Desperate: scale not moving for 14 days

Sojo15

I am not noticing much on my measurements, maybe a few cm on the waist. I really accumulated fat in my mid-section. Worried my logging is off, but I am really putting effort into it.

Sojo15

MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »

What is your weekly weight loss goal? 1lb, 0.5lb?

My goal is 1 lb per week

Sojo15

Oh it does seem I lost 2 1/2 inches of my waistline. If I measured right. Always something!

Momepro

Sojo15 wrote: »

I am absolutely constipated.I make a shake that always resolves this, but it does not work. I used to go 1-2 times per day. My partner whom I am feeding it to is running to the bathroom constantly. It is like my body refuses to let go. I am getting more and more vigilant in counting the calories, it is not much to play with, 1200 cal. I probably did not do it right first. Good advice to not eat back 100% of exercised calories. I hope I am in ketosis. Doing this for health mostly, all my fat is stored in the center and I am scared of heart diseases etc. I have small kids, need to stay strong. I quit processed sugar, gluten and dairy since I felt great going vegan for a month two years ago. I am also checking in with my doctor for thyroid issues. I almost died from stress last year. My whole body broke down. Scary.

Depending on how backed up you are, the constipation itself could be a reason for weight retention. At least until you get rid if it all. I know I've lost up to almost 5 lbs when a bad constipation bout finally resolved itself.

julie_broadhead

I just want to share a bit of my weight loss story with you as encouragement:-) When I lost the baby weight, I would go 4 weeks sometimes without losing anything then I would drop two to five pounds. I have lost all of the weight from my pregnancy plus an extra 10 (25lb total). It took some time. I started my weight loss journey in January of 2016 and was down 17lb by June. I ran a small deficit and lost intentionally slow. Keep going with the logging and the exercise! Don't feel like you need to restrict grains and dairy. You can if you want to, but if it is just making your life harder don't do it. Hang in there! Slow and steady wins this race!

Sojo15

HI everyone! Unless there is a scale error I lost 1.2 lbs today. Encouraging.

skinnyjingbb

One thing for constipation I noticed other than drink more water is to eat a bit more fat. According to your meals, you are eating loads of fiber and little fat, I have noticed that too much fiber and too little fat can also cause constipation. I had a friend who is normal weight but always struggle with constipation, her doctor keep telling her to eat more fiber, even fiber supplement with no result. I told her to eat bit more fat, and her problem is lessened dramatically. As for water try add some flavor drop, fruit infusion, diluted tea whatever to help you drink more.