Help: weight loss not happening despite excercise and dieting

rakowskidp

rusty_balls wrote: »

Okay. Like I said I will be getting a scale, It seems like its the most accurate thing besides measuring. Thanks!

Excellent! Measuring everything with a good food scale - in grams rather than ounces - has made a significant difference for me. Otherwise, it's too easy to under-estimate what you're eating.

rakowskidp

"rusty_balls wrote: »

Yeah I think it'll really help. I wasnt accounting for condiments and stuff.

You'll be shocked at how many calories you're consuming in those condiments!

Zella_11

Jacob1020 wrote: »

pebble4321 wrote: »

You've lost 5 pounds in 6 weeks.

That is progress, even though it's not as fast as you want.
The reality is that it takes time to lose weight, especially if you aren't too heavy to start with. This is real life not a TV program, and you have to put in the effort over a prolonged period of time to get the results you want.

As you have lost weight, you are clearly doing something right. Just keep on doing that (though you would be better to keep your calories close to or over 1200, getting enough good nutrition to keep you healthy isn't going to be easy on 1000 cals a day).

I'll also note that cutting out specific foods isn't necessary - if you like to eat that way, or have a medical reason to do so, then go for it, but most people just have to eat a variety of foods and watch portion sizes in order to stay healthy and lose weight.

Worse advice ever to you current situation. To rusty_balls Do not keep doing what your doing. You will evetually wreck yourself in the long term. You need to emphasis of *Need* to Reverse Diet.

Why is this bad advice? Eating at a calorie deficit, eating a variety of foods, eating at least 1200 calories a day (although I suspect that 1200 a day is very low intake and not sustainable if one is also exercising)--this is how I lose weight. How would this "wreck" anyone?

Colorscheme

rakowskidp wrote: »

"rusty_balls wrote: »

Yeah I think it'll really help. I wasnt accounting for condiments and stuff.

You'll be shocked at how many calories you're consuming in those condiments!

Here's my food shock story:

I like to buy these pre-made, fresh pizzas from a local supermarket. On the package, it said it was 500 something calories per 255 grams, which according to the label, was the whole pizza. [I think it was 560 cals]

Great, I thought. I can eat a big pizza for 500 something calories. Awesome.

So I'd log it, but I became frustrated because I couldn't lose weight despite burning 500 calories a day or whatever according to my Fitbit.

Well, I actually decided to weigh the pizza one day and found that the actual weight was double of the package. Enough to wipe out my 500 cal exercise deficit. No wonder.

Now I weigh everything, including condiments, all frozen meals, etc.

rusty_balls

Hey guys, I wanna say thank you to everyone who commented! Most of you (except some rudies) were very nice and helpful! Its so nice to be able to reach out and get help from fellow people who are on the same journey of losing weight and/or being healthy.
I'm so appreciative of everyones comments and all of the new ideas/tips/stories

SamanthaIrving1990

rusty_balls wrote: »

First off, some of you on here are kind of condecending and its coming off rude, I asked this question because i'm kind of doing this on my own and I wanted help from a nice community wanting to reach out and help. Secondly no I do not own a food scale, based off of the comments I should definitely invest in one so I will.
Im 5'5 and 200, thats why i'm thinking it should be coming off a lot quicker.

Have you spoken to anyone - I know you mentioned doing it on your own but sometimes its good to talk to a trainer/dietitian and what not. Maybe you need to take in more calories (I know some women who plato at weight will need to take in more cals with the amount of work they are doing) but you do seem to be losing weight (which is awesome!!! congrats! Regardless if it is 1 pound of 50 that takes dedication!)

But sometimes it may be good to speak to an actual specialises in the field ^_ ^ they may be able to help more?

cerise_noir

rusty_balls wrote: »

Okay. Like I said I will be getting a scale, It seems like its the most accurate thing besides measuring. Thanks!

That's awesome. I find the scale to be the best tool for weight loss! Do weigh absolutely everything that isn't liquid... even cooking oils and condiments. Everything!


Oh, your loss is perfectly fine! A great one, actually. Don't fall into the trap that you need to lose more than 2lbs per week. Also, there is no need to cut out any foods unless you have a medical reason to do so. Carbs aren't bad, excess calories are.

katemartino8 wrote: »

Hi! This is so frustrating and happens to almost everyone at some point along the way. There are many other factors in weight loss other than calories in and out, like stress level, sleep quality, nutrient deficiencies and quantity and types of food you're consuming. It's difficult to say your reason for slow progress.

I have a group for positive support and weight loss/lifestyle tips beyond calories and macros, so if you'd like a friendly and motivating space to enjoy the journey of losing weight, join in!

No. A calorie is a calorie. She can eat any food in any quantity as long as she is within her calorie goal. I lost over 80lbs this way. You know, science.

SamanthaIrving1990 wrote: »

rusty_balls wrote: »

First off, some of you on here are kind of condecending and its coming off rude, I asked this question because i'm kind of doing this on my own and I wanted help from a nice community wanting to reach out and help. Secondly no I do not own a food scale, based off of the comments I should definitely invest in one so I will.
Im 5'5 and 200, thats why i'm thinking it should be coming off a lot quicker.

Have you spoken to anyone - I know you mentioned doing it on your own but sometimes its good to talk to a trainer/dietitian and what not. Maybe you need to take in more calories (I know some women who plato at weight will need to take in more cals with the amount of work they are doing) but you do seem to be losing weight (which is awesome!!! congrats! Regardless if it is 1 pound of 50 that takes dedication!)

But sometimes it may be good to speak to an actual specialises in the field ^_ ^ they may be able to help more?

But OP IS losing weight....and also not weighing food, so she most likely is eating more than she thinks she is.

DaniCanadian

The scale will be your best friend! My food shock when I finally got my scale is that I was logging 1 tbsp of peanut butter for my breakfast but when I weighed it it was actually 3 and a half! That's a 225 calorie difference just in that and that was my breakfast every morning.