Giving up

kmk1447

Having a really hard time sticking to this diet. Strongly thinking about giving up.
I have been sticking to my calories and exercising at least 5 times a week and my weight loss has just stopped.
Help

guccibody2017

Whats been going on are you getting enough rest at night

lorrpb

How long have you been doing this? Are you eating more than 1200 calories per day? Is it TOM? What is the benefit of giving up?

hayb54

How long have you been doing this? Like guccibody2017 said, have you been getting enough rest? 5x a week must be tiring!! Make sure you're counting exactly what you're eating by the weight, that usually trips me up...guesstimating quantities. Saying your weight loss has stopped must mean you've lost some so why give up? Work out the kinks and carry on

kmk1447

hayb54 wrote: »

How long have you been doing this? Like guccibody2017 said, have you been getting enough rest? 5x a week must be tiring!! Make sure you're counting exactly what you're eating by the weight, that usually trips me up...guesstimating quantities. Saying your weight loss has stopped must mean you've lost some so why give up? Work out the kinks and carry on

I'm getting enough sleep. Usually 7-8 hours a night. I've been doing it since January 1st. Down about 6 pounds the first few weeks then nothing. My husband has lost almost 40lbs in the same amount of time just super frustrating

DLSE88

Don't compare yourself to the guy, not comparable. They have more muscle mass usually and therefore can burn more calories just sitting around than we can. My spouse is older than I am and does not work out though he has an active job. He can change one thing, like eat less, drink one less beer, stop eating chocolate at night and have a granola bar instead...and drop a belt size in a snap. It takes me longer and I do diet and exercise; and can't lose weight by just changing one thing. I can't even have the granola bar! It isn't fair, but don't use him as a comparison. It's normal to hit a plateau, especially after such great beginning success. Time to change things up; do different exercises, eat different meals. Try calorie or carb-cycling. I'm a big advocate of weight training. And measure your waist instead of your weight. I like the idea of dropping inches and pants sizes! That's a better indicator of health anyway. Try a few kettlebell swings a day or a dumbbell routine or machines at the gym. It could boost that metabolism. Continued luck!

jemhh

kmk1447 wrote: »

hayb54 wrote: »

How long have you been doing this? Like guccibody2017 said, have you been getting enough rest? 5x a week must be tiring!! Make sure you're counting exactly what you're eating by the weight, that usually trips me up...guesstimating quantities. Saying your weight loss has stopped must mean you've lost some so why give up? Work out the kinks and carry on

I'm getting enough sleep. Usually 7-8 hours a night. I've been doing it since January 1st. Down about 6 pounds the first few weeks then nothing. My husband has lost almost 40lbs in the same amount of time just super frustrating

6 lbs in a month is great progress. Read this:

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10084670/it-is-unlikely-that-you-will-lose-weight-consistently-i-e-weight-loss-is-not-linear/p1

Weight loss and fitness are lifetime pursuits. They are not matters of instant gratification. The truth is that most of us dug ourselves nice big holes over months and years of failing to take good care of our bodies. Expecting to turn that kind of neglect around in a few weeks is unreasonable.

cathipa

kmk1447 wrote: »

hayb54 wrote: »

How long have you been doing this? Like guccibody2017 said, have you been getting enough rest? 5x a week must be tiring!! Make sure you're counting exactly what you're eating by the weight, that usually trips me up...guesstimating quantities. Saying your weight loss has stopped must mean you've lost some so why give up? Work out the kinks and carry on

I'm getting enough sleep. Usually 7-8 hours a night. I've been doing it since January 1st. Down about 6 pounds the first few weeks then nothing. My husband has lost almost 40lbs in the same amount of time just super frustrating

40 pounds in a month? This doesn't seem right or healthy. 6 pounds in a month sounds more reasonable. What kind of results were you expecting? You didn't gain it all in one month. Weight loss isn't linear. Have patience.

kmk1447

Thanks everyone. That article helped!

elvacilonasso1

whats up guys im also having some trouble,, i been hitting my macros and reaching 1500 calories a day, im on 40% carbs 30%protien and 30%fats and my weight wont seem to get past 207,, activity is working in a convienince store

elvacilonasso1

im also about 5'10" 36 years old

DancingMoosie

If you only started in January, then its only been a few weeks. You won't see the same loss every week, even if you stick to the same diet and exercise every day. There are too many things going on in your body. Give it some time. Hubby probably had more to lose to begin with anyway.

CafeRacer808

elvacilonasso1 wrote: »

whats up guys im also having some trouble,, i been hitting my macros and reaching 1500 calories a day, im on 40% carbs 30%protien and 30%fats and my weight wont seem to get past 207,, activity is working in a convienince store

It would be better to start your own thread about this, rather than hijacking OP's thread.

That said, I think perhaps your logging is off.

TonyB0588

kmk1447 wrote: »

Having a really hard time sticking to this diet. Strongly thinking about giving up.
I have been sticking to my calories and exercising at least 5 times a week and my weight loss has just stopped.
Help

First of all, you need to stop thinking of this as a diet. It is a lifestyle change. As you become more conscious of the calories you put IN by eating and drinking, and the calories you put OUT through exercise and other activity, you'll experience a gradual transformation through small adjustments.

The recommended "normal" weight loss is 1 lb per week, so your 6 lbs in 4 weeks means you're ahead of the game. Keep it up, and don't get discouraged.

dlinace

Don't give up, hang in there!!

debbiedavis1965

Please don't quit on yourself! Keep at it. You can do this. Add me we'll do it together!