Nothing Seems to work

mbmatzek
mbmatzek Posts: 6 Member
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I've been trying so hard for months to move the scale downward -- I've increased fiber intake, quit drinking soda (I switched to diet, me without caffeine = not pretty), tried protein shakes, stick to 1500 or so calories -- but nothing happens. I exercise 6 times a week too. I've actually gained weight in the past year. Could it just be getting older? I turn 43 later this week. I feel like giving up. :(

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  • xxnellie146xx
    xxnellie146xx Posts: 996 Member
    Are you weighing your food? What kind of exercise are you doing?
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
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  • BodyByBex
    BodyByBex Posts: 3,685 Member
    http://www.acaloriecounter.com/blog/why-am-i-not-losing-weight/
  • fitcrt
    fitcrt Posts: 76 Member
    mbmatzek wrote: »
    I've ... quit drinking soda (I switched to diet)
    -- diet soda is still soda -- just sayin' - although it still comes down to calories in vs calories out for most - are you using MFP to track everything you consume?

  • Amby6912
    Amby6912 Posts: 17 Member
    Diet soda can actually cause weight gain. It's the aspartame. When I was underweight in high school, I drank diet soda every day for a month and gained 10 pounds.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,992 Member
    Amby6912 wrote: »
    Diet soda can actually cause weight gain. It's the aspartame. When I was underweight in high school, I drank diet soda every day for a month and gained 10 pounds.
    Un no. How do you gain weight on a 0 calorie drink? One gains weight by CONSUMING more calories than they need. Hate to tell you it wasn't the diet soda........................it was over consumption.

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  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    Amby6912 wrote: »
    Diet soda can actually cause weight gain. It's the aspartame. When I was underweight in high school, I drank diet soda every day for a month and gained 10 pounds.

    No, aspartame does not make you gain weight. You over ate for a month and gained weight.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,992 Member
    OP if you're not losing it's either: your deficit is too aggressive, your measuring of calories in/out is incorrect, or you have a hormonal/health issue that you may not be aware of. Deductive reasoning on these will help you figure it out.

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  • Commander_Keen
    Commander_Keen Posts: 1,179 Member
    mbmatzek wrote: »
    I've been trying so hard for months to move the scale downward -- I've increased fiber intake, quit drinking soda (I switched to diet, me without caffeine = not pretty), tried protein shakes, stick to 1500 or so calories -- but nothing happens. I exercise 6 times a week too. I've actually gained weight in the past year. Could it just be getting older? I turn 43 later this week. I feel like giving up. :(

    Fiber will only make you fuller and poop, it doesn't help with weight loss per say.
    Soda, - you could drink diet soda with caffeine or coke zero .

    Question about your exercise, how often and how long do you do cardio?
  • mbmatzek
    mbmatzek Posts: 6 Member
    Thank you for all the feedback. I am recording what I eat and wonder if I'm accurately measuring portions so I will work on that more. I also wonder if the calories I've "earned back" from exercising are valid. As for what I do, it's mainly biking and ellipical trainer since my knees aren't the greatest. I workout at least six days a week, sometimes seven especially in the summer when I log hours on my bike. I also do strength training 2 days a week too.

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