Can't seem to lose weight

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  • Colorscheme
    Colorscheme Posts: 1,179 Member
    MissusMoon wrote: »
    I really wish the OP weighed the food and returned. There is no shame in saying "Boy, was I over-estimating!". It would actually be incredibly helpful for many others.

    Same. I'm interested to know what happened.
  • Rosefern1
    Rosefern1 Posts: 42 Member
    Just another example of measuring vs. weighing: my cup of grapes (62 cal) actually weighed 180g (121 cal). That's almost twice as many calories!
  • Noreenmarie1234
    Noreenmarie1234 Posts: 7,492 Member
    musicalityrnb wrote: »
    MissusMoon wrote: »
    I really wish the OP weighed the food and returned. There is no shame in saying "Boy, was I over-estimating!". It would actually be incredibly helpful for many others.

    This. Right. Here. I totally agree.

    Same, it can help others.
  • Vanilla_Lattes
    Vanilla_Lattes Posts: 251 Member
    I'm gonna call troll here. You asked for advice, advice was given. You haven't tried it.
    Here let me help. You're a special snowflake and will gain on 1k cals the rest of your life. You're doomed. Better invest in yoga pants.
  • dlkfox
    dlkfox Posts: 463 Member
    musicalityrnb wrote: »
    It's very disappointing that the OP didn't respond. However, I took the advice in this thread and I broke my plateau finally, after two months. I realized I was definitely overestimating my calorie intake.

    So, although this thread was generated by someone who doesn't seem to like solid advice, it benefitted someone else and I'm sure it benefitted more newbies on MFP.

    THIS is so awesome!
  • FitnessGirl11mfp
    FitnessGirl11mfp Posts: 232 Member
    musicalityrnb wrote: »
    It's very disappointing that the OP didn't respond. However, I took the advice in this thread and I broke my plateau finally, after two months. I realized I was definitely overestimating my calorie intake.

    So, although this thread was generated by someone who doesn't seem to like solid advice, it benefitted someone else and I'm sure it benefitted more newbies on MFP.

    Great job! Glad the advice here helped you! The folks responding on these forums know what they are talking about.
  • yirara
    yirara Posts: 9,906 Member
    musicalityrnb wrote: »
    It's very disappointing that the OP didn't respond. However, I took the advice in this thread and I broke my plateau finally, after two months. I realized I was definitely overestimating my calorie intake.

    So, although this thread was generated by someone who doesn't seem to like solid advice, it benefitted someone else and I'm sure it benefitted more newbies on MFP.

    Awesome! Well done :smile: I'm sure you'll get there.
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    musicalityrnb wrote: »
    It's very disappointing that the OP didn't respond. However, I took the advice in this thread and I broke my plateau finally, after two months. I realized I was definitely overestimating my calorie intake.

    So, although this thread was generated by someone who doesn't seem to like solid advice, it benefitted someone else and I'm sure it benefitted more newbies on MFP.

    Yay! I'm so glad you broke your plateau! And thanks for letting us know the advice was helpful. Sometimes it feels like we're just typing into the void here :flowerforyou:
  • ladyreva78
    ladyreva78 Posts: 4,080 Member
    diannethegeek wrote: »
    musicalityrnb wrote: »
    It's very disappointing that the OP didn't respond. However, I took the advice in this thread and I broke my plateau finally, after two months. I realized I was definitely overestimating my calorie intake.

    So, although this thread was generated by someone who doesn't seem to like solid advice, it benefitted someone else and I'm sure it benefitted more newbies on MFP.

    Yay! I'm so glad you broke your plateau! And thanks for letting us know the advice was helpful. Sometimes it feels like we're just typing into the void here :flowerforyou:

    You're not. :wink:

    Some of us just take your advice without feeling the need to argue every last point of it. We should remember to thank all of you more often though :smiley:
  • btodd304
    btodd304 Posts: 106 Member
    aocix wrote: »
    i would die if i ate less? im always so hungry

    You say your always hungry. Do you add protein into your diet at all? I saw carbs, vegetables and fruit from what you said. I know you said your arent eating meat but there are other ways of getting protein. That may help with you feeling fuller longer. Yes fruits are good for you but i saw your banana smoothie has 2 to 3 bananas they have a lot of sugar in them so maybe cutting it back to using 1 banana in your smoothie might help.
  • Calliope610
    Calliope610 Posts: 3,782 Member
    did OP ever get back with her "weighed and measured" day? Curious minds...
  • PaulaWallaDingDong
    PaulaWallaDingDong Posts: 4,641 Member
    edited June 2016
    aocix wrote: »
    i dont use a food scale, i dont over eat, i eat a normal amount

    I thought I was eating a normal amount. Normal was what I saw people around me eating. I got morbidly obese that way. There is no universal "normal."

    ETA: I didn't realize how long this discussion had gotten and I acknowledge that I'm late to the game.
  • musicalityrnb
    musicalityrnb Posts: 53 Member
    diannethegeek wrote: »
    musicalityrnb wrote: »
    It's very disappointing that the OP didn't respond. However, I took the advice in this thread and I broke my plateau finally, after two months. I realized I was definitely overestimating my calorie intake.

    So, although this thread was generated by someone who doesn't seem to like solid advice, it benefitted someone else and I'm sure it benefitted more newbies on MFP.

    Yay! I'm so glad you broke your plateau! And thanks for letting us know the advice was helpful. Sometimes it feels like we're just typing into the void here :flowerforyou:

    You're very welcome. Based off of what I have seen on the boards, it seems like some advice goes through one ear and out the other. There's so much great advice here that I feel like I've found the gold mine to success.
    ladyreva78 wrote: »
    diannethegeek wrote: »
    musicalityrnb wrote: »
    It's very disappointing that the OP didn't respond. However, I took the advice in this thread and I broke my plateau finally, after two months. I realized I was definitely overestimating my calorie intake.

    So, although this thread was generated by someone who doesn't seem to like solid advice, it benefitted someone else and I'm sure it benefitted more newbies on MFP.

    Yay! I'm so glad you broke your plateau! And thanks for letting us know the advice was helpful. Sometimes it feels like we're just typing into the void here :flowerforyou:

    You're not. :wink:

    Some of us just take your advice without feeling the need to argue every last point of it. We should remember to thank all of you more often though :smiley:

    This. Right. Here. I completely agree.
  • kpeterson539
    kpeterson539 Posts: 220 Member
    Calliope610 wrote: »
    did OP ever get back with her "weighed and measured" day? Curious minds...

    She hasn't been back to MFP since the day after the OP. It probably didn't go the way she had expected and left.
  • MagicalGiraffe
    MagicalGiraffe Posts: 102 Member
    This thread just screams honeylisabee 2.0. I wonder what ever happened to her.
  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    MagicalGiraffe wrote: »
    This thread just screams honeylisabee 2.0. I wonder what ever happened to her.

    She was around a couple months back, using her regular name.
  • Colorscheme
    Colorscheme Posts: 1,179 Member
    MagicalGiraffe wrote: »
    This thread just screams honeylisabee 2.0. I wonder what ever happened to her.

    Ok, now I need to know. Who is that?
  • suzyjane1972
    suzyjane1972 Posts: 612 Member
    Shhhhh......remember what happens in movies if you speak the name three times
  • starfish235
    starfish235 Posts: 129 Member
    If you accurately counting. You have to make sure you count the butte and sugar you put in your oatmeal. Things like pasta can be very calorie dense. Putting butter on your pasta might be an Issue. Just with the pasta you can go over. I use a fit bit and let it count my steps. It will let you know how many calories you are burn more closely.
  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    suzyjane1972 wrote: »
    Shhhhh......remember what happens in movies if you speak the name three times

    Too late, it's been quoted twice, plus the original! :laugh:
  • suzyjane1972
    suzyjane1972 Posts: 612 Member
    nutmegoreo wrote: »
    suzyjane1972 wrote: »
    Shhhhh......remember what happens in movies if you speak the name three times

    Too late, it's been quoted twice, plus the original! :laugh:

    We're doomed....
  • maidengirl_
    maidengirl_ Posts: 283 Member
    OP, you are not measuring anything so as others have said, it is very likely you are overeating everyday. Your eyes are not a measuring cup. You do not have a set calorie goal you are staying within. You are just guessing and eating. If you have been doing this for 7 months as you said and have not lost any weight but rather have gained weight, you are overeating. You can overeat on the healthiest of foods. Please invest in a $20 buck food scale.
  • SugarySweetheart
    SugarySweetheart Posts: 154 Member
    edited June 2016
    aocix wrote: »
    I'm 5'5 and weight 170 pounds. I haven't eaten any sweets/pastries for over 7 months and I've also stopped eating meat now for 4-5 months. And I haven't lost a pound at all just gained one or two pounds. Is there something im doing wrong?
    I'm too lazy to work out but i do have a 8hr job which includes a lot of movement

    My usual food consumption in a day:
    07:30 breakfast- Oatmeal or porridge
    10:30 snack- Banana smoothie or a fruit
    13:00 lunch- vegetables or a sandwich or Salad
    15:00 Snack- a fruit or usually skip this snack
    18:00 Dinner- Pasta or steamed vegetables or fish or a sandwich

    I'm going to mention my experience and perhaps it'll fit your circumstances. I noticed you're eating a lot of carbs. Oatmeal, bread from sandwiches and pasta. When we don't exercise our body turns carbs into sugar for energy and if not used, we store it as fat. You seem to be active because you've only gained a few pounds from this type of eating. I tried it too because my sisters are both slender and are vegans and vegetarians. I thought if I ate like they did I'd become slim too. I tried it for 4 months and gained 14 pounds. I measured, I weighed, I logged, I felt good but I was going up the scale, not down.

    Then I went to see a Nutritionist who suggested a high protein diet and low carb. It worked for me but like I mentioned before, everyone is different. Now my diet consist of high protein, egg whites, chicken, protein drinks(no or low carbs and sugar),fish, etc. and veggies. Some low sugar fruit like berries too. It has made all the difference to my health and my lab report shows it. Maybe this type of eating is something to consult with your own doctors.

    I wish you a safe journey and good health. :D
  • Calliope610
    Calliope610 Posts: 3,782 Member
    VintageFeline wrote: »
    Honestly, I think her disappearance tells us everything. Either she just stomped off in an angry huff or she logged properly for a day and saw what was going on.

    Had she discovered she'd been eyeballing correctly or even under you can guarantee she'd have been back here to let us all know just how wrong we are!

    I was kinda hoping she would come back and say "Wow, you guys are right! I've been eating way too much. I didn't know my "eye-balling" was so off! Thanks for steering me in the right direction." But I'm glad to see that at least two individuals saw themselves in this thread and benefited from the information contained within.
  • Day_knee
    Day_knee Posts: 85 Member
    brwelch1 wrote: »
    I'm gonna call troll here. You asked for advice, advice was given. You haven't tried it.
    Here let me help. You're a special snowflake and will gain on 1k cals the rest of your life. You're doomed. Better invest in yoga pants.

    this made me spit out my tea...."you're a special snowflake" bahahaha

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