why aren't I loosing?!?
dargytaylor
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I have not lost a pound in 2 weeks, but I have gained one!!
5'8" ~ office job ~ bootcamp 2 times per week for 1 hour ~ walk 1-2 miles 2 times per day, hills included ~ want to loose 20 - 30 ~ Yes, I use a food scale ~ HELP! I am far from any sort of expert and just don't understand what is going on
5'8" ~ office job ~ bootcamp 2 times per week for 1 hour ~ walk 1-2 miles 2 times per day, hills included ~ want to loose 20 - 30 ~ Yes, I use a food scale ~ HELP! I am far from any sort of expert and just don't understand what is going on
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Knock off another 100-200 calories from whatever you're using to estimate your totals / macros. As you lose weight, your calorie needs are reduced from what they were. Are you adjusting as you lose?0
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I just use this site to calculate my calories ~ the calories adjusted themselves when I did have a loss ~ and I don't eat all my exercise calories..... Right now I am set at 1400, you think I should drop to 1200 - 1300?0
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You're not weighing your food, from the looks of your diary. As you lose, accuracy becomes more important because your deficit is smaller. I know you say you are weighing but...
0.25 cup banana?
0.5 scoop protein powder
2 eggs
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/4 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 flatbread pocket
0.5 cup strawberries
0.25 cup blueberries
6 tomatoes
2 olives
1 tbsp dressing
1/2 cup frozen yoghurt
1/8 loaf bread
All items from today alone that were not logged by weight.0 -
I would introduce more exercise, and look at your macros, some people can not lose weight with high carbohydrates. Additionally, I would increase your deficit as well and see if that works!0
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dargytaylor wrote: »I have not lost a pound in 2 weeks, but I have gained one!!
5'8" ~ office job ~ bootcamp 2 times per week for 1 hour ~ walk 1-2 miles 2 times per day, hills included ~ want to loose 20 - 30 ~ Yes, I use a food scale ~ HELP! I am far from any sort of expert and just don't understand what is going on
I don't know where to start. Two weeks? Really?0 -
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Your diary isn't reflecting that you weigh much. Nearly all of your fruits and vegetables are listed as cups, and all the meats are coming out to 4-6 ounces even. Start weighing everything, as you're likely eating more than you think. But also remember that 2 weeks without a loss isn't enough to worry about. Weight loss isn't linear, especially as a female of age.0
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futuremanda wrote: »You're not weighing your food, from the looks of your diary. As you lose, accuracy becomes more important because your deficit is smaller. I know you say you are weighing but...
0.25 cup banana?
0.5 scoop protein powder
2 eggs
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/4 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 flatbread pocket
0.5 cup strawberries
0.25 cup blueberries
6 tomatoes
2 olives
1 tbsp dressing
1/2 cup frozen yoghurt
1/8 loaf bread
All items from today alone that were not logged by weight.
That^^^^
Also, 2 weeks is not enough time to go and start changing something.
Are you the dog or the person?0 -
ncboiler89 wrote: »futuremanda wrote: »You're not weighing your food, from the looks of your diary. As you lose, accuracy becomes more important because your deficit is smaller. I know you say you are weighing but...
0.25 cup banana?
0.5 scoop protein powder
2 eggs
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/4 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 flatbread pocket
0.5 cup strawberries
0.25 cup blueberries
6 tomatoes
2 olives
1 tbsp dressing
1/2 cup frozen yoghurt
1/8 loaf bread
All items from today alone that were not logged by weight.
That^^^^
Also, 2 weeks is not enough time to go and start changing something.
Are you the dog or the person?
If Leo's typing for him, I'm amazed0 -
ncboiler89 wrote: »futuremanda wrote: »You're not weighing your food, from the looks of your diary. As you lose, accuracy becomes more important because your deficit is smaller. I know you say you are weighing but...
0.25 cup banana?
0.5 scoop protein powder
2 eggs
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/4 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 flatbread pocket
0.5 cup strawberries
0.25 cup blueberries
6 tomatoes
2 olives
1 tbsp dressing
1/2 cup frozen yoghurt
1/8 loaf bread
All items from today alone that were not logged by weight.
That^^^^
Also, 2 weeks is not enough time to go and start changing something.
Are you the dog or the person?
If Leo's typing for him, I'm amazed
Is Leo the dog or the person?0 -
As other folks have said, weigh stuff more
Keep a small scale in the kitchen and put it somewhere you'll use it. If you check my diary for today you'll see I weighed just about everything, I measure my cup of milk with cereal and even the 2 tbsp of almond butter I spread on my toast for a snack.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/thecyclingadmin0 -
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Logging inaccuracy.0
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So maybe "WEIGH" was the wrong word ~ weigh and measure is more accurate, or as in the olives, I had 2 ~ the calories are right on the back on the bottle and they were spot on with the MFP calculator ~ I realize that 2 weeks isn't that long, but I have been at it since April 15 (joined bootcamp) and have only lost 3 pounds~ can't remember exactly when I started logging, but anyways0
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dargytaylor wrote: »So maybe "WEIGH" was the wrong word ~ weigh and measure is more accurate, or as in the olives, I had 2 ~ the calories are right on the back on the bottle and they were spot on with the MFP calculator ~ I realize that 2 weeks isn't that long, but I have been at it since April 15 (joined bootcamp) and have only lost 3 pounds~ can't remember exactly when I started logging, but anyways
Get a food scale. You have so many things in cups and only liquids should be in cups. It makes a HUGE difference.0 -
Your diary isn't reflecting that you weigh much. Nearly all of your fruits and vegetables are listed as cups, and all the meats are coming out to 4-6 ounces even. Start weighing everything, as you're likely eating more than you think. But also remember that 2 weeks without a loss isn't enough to worry about. Weight loss isn't linear, especially as a female of age.
I do weigh my meats, including the chicken salad that I have for lunch (which I made, so I logged all of the ingredients into the recipe builder)...... and I really try to be as accurate as possible, as in right to the oz
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Liftng4Lis wrote: »dargytaylor wrote: »So maybe "WEIGH" was the wrong word ~ weigh and measure is more accurate, or as in the olives, I had 2 ~ the calories are right on the back on the bottle and they were spot on with the MFP calculator ~ I realize that 2 weeks isn't that long, but I have been at it since April 15 (joined bootcamp) and have only lost 3 pounds~ can't remember exactly when I started logging, but anyways
Get a food scale. You have so many things in cups and only liquids should be in cups. It makes a HUGE difference.
I will start weighing everything that I measure ~ but for the eggs, olives, etc~ 2 eggs is 2 eggs ~ plus I make sure that the calories that are listed on the package, etc are the same as MFP ~ or should I be weighing items like this also??
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dargytaylor wrote: »Liftng4Lis wrote: »dargytaylor wrote: »So maybe "WEIGH" was the wrong word ~ weigh and measure is more accurate, or as in the olives, I had 2 ~ the calories are right on the back on the bottle and they were spot on with the MFP calculator ~ I realize that 2 weeks isn't that long, but I have been at it since April 15 (joined bootcamp) and have only lost 3 pounds~ can't remember exactly when I started logging, but anyways
Get a food scale. You have so many things in cups and only liquids should be in cups. It makes a HUGE difference.
I will start weighing everything that I measure ~ but for the eggs, olives, etc~ 2 eggs is 2 eggs ~ plus I make sure that the calories that are listed on the package, etc are the same as MFP ~ or should I be weighing items like this also??
Two eggs for me can weigh 10-12 grams more than they should (a large egg averages around 50 grams). Even the pita bread you use can weigh more than the label says.0 -
ncboiler89 wrote: »dargytaylor wrote: »I have not lost a pound in 2 weeks, but I have gained one!!
5'8" ~ office job ~ bootcamp 2 times per week for 1 hour ~ walk 1-2 miles 2 times per day, hills included ~ want to loose 20 - 30 ~ Yes, I use a food scale ~ HELP! I am far from any sort of expert and just don't understand what is going on
I don't know where to start. Two weeks? Really?
not worded right ~ I started exercising on 4/15, logging shortly after (at least 4 weeks I believe) and I have lost 3 pounds, but stalled for the last 2 weeks
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dargytaylor wrote: »Liftng4Lis wrote: »dargytaylor wrote: »So maybe "WEIGH" was the wrong word ~ weigh and measure is more accurate, or as in the olives, I had 2 ~ the calories are right on the back on the bottle and they were spot on with the MFP calculator ~ I realize that 2 weeks isn't that long, but I have been at it since April 15 (joined bootcamp) and have only lost 3 pounds~ can't remember exactly when I started logging, but anyways
Get a food scale. You have so many things in cups and only liquids should be in cups. It makes a HUGE difference.
I will start weighing everything that I measure ~ but for the eggs, olives, etc~ 2 eggs is 2 eggs ~ plus I make sure that the calories that are listed on the package, etc are the same as MFP ~ or should I be weighing items like this also??
Yes.
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dargytaylor wrote: »Liftng4Lis wrote: »dargytaylor wrote: »So maybe "WEIGH" was the wrong word ~ weigh and measure is more accurate, or as in the olives, I had 2 ~ the calories are right on the back on the bottle and they were spot on with the MFP calculator ~ I realize that 2 weeks isn't that long, but I have been at it since April 15 (joined bootcamp) and have only lost 3 pounds~ can't remember exactly when I started logging, but anyways
Get a food scale. You have so many things in cups and only liquids should be in cups. It makes a HUGE difference.
I will start weighing everything that I measure ~ but for the eggs, olives, etc~ 2 eggs is 2 eggs ~ plus I make sure that the calories that are listed on the package, etc are the same as MFP ~ or should I be weighing items like this also??
Nah, not for those I don't. It's just you're having trouble losing, it's going to be in the logging. Plus, the less you have to lose, the more critical the logging becomes.0 -
dargytaylor wrote: »ncboiler89 wrote: »dargytaylor wrote: »I have not lost a pound in 2 weeks, but I have gained one!!
5'8" ~ office job ~ bootcamp 2 times per week for 1 hour ~ walk 1-2 miles 2 times per day, hills included ~ want to loose 20 - 30 ~ Yes, I use a food scale ~ HELP! I am far from any sort of expert and just don't understand what is going on
I don't know where to start. Two weeks? Really?
not worded right ~ I started exercising on 4/15, logging shortly after (at least 4 weeks I believe) and I have lost 3 pounds, but stalled for the last 2 weeks
3 pounds in 4 weeks is fantastic. Remember women tend to have retention a couple of times a month (ovulation and TOM). Plus exercising causes retention that can mask a loss.0 -
dargytaylor wrote: »Liftng4Lis wrote: »dargytaylor wrote: »So maybe "WEIGH" was the wrong word ~ weigh and measure is more accurate, or as in the olives, I had 2 ~ the calories are right on the back on the bottle and they were spot on with the MFP calculator ~ I realize that 2 weeks isn't that long, but I have been at it since April 15 (joined bootcamp) and have only lost 3 pounds~ can't remember exactly when I started logging, but anyways
Get a food scale. You have so many things in cups and only liquids should be in cups. It makes a HUGE difference.
I will start weighing everything that I measure ~ but for the eggs, olives, etc~ 2 eggs is 2 eggs ~ plus I make sure that the calories that are listed on the package, etc are the same as MFP ~ or should I be weighing items like this also??
Two eggs for me can weigh 10-12 grams more than they should (a large egg averages around 50 grams). Even the pita bread you use can weigh more than the label says.
GAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! lol ~ I will be more accurate - but should I seriously be weighing the pita pocket?0 -
Liftng4Lis wrote: »dargytaylor wrote: »ncboiler89 wrote: »dargytaylor wrote: »I have not lost a pound in 2 weeks, but I have gained one!!
5'8" ~ office job ~ bootcamp 2 times per week for 1 hour ~ walk 1-2 miles 2 times per day, hills included ~ want to loose 20 - 30 ~ Yes, I use a food scale ~ HELP! I am far from any sort of expert and just don't understand what is going on
I don't know where to start. Two weeks? Really?
not worded right ~ I started exercising on 4/15, logging shortly after (at least 4 weeks I believe) and I have lost 3 pounds, but stalled for the last 2 weeks
3 pounds in 4 weeks is fantastic. Remember women tend to have retention a couple of times a month (ovulation and TOM). Plus exercising causes retention that can mask a loss.
Thanks, I must remember my unfriendly friend TOM ~ we have a love hate relationship!0 -
Thank you everyone ~ I will try to be more patient and definitely start weighing what I was measuring I never would have though of this!! lol 0
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dargytaylor wrote: »dargytaylor wrote: »Liftng4Lis wrote: »dargytaylor wrote: »So maybe "WEIGH" was the wrong word ~ weigh and measure is more accurate, or as in the olives, I had 2 ~ the calories are right on the back on the bottle and they were spot on with the MFP calculator ~ I realize that 2 weeks isn't that long, but I have been at it since April 15 (joined bootcamp) and have only lost 3 pounds~ can't remember exactly when I started logging, but anyways
Get a food scale. You have so many things in cups and only liquids should be in cups. It makes a HUGE difference.
I will start weighing everything that I measure ~ but for the eggs, olives, etc~ 2 eggs is 2 eggs ~ plus I make sure that the calories that are listed on the package, etc are the same as MFP ~ or should I be weighing items like this also??
Two eggs for me can weigh 10-12 grams more than they should (a large egg averages around 50 grams). Even the pita bread you use can weigh more than the label says.
GAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! lol ~ I will be more accurate - but should I seriously be weighing the pita pocket?
Yep, pretty much. That bread that's 100 calories a slice may not actually be 30gm, they are using an average. I'll admit I'm not perfect and I miss things like weighing a slice of bread but if you're really dedicated you should.0 -
My supermarket was handing out some free bread the other day. On the label it said: one slice is 60kcal. As the slices were rather big I did wonder about that. After spending some time with the label and food scale I realized that this baker considers a slice to be half a slice in fact and one 'real' slice is 120kcal. Great.0
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Walmart Equate energy bars are labeled 70g 270Cal. They range from 68g to 81g with the majority being about 73g.
My last loaf of rye bread had ONE slice that matched the weight of the representative slice on the packaging.
Snickers bars have been 100% as per package weight!
Rockwell toasted coconut flakes? Not only are the 100Cal listed on the package a bare faced lie as per the macros that are also listed; but the listed portion in cups yields almost double the weight listed....0 -
Liftng4Lis wrote: »
Leo's The guy or the man or the dog? now I'm confused?0
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