Why am I not losing weight?- Have a perfect diet and exercise regimen. Nothing still :(

nimmu87

Guys, need your help big time-

Here's is a look at my diary entry for a day and the calories from MFP- it is almost the same everyday-

FOOD- 1236 calories a day.

Breakfast= 301 calories
A smoothie with silk almond milk (1 cup_, chobani simply 100 yogurt and half a banana; 1 slice of ezekiel sprout bread

Snack- 162 calories
15 baby carrots, raw
12 Almonds

Lunch-334 calories
Fresh veggie salad (cucmbers, carrots, grape tomatoes and some beans from office cafe)- 0.75 cup
Chobani simply 100 Yogurt
1.5 cup homemade butternut squash and carrot soup

Snack- 169 calories
Eas - Lean 15 - Vanilla Creme, 30 g (1 packet- 2 scoops)
1 Navel orange

Dinner- 270 calories
Steamfresh/ green giant steamed veggies- 1 packet
Melon- cantaloupe- 2cups

Everyday exercise Routine-
Cardio: HIIT on Treadmill for 35 minutes- 2.2 miles and 375 calories burned
Weight training- 25 minutes approx. 150- 200 calories burned

I have thyroid issues that are under control, we have changes the antidepressant so it won't cause weight gain, I work out 5-6 days a week, I drink a LOT of water, I watch the sodium, the fat and the sugars in my diet, no caffeine.

I have a nutritionist, a therapist and a psychiatrist/endocrinologist helping me. A personal trainer designed my workouts and I added my own exercises along the way.

Tried between April and July of last year and went down from 258 to 236 lbs. Gained back 10 lbs.

Started in April 2015 and lost 9 lbs. so down to 237 lbs now.

No progress for the past month and more.

What do I do? This is the exact reason I gave up last year. Trying desperately not to, this year.

HELP!!!!

-Nirupama

elphie754

Do you weigh your food?

And that sounds like a very sad diet

SezxyStef

you are not logging here but it's obvious you are not weighing your food so the calorie counts are off.

you are eating more than you think and/or your burns are too high.

If you are in a deficit you lose weight, if you are eating too much you gain...if you are eating at maintenance you neither gain nor lose.

juggernaut1974

SezxyStef wrote: »

you are not logging here but it's obvious you are not weighing your food so the calorie counts are off.

you are eating more than you think and/or your burns are too high.

If you are in a deficit you lose weight, if you are eating too much you gain...if you are eating at maintenance you neither gain nor lose.

Yup.

Plus..holy crap where's the protein in that diet?

kshama2001

Hi Nirupama,

When's the last time you logged? I looked at your diary to see your protein count but you haven't logged recently. Are you a vegetarian?

Best,

KK

callsitlikeiseeit

elphie754 wrote: »

Do you weigh your food?

And that sounds like a very sad diet

all of that......

yopeeps025

OP does not weigh there food out therefore the calorie count is not as accurate.

Bshmerlie

i would switch over to measuring in grams instead of Cups, slices or pieces. Just to make sure you are eating the exact calorie amount you think you are.

nimmu87

I have everything pre-planned with the nutritionist and stick to the same exact thing everyday. True I don't weigh my food, but the veggies in the salad and the soup may not be the problem. I am a vegetarian and yes, the greek yogurt and protein powder are my sources of protein. I stick to the exact same diet and exercise routine everyday, so I don't log. I drive far to work, have a demanding job and get home at 9:30 PM after 11.5 hours at the gym. So, logging seems like a burden. I then prepare for the next day.

nimmu87

May be a "sad" diet, but for a person away from my home country dealing with major depression and absolutely no appetite, and having to force food down my throat, a diet seems like a good "meal plan" to me.

TavistockToad

nimmu87 wrote: »

I have everything pre-planned with the nutritionist and stick to the same exact thing everyday. True I don't weigh my food, but the veggies in the salad and the soup may not be the problem. I am a vegetarian and yes, the greek yogurt and protein powder are my sources of protein. I stick to the exact same diet and exercise routine everyday, so I don't log. I drive far to work, have a demanding job and get home at 9:30 PM after 11.5 hours at the gym. So, logging seems like a burden. I then prepare for the next day.

So what does your nutritionist say about the fact you're not losing weight?

yopeeps025

nimmu87 wrote: »

May be a "sad" diet, but for a person away from my home country dealing with major depression and absolutely no appetite, and having to force food down my throat, a diet seems like a good "meal plan" to me.

I would be getting help if the bold was me.

BWBTrish

SezxyStef wrote: »

you are not logging here but it's obvious you are not weighing your food so the calorie counts are off.

you are eating more than you think and/or your burns are too high.

If you are in a deficit you lose weight, if you are eating too much you gain...if you are eating at maintenance you neither gain nor lose.

THIS ...for sure

Weigh ALL your food on a food scale.

k8blujay2

Personally, I would find a registered dietician rather than a nutritionist, if that's the way you need to go... with the amount of exercise you are doing and the amount of food you are consuming... I would definitely find someone that isn't going to starve you to death... not to mention, someone that can help you get some more protein into your vegetarian diet. but that's just me.

kshama2001

I agree that the veggies in the salad and the soup are probably not the problem.

I am pretty much stumped but will take a shot. One that comes to mind is protein - I looked back earlier in May and saw some eggs. Try eating more eggs?

Maybe talk to your trainer about shaking your exercise routine up? I always lose weight when I swim regularly, but since I can't tolerate chlorine, my swimming season is only a few months long.

kshama2001

nimmu87 wrote: »

May be a "sad" diet, but for a person away from my home country dealing with major depression and absolutely no appetite, and having to force food down my throat, a diet seems like a good "meal plan" to me.

Do you practice yoga? That helps me with depression, anxiety, and other things.

I'd ignore that unnecessary value judgment of "sad."

bbontheb

I'm sorry you are having such a hard time.

RGv2

nimmu87 wrote: »

I have everything pre-planned with the nutritionist and stick to the same exact thing everyday. True I don't weigh my food, but the veggies in the salad and the soup may not be the problem. I am a vegetarian and yes, the greek yogurt and protein powder are my sources of protein. I stick to the exact same diet and exercise routine everyday, so I don't log. I drive far to work, have a demanding job and get home at 9:30 PM after 11.5 hours at the gym. So, logging seems like a burden. I then prepare for the next day.

That may be the issue, I don't think your calorie counts are correct. You indicate you only eat about 1200 calories TOTAL per day and work off another 500-700. You'd only be netting in that 700-500 calorie per day range and weight would be falling off (not necessarily a good thing).

If all of your calorie estimations are indeed correct, there is most likely something medically going on. No one should stall at that little of intake.

RebeccaD22

Adding on to the above comments, which i agree with a lot of them, you need to mix things up while still being healthy. Your body is getting used to the same workout and isn't gaining anything from it. You need to try some swimming or biking or even walking!

Good luck and whatever you do, don't give up.

Ninkyou

TheOwlhouseDesigns wrote: »

SezxyStef wrote: »

you are not logging here but it's obvious you are not weighing your food so the calorie counts are off.

you are eating more than you think and/or your burns are too high.

If you are in a deficit you lose weight, if you are eating too much you gain...if you are eating at maintenance you neither gain nor lose.

THIS ...for sure

Weigh ALL your food on a food scale.

This.

You're probably eating more (calories) than you think.

Need2Exerc1se

nimmu87 wrote: »

May be a "sad" diet, but for a person away from my home country dealing with major depression and absolutely no appetite, and having to force food down my throat, a diet seems like a good "meal plan" to me.

What do the professionals you work with suggest? Honestly for someone with your medical problems, 9 lbs since April sounds pretty good. That was only 2 months ago! Maybe your expectations are simply too high.

I would suggest not giving up!! Stick with the plan from those familiar with your specific needs and be patient.

DawnieB1977

Firstly, she's aiming for low calories anyway, so even eating 1600 would be a deficit, and considering most of what she eats is veggies and fruit, I doubt she goes massively over the 1236 calories anyway, so I don't think weighing food is the issue.

How recently have you had your thyroid levels checked? You might just need a change in dosage.

NikkiRios

Every person is different so please do not just take what I say and run with it, but also don't just completely dismiss it... I used to do the 1200 calorie and lots of cardio thing and I never lost weight. I started eating a little more, around 1400-1500 calories, and focusing more on weight training and calisthenics and I dropped 25lbs over a few months (starting weight 155). Basically I try to incorporate exercise into every day life, and it adds up. I lift a little weight, I do some pushups while I watch TV, lunges down the hallway, I walk five minutes here, five minutes there, I work in the yard/garden, and I hit the gym once in while. But I'm doing it throughout the day, every day. Maybe you need to mix up your workout?
Also it could be that the quicker weight loss you initially saw was due primarily to a water weight drop and the initial shock to your system as you go from a high calorie diet to low calorie. This can burn up reserves quickly for awhile but then your body sort of levels out. Water weight can also account for variances in your weight, especially around your period. I routinely gain 5+ pounds around my period, but it's just bloat.
Weight loss rarely sticks if it's done too quickly. You can't expect to just drop like 50 pounds in a couple of months, and if you do, it's probably going to come right back. Just focus on eating healthy and being active. And another thing that helps me is to use measurements and how I look more than I use my weight on the scale. I look better at ~135lbs then I looked at 120lbs in high school because I'm more toned. My waist is basically the same size even though I'm heavier.
Just some things to think about. Either way, don't give up!!

nimmu87

I am seeing a registered dietician. I will try yoga. But the protein factor has always bothered me. And yes, the eggs would be a good option, but I force myself to eta them, but get a terrible tummy ache- seem to be sensitive towards them. I tried a fad diet in May - a high fat low carb diet- had me eating eggs a lot. Yoga may not be my thing. But I'm trying to meditate and have more relaxing stuff to do. I'm a Mechanical Engineer. Work 9-6:30 and then gym for 1+ hour. Drive 40+ miles. It is hard.

Need2Exerc1se

I'd ignore that unnecessary value judgment of "sad."

And most definitely this!! ^^

Your diet need not please anyone other than you.

sofaking6

My guess is at least part of the problem is overestimating your calorie burns. Try logging 245 for the treadmill and 100 for the strength training. Also it's really important to remember that weight loss is not linear - if you lost 9 pounds in April then May might just be evening that out.

I agree with kshama2001- ignore anyone who calls your diet 'sad'. That's a dumb and useless thing to say.

How is your sleep? You sound very busy and stressed. If you're not getting enough sleep, my first recommendation would be to prioritize that above all else.

JamesSmedley01

nimmu87 wrote: »

Guys, need your help big time-

Here's is a look at my diary entry for a day and the calories from MFP- it is almost the same everyday-

FOOD- 1236 calories a day.

Breakfast= 301 calories
A smoothie with silk almond milk (1 cup_, chobani simply 100 yogurt and half a banana; 1 slice of ezekiel sprout bread

Snack- 162 calories
15 baby carrots, raw
12 Almonds

Lunch-334 calories
Fresh veggie salad (cucmbers, carrots, grape tomatoes and some beans from office cafe)- 0.75 cup
Chobani simply 100 Yogurt
1.5 cup homemade butternut squash and carrot soup

Snack- 169 calories
Eas - Lean 15 - Vanilla Creme, 30 g (1 packet- 2 scoops)
1 Navel orange

Dinner- 270 calories
Steamfresh/ green giant steamed veggies- 1 packet
Melon- cantaloupe- 2cups

Everyday exercise Routine-
Cardio: HIIT on Treadmill for 35 minutes- 2.2 miles and 375 calories burned
Weight training- 25 minutes approx. 150- 200 calories burned

I have thyroid issues that are under control, we have changes the antidepressant so it won't cause weight gain, I work out 5-6 days a week, I drink a LOT of water, I watch the sodium, the fat and the sugars in my diet, no caffeine.

I have a nutritionist, a therapist and a psychiatrist/endocrinologist helping me. A personal trainer designed my workouts and I added my own exercises along the way.

Tried between April and July of last year and went down from 258 to 236 lbs. Gained back 10 lbs.

Started in April 2015 and lost 9 lbs. so down to 237 lbs now.

No progress for the past month and more.

What do I do? This is the exact reason I gave up last year. Trying desperately not to, this year.

HELP!!!!

-Nirupama

You've written what you should have but is that what your actually having? The only reason a person gains weight is because they eat too much. You have all the support you could need so I suggest you RECORD yourself for preparing your meals etc. and take note if you 'try' someone elses food etc. Also make note of your drinks and whether it has sugar or milk in this. Show your nutritionist and they will tell you your errors.

nimmu87

Thank you everyone! I will get a food scale, jack up my protein content and try to increase the overall calorie intake that way. I just got a little hurt at a few of those comments. I'm still not good at handling criticism. Haha

Teenie0916

Ninkyou wrote: »

TheOwlhouseDesigns wrote: »

SezxyStef wrote: »

you are not logging here but it's obvious you are not weighing your food so the calorie counts are off.

you are eating more than you think and/or your burns are too high.

If you are in a deficit you lose weight, if you are eating too much you gain...if you are eating at maintenance you neither gain nor lose.

THIS ...for sure

Weigh ALL your food on a food scale.

This.

You're probably eating more (calories) than you think.

Yes, yes and yes to all of this ^^

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RuNaRoUnDaFiEld

Sending you a hug first of all

I would get your self a scale. After a long time of using one I play guess the weight and I'm still always wrong! Try not to get disheartened and please don't stop trying, you CAN lose the weight.