Advice.

AngelicaSamuelsson92
AngelicaSamuelsson92 Posts: 46 Member
edited November 16 in Health and Weight Loss
Hello.
So I could use some help, I've been only doing this for 6 days so I should probably have more patience but still, I eat under 1370 calories & I exercise everyday and I have a active job. But the problem is that I gained weight, 4,4 lbs. so, could use some advice, should I do something different etc ?

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  • booksandchocolate12
    booksandchocolate12 Posts: 1,741 Member
    Is the exercise that you're doing (not job-related activity) new to you? Sometimes you retain some water after starting a new exercise routine.

    Other than that....are you measuring/weighing all your food, or just guesstimating?
  • Laurend224
    Laurend224 Posts: 1,748 Member
    Are you measuring and logging all your foods honestly, and picking accurate entries in the mfp database?
    Did you recently start a new exercise program?

    It's only been a week!
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    All of what the others have said...plus, have you started your period this week?
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    Water weight. It could be from starting exercise, excess sodium intake, where you are in your cycle, or other factors. As you said, you need to have some patience. You'll always see ups and downs.
  • Blueseraphchaos
    Blueseraphchaos Posts: 843 Member
    The only other thing i would mention is that if you are inputting exercise, mfp overestimates calories burned, so if you eat those back, only eat back half.
  • sunnyside1213
    sunnyside1213 Posts: 1,205 Member
    Drink more water.
  • atypicalsmith
    atypicalsmith Posts: 2,742 Member
    Almost everyone gains weight at first.
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,346 Member
    Another vote for the exercise here, if you're not used to the exercise, the muscles you're using may be retaining water to assist with repair.
  • blossomingbutterfly
    blossomingbutterfly Posts: 743 Member
    A week is nothing! Give it time. And listen to the advice already stated in this thread.
  • Laurend224
    Laurend224 Posts: 1,748 Member
    atypicalsmith wrote: »
    Almost everyone gains weight at first.

    Not true.
  • AngelicaSamuelsson92
    AngelicaSamuelsson92 Posts: 46 Member
    Hey guys!
    First of all, thank you so much for taking time to reply me :)
    To be honest I don't weigh my food but I do measure it, & and always write what I eat so I don't cheat. & I drink lots of water, at least try to drink 2 liters everyday. How ever the exercise isn't new, I've always done that. And that's btw cardio so I don't lift heavy stuff or build muscles.
    But I will try to make some changes based on what you guys have written and try to have some patience & again. Thank you :)
  • happyfeetrebel1
    happyfeetrebel1 Posts: 1,005 Member
    AngelicaSamuelsson92 wrote: »
    Hey guys!
    First of all, thank you so much for taking time to reply me :)
    To be honest I don't weigh my food but I do measure it, & and always write what I eat so I don't cheat. & I drink lots of water, at least try to drink 2 liters everyday. How ever the exercise isn't new, I've always done that. And that's btw cardio so I don't lift heavy stuff or build muscles.
    But I will try to make some changes based on what you guys have written and try to have some patience & again. Thank you :)

    You won't build muscles as a girl in a deficit. If you TRIED, and lifted heavy, you might gain 3-5 lbs of muscles in a YEAR.

    Also, you need to weigh solids, measuring anything but liquids is extremely inaccurate. A good scale that will weigh both ounces and grams can be had at discount stores or online for less than $15. Best investment ever :)

    Good luck
  • booksandchocolate12
    booksandchocolate12 Posts: 1,741 Member
    Definitely start weighing your foods. It'll be an eye opener.
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