Help I can't lose

vhowru

Hi I am currently on multiple medications that my doctor is adjusting. In the meantime I've gained ten to ele ven lbs and tried juice fasting with salads and still can't budge much. Does anyone have any suggestions I feel down about it at least it's not thirty lbs right ? Thanks Val

yopeeps025

vhowru wrote: »

Hi I am currently on multiple medications that my doctor is adjusting. In the meantime I've gained ten to ele ven lbs and tried juice fasting with salads and still can't budge much. Does anyone have any suggestions I feel down about it at least it's not thirty lbs right ? Thanks Val

I would talk to your doctor about this. "Multiple medications" is the reason for my first sentence.

diannethegeek

First and foremost, you should talk to your doctor. None of us knows what kind of medications you're on and none of us would be qualified to assess the health risks even if we did know. Talk to your doctor and if they can't help you then see if you can get a referral to a registered dietitian.

That said, here are my standard two-cents on the matter once your doc has given you the all clear:

It's hard to answer these kinds of posts without more details. How long has it been since you last saw a drop on the scale? A plateau is something like 6-8 weeks without a drop on the scale and with no changes to your routine (since diet & exercise changes tend to come with some water weight retention - which can screw with the scale). If it's only been a few weeks, then it's possible that it's just a natural stall and will go away on its own.

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10084670/it-is-unlikely-that-you-will-lose-weight-consistently-i-e-weight-loss-is-not-linear

Other than that, the most common problems we see come from underestimating calories eaten and overestimating calories burned.

Opening your diary might help to get you more specific advice if you're comfortable doing so.

You're logging everything you eat? Including condiments, cooking oils, veggies, cheat days, etc? Are you using a food scale, measuring cups, or eyeballing your portion sizes? Most people can be off in their estimates by several hundred calories when they eyeball portions. Measuring cups are better, but a food scale is going to be the most accurate.

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1296011/calorie-counting-101
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1234699-logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1290491-how-and-why-to-use-a-digital-food-scale

And make sure that you've calculated your calorie goals appropriately. Remember that these are just estimates. You may need to play around a little to find what works best for you.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets

If you're exercising and eating back your earned exercise calories, be sure that you're using accurate estimates of your burn. MFP and gym machines have a tendency to overestimate certain activities, which can cause you to eat back more calories than you need to. Even a heart rate monitor isn't 100% accurate. If you're eating those extra earned calories it might be a good idea to eat only 50-75% of those.

And there's something to be said for the fact that some people just burn fewer calories than the generic equations predict. If you're an outlier based on size, age, or medical conditions, then it might be time to check in with your doctor or a dietitian and see if they can help.

tl;dr version:

kk_inprogress

Chat with your doc about the possible side effects of medications. Some medications can stimulate appetite and it's possible you've been eating more. How do you log? Do you measure foods on a scale?

kk_inprogress

diannethegeek wrote: »

First and foremost, you should talk to your doctor. None of us knows what kind of medications you're on and none of us would be qualified to assess the health risks even if we did know. Talk to your doctor and if they can't help you then see if you can get a referral to a registered dietitian.

That said, here are my standard two-cents on the matter once your doc has given you the all clear:

It's hard to answer these kinds of posts without more details. How long has it been since you last saw a drop on the scale? A plateau is something like 6-8 weeks without a drop on the scale and with no changes to your routine (since diet & exercise changes tend to come with some water weight retention - which can screw with the scale). If it's only been a few weeks, then it's possible that it's just a natural stall and will go away on its own.

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10084670/it-is-unlikely-that-you-will-lose-weight-consistently-i-e-weight-loss-is-not-linear

Other than that, the most common problems we see come from underestimating calories eaten and overestimating calories burned.

Opening your diary might help to get you more specific advice if you're comfortable doing so.

You're logging everything you eat? Including condiments, cooking oils, veggies, cheat days, etc? Are you using a food scale, measuring cups, or eyeballing your portion sizes? Most people can be off in their estimates by several hundred calories when they eyeball portions. Measuring cups are better, but a food scale is going to be the most accurate.

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1296011/calorie-counting-101
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1234699-logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1290491-how-and-why-to-use-a-digital-food-scale

And make sure that you've calculated your calorie goals appropriately. Remember that these are just estimates. You may need to play around a little to find what works best for you.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets

If you're exercising and eating back your earned exercise calories, be sure that you're using accurate estimates of your burn. MFP and gym machines have a tendency to overestimate certain activities, which can cause you to eat back more calories than you need to. Even a heart rate monitor isn't 100% accurate. If you're eating those extra earned calories it might be a good idea to eat only 50-75% of those.

And there's something to be said for the fact that some people just burn fewer calories than the generic equations predict. If you're an outlier based on size, age, or medical conditions, then it might be time to check in with your doctor or a dietitian and see if they can help.

tl;dr version:

So much good happening here ^ that's what I meant and didn't have the energy to type mobile

vhowru

Wow thanks all I'm seeing a new doctor Monday wish me luck

jennifer_417

I wouldn't change anything until your meds are properly adjusted. Until then, you're probably just gonna be all over the place. Maintain whatevee calorie deficit and exercise you've had before unless your Dr tells you otherwise.
Other than that, it may just be a matter of patience.
I agree with others that you should talk to your Dr, too.

PixelPuff

Juice fasts are a load of crock; juice has tons of calories... Just count calories normally, don't subscribe to those fad diets. You may be ingesting waaaay more than you think. Weigh everything!

Also, everything posted above.

ibnfaqir

Resolve medication. Get a food scale. Get cheap proteins/veggies. Measure. Cook. Eat. Exercise.

dondotwinks

Yes and some foods can interact with the medication, so definitely check with the Dr, good luck

vhowru

Thanks it seems like fruits veggies and nuts are the only things that don't cause me weight gain