Feeling disgruntled
Luvlybubly
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At the end of my first week. I've, exercised every day. Done 8000 steps, not even consumed all my daily food allowance (each day).
And not lost a single pound.
Feeling disgruntled.
And not lost a single pound.
Feeling disgruntled.
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FrodoBaggsey wrote: »it takes a few weeks, don't worry. keep it up. After 4 weeks if the scale isn't moving then look at changing things.
it didn't get there in a week so it isn't going to leave in a week.
Thank you Frodo. Other times when I've tried losing weight, I've lost quite a bit in the first week. E.g. Weight watchers and slimming world. But this time I'm doing it by myself. 1,200 calories or less most of the time. Zumba, dancing,walking etc. And .8000 steps a day.
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It's ok to feel that way
Just keep going. 1 -
Are you certain of exactly how many calories, you're consuming; by using a food scale? Also calorie burns for exercise tends to unrealistically high, thus it's advisable to only consume; 50% ~ 75% of them.0
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DeficitDuchess wrote: »Are you certain of exactly how many calories, you're consuming; by using a food scale? Also calorie burns for exercise tends to unrealistically high, thus it's advisable to only consume; 50% ~ 75% of them.
Yes, I've scanned everything I eat and drink for calories. After exercising, it says I can eat more. But I never do. I just keep it to 1.200 calories or less. Usually always less.
I want to lose 7 and a half stone. ( 105lbs )
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lizcharles2860 wrote: »DeficitDuchess wrote: »Are you certain of exactly how many calories, you're consuming; by using a food scale? Also calorie burns for exercise tends to unrealistically high, thus it's advisable to only consume; 50% ~ 75% of them.
Yes, I've scanned everything I eat and drink for calories. After exercising, it says I can eat more. But I never do. I just keep it to 1.200 calories or less. Usually always less.
I want to lose 7 and a half stone. ( 105lbs )
Scanning isn't accurate enough, only weighing is; therefore you're eating more than you think.1 -
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DeficitDuchess wrote: »lizcharles2860 wrote: »DeficitDuchess wrote: »Are you certain of exactly how many calories, you're consuming; by using a food scale? Also calorie burns for exercise tends to unrealistically high, thus it's advisable to only consume; 50% ~ 75% of them.
Yes, I've scanned everything I eat and drink for calories. After exercising, it says I can eat more. But I never do. I just keep it to 1.200 calories or less. Usually always less.
I want to lose 7 and a half stone. ( 105lbs )
Scanning isn't accurate enough, only weighing is; therefore you're eating more than you think.
I do usually compare what the scan says and what it says on the food product packaging.
Even if it were slightly over, I'm still doing about 1 hour of exercise cardio
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GnothiSeauton23 wrote: »I reread most of this thread and I can already tell you without even looking at your diary that you will never get anyway eating only 1200 calories. Less isn't more. You're body will think it's starving itself and hold onto everything it can.
No that's a myth! Metabolism lowers but it doesn't cease, unless the person is dead; resulting in a slower loss but still a loss.2 -
I'll see how it goes for next week. If still nothing, I'll do what my doctor said. Gastric bypass. Which I really do not want.0
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lizcharles2860 wrote: »DeficitDuchess wrote: »lizcharles2860 wrote: »DeficitDuchess wrote: »Are you certain of exactly how many calories, you're consuming; by using a food scale? Also calorie burns for exercise tends to unrealistically high, thus it's advisable to only consume; 50% ~ 75% of them.
Yes, I've scanned everything I eat and drink for calories. After exercising, it says I can eat more. But I never do. I just keep it to 1.200 calories or less. Usually always less.
I want to lose 7 and a half stone. ( 105lbs )
Scanning isn't accurate enough, only weighing is; therefore you're eating more than you think.
I do usually compare what the scan says and what it says on the food product packaging.
Even if it were slightly over, I'm still doing about 1 hour of exercise cardio
Since it's only been a week, I can't rule out water retention, from sodium, muscle repair, etc. If after 4 weeks (28 days), you still aren't losing; then you're consuming more than you think.0 -
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DeficitDuchess wrote: »GnothiSeauton23 wrote: »I reread most of this thread and I can already tell you without even looking at your diary that you will never get anyway eating only 1200 calories. Less isn't more. You're body will think it's starving itself and hold onto everything it can.
No that's a myth! Metabolism lowers but it doesn't cease, unless the person is dead; resulting in a slower loss but still a loss.
Thank you. This week I'll eat more say. 1.400?
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GnothiSeauton23 wrote: »You eat less than 1200 calories a day?
Yes. For the past week, I'd say approx, 800 calories tbh
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lizcharles2860 wrote: »I'll see how it goes for next week. If still nothing, I'll do what my doctor said. Gastric bypass. Which I really do not want.
My understanding concerning weight loss surgery is that unless it's an emergency (you weigh over 500 pounds), you must lose a significant amount of weight to prove that you're able to change your lifestyle; before they consider doing the surgery because otherwise, most people'll regain the weight; after having the surgery.1 -
lizcharles2860 wrote: »DeficitDuchess wrote: »GnothiSeauton23 wrote: »I reread most of this thread and I can already tell you without even looking at your diary that you will never get anyway eating only 1200 calories. Less isn't more. You're body will think it's starving itself and hold onto everything it can.
No that's a myth! Metabolism lowers but it doesn't cease, unless the person is dead; resulting in a slower loss but still a loss.
Thank you. This week I'll eat more say. 1.400?
I'd just consume what this website, advised you to; unless you're hungry.1 -
I'm 52, weight 16 and a half stone ( 232lb) and I'm only 4ft.11in. So you can imagine what I look like. I've had enough of being fat.
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lizcharles2860 wrote: »GnothiSeauton23 wrote: »You eat less than 1200 calories a day?
Yes. For the past week, I'd say approx, 800 calories tbh
Unless someone is well over 500 pounds, 800 calories; isn't enough & especially when exercising.1 -
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lizcharles2860 wrote: »I'm 52, weight 16 and a half stone ( 232lb) and I'm only 4ft.11in. So you can imagine what I look like. I've had enough of being fat.
I understand!1 -
lizcharles2860 wrote: »I'm 52, weight 16 and a half stone ( 232lb) and I'm only 4ft.11in. So you can imagine what I look like. I've had enough of being fat.
I hear ya! But you do need to give it more than a week before considering surgery. It's a lifestyle change and you have to find what works for you so that you can stick with it and see results.1 -
GnothiSeauton23 wrote: »At 232 I'm pretty sure 1400 calories is way low as well. I will see if I can find any good resources. There are plenty in the health sections and probably not a bad idea to post there also. Not many will take this serious in the chit-chat section
Whatever this website, advised her to consume; should be enough.1 -
With all that exercise, you could be hanging onto some water in your muscles as they try and mend from the unexpected use. Using muscles you don't normally use can cause them to be sore and puff up a bit. Give it another week and maybe ease up on how much you are exercising. I always gain/hold on to some water weight after starting an exercise program.1
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DeficitDuchess wrote: »lizcharles2860 wrote: »GnothiSeauton23 wrote: »You eat less than 1200 calories a day?
Yes. For the past week, I'd say approx, 800 calories tbh
Unless someone is well over 500 pounds, 800 calories; isn't enough & especially when exercising.
I will eat more this week. I guess I just have to get the balance right.
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With all that exercise, you could be hanging onto some water in your muscles as they try and mend from the unexpected use. Using muscles you don't normally use can cause them to be sore and puff up a bit. Give it another week and maybe ease up on how much you are exercising. I always gain/hold on to some water weight after starting an exercise program.
I usually only drink about 1 glass of water a day, unless I'm really thirsty. I've always been like that.
I know I should be drinking more.
So this week I'll try and drink more.
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DeficitDuchess wrote: »GnothiSeauton23 wrote: »At 232 I'm pretty sure 1400 calories is way low as well. I will see if I can find any good resources. There are plenty in the health sections and probably not a bad idea to post there also. Not many will take this serious in the chit-chat section
Whatever this website, advised her to consume; should be enough.
Thanks again
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