Blew it :(
daniellewhiteliving
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I stuck to the plan 100%. Ate 1200 cals and went running 4 times a week for 2 weeks. I had no weight loss.. hurt my knee so couldn't run and just gave up. I'm back now cos went clothes shopping today...gone up another dress size and I feel like *kitten* .
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Maybe the plan was bad. To lose weight, you just need to stick to a calorie deficit, but consistently, for real, and for a long time.16
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I was eating so healthy.. was so motivated. Now I've ballsed it up really. I just want to feel ok in what I'm wearing .4
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And the plan was high protein low carb. With exercise 3 times a week at least.5
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Maybe you are being too strict with yourself. It's great to eat healthy and have a workout schedule but if you aren't flexible and feel you do something wrong by missing a workout or eating the wrong thing, if that causes you to fall off the wagon completely, you may want to find a new plan that you can stick to.24
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If you're eating low carb, you're eating moderate protein, not high protein, so maybe you're just burnt out from boring diet and overexercise.6
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Weight loss requires more than a 2 week commitment.
Log your diet accurately and consistently. Double check the entries you are using are accurate and use a food scale.
Exercise if you'd like, log it and eat back at least some of those extra calories. Exercise isn't necessary for weight loss, though it certainly can help.
Understand that your body will not immediately react to the work you've done. Some weeks the scale will move, others it won't. You need to give any plan at least 6-8 weeks. And if it's not working like you want, you can tweak it rather than just quit.14 -
The only way to really blow it is to give up and quit. If you believe what you are doing isn't working, that is the time to re-evaluate and adjust. Most likely you would be able to lose at 1200 with no exercise at all. You don't need to run.
I would do two things. First, I would double check my information in MFP and make sure to choose an appropriate weight loss goal. And then I would learn to weigh my food and log accurately. And then give it time.
If you had just started running, chances are water retention was masking losses.
Just get started again. Read the useful information at the top of the forums to help.11 -
If you couldn't stick to it, then something about that plan was unsustainable. Did you pick too aggressive of a goal and dropped your calories too low for you to stick to? Was the exercise too much, too soon? Was the diet too restrictive? When we try to do too much right from the very start, it tends to be exciting when we start, but ends up being completely overwhelming and impossible to stick to. You can always restart by picking a modest weight loss goal, and then logging consistently and accurately and see how that goes. Maybe try a food scale for 4-6 weeks. You don't have to do a laundry list of requirements to lose weight. You just have to eat less.14
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A 1200 calorie goal is the absolute lowest. What have you set MFP to weight loss wise? You’re being too aggressive. I’m not sure of your stats but I’m losing on 1400 a day, and those 200 calories make a world of difference. You don’t have to be so strenuous with your excercise. It’s all about CICO, excercise just helps but it’s not necessary and certainly not worth risking injuries. You probably won’t see any change in 2 weeks... healthy, sustainable weight loss takes months. Instant gratification will not happen.8
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IMO weight loss is more about food and less about exercise. It's tough to out-run your fork....
Take a step back to regroup. You don't have to eat "healthy" or "perfect".... you just have to eat less calories than you burn. This battle is fought literally one bite at a time. If you end up choosing a high calorie food and then regret it, use that as a learning experience. Log it in your diary and plan to choose something else to eat next time.
Low carb plans are very popular right now. Personally for me, I don't want a plan where I am restricted. I'd rather be able to fit birthday cake for my mom or wine with a friend into my plan without feeling like I screwed something up. But, many people are very successful at low carb. Somehow they lose the cravings for foods I really enjoy. Think about what works for you. Know that any plan will work as long as you eat less calories than you burn ("caloric deficit"). Were you unsuccessful because it was too restrictive for you and you felt deprived? Or did you have a bad day and never got back on plan?
You might also consider changing your goals initially. Instead of focusing on how much weight you are losing, try to focus on staying on your plan and logging all your food accurately. You might be surprised at how much this perspective can really help keep you motivated.
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Everything I would have said already covered above. I love MFP.
Listen to the responses, OP, and you got this!5 -
okay.
if i gave up i wouldnt have lost 100+ pounds and feel (and look) like a totally different person.
When you want it bad enough, you work for it. Losing weight is not hard, but it does take patience and dedication.7 -
I really appreciate and take on board what you have all said. The calories weren't a problem or too restrictive but I think the exercise and the pressure I put on myself was. I'm not massively overweight..I have 2 stone to lose but I guess I expected to feel results after 2 weeks. I wasn't drinking much water..and was adding salt to my food quite a bit even though it was all low cal. I am very bloated quite a lot which makes me look pregnant but maybe that is water retention. Lots to think about .6
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daniellewhiteliving wrote: »I was eating so healthy.. was so motivated. Now I've ballsed it up really. I just want to feel ok in what I'm wearing .
What is healthy? What is the point, if you can't enjoy life a little. Have you looked into flexible dieting?3 -
Unless you’re short, 1200 calories is pretty aggressive. Set your goal to a pound a week, log everything as accurately as possible (if you don’t have one yet, look into getting a food scale), and give yourself some time.5
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Having been around here for a while, this is my advice. The "thing" that people insist isn't the unsustainable part of their weight loss plan, is usually the thing that's MOST unsustainable and why they keep failing to lose weight. They like to insist it's something else because reasons I guess. I understand wanting to lose weight quickly. Hang around here for a while and you'll figure it out. Best of luck.3
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daniellewhiteliving wrote: »I stuck to the plan 100%. Ate 1200 cals...
How do you know that you ate 1200 calories? Did you weigh and measure everything and use accurate and correct entries when logging your food and drink?5 -
psychod787 wrote: »daniellewhiteliving wrote: »I was eating so healthy.. was so motivated. Now I've ballsed it up really. I just want to feel ok in what I'm wearing .
What is healthy? What is the point, if you can't enjoy life a little. Have you looked into flexible dieting?
I was still having the odd treat out of calories I'd earned from exercising. I've just been looking into the 5:22 -
daniellewhiteliving wrote: »I stuck to the plan 100%. Ate 1200 cals and went running 4 times a week for 2 weeks. I had no weight loss.. hurt my knee so couldn't run and just gave up. I'm back now cos went clothes shopping today...gone up another dress size and I feel like *kitten* .
You didn't gain all the weight in 2 weeks7 -
Unless you’re short, 1200 calories is pretty aggressive. Set your goal to a pound a week, log everything as accurately as possible (if you don’t have one yet, look into getting a food scale), and give yourself some time.
I don't have a good scale but will get one. I'm 5'7 12 stone0 -
DomesticKat wrote: »Having been around here for a while, this is my advice. The "thing" that people insist isn't the unsustainable part of their weight loss plan, is usually the thing that's MOST unsustainable and why they keep failing to lose weight. They like to insist it's something else because reasons I guess. I understand wanting to lose weight quickly. Hang around here for a while and you'll figure it out. Best of luck.
I plan on sticking around...I know I need to be more patient0 -
daniellewhiteliving wrote: »Unless you’re short, 1200 calories is pretty aggressive. Set your goal to a pound a week, log everything as accurately as possible (if you don’t have one yet, look into getting a food scale), and give yourself some time.
I don't have a good scale but will get one. I'm 5'7 12 stone
You need to be eating more than 1200 cals then. Plus when your knee is better, start more slowly, going from nothing to running 4x a week is why you're injured.
It's a marathon not a sprint. The changes you're trying to make are great, but going balls out in the first couple of weeks and then not getting the expected results is why people yo yo so much.9 -
My 2 cents - make sure you are hitting the vegetables, fruits, and lower fat choices of protein as much as possible. There's no reason not to indulge if you log it, but keeping with healthier and varied options is great for the long run. Be kind to yourself!9
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TavistockToad wrote: »daniellewhiteliving wrote: »Unless you’re short, 1200 calories is pretty aggressive. Set your goal to a pound a week, log everything as accurately as possible (if you don’t have one yet, look into getting a food scale), and give yourself some time.
I don't have a good scale but will get one. I'm 5'7 12 stone
You need to be eating more than 1200 cals then. Plus when your knee is better, start more slowly, going from nothing to running 4x a week is why you're injured.
It's a marathon not a sprint. The changes you're trying to make are great, but going balls out in the first couple of weeks and then not getting the expected results is why people yo yo so much.
^ This. Obviously habits need to change to lose weight/increase fitness, but it's usually most successful when it's done in a sustainable, gradual manner. For most people, making huge/radical changes will last about as long as the initial inspiration/motivation period, plus however many days/weeks they can white-knuckle their way through it by sheer willpower. Which usually isn't very long.
You can almost see the impending fail when a new member posts "I've cut out <insert long list of foods> from my diet, I'm eating <insert ridiculously low calorie intake> and doing <insert latest trendy number of meals> at <insert exact times of the day> and I'm going to the gym 3 hours a day 7 days a week and running five miles every night after dinner!!!".
Then the usual pattern emerges:
1) Two weeks later, a "Why Am I Bingeing and Tired All The Time?" thread.
2) Three weeks later, a "HELP!!!! WHY AM I NOT LOSING WEIGHT????!?!?!?!?" thread.
3) A long period of absence.
4) A year later, a "Starting Over, Let's Do This!" thread.24 -
TavistockToad wrote: »daniellewhiteliving wrote: »Unless you’re short, 1200 calories is pretty aggressive. Set your goal to a pound a week, log everything as accurately as possible (if you don’t have one yet, look into getting a food scale), and give yourself some time.
I don't have a good scale but will get one. I'm 5'7 12 stone
You need to be eating more than 1200 cals then. Plus when your knee is better, start more slowly, going from nothing to running 4x a week is why you're injured.
It's a marathon not a sprint. The changes you're trying to make are great, but going balls out in the first couple of weeks and then not getting the expected results is why people yo yo so much.
^ This. Obviously habits need to change to lose weight/increase fitness, but it's usually most successful when it's done in a sustainable, gradual manner. For most people, making huge/radical changes will last about as long as the initial inspiration/motivation period, plus however many days/weeks they can white-knuckle their way through it by sheer willpower. Which usually isn't very long.
You can almost see the impending fail when a new member posts "I've cut out <insert long list of foods> from my diet, I'm eating <insert ridiculously low calorie intake> and doing <insert latest trendy number of meals> at <insert exact times of the day> and I'm going to the gym 3 hours a day 7 days a week and running five miles every night after dinner!!!".
Then the usual pattern emerges:
1) Two weeks later, a "Why Am I Bingeing and Tired All The Time?" thread.
2) Three weeks later, a "HELP!!!! WHY AM I NOT LOSING WEIGHT????!?!?!?!?" thread.
3) A long period of absence.
4) A year later, a "Starting Over, Let's Do This!" thread.
This is so true. Unless you are massively obese, weight comes off slowly.3 -
TavistockToad wrote: »daniellewhiteliving wrote: »Unless you’re short, 1200 calories is pretty aggressive. Set your goal to a pound a week, log everything as accurately as possible (if you don’t have one yet, look into getting a food scale), and give yourself some time.
I don't have a good scale but will get one. I'm 5'7 12 stone
You need to be eating more than 1200 cals then. Plus when your knee is better, start more slowly, going from nothing to running 4x a week is why you're injured.
It's a marathon not a sprint. The changes you're trying to make are great, but going balls out in the first couple of weeks and then not getting the expected results is why people yo yo so much.
You know I didn't think that's why I'm injured... how stupid. I was thinking I'm getting old ECT but obviously I just need to not run before I can walk...literally!2 -
ScrapStitching wrote: »My 2 cents - make sure you are hitting the vegetables, fruits, and lower fat choices of protein as much as possible. There's no reason not to indulge if you log it, but keeping with healthier and varied options is great for the long run. Be kind to yourself!
Thank you...I'm gonna try keep to fish and lean chicken . I'm not a massive fan of anything else really. Thanks for the advice0 -
TavistockToad wrote: »daniellewhiteliving wrote: »Unless you’re short, 1200 calories is pretty aggressive. Set your goal to a pound a week, log everything as accurately as possible (if you don’t have one yet, look into getting a food scale), and give yourself some time.
I don't have a good scale but will get one. I'm 5'7 12 stone
You need to be eating more than 1200 cals then. Plus when your knee is better, start more slowly, going from nothing to running 4x a week is why you're injured.
It's a marathon not a sprint. The changes you're trying to make are great, but going balls out in the first couple of weeks and then not getting the expected results is why people yo yo so much.
^ This. Obviously habits need to change to lose weight/increase fitness, but it's usually most successful when it's done in a sustainable, gradual manner. For most people, making huge/radical changes will last about as long as the initial inspiration/motivation period, plus however many days/weeks they can white-knuckle their way through it by sheer willpower. Which usually isn't very long.
You can almost see the impending fail when a new member posts "I've cut out <insert long list of foods> from my diet, I'm eating <insert ridiculously low calorie intake> and doing <insert latest trendy number of meals> at <insert exact times of the day> and I'm going to the gym 3 hours a day 7 days a week and running five miles every night after dinner!!!".
Then the usual pattern emerges:
1) Two weeks later, a "Why Am I Bingeing and Tired All The Time?" thread.
2) Three weeks later, a "HELP!!!! WHY AM I NOT LOSING WEIGHT????!?!?!?!?" thread.
3) A long period of absence.
4) A year later, a "Starting Over, Let's Do This!" thread.
So true...I don't think I was approaching this right attal1 -
I'm going to start tomorrow fresh..No unrealistic expectations. Thanks for the support9
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daniellewhiteliving wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »daniellewhiteliving wrote: »Unless you’re short, 1200 calories is pretty aggressive. Set your goal to a pound a week, log everything as accurately as possible (if you don’t have one yet, look into getting a food scale), and give yourself some time.
I don't have a good scale but will get one. I'm 5'7 12 stone
You need to be eating more than 1200 cals then. Plus when your knee is better, start more slowly, going from nothing to running 4x a week is why you're injured.
It's a marathon not a sprint. The changes you're trying to make are great, but going balls out in the first couple of weeks and then not getting the expected results is why people yo yo so much.
^ This. Obviously habits need to change to lose weight/increase fitness, but it's usually most successful when it's done in a sustainable, gradual manner. For most people, making huge/radical changes will last about as long as the initial inspiration/motivation period, plus however many days/weeks they can white-knuckle their way through it by sheer willpower. Which usually isn't very long.
You can almost see the impending fail when a new member posts "I've cut out <insert long list of foods> from my diet, I'm eating <insert ridiculously low calorie intake> and doing <insert latest trendy number of meals> at <insert exact times of the day> and I'm going to the gym 3 hours a day 7 days a week and running five miles every night after dinner!!!".
Then the usual pattern emerges:
1) Two weeks later, a "Why Am I Bingeing and Tired All The Time?" thread.
2) Three weeks later, a "HELP!!!! WHY AM I NOT LOSING WEIGHT????!?!?!?!?" thread.
3) A long period of absence.
4) A year later, a "Starting Over, Let's Do This!" thread.
So true...I don't think I was approaching this right attal
So many people make weight loss a lot harder than it has to be, and seem to think that it has to be a grueling test of willpower, denial and suffering.
It's not easy, but it's simple: eat a reasonably nutritious diet, stick to a reasonable calorie deficit, trust the process and have some patience. Throw in a reasonable amount of exercise (because it's good for you, for numerous reasons) and gradually increase it as your fitness grows. No need to starve yourself and beat yourself into the ground - in fact, that approach rarely works in the long term because it's not sustainable, mentally or physiologically.9
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