Confused - I am - are you?

peweuk

Hi,
I've just joined the community as I want to lose some weight as I have gained over 15kg since I stopped smoking 3 years ago.

I initially have one question which is bugging me.

Despite trying to lose weight for the last couple of years trying various methods it has been a seemingly impossible task - more of that later.

Here is what is confusing me.

Last week I decided to draw a comparison between my wife and myself before and after one weeks food consumption.
We weighed ourselves at the beginning of the week
Me - 110.2kg
Wife - 59.5kg.

For the following week we ate exactly the same food in the same quantities at the same times, and also drank the same during the period. We also were as active as each other (ie neither of us did anything more strenuous or active than the other)

We weighed ourselves at the end of the week
Me - 111.3kg
Wife - 59.5kg

Now to gain that extra 1.kg I would have had to either consume approx 7,700 calories more than her (ie 1,100 cals per day) or have run over 10 miles every day to make such a big difference in the result - and this certainly did not happen.

So the only conclusion I can come to is that our metabolic rates must be dramatically different - the probability being that mine is abnormally slow. I say that because until I stopped smoking I could eat all day and not put on weight.

The question is - what can I do to check out the reasons for the difference, let alone put it right.

DemoraFairy

The reason is most likely water weight. We all fluctuate everyday, sometimes by several pounds, it's perfectly normal.

kk_inprogress

Nope. One week is WAY too short a time to make that determination. There are too many factors and your weight changes could be as simple as water weight.

malibu927

DemoraFairy wrote: »

The reason is most likely water weight. We all fluctuate everyday, sometimes by several pounds, it's perfectly normal.

This. At your size and being male, it's nearly impossible for your metabolism to be lower than hers.

mk732

It's probably just water weight.

JenMc14

One week isn't enough time to compare. Also, you can't compare yourself to your wife, you are going to burn different amounts of calories, and have different nutritional and caloric needs.

ChiliPepperLifter

I mean, it's taking me nearly a year to lose 40 pounds. I started at 165 and my goal is 125. It takes a lot of time, and week to week trends are not as helpful as month to month trends. Track your stats for the next few months then compare.

mbaker566

you need more time.
I gained weight when I changed my activity level and diet for a couple of weeks. and then started to lose weight. and then I was stuck at the same weight for a month, and then lost weight again

point being, your time is too short and there will be ups and downs because weight loss is not linear

Sued0nim

You are almost twice her weight and you're a man. There is no way you consumed the same amount ..did you weigh everything

There is very little chance you have a slower metabolism

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eTr1JUvEiUU

You are probably mis recording

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KA9AdlhB18o

pstegman888

Above all, don't let it discourage you from continuing on a weight loss plan. Set up your MFP profile, establish your weight loss rate and calorie goal, log your food accurately, drink plenty of water, and stick with it. If you still don't see any results in a few more weeks, adjust your calorie goal slightly downward or increase your activity level. I'm betting you will soon see some encouraging numbers on the scale!

Sued0nim

You can go for a basic metabolism test

Google indirect calorimetry testing in your area

nvmomketo

I agree that it was probably just a blip on the scale.

Some people with insulin resistance find they put on fat at a slightly faster rate because of the increased levels of insulin in their body (usually from eating too many carbs). If that applies to you, a reassessment of your diet could help.

Ready2Rock206

Comparing yourself to others only results in frustration. Focus on you - you're a completely different person from your wife and therefore your progress will be different from hers. Second - a week isn't enough time to determine anything.