Exercise but no weight loss
AngelZealot
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Hello, I recently picked up running again after a couple years off. (Had a baby) Previously I lost a lot of weight quickly when I ran, but it's been 2 weeks now of 5 days a week running 30 minutes each day at 5mph and no weight loss. I am also following my calorie intake to a T, and not going over. I also have been eating healthy foods and not eating out or junk food. Can anyone give me advice on why my weight isn't moving? I have no medical problems and have been successful in losing weight this way in the past. Thanks!
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There are many possibilities. Besides you eating more than you think, the first thing that comes to mind is that you may have decreased other activity while upping running.0
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Muscle weighs more than fat. So although your dieting and running and burning fat, your also building muscle. Don't change anything. Your body will level out and over the next few week u should start seeing the scale tip in your favor.0
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Muscle weighs more than fat. So although your dieting and running and burning fat, your also building muscle. Don't change anything. Your body will level out and over the next few week u should start seeing the scale tip in your favor.
No, you're not building muscle on a calorie deficit. Please don't tell people who are new to this that they are gaining muscle mass. You can only do that on a surplus.
If you just started all that running, you could be retaining water. If you're weighing your food on a food scale and sticking to your deficit, you should see the scale drop soon. Also, how are you calculating your exercise calories and are you eating them back?0 -
What is your calorie intake? You should be around 1200 to 1300 at the max to shed some pounds. Uping your protein to carb ratio will help you lose weight also. Watch that sugar intake. Best wishes in ur journey0
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What is your calorie intake? You should be around 1200 to 1300 at the max to shed some pounds. Uping your protein to carb ratio will help you lose weight also. Watch that sugar intake. Best wishes in ur journey
How can you tell someone how many calories to eat without knowing their stats?0 -
What is your calorie intake? You should be around 1200 to 1300 at the max to shed some pounds. Uping your protein to carb ratio will help you lose weight also. Watch that sugar intake. Best wishes in ur journey
Nope, nope, nope. Even if she has been assigned 1200 cals based on her stats, she should be eating back at least half to properly fuel her body. I do 1200 + half of exercise calories and I lose steadily.0 -
The issue is MOST LIKELY that you are underestimating calories in and overestimating calories out.
ALSO weight loss isn't linear and can sometimes take time to show on the scales due to fluid retention etc. 2 weeks is not nearly long enough to be worried about.0 -
arditarose wrote: »What is your calorie intake? You should be around 1200 to 1300 at the max to shed some pounds. Uping your protein to carb ratio will help you lose weight also. Watch that sugar intake. Best wishes in ur journey
How can you tell someone how many calories to eat without knowing their stats?
Your right to an extent. As a woman its recommended to do no more than 2000 daily calorie intake assuming she's around that figure. Based on her activity it seems that she has plateaued. For her to see any change she may need to adjust her calorie intake. Without starving herself a 1300 calorie per daily will help her see tremendous results for weight loss.0 -
honkytonks85 wrote: »The issue is MOST LIKELY that you are underestimating calories in and overestimating calories out.
ALSO weight loss isn't linear and can sometimes take time to show on the scales due to fluid retention etc. 2 weeks is not nearly long enough to be worried about.
Agreed. I've witnessed people factor in their exercise and over estimating and can't figure out why they are not losing. And as you said calorie in vs. out. Also when it comes to the machines they are not accurate0 -
arditarose wrote: »What is your calorie intake? You should be around 1200 to 1300 at the max to shed some pounds. Uping your protein to carb ratio will help you lose weight also. Watch that sugar intake. Best wishes in ur journey
How can you tell someone how many calories to eat without knowing their stats?
Your right to an extent. As a woman its recommended to do no more than 2000 daily calorie intake assuming she's around that figure. Based on her activity it seems that she has plateaued. For her to see any change she may need to adjust her calorie intake. Without starving herself a 1300 calorie per daily will help her see tremendous results for weight loss.
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Weight loss is frustrating - I can go weeks without dropping anything and then have a few weeks where I drop 3 or 4. The thing that works for me is to count the calories, try not to go over or under my calorie goal for the day (I find going significantly under for a few days running is as bad as going over for a few days), and keep going with the exercise. Eventually your body will catch up and the lbs will start coming off.0
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The first place to look for clues would be your food & exercise diaries - but they are private.
The other thing is it's only two weeks - you really need to give a change of routine at least a month before you decide something is or isn't working.0 -
arditarose wrote: »What is your calorie intake? You should be around 1200 to 1300 at the max to shed some pounds. Uping your protein to carb ratio will help you lose weight also. Watch that sugar intake. Best wishes in ur journey
How can you tell someone how many calories to eat without knowing their stats?
Your right to an extent. As a woman its recommended to do no more than 2000 daily calorie intake assuming she's around that figure. Based on her activity it seems that she has plateaued. For her to see any change she may need to adjust her calorie intake. Without starving herself a 1300 calorie per daily will help her see tremendous results for weight loss.
Why throw a random number out there? What if she weighs all her food and logs accurately and loses on 1600? I'd lose weight on 1300 too but I'm not going to eat that little just because.0 -
It's not a random number. .tryed and true. Be blessed I'm not here to debate. Everyone has an opinion or theory on what works. As you see Dr Oz is even on the hot seat with the stuff he puts out there. Let's do what works best for us. Have a great weekend everyone.0
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It's not a random number. .tryed and true. Be blessed I'm not here to debate. Everyone has an opinion or theory on what works. As you see Dr Oz is even on the hot seat with the stuff he puts out there. Let's do what works best for us. Have a great weekend everyone.
In this case, you provided a random number. It's good you don't want to debate since your position doesn't hold up.0 -
It's only been two weeks. Give it some time. Are you weighing your food or are you measuring? Get a digital food scale, life will be so much better. Also, have you taken your measurements? The scale takes everything into consideration, hair, water, blood, organs, etc. You could be losing inches, but not weight.0
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brianpperkins wrote: »It's not a random number. .tryed and true. Be blessed I'm not here to debate. Everyone has an opinion or theory on what works. As you see Dr Oz is even on the hot seat with the stuff he puts out there. Let's do what works best for us. Have a great weekend everyone.
In this case, you provided a random number. It's good you don't want to debate since your position doesn't hold up.
If you say so dear:) everyone is entitled. I and people whom I personally know that has heeded this method says it does very much so hold up. Enjoy your weekend dear!0 -
arditarose wrote: »Muscle weighs more than fat. So although your dieting and running and burning fat, your also building muscle. Don't change anything. Your body will level out and over the next few week u should start seeing the scale tip in your favor.
No, you're not building muscle on a calorie deficit. Please don't tell people who are new to this that they are gaining muscle mass. You can only do that on a surplus.
If you just started all that running, you could be retaining water. If you're weighing your food on a food scale and sticking to your deficit, you should see the scale drop soon. Also, how are you calculating your exercise calories and are you eating them back?
The piece on building muscle in a deficit is blatantly untrue. Go take a physiology class. You can build muscle while losing weight, it just will not be a tremendous amount. I am so tired of seeing this lie on this board.
Read some physiology of the muscle.
http://www.unm.edu/~lkravitz/Article folder/musclesgrowLK.html
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When I lost weight for my wedding back in 2011 to 2012 I at one point hit a rut and looked at what I was eating and my exercises, I think I was eating fiber one bars and something else, so I stopped eating them and ate more fruits and veggies then I changed my exercises to something a bit more intense, it helped me drop my weight a bit better, but that's just what I did0
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brianpperkins wrote: »It's not a random number. .tryed and true. Be blessed I'm not here to debate. Everyone has an opinion or theory on what works. As you see Dr Oz is even on the hot seat with the stuff he puts out there. Let's do what works best for us. Have a great weekend everyone.
In this case, you provided a random number. It's good you don't want to debate since your position doesn't hold up.
If you say so dear:) everyone is entitled. I and people whom I personally know that has heeded this method says it does very much so hold up. Enjoy your weekend dear!
I'm not your "dear" ... and it isn't entitled, it's fact based on your providing numbers without knowing the OP's basic stats.
Bless your heart if you think otherwise.0 -
shortygirl1987 wrote: »When I lost weight for my wedding back in 2011 to 2012 I at one point hit a rut and looked at what I was eating and my exercises, I think I was eating fiber one bars and something else, so I stopped eating them and ate more fruits and veggies then I changed my exercises to something a bit more intense, it helped me drop my weight a bit better, but that's just what I did
Sounds wonderful keep up the great work:)0 -
brianpperkins wrote: »brianpperkins wrote: »It's not a random number. .tryed and true. Be blessed I'm not here to debate. Everyone has an opinion or theory on what works. As you see Dr Oz is even on the hot seat with the stuff he puts out there. Let's do what works best for us. Have a great weekend everyone.
In this case, you provided a random number. It's good you don't want to debate since your position doesn't hold up.
If you say so dear:) everyone is entitled. I and people whom I personally know that has heeded this method says it does very much so hold up. Enjoy your weekend dear!
I'm not your "dear" ... and it isn't entitled, it's fact based on your providing numbers without knowing the OP's basic stats.
Bless your heart if you think otherwise.
Thank you:) I'm always blessed. Enjoy ur weekend dear0 -
arditarose wrote: »What is your calorie intake? You should be around 1200 to 1300 at the max to shed some pounds. Uping your protein to carb ratio will help you lose weight also. Watch that sugar intake. Best wishes in ur journey
How can you tell someone how many calories to eat without knowing their stats?
Your right to an extent. As a woman its recommended to do no more than 2000 daily calorie intake assuming she's around that figure. Based on her activity it seems that she has plateaued. For her to see any change she may need to adjust her calorie intake. Without starving herself a 1300 calorie per daily will help her see tremendous results for weight loss.
That's interesting because I stick to 2200 calories to maintain. What happens to me gor going over 2000?
I lose eating around 1700 calories. At 1400 and below I was miserable and hangry all the time. Without knowing the OP's stats it does seem like you're throwing out very generic numbers that may or may not be right for this particular person.
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diannethegeek wrote: »arditarose wrote: »What is your calorie intake? You should be around 1200 to 1300 at the max to shed some pounds. Uping your protein to carb ratio will help you lose weight also. Watch that sugar intake. Best wishes in ur journey
How can you tell someone how many calories to eat without knowing their stats?
Your right to an extent. As a woman its recommended to do no more than 2000 daily calorie intake assuming she's around that figure. Based on her activity it seems that she has plateaued. For her to see any change she may need to adjust her calorie intake. Without starving herself a 1300 calorie per daily will help her see tremendous results for weight loss.
That's interesting because I stick to 2200 calories to maintain. What happens to me gor going over 2000?
I lose eating around 1700 calories. At 1400 and below I was miserable and hangry all the time. Without knowing the OP's stats it does seem like you're throwing out very generic numbers that may or may not be right for this particular person.
She is but she thinks she's somehow right. I could throw out random numbers and refer to her in unwelcome terms but I won't lower myself to her level.
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diannethegeek wrote: »arditarose wrote: »What is your calorie intake? You should be around 1200 to 1300 at the max to shed some pounds. Uping your protein to carb ratio will help you lose weight also. Watch that sugar intake. Best wishes in ur journey
How can you tell someone how many calories to eat without knowing their stats?
Your right to an extent. As a woman its recommended to do no more than 2000 daily calorie intake assuming she's around that figure. Based on her activity it seems that she has plateaued. For her to see any change she may need to adjust her calorie intake. Without starving herself a 1300 calorie per daily will help her see tremendous results for weight loss.
That's interesting because I stick to 2200 calories to maintain. What happens to me gor going over 2000?
I lose eating around 1700 calories. At 1400 and below I was miserable and hangry all the time. Without knowing the OP's stats it does seem like you're throwing out very generic numbers that may or may not be right for this particular person.
She's not trying to maintain she's wanting to lose which she is struggling with therefor calorie intake should be reevaluated. Being hungry at 1400 would depend on what is being eating. I'm never hungry eating 1300 to 1400 with the things i consume.
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brianpperkins wrote: »diannethegeek wrote: »arditarose wrote: »What is your calorie intake? You should be around 1200 to 1300 at the max to shed some pounds. Uping your protein to carb ratio will help you lose weight also. Watch that sugar intake. Best wishes in ur journey
How can you tell someone how many calories to eat without knowing their stats?
Your right to an extent. As a woman its recommended to do no more than 2000 daily calorie intake assuming she's around that figure. Based on her activity it seems that she has plateaued. For her to see any change she may need to adjust her calorie intake. Without starving herself a 1300 calorie per daily will help her see tremendous results for weight loss.
That's interesting because I stick to 2200 calories to maintain. What happens to me gor going over 2000?
I lose eating around 1700 calories. At 1400 and below I was miserable and hangry all the time. Without knowing the OP's stats it does seem like you're throwing out very generic numbers that may or may not be right for this particular person.
She is but she thinks she's somehow right. I could throw out random numbers and refer to her in unwelcome terms but I won't lower myself to her level.
Refer to me in unwelcome terms?...because our statements different is really unnecessary smh. And my view point does not qualify me lower to any level. It does not make me any lower of a person. We don't need to be unfriendly to people for such reasons. It's not that serious
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brianpperkins wrote: »diannethegeek wrote: »arditarose wrote: »What is your calorie intake? You should be around 1200 to 1300 at the max to shed some pounds. Uping your protein to carb ratio will help you lose weight also. Watch that sugar intake. Best wishes in ur journey
How can you tell someone how many calories to eat without knowing their stats?
Your right to an extent. As a woman its recommended to do no more than 2000 daily calorie intake assuming she's around that figure. Based on her activity it seems that she has plateaued. For her to see any change she may need to adjust her calorie intake. Without starving herself a 1300 calorie per daily will help her see tremendous results for weight loss.
That's interesting because I stick to 2200 calories to maintain. What happens to me gor going over 2000?
I lose eating around 1700 calories. At 1400 and below I was miserable and hangry all the time. Without knowing the OP's stats it does seem like you're throwing out very generic numbers that may or may not be right for this particular person.
She is but she thinks she's somehow right. I could throw out random numbers and refer to her in unwelcome terms but I won't lower myself to her level.
Refer to me in unwelcome terms?...because our statements different is really unnecessary smh. And my view point does not qualify me lower to any level. It does not make me any lower of a person. We don't need to be unfriendly to people for such reasons. It's not that serious
I stated that I was not your "dear", you continued with its use. You don't like people noting that the numbers you spew are random and arbitrary. You don't like people noting that you use unwelcome terms even after told they are not applicable. That is the level to which I won't lower myself. You've already been unfriendly, and I don't see you as worthy of any effort to go out of my way to be friendly towards.
The fact you continue to post random numbers without knowing a thing about the OP reinforces my already low opinion of you.
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brianpperkins wrote: »brianpperkins wrote: »diannethegeek wrote: »arditarose wrote: »What is your calorie intake? You should be around 1200 to 1300 at the max to shed some pounds. Uping your protein to carb ratio will help you lose weight also. Watch that sugar intake. Best wishes in ur journey
How can you tell someone how many calories to eat without knowing their stats?
Your right to an extent. As a woman its recommended to do no more than 2000 daily calorie intake assuming she's around that figure. Based on her activity it seems that she has plateaued. For her to see any change she may need to adjust her calorie intake. Without starving herself a 1300 calorie per daily will help her see tremendous results for weight loss.
That's interesting because I stick to 2200 calories to maintain. What happens to me gor going over 2000?
I lose eating around 1700 calories. At 1400 and below I was miserable and hangry all the time. Without knowing the OP's stats it does seem like you're throwing out very generic numbers that may or may not be right for this particular person.
She is but she thinks she's somehow right. I could throw out random numbers and refer to her in unwelcome terms but I won't lower myself to her level.
Refer to me in unwelcome terms?...because our statements different is really unnecessary smh. And my view point does not qualify me lower to any level. It does not make me any lower of a person. We don't need to be unfriendly to people for such reasons. It's not that serious
I stated that I was not your "dear", you continued with its use. You don't like people noting that the numbers you spew are random and arbitrary. You don't like people noting that you use unwelcome terms even after told they are not applicable. That is the level to which I won't lower myself. You've already been unfriendly, and I don't see you as worthy of any effort to go out of my way to be friendly towards.
The fact you continue to post random numbers without knowing a thing about the OP reinforces my already low opinion of you.
So sad smh. Last time I checked dear is not derrigatory. Im Far from u friendly i come in peace. We are all entitled to post our views And u continued to bagger me because they differ. Enjoy your night sir0 -
diannethegeek wrote: »arditarose wrote: »What is your calorie intake? You should be around 1200 to 1300 at the max to shed some pounds. Uping your protein to carb ratio will help you lose weight also. Watch that sugar intake. Best wishes in ur journey
How can you tell someone how many calories to eat without knowing their stats?
Your right to an extent. As a woman its recommended to do no more than 2000 daily calorie intake assuming she's around that figure. Based on her activity it seems that she has plateaued. For her to see any change she may need to adjust her calorie intake. Without starving herself a 1300 calorie per daily will help her see tremendous results for weight loss.
That's interesting because I stick to 2200 calories to maintain. What happens to me gor going over 2000?
I lose eating around 1700 calories. At 1400 and below I was miserable and hangry all the time. Without knowing the OP's stats it does seem like you're throwing out very generic numbers that may or may not be right for this particular person.
She's not trying to maintain she's wanting to lose which she is struggling with therefor calorie intake should be reevaluated. Being hungry at 1400 would depend on what is being eating. I'm never hungry eating 1300 to 1400 with the things i consume.
I get that the OP is trying to lose. But I'm referring to your statement that it's not recommended for a woman to ever go over 2000 calories. That may be the average calorie level for a woman to maintain, but that very much depends on stats and activity level.
You're throwing out general advice without waiting for more specific information from the OP. 1300 calories might be appropriate or it might not be.0 -
AngelZealot wrote: »Hello, I recently picked up running again after a couple years off. (Had a baby) Previously I lost a lot of weight quickly when I ran, but it's been 2 weeks now of 5 days a week running 30 minutes each day at 5mph and no weight loss. I am also following my calorie intake to a T, and not going over. I also have been eating healthy foods and not eating out or junk food. Can anyone give me advice on why my weight isn't moving? I have no medical problems and have been successful in losing weight this way in the past. Thanks!
Two weeks is a short period of time. It could be water retention. Without an open diary, it is impossible to assess what impact your food choices have. How are you calculating your intakes and exercise burns? What you think is a deficit could easily be an equilibrium.0
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