Why can't I lose weight as fast since I started using MFP?
WingardiumLeviosa91
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I was doing just fine while losing the first 10 kg, but MFP first made me gain 2 kg and then stick there. What might be causing it? How can I have this phase pass?
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Weight loss isn't linear.
MFP doesn't cause weight loss.
If you're gaining weight over a reasonable timeframe, you're eating too much.0 -
DeguelloTex wrote: »Weight loss isn't linear.
MFP doesn't cause weight loss.
If you're gaining weight over a reasonable timeframe, you're eating too much.
I thought it would help me lose weight if I eat net 1200 cals a day. In an healthy way. I guess it is yime to cut back to 1000 again.0 -
WingardiumLeviosa91 wrote: »DeguelloTex wrote: »Weight loss isn't linear.
MFP doesn't cause weight loss.
If you're gaining weight over a reasonable timeframe, you're eating too much.
I thought it would help me lose weight if I eat net 1200 cals a day. In an healthy way. I guess it is yime to cut back to 1000 again.
1,000 net a day is probably too low for you to have good health. How long have you been netting 1,200 a day?0 -
janejellyroll wrote: »WingardiumLeviosa91 wrote: »DeguelloTex wrote: »Weight loss isn't linear.
MFP doesn't cause weight loss.
If you're gaining weight over a reasonable timeframe, you're eating too much.
I thought it would help me lose weight if I eat net 1200 cals a day. In an healthy way. I guess it is yime to cut back to 1000 again.
1,000 net a day is probably too low for you to have good health. How long have you been netting 1,200 a day?
More than a week I think.0 -
WingardiumLeviosa91 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »WingardiumLeviosa91 wrote: »DeguelloTex wrote: »Weight loss isn't linear.
MFP doesn't cause weight loss.
If you're gaining weight over a reasonable timeframe, you're eating too much.
I thought it would help me lose weight if I eat net 1200 cals a day. In an healthy way. I guess it is yime to cut back to 1000 again.
1,000 net a day is probably too low for you to have good health. How long have you been netting 1,200 a day?
More than a week I think.
One week is a very short period of time. As you get closer to goal, weight loss slows. That's normal. There may be weeks when you lose nothing, and the next week you could lose 2 weeks worth.....not linear.
MFP's minimum is 1200 (net)....that number helps to provide adequate nutrition.0 -
WingardiumLeviosa91 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »WingardiumLeviosa91 wrote: »DeguelloTex wrote: »Weight loss isn't linear.
MFP doesn't cause weight loss.
If you're gaining weight over a reasonable timeframe, you're eating too much.
I thought it would help me lose weight if I eat net 1200 cals a day. In an healthy way. I guess it is yime to cut back to 1000 again.
1,000 net a day is probably too low for you to have good health. How long have you been netting 1,200 a day?
More than a week I think.
I think a week is too long to cut your calories because you aren't seeing results.
If you were eating too few calories (which 1,000 net certainly is), then your weight may go up a little when you begin eating more just because there is more food in your body and you're retaining a bit of water from eating more. Give it more than a week.0 -
MFP doesn't make you lose weight, gain weight, or maintain your weight. MFP is a tool but ultimately you are the one choosing what data to input, how to follow the recommendations it gives you, etc. You are the one who is going to make this work, or not work. You posted over the weekend that you had a very indulgent day at your niece's birthday party. And as people pointed out, that's fine, and probably a byproduct of being too overly restrictive the rest of the time. As a result, you have likely seen some increase due to water retention. It takes time for water weight to go away. You need to give it more than a week. Netting 1000 cals is too low - this is below the minimum recommended level.
Stick with the 1200. Be patient. Have reasonable expectations. /EndThread0 -
A week is too short to judge. Almost certainly, unless you're getting from class to class on a stretcher, you aren't really gaining or maintaining on a true 1200 a day.WingardiumLeviosa91 wrote: »DeguelloTex wrote: »Weight loss isn't linear.
MFP doesn't cause weight loss.
If you're gaining weight over a reasonable timeframe, you're eating too much.
I thought it would help me lose weight if I eat net 1200 cals a day. In an healthy way. I guess it is yime to cut back to 1000 again.0 -
Hi there. I believe I saw you post in the "Why you gain weight when you eat more than your cut" thread (I love that thread and tend to lurk the responses) so I know you have some idea of how these little things can mask weight loss. Water weight is a big one (especially for us ladies and our TOM) and adding extra food to your system can affect your scale weight for a bit.
The thing to keep in mind is that it can take 2-3 weeks for your body to adjust to the changes you make to your routine. Don't judge success or failure on one week or one bad weigh-in. You need to be looking at the big picture, the long haul, the marathon and not the sprint. Give your body some time to catch up with you. It's doing the best it can!0 -
Make sure you're weighing and logging EVERYTHING. If you're not weighing, you are probably getting more calories than you think you are.
1000 is probably too low a calorie goal for you. Of course, we can't tell because we don't know your stats. In general, 1200 is the lowest amount you should go down to. That's the normal minimum needed to make sure you body gets what it needs to survive. And no, going lower won't cause 'starvation mode'. That's a myth. It'll just mean you're probably not getting the nutrition your body needs, and you run the risk of getting sick because of that.
As others have said, weight loss isn't linear. I've gone a month without losing then lost 2 pounds in a week. There are MANY variables involved, including TOM or medications. Your weight will fluctuate over the course of the day, much less the week!
To lose weight and keep it off is SLOW. It sucks, but there it is. If you want to lose weight and keep it off, you need to relearn eating habits and what proper portions are. This is a slow process, but doing it will give you the knowledge and tools you need to KEEP your weight off. Fad diets and ones that claim 'lose X pounds in X weeks!' are temporary (and most of that first weight loss is water weight anyways). You want this to be a permanent change, so set your sights on that and not focusing on how much you're losing this week. As long as the trend of your weight is going down, you're fine.0 -
@WingardiumLeviosa91 - I took a look at your diary and am wondering if you are eating back all of your exercise calories. Many people think the burns are inflated and so suggest you only eat back 50% of them.0
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kshama2001 wrote: »@WingardiumLeviosa91 - I took a look at your diary and am wondering if you are eating back all of your exercise calories. Many people think the burns are inflated and so suggest you only eat back 50% of them.
Most of time I eat them... I think 'I already burned it anyway'0 -
Make sure you're weighing and logging EVERYTHING. If you're not weighing, you are probably getting more calories than you think you are.
1000 is probably too low a calorie goal for you. Of course, we can't tell because we don't know your stats. In general, 1200 is the lowest amount you should go down to. That's the normal minimum needed to make sure you body gets what it needs to survive. And no, going lower won't cause 'starvation mode'. That's a myth. It'll just mean you're probably not getting the nutrition your body needs, and you run the risk of getting sick because of that.
As others have said, weight loss isn't linear. I've gone a month without losing then lost 2 pounds in a week. There are MANY variables involved, including TOM or medications. Your weight will fluctuate over the course of the day, much less the week!
To lose weight and keep it off is SLOW. It sucks, but there it is. If you want to lose weight and keep it off, you need to relearn eating habits and what proper portions are. This is a slow process, but doing it will give you the knowledge and tools you need to KEEP your weight off. Fad diets and ones that claim 'lose X pounds in X weeks!' are temporary (and most of that first weight loss is water weight anyways). You want this to be a permanent change, so set your sights on that and not focusing on how much you're losing this week. As long as the trend of your weight is going down, you're fine.
I eat most of my food ready, so they already has calories and grams written on them. This is kind of the problem, it is getting upwards lately
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diannethegeek wrote: »Hi there. I believe I saw you post in the "Why you gain weight when you eat more than your cut" thread (I love that thread and tend to lurk the responses) so I know you have some idea of how these little things can mask weight loss. Water weight is a big one (especially for us ladies and our TOM) and adding extra food to your system can affect your scale weight for a bit.
The thing to keep in mind is that it can take 2-3 weeks for your body to adjust to the changes you make to your routine. Don't judge success or failure on one week or one bad weigh-in. You need to be looking at the big picture, the long haul, the marathon and not the sprint. Give your body some time to catch up with you. It's doing the best it can!
That article basically said 'you are eating way too much' I might get appetite repressants 0 -
DeguelloTex wrote: »
A week is too short to judge. Almost certainly, unless you're getting from class to class on a stretcher, you aren't really gaining or maintaining on a true 1200 a day.WingardiumLeviosa91 wrote: »DeguelloTex wrote: »Weight loss isn't linear.
MFP doesn't cause weight loss.
If you're gaining weight over a reasonable timeframe, you're eating too much.
I thought it would help me lose weight if I eat net 1200 cals a day. In an healthy way. I guess it is yime to cut back to 1000 again.
I just want a steady weight loss
my ex bf keeps asking me if I lost weight and says 'I am sure you are eating so much' 0 -
WingardiumLeviosa91 wrote: »DeguelloTex wrote: »
A week is too short to judge. Almost certainly, unless you're getting from class to class on a stretcher, you aren't really gaining or maintaining on a true 1200 a day.WingardiumLeviosa91 wrote: »DeguelloTex wrote: »Weight loss isn't linear.
MFP doesn't cause weight loss.
If you're gaining weight over a reasonable timeframe, you're eating too much.
I thought it would help me lose weight if I eat net 1200 cals a day. In an healthy way. I guess it is yime to cut back to 1000 again.
I just want a steady weight loss my ex bf keeps asking me if I lost weight and says 'I am sure you are eating so much'
Ignore him. Focus on correcting bad eating habits and retraining your brain and body to what proper food portions are supposed to be. If he argues, tell him you worked out your daily calories with your doctor. Very few people will argue that!
And 'steady weight loss' isn't really something to worry about. If you've been recording your weight regularly, take a look at the graph for the past couple of months. If you can draw a line from start to finish and it's going down, your weight is trending down and you're fine. Like this:
You can see that my weight had some peaks and valleys. I didn't draw a line on that one, but if you did, it would be angled down. That's what you're looking for.
The mindset you have of needing steady, quick weight loss will not let you succeed long term. Try and refocus yourself on relearning eating habits and watching your calories. As long as you consistently consume less calories than you burn, you will lose weight. Focus on learning the skills and habits that will help you keep the weight off in the future and you'll be doing yourself a HUGE favor.0 -
WingardiumLeviosa91 wrote: »DeguelloTex wrote: »
A week is too short to judge. Almost certainly, unless you're getting from class to class on a stretcher, you aren't really gaining or maintaining on a true 1200 a day.WingardiumLeviosa91 wrote: »DeguelloTex wrote: »Weight loss isn't linear.
MFP doesn't cause weight loss.
If you're gaining weight over a reasonable timeframe, you're eating too much.
I thought it would help me lose weight if I eat net 1200 cals a day. In an healthy way. I guess it is yime to cut back to 1000 again.
I just want a steady weight loss my ex bf keeps asking me if I lost weight and says 'I am sure you are eating so much'
I'm glad he's an ex! Ignore him.
You would do well adding in as many fresh fruits and vegetables as you can. They can help satisfy you on the 1200 calories and will give you lots of those micronutrients that are so important. And, while fresh vs pre-packaged won't matter for the same calorie level, you will probably be able to feel more satisfied if a lot of your diet is from things you make yourself. [Also be aware that, at least in the U.S., they are allowed a certain margin of error on weights and such on packaging, and that can really add up, so it's a good idea to weigh your foods anyway. That way you really know how much you're consuming!]
I would advise against dropping below 1200 calories. Even very small women don't really need to go that low if they are patient at losing weight. (My mom is 4'9" and 68 years old and she can lose on 1200 calories net). If you're close to your goal, don't look to lose 2 pounds a week very much.
And, like everyone said, weight loss isn't linear. You can go weeks in a row without losing anything, and then suddenly have it coming off faster than you anticipated for a few weeks.0 -
WingardiumLeviosa91 wrote: »diannethegeek wrote: »Hi there. I believe I saw you post in the "Why you gain weight when you eat more than your cut" thread (I love that thread and tend to lurk the responses) so I know you have some idea of how these little things can mask weight loss. Water weight is a big one (especially for us ladies and our TOM) and adding extra food to your system can affect your scale weight for a bit.
The thing to keep in mind is that it can take 2-3 weeks for your body to adjust to the changes you make to your routine. Don't judge success or failure on one week or one bad weigh-in. You need to be looking at the big picture, the long haul, the marathon and not the sprint. Give your body some time to catch up with you. It's doing the best it can!
That article basically said 'you are eating way too much' I might get appetite repressants
Maybe I'm thinking of a different post. I mean this one: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/993576/why-you-gain-weight-if-you-eat-more-than-your-cut/p1
If that's what you took from the first post in that thread, you may need to reread it.0
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