you get food scale, when I started to use one I was surprised how much some foods weighed and how small a recommended amount to eat looked like on my plate. Also you could increase the amount of time you workout with weights. I do three weight workouts of 1 hour plus 30 mins cardio 3 times a week plus 2 cardio only workouts a week and I still have to watch my calories or I gain weight.0
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You open your food diary by going to settings and designating who can see it. You can let just your friends see it or make it public so folks like us can see it. Or you can keep it private. Your choice.0
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If you read the thread her SCALE says her body fat is 20. Her scale wrongly calls it her BMI.Your BMI can't be 20 I have checked a calculation site and your BMI is actually 33. I also suggest that you get food scale, when I started to use one I was surprised how much some foods weighed and how small a recommended amount to eat looked like on my plate. Also you could increase the amount of time you workout with weights. I do three weight workouts of 1 hour plus 30 mins cardio 3 times a week plus 2 cardio only workouts a week and I still have to watch my calories or I gain weight.0 -
Get off the scale and stop weighing yourself! How are your clothes fitting? If your clothes are fitting better (looser) then you are doing great! You are losing fat but gaining muscle, and muscle is heavier than fat. Muscle also burns more calories while resting, so as you keep building muscle you will burn more and more fat
Don't be too harsh on yourself, you will see the weight loss soon. 0 -
Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »
well, I don't know about a "definition" but those biometric scales claim that the body fat percentage they give is a "BMI".mumblemagic wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »How are you coming up with "BMI" of 20? Is this something your scale tells you? Ignore it.
I don't generally say get a food scale, but based on what you've typed, you might benefit from one?
Yup, the scale said I had a BMI of 20, I wasn't sure if my BMI had increased or the scale was messing with me. A few months ago my doctor told me my BMI was 18. I'm considering having another health check to make sure everything is as it should be.
I hate when people change what things mean. (not you, i'm just complaining outlaid) BMI is (or was) a very specific thing. Yours isn't 20, or 18 for that matter, so ignore that. (Not that it matters, but it will confuse you when other people talk about BMI and use the OTHER definition.
http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/adult_BMI/english_bmi_calculator/bmi_calculator.html
http://www.calculator.net/bmi-calculator.html
But yes, consider getting a digital food scale. Then use MFP to log the exact amounts you're eating. If you can't get a food scale, use some of the portion size visuals you can find on the internet.
Good luck! You really should be seeing some results by now...
and yes, read the sexy pants thread. http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1
There's another bmi definition? Google time.....
its also possible that the BMI is set for someone taller....maybe it thinks she's a 6'3" male when she steps on it or something?
OP, make sure your logging is super accurate. input recipes for the ethnic food if you have to. Other than that just be patient.0 -
Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »RebelDiamond wrote: »I think some of your numbers are incorrect, for example, based on your stats, your BMI is actually 32 not 20.
I haven't read through all the responses, so someone else may have said this already. But it seems to me that you need to take a deep breath, slow down, set small achievable goals and really focus on accurate logging.
If you don't have a medical illness (you mentioned you had seen a doctor) you should be losing on your current plan.
Make sure you are super honest and accurate with your logging (ie; weighing/measuring you food, adding EVERYTHING like cooking oils, dressings on salad etc).
Most of all Good Luck.
She's using a body fat scale that says her body fat (as measured by that scale) is her "BMI". It's wrong, but it is what it is. That said a body fat (estimate) of 18-20 at 198 pounds is pretty good for a woman.
No way. I'm 5'8" 160lbs and body fat is well over 25% and I'm very average build and not overweight. She would have to be extremely muscular for this to be an accurate body fat measurement. She is probably closer to 30%.0 -
She says she is 5'5" and 198 and says she has 30 pounds of fat to lose. If those three statement are accurate, she has to be more than 18-20% body fat. I have no idea what her scale could possibly be calling 20.Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »
If you read the thread her SCALE says her body fat is 20. Her scale wrongly calls it her BMI.Your BMI can't be 20 I have checked a calculation site and your BMI is actually 33. I also suggest that you get food scale, when I started to use one I was surprised how much some foods weighed and how small a recommended amount to eat looked like on my plate. Also you could increase the amount of time you workout with weights. I do three weight workouts of 1 hour plus 30 mins cardio 3 times a week plus 2 cardio only workouts a week and I still have to watch my calories or I gain weight.
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squirrelzzrule22 wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »
well, I don't know about a "definition" but those biometric scales claim that the body fat percentage they give is a "BMI".mumblemagic wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »How are you coming up with "BMI" of 20? Is this something your scale tells you? Ignore it.
I don't generally say get a food scale, but based on what you've typed, you might benefit from one?
Yup, the scale said I had a BMI of 20, I wasn't sure if my BMI had increased or the scale was messing with me. A few months ago my doctor told me my BMI was 18. I'm considering having another health check to make sure everything is as it should be.
I hate when people change what things mean. (not you, i'm just complaining outlaid) BMI is (or was) a very specific thing. Yours isn't 20, or 18 for that matter, so ignore that. (Not that it matters, but it will confuse you when other people talk about BMI and use the OTHER definition.
http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/adult_BMI/english_bmi_calculator/bmi_calculator.html
http://www.calculator.net/bmi-calculator.html
But yes, consider getting a digital food scale. Then use MFP to log the exact amounts you're eating. If you can't get a food scale, use some of the portion size visuals you can find on the internet.
Good luck! You really should be seeing some results by now...
and yes, read the sexy pants thread. http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1
There's another bmi definition? Google time.....
its also possible that the BMI is set for someone taller....maybe it thinks she's a 6'3" male when she steps on it or something?
OP, make sure your logging is super accurate. input recipes for the ethnic food if you have to. Other than that just be patient.
Could be... but I'm betting it's the marketing of the scale.
I've seen SEVERAL posts like hers.0 -
Can you still eat cookies and pizza? "If It Fits Your Macros" then by all means do it when you need to. Check out this website: http://iifym.com/, along with the following articles to give you a jump start back on track and to make sure you have a good understanding of the underpinnings for success. If all is in order, then just be patient. If you are doing everything you are supposed to be doing and being honest with yourself, results will happen.
This month's MFP nutritional blog was written by a registered dietician and discusses the question of whether or not to eat back exercise calories. If you have not yet read it, here you go:
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/ask-the-dietitian-should-i-eat-back-my-exercise-calories/?utm_source=mfp&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=weekly20150112&mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRoku6vIZKXonjHpfsX86essXaCxlMI/0ER3fOvrPUfGjI4DTMZnI+SLDwEYGJlv6SgFSrTFMblm0LgLXhM=
Other good articles to get you started:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1399829/step-by-step-guide-to-losing-weight-with-myfitnesspal#latest
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1235566/so-youre-new-here/p1
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1296011/calorie-counting-101/p1
Hope these resources help you, and welcome!0 -
muscle does not weigh more than fat it just takes up less space.,also 55 is low for blood sugar if you tested it. she is not going to gain a lot of muscle in a month for only lifting 20 minutes and eating only 1400 calories. you have to be in a caloric surplus to gain a good bit of muscle mass and a woman builds it slower than a man. you need to cut the cardio down to 3-4 days a week and bump up the weight lifting to 2-3 days a week about an hr a day.also like others suggested a food scale will help,you are probably eating more than 1400 calories(trust me you will be surprised when you start weighing your food that it does not match what the packaging says).
To build muscle you need a decent ratio of fats,protein and carbs . you can check that out at IIFYM.com or do a search as everyones ratio will be different for their goals.as for both your parents being thin, so were mine and I got fat by eating too much and not being active.so the whole thing about genes in this instance I think is false. It could be your thyroid but I would weigh my food,change my exercise routine around,(do something different often) and go from there. I have lost a lot of inches just by lifting weights. as for losing 30lbs of fat by april there is no guarantee if that will happen or not. you may lose more you may lose less it all depends.0 -
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keithw2013 wrote: »How did you come up with having a blood sugar of 55?
What are you eating and when? Is the only exercise Cardio via treadmill?
I would like to help you.
I checked my blood sugar with a prick.. it said 55...0 -
decrease carbs, increase good fats, nuts, oils, meat, butter, mayo. Watch your vegetables, some have really high carbs as do fruits.0
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skullshank wrote: »
Why probably not? OP says she's lifting, and her profile says she was a wrestler within the last few years, and so probably had a store of easily-reactivated muscle mass.
Yeah I wrestled for about 3 years.. and my "muscle" still shows I have fat abs lol...0 -
yeah 55 is low. it should be above 70 but not over 150.keithw2013 wrote: »How did you come up with having a blood sugar of 55?
What are you eating and when? Is the only exercise Cardio via treadmill?
I would like to help you.
I checked my blood sugar with a prick.. it said 55...
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keithw2013 wrote: »How did you come up with having a blood sugar of 55?
What are you eating and when? Is the only exercise Cardio via treadmill?
I would like to help you.
I checked my blood sugar with a prick.. it said 55...
Yes - that is very low. If you check it again and it is outside the range of 80-110 see a doctor.
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RebelDiamond wrote: »I think some of your numbers are incorrect, for example, based on your stats, your BMI is actually 32 not 20.
I haven't read through all the responses, so someone else may have said this already. But it seems to me that you need to take a deep breath, slow down, set small achievable goals and really focus on accurate logging.
If you don't have a medical illness (you mentioned you had seen a doctor) you should be losing on your current plan.
Make sure you are super honest and accurate with your logging (ie; weighing/measuring you food, adding EVERYTHING like cooking oils, dressings on salad etc).
Most of all Good Luck.
The scale I use says my BMI is 20, but I did do some calculations and I guess it should be 30... meaning I'm obese... although I don't feel obese nor look it... I'll prolly have to post some pics.0 -
Based on the title: because its a "diet"
No but seriously. It sounds like you are working out and might be overdoing it on just eating 1400 calories a day. Carbs aren't evil. We just need balance. Carbs= energy, too many carbs=your body stores as fat for energy for later!! Anyway, I am on 1410 calories a day and I exercise just 45-75 minutes 3x a day. Sometimes I eat SOME calories back and not all, depending how I've been for the previous days. But what works for me may not work for you. Talk to your doctor since he has you on this.0 -
diannethegeek wrote: »notnikkisixx wrote: »The first thing you're doing wrong is calling it a "diet". If you want to lose weight and keep it off you have to be ready to commit to a permanent and sustainable lifestyle change.
I'm aware of it being a lifestyle change and I'm committed I've been at this for a month now, any other advice or am I in the wrong forum???
It's important that we ask certain questions to make sure that everyone's giving you the best advice that we can. I understand that you're frustrated, but knowing how long you've been at this is important. If you'd answered that it was only a week or two I would have said it's water retention from the increased activity and you should wait it out. But since it's been a month (and I assume the exercise hasn't been changed/increased in that time period) then there's something else going on.
Honestly, without seeing your diary it's hard to know what else might help you. A food scale is a good option if you can afford/have access to one. If you're currently logging your exercise and eating back the earned calories then you may need to cut those back (MFP has a tendency to overestimate certain activities).
How do I open my diary?????0 -
Yes, you can still have pizza and cookies. myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/925464-fitting-it-in-giggity0
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CharlieBeansmom wrote: »
yeah 55 is low. it should be above 70 but not over 150.keithw2013 wrote: »How did you come up with having a blood sugar of 55?
What are you eating and when? Is the only exercise Cardio via treadmill?
I would like to help you.
I checked my blood sugar with a prick.. it said 55...
My blood sugar is always a little under 70... =/ idk why I'm not diabetic tho0 -
CharlieBeansmom wrote: »muscle does not weigh more than fat it just takes up less space.,also 55 is low for blood sugar if you tested it. she is not going to gain a lot of muscle in a month for only lifting 20 minutes and eating only 1400 calories. you have to be in a caloric surplus to gain a good bit of muscle mass and a woman builds it slower than a man. you need to cut the cardio down to 3-4 days a week and bump up the weight lifting to 2-3 days a week about an hr a day.also like others suggested a food scale will help,you are probably eating more than 1400 calories(trust me you will be surprised when you start weighing your food that it does not match what the packaging says).
To build muscle you need a decent ratio of fats,protein and carbs . you can check that out at IIFYM.com or do a search as everyones ratio will be different for their goals.as for both your parents being thin, so were mine and I got fat by eating too much and not being active.so the whole thing about genes in this instance I think is false. It could be your thyroid but I would weigh my food,change my exercise routine around,(do something different often) and go from there. I have lost a lot of inches just by lifting weights. as for losing 30lbs of fat by april there is no guarantee if that will happen or not. you may lose more you may lose less it all depends.
I know it's not that realistic but that is my Max goal and I can very well try can't I ?0 -
diannethegeek wrote: »notnikkisixx wrote: »The first thing you're doing wrong is calling it a "diet". If you want to lose weight and keep it off you have to be ready to commit to a permanent and sustainable lifestyle change.
I'm aware of it being a lifestyle change and I'm committed I've been at this for a month now, any other advice or am I in the wrong forum???
It's important that we ask certain questions to make sure that everyone's giving you the best advice that we can. I understand that you're frustrated, but knowing how long you've been at this is important. If you'd answered that it was only a week or two I would have said it's water retention from the increased activity and you should wait it out. But since it's been a month (and I assume the exercise hasn't been changed/increased in that time period) then there's something else going on.
Honestly, without seeing your diary it's hard to know what else might help you. A food scale is a good option if you can afford/have access to one. If you're currently logging your exercise and eating back the earned calories then you may need to cut those back (MFP has a tendency to overestimate certain activities).
How do I open my diary?????
Its account settings and then diary setting and then make it public.
Just confirming with the others your BMI is 32.9
Its rally just so people can see what you are doing and to spot obvious mistakes. The more relevant information the better your answer will be.
The majority of these why am I not losing weight posts are because you are eating more than you think and burning less. You need to get the basics right first and its probably soemthing as simple as getting what you eat logged more accurately so you know for a fact you are at a deficit.0 -
If you're of muscular build, BMI doesn't mean as much because BMI doesn't take into account musculature. Your muscular weight at 5'5" is different than a lanky (of someone with little muscle) weight of 5'5". This was an issue I had years ago when I was lifting and a BMI of around 27 was considered normal for my frame and musculature.
Your blood sugar is of much concern, however. Was your meter calibrated recently? Was it before or after a meal? If after, how long after?0 -
MoiAussi93 wrote: »
She says she is 5'5" and 198 and says she has 30 pounds of fat to lose. If those three statement are accurate, she has to be more than 18-20% body fat. I have no idea what her scale could possibly be calling 20.Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »
If you read the thread her SCALE says her body fat is 20. Her scale wrongly calls it her BMI.Your BMI can't be 20 I have checked a calculation site and your BMI is actually 33. I also suggest that you get food scale, when I started to use one I was surprised how much some foods weighed and how small a recommended amount to eat looked like on my plate. Also you could increase the amount of time you workout with weights. I do three weight workouts of 1 hour plus 30 mins cardio 3 times a week plus 2 cardio only workouts a week and I still have to watch my calories or I gain weight.
well the scale said BMI of 20 so that's what I went with at first, although I was shocked to find out its actually 30.0 -
CharlieBeansmom wrote: »muscle does not weigh more than fat it just takes up less space.,also 55 is low for blood sugar if you tested it. she is not going to gain a lot of muscle in a month for only lifting 20 minutes and eating only 1400 calories. you have to be in a caloric surplus to gain a good bit of muscle mass and a woman builds it slower than a man. you need to cut the cardio down to 3-4 days a week and bump up the weight lifting to 2-3 days a week about an hr a day.also like others suggested a food scale will help,you are probably eating more than 1400 calories(trust me you will be surprised when you start weighing your food that it does not match what the packaging says).
To build muscle you need a decent ratio of fats,protein and carbs . you can check that out at IIFYM.com or do a search as everyones ratio will be different for their goals.as for both your parents being thin, so were mine and I got fat by eating too much and not being active.so the whole thing about genes in this instance I think is false. It could be your thyroid but I would weigh my food,change my exercise routine around,(do something different often) and go from there. I have lost a lot of inches just by lifting weights. as for losing 30lbs of fat by april there is no guarantee if that will happen or not. you may lose more you may lose less it all depends.
I know it's not that realistic but that is my Max goal and I can very well try can't I ?
yep you sure can try. no harm in that
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Get off the scale and stop weighing yourself! How are your clothes fitting? If your clothes are fitting better (looser) then you are doing great! You are losing fat but gaining muscle, and muscle is heavier than fat. Muscle also burns more calories while resting, so as you keep building muscle you will burn more and more fat Don't be too harsh on yourself, you will see the weight loss soon.
It seems I've went down a shirt size but my pant size is still 10 or 12... depending on the fabric.0 -
the database isn't always accurate so sometimes I have to guess or makeup my own food.
OP, this is why you aren't losing. You are probably eating more than you think. Enough over 1400 atleast to maintain your weight.
Your BMI is: 32.9
Target weight range: 111.2 lbs - 150.2 lbs
Under weight - 18.5
Healthy 18.5 - 25.0
Overweight 25.0 - 30.0
Obese 30.0 - more
It takes roughly 2,000-2,200 calories to maintain your current weight.
My suggestion to you since you said you're hungry all the time and aren't losing would be to eat MUCH more fruits, vegetables, and lean meats. These can usually be eaten in large quantities and should keep you full without the huge calorie expense. I would get a food scale or start measuring these out.
Start with very simple easy-to-measure foods like vegetables, fruits, and meats where you KNOW for certain how many calories you're eating. Then add in the fancy meals (like japanese and nigerian) once you've got the hang of adding in the ingredients in a recipe. I'd probably also suggest making all your food (just for the sake of knowing whats in it so you can track it accurately).
You can definitely do this! It's all about accuracy, accountability, and consistency!0 -
NJGamerChick wrote: »If you're of muscular build, BMI doesn't mean as much because BMI doesn't take into account musculature. Your muscular weight at 5'5" is different than a lanky (of someone with little muscle) weight of 5'5". This was an issue I had years ago when I was lifting and a BMI of around 27 was considered normal for my frame and musculature.
Your blood sugar is of much concern, however. Was your meter calibrated recently? Was it before or after a meal? If after, how long after?
about 1 hour after I had a meal, and I actually had rice, isnt that supposed to spike blood sugar???0
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