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A bit frustrated

teddymann78
teddymann78 Posts: 7 Member
edited November 2024 in Motivation and Support
What the heck... I record calories and exercise . Like the scale has not moved in five days.... WTH... I googled how many calories I should eat to lose weight.... Like if I eat less I will starve!

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  • blu_de_ville
    blu_de_ville Posts: 4,296 Member
    Sometimes it's hard to get it moving but don't stop no matter what
  • 4legsRbetterthan2
    4legsRbetterthan2 Posts: 19,588 MFP Moderator
    Going to have to be patient. Weight loss is not linear and most people do not experience consistant losses.

    For example the last month I: started by oscilating between 206-207 for the first week, dropped to 205 one day, oscilated between 206-207 for a week, dropped to 204 for a day, oscillated between 205-206 for a week, then dropped to 203 one day.

    Look for trendlines, but your weight will most likely not drop a little bit every day.
  • ElizabethKalmbach
    ElizabethKalmbach Posts: 1,415 Member
    There are apps out there that will define your weight trending for you to help you see your pattern. I tend to hold a certain weight for a while and then whoosh down several pounds at a time. It seems frustrating at first, but once you recognize the pattern, it's easier to keep going. :)
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