Struggling

sbmyers74

I'm using my fitbit. Not going over 1500 cak bit walking so much in the day that I can have up to 900 call over. I havnt lost any weight. What am I doing wrong x

haialeenabear

I guess it all just takes time and patience c:

diannethegeek

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? 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/p1
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10196160/scale-stress-syndrome/p1

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/p1
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1234699-logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide/p1
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1290491-how-and-why-to-use-a-digital-food-scale/p1

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/p1
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets/p1

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 due to size, age, or medical issues, then it may be best to check with your doctor or get a referral to a registered dietitian who can give you more specific advice.

tl;dr version (courtesy of lemonlionheart)

supahdupahfitness

Above post is amazing: If I can add anything, I would just say that getting into shape is a three pronged attack of Diet, Exercise and Sleep. If you can get those three matched up and in order then you should see some results. Like diannethegeek said, it's hard to answer these kinds of posts without more detail.

speckles70

Are you on any medication? do you weigh yourself same time of day on same scales? try to weigh yourself once a week at the same time preferably in the mornings before eating or drinking. I know how you feel I get the same but am on so much medication it does effect my weight loss. Mine has improved after I started swimming x a week, but it is still slow and steady and I have to stick to 1200 cals..... Keep chipping away otherwise the only other way is up xx

editorgrrl

Step 1: Learn to log everything you eat & drink accurately & honestly.

Step 2: Connect your accounts at http://www.myfitnesspal.com/fitbit

Set your goal to .5 lb. for every 25 lbs. you're overweight: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/account/change_goals_guided

Enable negative calorie adjustments: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/account/diary_settings

Ignore your Fitbit calorie goal and follow MFP's, eating back your adjustments.

You can learn more in the Fitbit Users group: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/1290-fitbit-users