Very frustrated.....

Damside
Damside Posts: 14 Member
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Am so damm frustrated today. Weighed myself and only down 1 pound. God knows what I have to do to get this weight off. Below my daily calorie amount 99.9% of the time and still nothing happening. So soul destroying...dont know what on earth I am doing wrong. :o(

Have been doing this for three weeks now and lost 8 pounds in total. Was so hoping to have lost much more considering what I weight and what I am eating, compared to what I am eating now. This week have only lost a mere 1 pound and I lost 4 in the first week and I have not changed anything.
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  • SusanaLdn
    SusanaLdn Posts: 121 Member
    I suspect you need to do a forum search of 'eat more to weight less'. You're probably not eating enough - get your head around this very real fact before you feel that desperate. And bear in mind all the years you've been that heavy - too long to get on, may take more than 4 weeks to come off. Best of luck.
  • ZealousMissJJ
    ZealousMissJJ Posts: 454 Member
    Hi Damside, if you open up your diary then we can have a look and maybe give you helpful advice! Are you also working out? Did you take your measurements? Just so you know, the scale tends to lie...

    Be patient hun, it's a lifestyle change!
  • kiddoc88
    kiddoc88 Posts: 244 Member
    have patience.. sometimes it comes off in chunks.. could also depend on your macros as well ( excess sodium=water weight) It also helps to keep weighing consistent ( same time of day, clothes, scale, etc)

    It is much more about a change in composition and inches than the number on the scale
  • Damside
    Damside Posts: 14 Member
    Thanks for the replies. How do I open up my diary? Am so new to this.

    I know it will take time, was just hoping it would happen a little quicker.

    I never took measurements, but perhaps that is something I need to do.

    I have 25 horses at home, so do a good 30 mins exercise before going to work. Am just away to start walking during my lunch hour as well (as I have an office job).
  • smantha32
    smantha32 Posts: 6,990 Member
    8 pounds in 3 weeks is a decent loss. You might have unrealistic expectations about how fast this is supposed to happen.
  • Damside
    Damside Posts: 14 Member
    have patience.. sometimes it comes off in chunks.. could also depend on your macros as well ( excess sodium=water weight) It also helps to keep weighing consistent ( same time of day, clothes, scale, etc)

    It is much more about a change in composition and inches than the number on the scale

    OK, being dim, whats a macro?
  • Damside
    Damside Posts: 14 Member
    8 pounds in 3 weeks is a decent loss. You might have unrealistic expectations about how fast this is supposed to happen.

    I guess I am just being guided by what I have lost before at the likes of Slimming World. :o(
  • LarryDUk
    LarryDUk Posts: 279 Member
    You have lost 8 pounds in three weeks are you are frustrated? Seriously? Do you know how much you would lose in a year if you continue like that? 139 pounds, that is how much!
  • Panda_Rolls
    Panda_Rolls Posts: 101 Member
    Eight pounds in 3 weeks sounds like you are doing pretty well to me. I'm only losing about 1/2 pound each week so it's super slow going, but a loss is a loss. Don't give up!
  • ALLENFLO
    ALLENFLO Posts: 61 Member
    OMG. Those numbers are really good. You are doing SO good. Just keep it up and it will be gone before you know it.

    Just know that even your great loss now is not sustainable. It's going to slowly go down. Don't be discouraged.

    Keep it up! You are doing really good!

    Take Care!!!!
  • smantha32
    smantha32 Posts: 6,990 Member
    8 pounds in 3 weeks is a decent loss. You might have unrealistic expectations about how fast this is supposed to happen.

    I guess I am just being guided by what I have lost before at the likes of Slimming World. :o(

    It won't happen the same way every week though.
    and it can get slower the older you get too. I lost much faster 10 years ago than I seem to now.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Am so damm frustrated today. Weighed myself and only down 1 pound. God knows what I have to do to get this weight off. Below my daily calorie amount 99.9% of the time and still nothing happening. So soul destroying...dont know what on earth I am doing wrong. :o(

    Have been doing this for three weeks now and lost 8 pounds in total. Was so hoping to have lost much more considering what I weight and what I am eating, compared to what I am eating now. This week have only lost a mere 1 pound and I lost 4 in the first week and I have not changed anything.

    you have ONLY lost a pound this week? and ONLY lost 8 lbs is 3 weeks...

    really!?
  • HealthyVitamins
    HealthyVitamins Posts: 432 Member
    8 pounds in 3 weeks is a decent loss. You might have unrealistic expectations about how fast this is supposed to happen.

    I guess I am just being guided by what I have lost before at the likes of Slimming World. :o(

    Did you gain the weight you lost with slimming world back?
  • cainie19
    cainie19 Posts: 126
    8 lbs in 3 weeks is amazing, i dont know why you're upset!? dont worry! you're on track! just keep up the good work
  • Damside
    Damside Posts: 14 Member
    Thanks guys for all your posts and taking the time to reply. So much appreciated.

    Yeah I gained the weight back on once I stopped Slimming World. I also lost 4 stone via a Dietician and Doctor a few years back, but my sweet tooth got in the way!!

    I kinda call myself a "fit fatty".....ha ha ha. In that I am very much obese but spend a lot of time outdoors as I have 25 horses and a 2.5 year old daughter. I have to say that most my weight piled back on after having my daughter and the fact I had post natal depression and loved chocolate!! Thats my downfall.

    I also need to lose a minimum of 15-20kg to have a minor operation on one of my toes, as I passed the pre op medical with flying colours albeit for my weight. So this is really my reason for wanting the weight loss quicker I guess, so that I can show the Consultant that I am able to lose weight!
  • joolywooly33
    joolywooly33 Posts: 421 Member
    The one thing I have gained through MY weight loss and fitness programe is patience. It has taken me 8 months to lose 15lb....some months I lose nothing, but I know I am gaining muscle, strength and stamina....

    If you are in this for the long haul you should feel proud of your progress so far......
  • smantha32
    smantha32 Posts: 6,990 Member


    I also need to lose a minimum of 15-20kg to have a minor operation on one of my toes, as I passed the pre op medical with flying colours albeit for my weight. So this is really my reason for wanting the weight loss quicker I guess, so that I can show the Consultant that I am able to lose weight!


    You can do it, just be consistent. A pound a week is a good steady loss, and you're much less likely to put it back on than if you're doing a fad diet.
  • ZealousMissJJ
    ZealousMissJJ Posts: 454 Member
    Thanks for the replies. How do I open up my diary? Am so new to this.

    I know it will take time, was just hoping it would happen a little quicker.

    I never took measurements, but perhaps that is something I need to do.

    I have 25 horses at home, so do a good 30 mins exercise before going to work. Am just away to start walking during my lunch hour as well (as I have an office job).

    Home -> Settings -> Profile Privacy Settings -> make ik viewable for MyFitnessPal members!

    If I were you, I'd take measurements because sometimes the scale will tell you you haven't lost any weight, but your clothes fit better and you've lost inches.. It's possible you ARE losing more weight. Even then, a pound in a week is excellent.

    Taking care of the horses is definately a nice workout, so is walking. I've found that doing a more intensive workout also brings better results. It's not necessary to lose weight, but it definatley speeds it up.
    have patience.. sometimes it comes off in chunks.. could also depend on your macros as well ( excess sodium=water weight) It also helps to keep weighing consistent ( same time of day, clothes, scale, etc)

    It is much more about a change in composition and inches than the number on the scale

    OK, being dim, whats a macro?

    Your macro's are found in your food diary. For example I track my protein, carbs, fats, sugar and fiber. The three most important macro's are protein (nr 1!), carbs and fats. I keep my macro's set at 40/30/30. Eating a lot of protein keeps me full longer and helps preserve musclemass while losing weight. Definately track macro's !!
  • lisasumner14
    lisasumner14 Posts: 16 Member
    The one thing I have gained through MY weight loss and fitness programe is patience. It has taken me 8 months to lose 15lb....some months I lose nothing, but I know I am gaining muscle, strength and stamina....

    If you are in this for the long haul you should feel proud of your progress so far......

    This thread and advice has really helped me this morning. I broke my leg in march and it has changed my life. I now want to lose weight to be lighter on my leg and stronger. Been on 1400 calories a day for 5 weeks and I've lost 10lbs. Been exercising like crazy. This week I've actually gained a pound or two. Keep telling myself that it's a life change and I can take all the time I need. Being fit and healthy is the most important thing. Hopefully the weight will follow. Having a bit of a down day today though!
  • ZealousMissJJ
    ZealousMissJJ Posts: 454 Member
    I found everything I ever needed to know right here :happy:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/975025-in-place-of-a-road-map-short-n-sweet?hl=in+place+of+roadmap

    Take the time to read it and understand it, because it really makes all the difference!
  • Damside
    Damside Posts: 14 Member
    I found everything I ever needed to know right here :happy:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/975025-in-place-of-a-road-map-short-n-sweet?hl=in+place+of+roadmap

    Take the time to read it and understand it, because it really makes all the difference!

    Thanks for this links and for all the other posts. lisajones40 am so glad that you found this post and that it helps in some way.

    I have now changed my privacy settings so that its available for you guys to view and perhaps get me onto something else.

    Ahhh thats what macros are....thanks for that. I do tend to watch them, and because I eat a lot of fruit do notice that even though I am below my calorie intake that my sugars are always on the higher side.
  • ZealousMissJJ
    ZealousMissJJ Posts: 454 Member
    I still can't see your diary!

    About fruits and sugar; there's a lot of discussion about that. Some say that some fruits are thermogenic, therefore burn a lot of calories to digest. From personal experience I know that my weighloss/body responds better to less sugar/less fruit. However, I like fruit so much, I'm willing to book less progress just to still have my watermelon and berries ;)!
  • Damside
    Damside Posts: 14 Member
    OK have gone back into the settings again, can you see it yet? If not, I have no idea what I am doing wrong.

    The main fruits I have is apple juice first thing, then banana's, apples, pineapple and grapes tend to be what I have at work.
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    it all takes time and patience,, do not give up!
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    have patience.. sometimes it comes off in chunks.. could also depend on your macros as well ( excess sodium=water weight) It also helps to keep weighing consistent ( same time of day, clothes, scale, etc)

    It is much more about a change in composition and inches than the number on the scale
    Sodium is not a macro. Carbs, fat, and protein are macronutrients. Sodium is a micronutrient.
  • ZealousMissJJ
    ZealousMissJJ Posts: 454 Member
    Ooops.. so sorry..

    The settings should be changed at: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/account/diary_settings

    Choose public! Hope that works!
  • ZealousMissJJ
    ZealousMissJJ Posts: 454 Member
    The main fruits I have is apple juice first thing, then banana's, apples, pineapple and grapes tend to be what I have at work.

    I think all of those fruits are pretty high in sugar. There's a list of low to high sugar fruits here:

    http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/whattoeat/a/whatfruit.htm

    For me, I really crave sugar often so eating my fruits helps me not binge out with chocolate and cookies later :)
  • pamshepard12
    pamshepard12 Posts: 6
    Don't give up! I have had up and down weeks too. I haven't been on myfitness long but it has taken me 2 yrs to lose 30 pounds and went from a size 22 to a size 14. Some times I will lose more inches that lbs. Just keep at it girl!
  • littlebee26
    littlebee26 Posts: 116
    8 pounds in 3 weeks is a decent loss. You might have unrealistic expectations about how fast this is supposed to happen.

    I guess I am just being guided by what I have lost before at the likes of Slimming World. :o(

    Don't be too hard on yourself. 8 pounds in 3 weeks is great!! Its a slow process. And the slower it comes off the more likely it is to stay off. You may have gotten bigger numbers in slimming world, but did those pounds stay gone? Honestly, slow progress is better when it comes to weight loss. This 'biggest loser' shows and the likes make it seem as though the bigger the figure the better. This is just not true. In another 3 weeks time you will start to see changes in your shape. Just keep with it. It is so so worth it ;)
  • tjthegreatone
    tjthegreatone Posts: 324
    Am so damm frustrated today. Weighed myself and only down 1 pound. God knows what I have to do to get this weight off. Below my daily calorie amount 99.9% of the time and still nothing happening. So soul destroying...dont know what on earth I am doing wrong. :o(

    Have been doing this for three weeks now and lost 8 pounds in total. Was so hoping to have lost much more considering what I weight and what I am eating, compared to what I am eating now. This week have only lost a mere 1 pound and I lost 4 in the first week and I have not changed anything.
    It's a long game here. Expect weeks of no weight loss and even apparent gains sometimes. These will be balanced by some weeks of effortless reduction. Also expect to have to change up your routine (e.g. add in exercise/change exercise) every once in a while as your body gets complacent.
    Finally choose a sustainable level to eat at that doesn't require excessive amounts of vigilance/a feeling of deprivation, as when you have days like this when you are frustrated it''ll be easy to say 'blow it' and stuff your face. I sincerely hope you're not in the 1200 kcal club. Enough of that.

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