Please read - 4 week no progress
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Maybe take a look at your carb or sugar consumption (you can use the my fitness pal reports), and try to scale those back. Sugar can trigger an insulin response that triggers your body to put on fat. I was eating boxed cereal for breakfast, and even though it was a lower-sugar cereal, and when I started checking out my stats, that was a huge amount of sugar and carbs. It was hard to do, because my body was addicted to the morning sugar, but I switched that out for 3 eggs and a can of tuna for breakfast, and that accelerated my fat loss. It took several days before I was no longer craving the cereal though. Note that 3 eggs is more than the recommended allotment, but more recent research on eggs is tending to say they're more healthy than previously thought. I also get a heafty allotment of mercury with the canned tuna, but I try to buy the more expensive ones that are lower (and the research on how bad mercury is for non-pregnant adults is saying that's not as bad as they hype would suggest).-1
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sodium, TOM, ovulation, change-up in exercise, dehydration
- add to the weighing - are you careful with the entries you choose, double checking them, never using other people's 'homemade' versions etc
This.
Keep going and don't get too down. Are you weighing yourself at the same time, ie, in the morning after you use the bathroom?
Personal experiences
TOM can add 5 pounds! (for me at least..)
If I do some heavy strength training routine, the next day I almost always gain weight..it comes off plus some a day or two later
Same with being dehydrated...your body will hold onto water if you aren't drinking enough
and always...your food intake, make sure you are being 100% honest with yourself. Did you weigh everything, did you forget to log something, was there a night out with friends where you guesstimated your food/drink intake?
Keep up the good work, see if there are some small changes you need to make and then see what progress you made at the next weigh in.
Also take measurements of your body, that will help too for the days that the scale doesn't move!
"acmanna" has I spot on! Follow it. Weigh, measure everything including yourself!0 -
fattymcfatterson2121 wrote: »I_Will_End_You wrote: »fattymcfatterson2121 wrote: »II_Will_End_You wrote: »When did you start doing Crossfit? Was it recently?
I have been doing crossfit for 6 months but was a very slow start due to rehabilitating an old lower back injury (no lifting just lots of stretching and mobility). I would say I have only started doing full on crossfit like normal people since the new year which is also when I started to log.
Well then you probably aren't retaining water from starting a new program. I would suggest opening your diary so people can get a better idea of what your daily calorie consumption is.
I have opened it. please be gentle.
Nothing wrong with your food choices. You're logging doesn't look like it's super accurate, though. Some quick adds, missing days/meals, slices, cups, pieces, and it looks like you use some generic entries and other people's recipes. These little inaccuracies could be enough to throw you off. I'd try to really tighten this up and see if you've been off anywhere. I can understand if you don't want to use a food scale (I never have) but they are a very helpful tool, if even just at the beginning to get a better idea of what a certain portion size looks like.
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Liftng4Lis wrote: »Why are you lifting?...Do you weigh/log everything? Are you sticking to a 500Cal minimum daily deficit?
Best advice: Stop lifting. Do 30 days of cardio (30 Day Shred is a good place to start), Stick to a Calorie deficit Diet. Eat balanced. Eat every 2-3 hours. (Bfast>Fruit snack>Lunch>Fruitsnack>Dinner>Protein Shake>Snack). Train for 4 days, take one day off. Rinse and repeat.
If you are trying to get a toned athletic look, then you need to reduce your body fat percentage before you start trying to build/improve muscle definition, otherwise your never going to see any real difference. And as for Calorie Burn, 60 mins of Cardio will burn about 1000 calories, whereas 60 mins of intermittent Lifting will burn about 400 Calories. High Intensity Cardio Interval Training is the best way to Burn calories/fat/energy and improve heart/lung function as well as toning muscle.
WHU????
OP ignore above, continue to lift (retains muscle). I don't know what planet one would burn 1000 calories during cardio, but we're on Earth here.
Remember, it's normal to retain water during a new exercise program. Also, with the exception of the newbie gains you'll get, one doesn't build muscle in a deficit.
AGREE
Be patient. I didn't see any results on the scale for weeks & was feeling frustrated except I noticed my pants were getting looser & looser. I stopped weighing, but continued to be vigilant about my lifting (was already doing enough cardio since I teach Jazzercise 4x a week) & logging. I suppose I should weigh myself, but I am giving away pants that are now too big for me & my students are asking me how much I've lost. I'd probably be even smaller if I lifted more/heavier.
The new Zumba ads are saying you can burn 1,000 calories in a class, but that's unlikely in the real world & totally dependent on your size, among other things.0 -
I_Will_End_You wrote: »fattymcfatterson2121 wrote: »I_Will_End_You wrote: »fattymcfatterson2121 wrote: »II_Will_End_You wrote: »When did you start doing Crossfit? Was it recently?
I have been doing crossfit for 6 months but was a very slow start due to rehabilitating an old lower back injury (no lifting just lots of stretching and mobility). I would say I have only started doing full on crossfit like normal people since the new year which is also when I started to log.
Well then you probably aren't retaining water from starting a new program. I would suggest opening your diary so people can get a better idea of what your daily calorie consumption is.
I have opened it. please be gentle.
Nothing wrong with your food choices. You're logging doesn't look like it's super accurate, though. Some quick adds, missing days/meals, slices, cups, pieces, and it looks like you use some generic entries and other people's recipes. These little inaccuracies could be enough to throw you off. I'd try to really tighten this up and see if you've been off anywhere. I can understand if you don't want to use a food scale (I never have) but they are a very helpful tool, if even just at the beginning to get a better idea of what a certain portion size looks like.
This and increase protein.0 -
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Look at progress in ways other than a number on the scale. Look at measurements or % of body fat (NOT BMI). For those who lift -- and especially those who lift heavy -- the number on the scale becomes somewhat meaningless. I have friends who would be considered over weight (borderline 'obese') if you only look at the number on the scale relative to weight, gender and height. Both of them have body fat percentages less than 12% (which is pretty darn good for a female). Now, these friends are INTENSE with their training and one is training for a competition. However, the scale says "overweight".
Don't let that one number derail you.0 -
Joncgilliam wrote: »Maybe take a look at your carb or sugar consumption (you can use the my fitness pal reports), and try to scale those back. Sugar can trigger an insulin response that triggers your body to put on fat. I was eating boxed cereal for breakfast, and even though it was a lower-sugar cereal, and when I started checking out my stats, that was a huge amount of sugar and carbs. It was hard to do, because my body was addicted to the morning sugar, but I switched that out for 3 eggs and a can of tuna for breakfast, and that accelerated my fat loss. It took several days before I was no longer craving the cereal though. Note that 3 eggs is more than the recommended allotment, but more recent research on eggs is tending to say they're more healthy than previously thought. I also get a heafty allotment of mercury with the canned tuna, but I try to buy the more expensive ones that are lower (and the research on how bad mercury is for non-pregnant adults is saying that's not as bad as they hype would suggest).
Please also ignore this. If you're having problems feeling hungry all the time and it leads you to overeat, then consider more nutrient dense food that keeps you feeling full longer. If not, continue eating as you like. Sugar intake does not matter.0 -
LolBroScience wrote: »I_Will_End_You wrote: »fattymcfatterson2121 wrote: »I_Will_End_You wrote: »fattymcfatterson2121 wrote: »II_Will_End_You wrote: »When did you start doing Crossfit? Was it recently?
I have been doing crossfit for 6 months but was a very slow start due to rehabilitating an old lower back injury (no lifting just lots of stretching and mobility). I would say I have only started doing full on crossfit like normal people since the new year which is also when I started to log.
Well then you probably aren't retaining water from starting a new program. I would suggest opening your diary so people can get a better idea of what your daily calorie consumption is.
I have opened it. please be gentle.
Nothing wrong with your food choices. You're logging doesn't look like it's super accurate, though. Some quick adds, missing days/meals, slices, cups, pieces, and it looks like you use some generic entries and other people's recipes. These little inaccuracies could be enough to throw you off. I'd try to really tighten this up and see if you've been off anywhere. I can understand if you don't want to use a food scale (I never have) but they are a very helpful tool, if even just at the beginning to get a better idea of what a certain portion size looks like.
This and increase protein.
Agree on the protein.
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I_Will_End_You wrote: »fattymcfatterson2121 wrote: »I_Will_End_You wrote: »fattymcfatterson2121 wrote: »II_Will_End_You wrote: »When did you start doing Crossfit? Was it recently?
I have been doing crossfit for 6 months but was a very slow start due to rehabilitating an old lower back injury (no lifting just lots of stretching and mobility). I would say I have only started doing full on crossfit like normal people since the new year which is also when I started to log.
Well then you probably aren't retaining water from starting a new program. I would suggest opening your diary so people can get a better idea of what your daily calorie consumption is.
I have opened it. please be gentle.
Nothing wrong with your food choices. You're logging doesn't look like it's super accurate, though. Some quick adds, missing days/meals, slices, cups, pieces, and it looks like you use some generic entries and other people's recipes. These little inaccuracies could be enough to throw you off. I'd try to really tighten this up and see if you've been off anywhere. I can understand if you don't want to use a food scale (I never have) but they are a very helpful tool, if even just at the beginning to get a better idea of what a certain portion size looks like.
Thanks for input - the weekend was a bad one as was in and out of hospital and eating what i could. Made a guestimate of calories on sat which I know is a super bad idea and sunday was just bad so was my first day of not logging. Would like to say i have been pretty accurate other than that but you are right about tightening it up and understanding what a cup of sweet potato really looks like etc. Thanks for your help!0 -
I am new to this fitnesspal thing, and I just want to say ~ I am struggling too. It is so frustrating to see the scale hover around the same number for months. I'm depressed, and honestly, I think the depression and self-loathing is what keeps my weight on. So I'm going to start meditating. Maybe you should try that too? I need a soul detox!!!0
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Joncgilliam wrote: »Maybe take a look at your carb or sugar consumption (you can use the my fitness pal reports), and try to scale those back. Sugar can trigger an insulin response that triggers your body to put on fat. I was eating boxed cereal for breakfast, and even though it was a lower-sugar cereal, and when I started checking out my stats, that was a huge amount of sugar and carbs. It was hard to do, because my body was addicted to the morning sugar, but I switched that out for 3 eggs and a can of tuna for breakfast, and that accelerated my fat loss. It took several days before I was no longer craving the cereal though. Note that 3 eggs is more than the recommended allotment, but more recent research on eggs is tending to say they're more healthy than previously thought. I also get a heafty allotment of mercury with the canned tuna, but I try to buy the more expensive ones that are lower (and the research on how bad mercury is for non-pregnant adults is saying that's not as bad as they hype would suggest).
OH here we go......
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fattymcfatterson2121 wrote: »I_Will_End_You wrote: »fattymcfatterson2121 wrote: »I_Will_End_You wrote: »fattymcfatterson2121 wrote: »II_Will_End_You wrote: »When did you start doing Crossfit? Was it recently?
I have been doing crossfit for 6 months but was a very slow start due to rehabilitating an old lower back injury (no lifting just lots of stretching and mobility). I would say I have only started doing full on crossfit like normal people since the new year which is also when I started to log.
Well then you probably aren't retaining water from starting a new program. I would suggest opening your diary so people can get a better idea of what your daily calorie consumption is.
I have opened it. please be gentle.
Nothing wrong with your food choices. You're logging doesn't look like it's super accurate, though. Some quick adds, missing days/meals, slices, cups, pieces, and it looks like you use some generic entries and other people's recipes. These little inaccuracies could be enough to throw you off. I'd try to really tighten this up and see if you've been off anywhere. I can understand if you don't want to use a food scale (I never have) but they are a very helpful tool, if even just at the beginning to get a better idea of what a certain portion size looks like.
Thanks for input - the weekend was a bad one as was in and out of hospital and eating what i could. Made a guestimate of calories on sat which I know is a super bad idea and sunday was just bad so was my first day of not logging. Would like to say i have been pretty accurate other than that but you are right about tightening it up and understanding what a cup of sweet potato really looks like etc. Thanks for your help!
And honestly? If you just weighed yourself once and were 2lbs over, maybe try to drink some extra water and weigh yourself again in a couple of days. It could very well be water retention. I find that after a weekend of higher calories, sodium, etc....it sometimes takes a few days for my weight to go back to normal. I know I'm not eating enough to gain that in fat, and not eating too little to lose it....which equals water weight.
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sftanderson wrote: »I am new to this fitnesspal thing, and I just want to say ~ I am struggling too. It is so frustrating to see the scale hover around the same number for months. I'm depressed, and honestly, I think the depression and self-loathing is what keeps my weight on. So I'm going to start meditating. Maybe you should try that too? I need a soul detox!!!
Don't be sad!0 -
sftanderson wrote: »I am new to this fitnesspal thing, and I just want to say ~ I am struggling too. It is so frustrating to see the scale hover around the same number for months. I'm depressed, and honestly, I think the depression and self-loathing is what keeps my weight on. So I'm going to start meditating. Maybe you should try that too? I need a soul detox!!!
Try count calories. It works. Scale weight is also one of the many ways to tell if you are working towards your goal.
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Get the tape measure out, it's probably water weight due to heavy lifting. If you're tracking everything accurately you will have lost fat. Don't get too hung up on the scale especially if you've made a dramatic change in your exercise, gaining water weight for muscle repair is inevitable (for most people) and is not "real" weight. The numbers will begin to drop again don't worry x
edit oooh also try to up your protein if you're lifting so much (although I know this can be hard)0 -
randalltrazarra wrote: »I have no idea about the science behind losing weight. However, I do know that we should be lifting one another up and motivating each other with our comments/advice. If one gives advice that we do not all agree with, its OK. Redirect them. Let them know In a friendly, and factual manner why the information provided is incorrect. Let's help build up not tear down. On that note, have a blessed day, eat well, workout, live, laugh, and love!
Thank you for sharing your lack of information with the OP.
WIN!
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Good luck OP! I actually feel your pain. I've had little to no progress in months...For me, I know what I need to do now...I am going out today and buying a food scale. It's my last hope.
Also, just to give you hope, I lost 22 pounds doing crossfit after I had my second baby, and was stronger, more defined and in the best shape of my life. I had to stop doing it when I came back to work, the schedule didn't fit with mine and I've noticed a difference (in the opposite direction) since I stopped. Keep at it!!! You will get there!!! CROSSFIT ROCKS!!!0 -
spingirl605 wrote: »Good luck OP! I actually feel your pain. I've had little to no progress in months...For me, I know what I need to do now...I am going out today and buying a food scale. It's my last hope.
Also, just to give you hope, I lost 22 pounds doing crossfit after I had my second baby, and was stronger, more defined and in the best shape of my life. I had to stop doing it when I came back to work, the schedule didn't fit with mine and I've noticed a difference (in the opposite direction) since I stopped. Keep at it!!! You will get there!!! CROSSFIT ROCKS!!!
Thanks and good luck to you too!
How long did it take you to lose that weight with crossfit? did you have an initial gain or was it a steady decrease?0 -
Actually yes I do think it is accurate. I have used several different GPS units and they agree within about 1%. I've also measured the route I use on a bike and it agrees. So, unless they are all wrong the same amount they are pretty accurate. And, I did not say it was AVERAGE, I said it was possible.
So how far are you actually running in an hour and how much do you weigh?0 -
Someone is missing a end quote. ^^0
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Why are you lifting?...Do you weigh/log everything? Are you sticking to a 500Cal minimum daily deficit?
Best advice: Stop lifting. Do 30 days of cardio (30 Day Shred is a good place to start), Stick to a Calorie deficit Diet. Eat balanced. Eat every 2-3 hours. (Bfast>Fruit snack>Lunch>Fruitsnack>Dinner>Protein Shake>Snack). Train for 4 days, take one day off. Rinse and repeat.
If you are trying to get a toned athletic look, then you need to reduce your body fat percentage before you start trying to build/improve muscle definition, otherwise your never going to see any real difference. And as for Calorie Burn, 60 mins of Cardio will burn about 1000 calories, whereas 60 mins of intermittent Lifting will burn about 400 Calories. High Intensity Cardio Interval Training is the best way to Burn calories/fat/energy and improve heart/lung function as well as toning muscle.
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yopeeps025 wrote: »Someone is missing a end quote. ^^
Had to go through and edit his hack up.0 -
fattymcfatterson2121 wrote: »According to my weekly weigh in (and one day early weigh in) I have put the measly 2lbs I lost in the last 3 weeks back on. Totally don't get it! I track everything I eat and lift heavy min 4 x per week (don't log exercise calories but go over 100-200 a day when working out). I get that muscle weighs more than fat and certain areas are looking/feeling more toned but surely the numbers on the scale have to drop eventually?? I have 14lbs to lose before "healthy" weight so it's not like I only have a little to lose. Min 35lbs to goal. Help! (5ft8 178lbs uk size 12/14)
Well, weight fluctuation is natural. You are weight lifting, so you'll have water retention from that. Setting those aside, I see you weigh everything you eat. However, you said you add 100-200 calories for exercise. Weight lifting calories are difficult to calculate, so I would not add any extra calories for those because they are so difficult to calculate. If you need to eat those calories, I suggest maybe 50 or so, but 100 to 200 might be killing your deficit.
Are you choosing correct entries from the database? Last night I was looking for Salmon and one entry was about 28 calories per ounce, and the other was about 58 calories per ounce. Well, I'd already done my research so I know the latter one is correct. Choosing 28 calories per ounce would have been about 150 calories under, putting me over maintenance calories.Why are you lifting?...Do you weigh/log everything? Are you sticking to a 500Cal minimum daily deficit?
Best advice: Stop lifting. Do 30 days of cardio (30 Day Shred is a good place to start), Stick to a Calorie deficit Diet. Eat balanced. Eat every 2-3 hours. (Bfast>Fruit snack>Lunch>Fruitsnack>Dinner>Protein Shake>Snack). Train for 4 days, take one day off. Rinse and repeat.
If you are trying to get a toned athletic look, then you need to reduce your body fat percentage before you start trying to build/improve muscle definition, otherwise your never going to see any real difference. And as for Calorie Burn, 60 mins of Cardio will burn about 1000 calories, whereas 60 mins of intermittent Lifting will burn about 400 Calories. High Intensity Cardio Interval Training is the best way to Burn calories/fat/energy and improve heart/lung function as well as toning muscle.
This is bull.
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Why are you lifting?...Do you weigh/log everything? Are you sticking to a 500Cal minimum daily deficit?
Best advice: Stop lifting. Do 30 days of cardio (30 Day Shred is a good place to start), Stick to a Calorie deficit Diet. Eat balanced. Eat every 2-3 hours. (Bfast>Fruit snack>Lunch>Fruitsnack>Dinner>Protein Shake>Snack). Train for 4 days, take one day off. Rinse and repeat.
If you are trying to get a toned athletic look, then you need to reduce your body fat percentage before you start trying to build/improve muscle definition, otherwise your never going to see any real difference. And as for Calorie Burn, 60 mins of Cardio will burn about 1000 calories, whereas 60 mins of intermittent Lifting will burn about 400 Calories. High Intensity Cardio Interval Training is the best way to Burn calories/fat/energy and improve heart/lung function as well as toning muscle.
this may be the worst advice every posted on MFP ...
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cdiponio87 wrote: »Running/Jogging (4 times a week) in conjunction with 1500 cals daily = weight loss.
So does a calorie deficit alone or lifting 4 times a week with a calorie deficit or sitting around every day with a calorie deficit.
In actuality, exercise is not needed for weight loss, it's simply an added plus with many health benefits.
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fattymcfatterson2121 wrote: »spingirl605 wrote: »Good luck OP! I actually feel your pain. I've had little to no progress in months...For me, I know what I need to do now...I am going out today and buying a food scale. It's my last hope.
Also, just to give you hope, I lost 22 pounds doing crossfit after I had my second baby, and was stronger, more defined and in the best shape of my life. I had to stop doing it when I came back to work, the schedule didn't fit with mine and I've noticed a difference (in the opposite direction) since I stopped. Keep at it!!! You will get there!!! CROSSFIT ROCKS!!!
Thanks and good luck to you too!
How long did it take you to lose that weight with crossfit? did you have an initial gain or was it a steady decrease?
It took about 6 months for me to lose that much, but I wasn't diligent with my calorie counting. It was a pretty steady decrease, with a couple of plateaus. But those could have been due to the lack of diligence in logging. I've gained 6-8 pounds of it back, and that is what I am struggling with now. Which is why I need to buy a food scale because I've not lost 1 pound in about 4 months.0 -
randalltrazarra wrote: »I have no idea about the science behind losing weight. However, I do know that we should be lifting one another up and motivating each other with our comments/advice. If one gives advice that we do not all agree with, its OK. Redirect them. Let them know In a friendly, and factual manner why the information provided is incorrect. Let's help build up not tear down. On that note, have a blessed day, eat well, workout, live, laugh, and love!
You're in the wrong place - this is not a 'mean people' thread but here's a kitten for you
OP ignore the guy who said to stop lifting, terrible advice. Make sure you're logging accurately and don't sweat fluctuations - that 2lb could easily be off tomorrow.
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cdiponio87 wrote: »Running/Jogging (4 times a week) in conjunction with 1500 cals daily = weight loss.
So does a calorie deficit alone or lifting 4 times a week with a calorie deficit or sitting around every day with a calorie deficit.
In actuality, exercise is not needed for weight loss, it's simply an added plus with many health benefits.
That's very true but, for me at least, weight loss without exercise sucks in so many ways.
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