Is it just my age? Too many calories? What gives?

Francl27

shellfab wrote: »

Seriously people! Knowing and doing are two different things. I could have easily chosen to sustain my eating habits. I didn't do it. I didn't want to. There, I said it. I didn't want to. Now I do.

Just because someone gains some back does not make the program a failure. The person may have failed at the program.

The plan that worked extremely well for me was WW and it is doctor recommended. It is not an unsustainable plan. They have maintenance worked right in the program....

Trying calorie counting now as I just don't feel like paying or going to meetings. Again, I don't want to. My choice.

MFP is pretty much the same as WW anyway. Except it's free.

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jamieben1824

Age COULD have something to do with it, as I am in the same boat. I'm 41. You also must take into account muscle mass. If you aren't an exerciser chances are you are actually gaining muscle for the first time in your life, which will then in turn help speed your metabolism. You may see an increase in your appetite too but don't stop eating. The biggest mistake i ever made was to stop weight training and start starving myself. I gained weight after that because I lost muscle mass. Every body is different but what was ideal for me is to keep up the workouts FOR SURE and go by what your clothes feel like. If a size 6 makes you feel good, then get into it and stay there with a good maintenence and workout program. Don't stray from it unless you're cross-training (which is also imporatant) YO- Yo dieting is so hard on your body. Good luck. Thats just my 2 cents

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SLLRunner

jamieben1824 wrote: »

Age COULD have something to do with it, as I am in the same boat. I'm 41. You also must take into account muscle mass. If you aren't an exerciser chances are you are actually gaining muscle for the first time in your life, which will then in turn help speed your metabolism. You may see an increase in your appetite too but don't stop eating. The biggest mistake i ever made was to stop weight training and start starving myself. I gained weight after that because I lost muscle mass. Every body is different but what was ideal for me is to keep up the workouts FOR SURE and go by what your clothes feel like. If a size 6 makes you feel good, then get into it and stay there with a good maintenence and workout program. Don't stray from it unless you're cross-training (which is also imporatant) YO- Yo dieting is so hard on your body. Good luck. Thats just my 2 cents

Except for newbie gains, you don't gain muscle while in a deficit. Muscle gains are difficult to build, especially for women. However, weight lifting helps retain muscle mass while losing weight.

Also, if you mean you gained weight after "starving" yourself, that's not how it works. If you were truly starving yourself you would have lost weight. Also, you can have little muscle mass and lose weight, or even gain weight.

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SolotoCEO

Sounds like you are a "quick loss" dieter. The programs that you think worked obviously didn't or you wouldn't be here asking this question. Forget the scales and start living a healthy lifestyle - full of all the foods you love (minus the crap) in moderate amounts. Remember weight loss is about 80% food intake and 20% exercise. You can't out train a bad diet.

FitPhillygirl

SolotoCEO wrote: »

Remember weight loss is about 80% food intake and 20% exercise.

Sorry, but this is incorrect. While there are many benefits to exercising, it is not "necessary" for weight loss. Many people lose weight without exercising at all.

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ImNancyLynn

Shelfab... you are doing great to have lost 6lbs! I am not an expert but I did read something on MFP that is fantastic and I would love to share this with you! 102834569community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1
This is super great information! Good luck on your weight loss and remember always do whats best FOR YOU!!!!

earthnut

shellfab wrote: »

What do you guys think about the calorie cycle? I change my goal in MFP every day to indicate my goal for the day?

If it works for you, and you're losing weight at a healthy rate (which you are), then it's fine. It's the results that count. Personally it would be too complex for me and I wouldn't keep up with it for long. But if it works for you, then it works.

Patttience

The main thing i would suggest is that losing 2 pounds a week is unrealistic and ill-advised for you. You are not obese. Losing 2 pounds is for those who have a lot to lose. 1 pound is much more realistic.