Am I the only one who can't lose weight?!
JasmineDiver22
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I've seriously been dieting for almost 4 weeks now and either I stay the same or I gain. I started out @ 1400 calories and I saw that I gained, so then I went down to 1200 and now I'm maintaining that same weight. I've gained 35 pounds since my last weight loss experience last year, and I feel hopeless like I can't lose weight no matter how hard I try. I haven't started exercising yet because I figured like last year when I lost 30 pounds I only ate healthy and didn't even exercise so I thought this experience could be the same. I don't know what to do at this point. I'm doing all veggies fruits and high protein low carb. I average like 50g of carbs a day.. that's low. So I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I'm frustrated and feel hopeless. Anyone else?
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Not counting correctly. Use a food scale if you haven't already. OR your maintenance is actually 1200 kcal / day, which is doubtful unless you're already tiny.
Calories determine fat loss, not carb count.14 -
Four weeks is a bit early to get freaked out (although I understand it is frustrating).
Usually when people don't lose when they expect to, it's due to some common logging errors. If you open your diary, we may be able to help.10 -
Do you use a food scale to weigh all your food, and log everything into your food diary here on MFP? Start there.
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Yup you are the only one
joking obviously.
In seriousness, plug your information into MFP then faithfully and honestly log every bite you eat. If no weight loss after a month, manually decrease calories or exercise more but make CERTAIN you accurately logging every single bite and sip that goes into your mouth. Every. Single. One.4 -
@ gen39. I've thought that too. But I literally count everything I eat even if it's a bite of something. Not sure what else to do.1
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JasmineDiver22 wrote: »@ gen39. I've thought that too. But I literally count everything I eat even if it's a bite of something. Not sure what else to do.
Are you using a food scale? Are you choosing any generic/homemade entries from the database?6 -
JasmineDiver22 wrote: »@ gen39. I've thought that too. But I literally count everything I eat even if it's a bite of something. Not sure what else to do.
If you are measuring by volume (e.g., using cups or tbsp instead of food scale), this can be a huge cause of inaccuracy for solid foods.
Another thing is, since MFP uses a user-entered food nutrition data, try and verify what you're entering actually matches the nutritional label on the packaging. There's a lot of crappy entries in the database with wrong information.5 -
Read this thread, OP...
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10543923/why-should-i-use-a-food-scale/p13 -
JasmineDiver22 wrote: »@ gen39. I've thought that too. But I literally count everything I eat even if it's a bite of something. Not sure what else to do.
Can you open your diary and we can help you spot potential errors?4 -
Basically what everyone else said. Unless you are under 5' tall or very elderly, you should lose on 1200 calories. Not losing at that level is most likely as result of eating and drinking more calories than you think you are. The biggest cause of this is not measuring portions properly either by estimating, by trusting single serving items are the size they say they are, by using measuring cups/spoons for solids rather than using a kitchen scale, and selecting incorrect database entries by not verifying them.
This illustrates how much of a difference accurate measurement of what you consume can make.
https://youtu.be/vjKPIcI51lU 23 -
@gen39 usually I measure by pieces. Like almonds. But fruit I don't count. I eat very little probably 1/4 cup. 1/2 of veggies, then the rest is mainly chicken and protein shakes. I only drink water. Rarely I'll drink almond milk. I usually eat raspberries, blueberries, pineapple, cabbage, brocoli, carrots, Brussels sprouts, peppers, chicken and protein shakes, and sometimes yogurt. That's literally all I eat, but I scheduale it different on different days. Am I not eating right?0
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JasmineDiver22 wrote: »@ gen39. I've thought that too. But I literally count everything I eat even if it's a bite of something. Not sure what else to do.
If you are measuring by volume (e.g., using cups or tbsp instead of food scale), this can be a huge cause of inaccuracy for solid foods.
Another thing is, since MFP uses a user-entered food nutrition data, try and verify what you're entering actually matches the nutritional label on the packaging. There's a lot of crappy entries in the database with wrong information.
Agree x1000. Weigh it or it isn't accurate.3 -
If it goes in your mouth count it.14
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JasmineDiver22 wrote: »@gen39 usually I measure by pieces. Like almonds. But fruit I don't count. I eat very little probably 1/4 cup. 1/2 of veggies, then the rest is mainly chicken and protein shakes. I only drink water. Rarely I'll drink almond milk. I usually eat raspberries, blueberries, pineapple, cabbage, brocoli, carrots, Brussels sprouts, peppers, chicken and protein shakes, and sometimes yogurt. That's literally all I eat, but I scheduale it different on different days. Am I not eating right?
you can lose weight eating donuts if you properly weighed and logged and stayed at your defecit. Get a scale15 -
JasmineDiver22 wrote: »@gen39 usually I measure by pieces. Like almonds. But fruit I don't count. I eat very little probably 1/4 cup. 1/2 of veggies, then the rest is mainly chicken and protein shakes. I only drink water. Rarely I'll drink almond milk. I usually eat raspberries, blueberries, pineapple, cabbage, brocoli, carrots, Brussels sprouts, peppers, chicken and protein shakes, and sometimes yogurt. That's literally all I eat, but I scheduale it different on different days. Am I not eating right?
Eating right (certain foods) doesn't do anything for weight loss, you must eat less calories of everything you eat to; lose weight & this' why you must use, a food scale since; you aren't losing because you're eating more, calories than; you believe!7 -
@JaydedMiss OkWhat do you recommend?1
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An example...i have a loaf of bread that says 40g per slice is 100 calories. EVERY slice in the loaf is 65-67g so if i listened to the packaging itd be me logging 100 calories and eating 160~ and thats just if i have 1 piece of bread. Repeat that a few times a day with different foods and your defecit is gone. You could cram alot of stuff into measuring cup even without trying, Think if it broke into smaller pieces during shipping youd fit alot more in the cup than if it was in big whole pieces.
Packages lie and theres to many variables to say your counting calories without a food scale12 -
@JaydedMiss okay I see what you're saying. Okay so where and want kind of scale should I buy for the most accuracy?2
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Get a scale that allows you to change the units of measure (so it will measure in grams and ounces), and that has a Tare button that allows you to zero out the scale in between ingredients (so if you're having blueberries and raspberries, you can put one kind in the bowl, record the weight, then zero out the scale before you add the second kind). Beyond that, whatever kind of scale you want is fine. I got mine on Amazon and it was like $15.4
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JasmineDiver22 wrote: »@JaydedMiss okay I see what you're saying. Okay so where and want kind of scale should I buy for the most accuracy?
Buy any old simple one that weighs in grams and ounces i believe are the go tos....they are cheap around 15-30$. Tare option is a huge bonus (you can put a plate on it and tare it it will go back to 0 grams then you can add whateer you want and keep taring and weigh everything in 1 dish if you need to) (or put a jar of something on it tare it and then take away how much youd like until its - your serving size)4 -
My 2nd scale was this: https://www.amazon.com/Ozeri-Epicurean-Removable-Weighing-Platform/dp/B005WLPVUG
I chose it because it had a removable glass top that was easy to wash. But there are cheaper ones if you need. With Amazon Prime it was at my door for under $30.0 -
JasmineDiver22 wrote: »@gen39 usually I measure by pieces. Like almonds. But fruit I don't count. I eat very little probably 1/4 cup. 1/2 of veggies, then the rest is mainly chicken and protein shakes. I only drink water. Rarely I'll drink almond milk. I usually eat raspberries, blueberries, pineapple, cabbage, brocoli, carrots, Brussels sprouts, peppers, chicken and protein shakes, and sometimes yogurt. That's literally all I eat, but I scheduale it different on different days. Am I not eating right?
You don't count fruit? You realize it is literally 100% carbohydrates (with a significant portion being fructose), right?5 -
JasmineDiver22 wrote: »@gen39 usually I measure by pieces. Like almonds. But fruit I don't count. I eat very little probably 1/4 cup. 1/2 of veggies, then the rest is mainly chicken and protein shakes. I only drink water. Rarely I'll drink almond milk. I usually eat raspberries, blueberries, pineapple, cabbage, brocoli, carrots, Brussels sprouts, peppers, chicken and protein shakes, and sometimes yogurt. That's literally all I eat, but I scheduale it different on different days. Am I not eating right?
You don't count fruit? You realize it is literally 100% carbohydrates (with a significant portion being fructose), right?
thats not of any importance whatsoever, However yeah the fact it has calories is a thing. Calories are calories you need to count them all fruit and veg doesnt have magical calorie free properties (i wish)22 -
JasmineDiver22 wrote: »But fruit I don't count. I eat very little probably 1/4 cup. 1/2 of veggies, then the rest is mainly chicken and protein shakes. I only drink water. Rarely I'll drink almond milk. I usually eat raspberries, blueberries, pineapple, cabbage, brocoli, carrots, Brussels sprouts, peppers, chicken and protein shakes, and sometimes yogurt. That's literally all I eat, but I scheduale it different on different days. Am I not eating right?
You should still be making sure to log everything that you eat. Even fruits and vegetables have calories, and they can add up fast. 1 cup of blueberries is logged at 83 calories. Even if you don't eat a full cup, you can see that it will add up very fast. And since you aren't measuring it, even 1/4 cup more of blueberries is at 21. It is very important to make sure that you log and measure everything. And honestly that should help more to begin with, because when you go to start preparing and measuring everything else, it really gives your brain a chance to realize that you might not actually be hungry and are wanting to eat due to boredom, stress, etc.4 -
You're eating more calories than you think you are.14
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I'm in the same boat. I've been Teeters hiring between the same three pounds for the past month.0
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@gamerbabe14
Hmmm, then I'll just cut out all fruits. Literally eat just chicken and drink protein shakes and only drink water, because that's all I freaking eat. I barely eat now. I never eat my full 1200 calories when I log it (so I think) but apparently I'm eating more. I feel like I'm starving myself. So I really don't feel like I'm eating that much. I went from eating 3k+ calories a day and cut that in half. Soooo... there should still be enough difference for me to lose. It's pissing me off.0 -
JasmineDiver22 wrote: »@gamerbabe14
Hmmm, then I'll just cut out all fruits. Literally eat just chicken and drink protein shakes and only drink water, because that's all I freaking eat. I barely eat now. I never eat my full 1200 calories when I log it (so I think) but apparently I'm eating more. I feel like I'm starving myself. So I really don't feel like I'm eating that much. I went from eating 3k+ calories a day and cut that in half. Soooo... there should still be enough difference for me to lose. It's pissing me off.
again...food scale11 -
JasmineDiver22 wrote: »@gamerbabe14
Hmmm, then I'll just cut out all fruits. Literally eat just chicken and drink protein shakes and only drink water, because that's all I freaking eat. I barely eat now. I never eat my full 1200 calories when I log it (so I think) but apparently I'm eating more. I feel like I'm starving myself. So I really don't feel like I'm eating that much. I went from eating 3k+ calories a day and cut that in half. Soooo... there should still be enough difference for me to lose. It's pissing me off.
There is no reason to eliminate fruits. Just accurately measure the fruit (and other foods) that you are eating. If you aren't losing weight, something in your math is off. Just accurately log your food and you'll figure out where it is.13 -
@JaydedMiss what do I measure besides chicken. You can't measure protein shakes or anything else I usually eat. I'll cut out fruit. I'll measure veggies. Other than that I don't eat anything else. Except eggs.0
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