Did you lose hair while losing weight? Why?
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I second the Dash Diet. I follow the general principles, eating a varied diet that includes (but is not limited to) lots of fruits, veggies and some dairy and watching my sodium intake carefully. I think keeping potassium, magnesium and calcium intake higher and sodium intake lower is key for me. I’ve lost 37 pounds and my blood pressure is within normal range.0
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nutmegoreo wrote: »I hate that the current diet culture has people scared of eating fruit.
Yes, and I miss them! Can't sustain on what I'm currently eating, so I will add them back in one at a time2 -
I'm experiencing the same hair loss and eating 1400 cals/day. don't have the energy to exercise/walk or prep or cook. Afraid to add in cals because i will gain. Not sure how many grams of protein i am taking in but less than 20 carbs
Friend if your energy is suffering that badly please eat more. That’s scary! Take care of yourself ❤️Hair loss doesn't show up immediately.
Your current weight loss of less than 2lbs a week implies that your earlier weight loss was much more than 2lbs a week to arrive at an average of about 2lbs a week over the past 18 weeks.
Which is fast for someone who is not over 300lbs.
So just take it easy. And don't be surprised if caloric restriction had something to do with it
Okay, thanks. To be fair to the math, my initial high weight could be very off, which is why I always say "about" even though I have this number. I weighed in at the gym on a rickety old upright scale that seemed accurate-ish but with shoes/clothes and definitely after drinking and eating in the day. MFP says I would need to eat below 1200/day to lose 2lb/week. I do not think that happened. My logging is fairly consistent except at restaurant meals, and those days are over anyway. I'm also still obese, even if I was never 300lbs. I was "class 2 obese" according to the chart. Now I'm class 1.
How tall are you, OP? And even if your loggin,g is tight and on-point, if you’re exercising and not eating back at least half of those calories, that could account for a higher than average deficit.
5’2” and no exercise. I track my steps at work and log it as 2.0mph walking for 5min per 1000 steps (an estimate someone on the forums helped me with because my tracker doesn’t sync properly). I usually eat that back, if not the day of within the week.
Maybe this is my body's way of telling me that this is the weight I should maintain. Even though the number on the scale has been lower and that made me feel happier. I know the scale should not rule! Now to add back carbs without gaining what I've lost. This seems to be the problem. And that is even with adding in good carbs: avacados, handful of almonds, on a rare occassion, sweet potato. I am trying to stay gluten free due to hashimoto. Would love your thoughts......
If you have an illness that requires dietary restrictions then I really think working with your doctor and a registered dietitian would be the best way. That might help address energy issues too.
Kiela, that is a great idea. Just went to a session yesterday from our United Healthcare rep. They have free consultations with a dietitian as part of the plan. I think I'll log on with them to get an answer. I've been told to also follow the DASH diet, but am hesitant bc it adds in fruit carbs and I will gain. I'll let you know how it goes
Most/all of a scale jump you may see when increasing average daily carbs is just water weight. That's because metabolizing carbs ties up a little water in the body (several grams of water for each added gram of carbs).
That blip on the scale can be stressful, I completely understand . . . but it isn't fat gain, and will level out when you reach a new, slightly higher level of average daily carbs.
So, I suggest taking a deep breath, and gradually adding that delicious, nutritious fruit. The micronutrients and fiber will help you!
Best wishes!
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I'm experiencing the same hair loss and eating 1400 cals/day. don't have the energy to exercise/walk or prep or cook. Afraid to add in cals because i will gain. Not sure how many grams of protein i am taking in but less than 20 carbs
Friend if your energy is suffering that badly please eat more. That’s scary! Take care of yourself ❤️Hair loss doesn't show up immediately.
Your current weight loss of less than 2lbs a week implies that your earlier weight loss was much more than 2lbs a week to arrive at an average of about 2lbs a week over the past 18 weeks.
Which is fast for someone who is not over 300lbs.
So just take it easy. And don't be surprised if caloric restriction had something to do with it
Okay, thanks. To be fair to the math, my initial high weight could be very off, which is why I always say "about" even though I have this number. I weighed in at the gym on a rickety old upright scale that seemed accurate-ish but with shoes/clothes and definitely after drinking and eating in the day. MFP says I would need to eat below 1200/day to lose 2lb/week. I do not think that happened. My logging is fairly consistent except at restaurant meals, and those days are over anyway. I'm also still obese, even if I was never 300lbs. I was "class 2 obese" according to the chart. Now I'm class 1.
How tall are you, OP? And even if your loggin,g is tight and on-point, if you’re exercising and not eating back at least half of those calories, that could account for a higher than average deficit.
5’2” and no exercise. I track my steps at work and log it as 2.0mph walking for 5min per 1000 steps (an estimate someone on the forums helped me with because my tracker doesn’t sync properly). I usually eat that back, if not the day of within the week.
Maybe this is my body's way of telling me that this is the weight I should maintain. Even though the number on the scale has been lower and that made me feel happier. I know the scale should not rule! Now to add back carbs without gaining what I've lost. This seems to be the problem. And that is even with adding in good carbs: avacados, handful of almonds, on a rare occassion, sweet potato. I am trying to stay gluten free due to hashimoto. Would love your thoughts......
I'm not aware of any connection between Hashimoto and gluten.
Avocados are primarily a fat source, as are nuts. Both are very high in calories, which is much more likely to cause you to gain weight than the trivial amount of carbs in these foods.5 -
I'm experiencing the same hair loss and eating 1400 cals/day. don't have the energy to exercise/walk or prep or cook. Afraid to add in cals because i will gain. Not sure how many grams of protein i am taking in but less than 20 carbs
Friend if your energy is suffering that badly please eat more. That’s scary! Take care of yourself ❤️Hair loss doesn't show up immediately.
Your current weight loss of less than 2lbs a week implies that your earlier weight loss was much more than 2lbs a week to arrive at an average of about 2lbs a week over the past 18 weeks.
Which is fast for someone who is not over 300lbs.
So just take it easy. And don't be surprised if caloric restriction had something to do with it
Okay, thanks. To be fair to the math, my initial high weight could be very off, which is why I always say "about" even though I have this number. I weighed in at the gym on a rickety old upright scale that seemed accurate-ish but with shoes/clothes and definitely after drinking and eating in the day. MFP says I would need to eat below 1200/day to lose 2lb/week. I do not think that happened. My logging is fairly consistent except at restaurant meals, and those days are over anyway. I'm also still obese, even if I was never 300lbs. I was "class 2 obese" according to the chart. Now I'm class 1.
How tall are you, OP? And even if your loggin,g is tight and on-point, if you’re exercising and not eating back at least half of those calories, that could account for a higher than average deficit.
5’2” and no exercise. I track my steps at work and log it as 2.0mph walking for 5min per 1000 steps (an estimate someone on the forums helped me with because my tracker doesn’t sync properly). I usually eat that back, if not the day of within the week.
Maybe this is my body's way of telling me that this is the weight I should maintain. Even though the number on the scale has been lower and that made me feel happier. I know the scale should not rule! Now to add back carbs without gaining what I've lost. This seems to be the problem. And that is even with adding in good carbs: avacados, handful of almonds, on a rare occassion, sweet potato. I am trying to stay gluten free due to hashimoto. Would love your thoughts......
Carbs don't make you gain weight. Eating in a calorie surplus makes you gain weight.6 -
collectingblues wrote: »I'm experiencing the same hair loss and eating 1400 cals/day. don't have the energy to exercise/walk or prep or cook. Afraid to add in cals because i will gain. Not sure how many grams of protein i am taking in but less than 20 carbs
Friend if your energy is suffering that badly please eat more. That’s scary! Take care of yourself ❤️Hair loss doesn't show up immediately.
Your current weight loss of less than 2lbs a week implies that your earlier weight loss was much more than 2lbs a week to arrive at an average of about 2lbs a week over the past 18 weeks.
Which is fast for someone who is not over 300lbs.
So just take it easy. And don't be surprised if caloric restriction had something to do with it
Okay, thanks. To be fair to the math, my initial high weight could be very off, which is why I always say "about" even though I have this number. I weighed in at the gym on a rickety old upright scale that seemed accurate-ish but with shoes/clothes and definitely after drinking and eating in the day. MFP says I would need to eat below 1200/day to lose 2lb/week. I do not think that happened. My logging is fairly consistent except at restaurant meals, and those days are over anyway. I'm also still obese, even if I was never 300lbs. I was "class 2 obese" according to the chart. Now I'm class 1.
How tall are you, OP? And even if your loggin,g is tight and on-point, if you’re exercising and not eating back at least half of those calories, that could account for a higher than average deficit.
5’2” and no exercise. I track my steps at work and log it as 2.0mph walking for 5min per 1000 steps (an estimate someone on the forums helped me with because my tracker doesn’t sync properly). I usually eat that back, if not the day of within the week.
Maybe this is my body's way of telling me that this is the weight I should maintain. Even though the number on the scale has been lower and that made me feel happier. I know the scale should not rule! Now to add back carbs without gaining what I've lost. This seems to be the problem. And that is even with adding in good carbs: avacados, handful of almonds, on a rare occassion, sweet potato. I am trying to stay gluten free due to hashimoto. Would love your thoughts......
Carbs don't make you gain weight. Eating in a calorie surplus makes you gain weight.
I appreciate everyone's responses, thank you! I need to go back into MFP and adjust macros. what is a good carb percentage to lose .5/week? also protein and fat? thanks If there is a link on MFP to learn about this specifically, I would appreciate the link!0 -
collectingblues wrote: »I'm experiencing the same hair loss and eating 1400 cals/day. don't have the energy to exercise/walk or prep or cook. Afraid to add in cals because i will gain. Not sure how many grams of protein i am taking in but less than 20 carbs
Friend if your energy is suffering that badly please eat more. That’s scary! Take care of yourself ❤️Hair loss doesn't show up immediately.
Your current weight loss of less than 2lbs a week implies that your earlier weight loss was much more than 2lbs a week to arrive at an average of about 2lbs a week over the past 18 weeks.
Which is fast for someone who is not over 300lbs.
So just take it easy. And don't be surprised if caloric restriction had something to do with it
Okay, thanks. To be fair to the math, my initial high weight could be very off, which is why I always say "about" even though I have this number. I weighed in at the gym on a rickety old upright scale that seemed accurate-ish but with shoes/clothes and definitely after drinking and eating in the day. MFP says I would need to eat below 1200/day to lose 2lb/week. I do not think that happened. My logging is fairly consistent except at restaurant meals, and those days are over anyway. I'm also still obese, even if I was never 300lbs. I was "class 2 obese" according to the chart. Now I'm class 1.
How tall are you, OP? And even if your loggin,g is tight and on-point, if you’re exercising and not eating back at least half of those calories, that could account for a higher than average deficit.
5’2” and no exercise. I track my steps at work and log it as 2.0mph walking for 5min per 1000 steps (an estimate someone on the forums helped me with because my tracker doesn’t sync properly). I usually eat that back, if not the day of within the week.
Maybe this is my body's way of telling me that this is the weight I should maintain. Even though the number on the scale has been lower and that made me feel happier. I know the scale should not rule! Now to add back carbs without gaining what I've lost. This seems to be the problem. And that is even with adding in good carbs: avacados, handful of almonds, on a rare occassion, sweet potato. I am trying to stay gluten free due to hashimoto. Would love your thoughts......
Carbs don't make you gain weight. Eating in a calorie surplus makes you gain weight.
I appreciate everyone's responses, thank you! I need to go back into MFP and adjust macros. what is a good carb percentage to lose .5/week? also protein and fat? thanks If there is a link on MFP to learn about this specifically, I would appreciate the link!
I'm on my phone so can't link it, but there is a thread guide to getting you on the road to sexypants (it's in the most helpful posts at the top of the getting started forum). It has great information and one of the first (might be the first) links is to a guide on setting up macros. Alternatively, you could start with the MFP default settings. I like the link setup because it prioritises protein and fats without demonizing carbs. The MFP default isn't bad, but is a blanket set up for everyone.2 -
nutmegoreo wrote: »collectingblues wrote: »I'm experiencing the same hair loss and eating 1400 cals/day. don't have the energy to exercise/walk or prep or cook. Afraid to add in cals because i will gain. Not sure how many grams of protein i am taking in but less than 20 carbs
Friend if your energy is suffering that badly please eat more. That’s scary! Take care of yourself ❤️Hair loss doesn't show up immediately.
Your current weight loss of less than 2lbs a week implies that your earlier weight loss was much more than 2lbs a week to arrive at an average of about 2lbs a week over the past 18 weeks.
Which is fast for someone who is not over 300lbs.
So just take it easy. And don't be surprised if caloric restriction had something to do with it
Okay, thanks. To be fair to the math, my initial high weight could be very off, which is why I always say "about" even though I have this number. I weighed in at the gym on a rickety old upright scale that seemed accurate-ish but with shoes/clothes and definitely after drinking and eating in the day. MFP says I would need to eat below 1200/day to lose 2lb/week. I do not think that happened. My logging is fairly consistent except at restaurant meals, and those days are over anyway. I'm also still obese, even if I was never 300lbs. I was "class 2 obese" according to the chart. Now I'm class 1.
How tall are you, OP? And even if your loggin,g is tight and on-point, if you’re exercising and not eating back at least half of those calories, that could account for a higher than average deficit.
5’2” and no exercise. I track my steps at work and log it as 2.0mph walking for 5min per 1000 steps (an estimate someone on the forums helped me with because my tracker doesn’t sync properly). I usually eat that back, if not the day of within the week.
Maybe this is my body's way of telling me that this is the weight I should maintain. Even though the number on the scale has been lower and that made me feel happier. I know the scale should not rule! Now to add back carbs without gaining what I've lost. This seems to be the problem. And that is even with adding in good carbs: avacados, handful of almonds, on a rare occassion, sweet potato. I am trying to stay gluten free due to hashimoto. Would love your thoughts......
Carbs don't make you gain weight. Eating in a calorie surplus makes you gain weight.
I appreciate everyone's responses, thank you! I need to go back into MFP and adjust macros. what is a good carb percentage to lose .5/week? also protein and fat? thanks If there is a link on MFP to learn about this specifically, I would appreciate the link!
I'm on my phone so can't link it, but there is a thread guide to getting you on the road to sexypants (it's in the most helpful posts at the top of the getting started forum). It has great information and one of the first (might be the first) links is to a guide on setting up macros. Alternatively, you could start with the MFP default settings. I like the link setup because it prioritises protein and fats without demonizing carbs.
thank you so much!0 -
collectingblues wrote: »I'm experiencing the same hair loss and eating 1400 cals/day. don't have the energy to exercise/walk or prep or cook. Afraid to add in cals because i will gain. Not sure how many grams of protein i am taking in but less than 20 carbs
Friend if your energy is suffering that badly please eat more. That’s scary! Take care of yourself ❤️Hair loss doesn't show up immediately.
Your current weight loss of less than 2lbs a week implies that your earlier weight loss was much more than 2lbs a week to arrive at an average of about 2lbs a week over the past 18 weeks.
Which is fast for someone who is not over 300lbs.
So just take it easy. And don't be surprised if caloric restriction had something to do with it
Okay, thanks. To be fair to the math, my initial high weight could be very off, which is why I always say "about" even though I have this number. I weighed in at the gym on a rickety old upright scale that seemed accurate-ish but with shoes/clothes and definitely after drinking and eating in the day. MFP says I would need to eat below 1200/day to lose 2lb/week. I do not think that happened. My logging is fairly consistent except at restaurant meals, and those days are over anyway. I'm also still obese, even if I was never 300lbs. I was "class 2 obese" according to the chart. Now I'm class 1.
How tall are you, OP? And even if your loggin,g is tight and on-point, if you’re exercising and not eating back at least half of those calories, that could account for a higher than average deficit.
5’2” and no exercise. I track my steps at work and log it as 2.0mph walking for 5min per 1000 steps (an estimate someone on the forums helped me with because my tracker doesn’t sync properly). I usually eat that back, if not the day of within the week.
Maybe this is my body's way of telling me that this is the weight I should maintain. Even though the number on the scale has been lower and that made me feel happier. I know the scale should not rule! Now to add back carbs without gaining what I've lost. This seems to be the problem. And that is even with adding in good carbs: avacados, handful of almonds, on a rare occassion, sweet potato. I am trying to stay gluten free due to hashimoto. Would love your thoughts......
Carbs don't make you gain weight. Eating in a calorie surplus makes you gain weight.
I appreciate everyone's responses, thank you! I need to go back into MFP and adjust macros. what is a good carb percentage to lose .5/week? also protein and fat? thanks If there is a link on MFP to learn about this specifically, I would appreciate the link!
Weight loss is all about calories, not macros. Set up your MFP profile with a target weight loss rate of 0.5 lb/week, then eat that amount (plus at least 50% of exercise calories) for 4-6 weeks. At that point, look at your average weight loss per week, and adjust your eating if needed to realize the 0.5 lb/week rate (customizing the intake to your personal results).
But macros are important for nutrition, thus health. They may also be important for satiation, which affects the ability to stick to the correct calorie level.
For most people, the MFP default macros percentages are not a crazy place to start. This is a good thread to look at to customize the macros further:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/819055/setting-your-calorie-and-macro-target1 -
collectingblues wrote: »I'm experiencing the same hair loss and eating 1400 cals/day. don't have the energy to exercise/walk or prep or cook. Afraid to add in cals because i will gain. Not sure how many grams of protein i am taking in but less than 20 carbs
Friend if your energy is suffering that badly please eat more. That’s scary! Take care of yourself ❤️Hair loss doesn't show up immediately.
Your current weight loss of less than 2lbs a week implies that your earlier weight loss was much more than 2lbs a week to arrive at an average of about 2lbs a week over the past 18 weeks.
Which is fast for someone who is not over 300lbs.
So just take it easy. And don't be surprised if caloric restriction had something to do with it
Okay, thanks. To be fair to the math, my initial high weight could be very off, which is why I always say "about" even though I have this number. I weighed in at the gym on a rickety old upright scale that seemed accurate-ish but with shoes/clothes and definitely after drinking and eating in the day. MFP says I would need to eat below 1200/day to lose 2lb/week. I do not think that happened. My logging is fairly consistent except at restaurant meals, and those days are over anyway. I'm also still obese, even if I was never 300lbs. I was "class 2 obese" according to the chart. Now I'm class 1.
How tall are you, OP? And even if your loggin,g is tight and on-point, if you’re exercising and not eating back at least half of those calories, that could account for a higher than average deficit.
5’2” and no exercise. I track my steps at work and log it as 2.0mph walking for 5min per 1000 steps (an estimate someone on the forums helped me with because my tracker doesn’t sync properly). I usually eat that back, if not the day of within the week.
Maybe this is my body's way of telling me that this is the weight I should maintain. Even though the number on the scale has been lower and that made me feel happier. I know the scale should not rule! Now to add back carbs without gaining what I've lost. This seems to be the problem. And that is even with adding in good carbs: avacados, handful of almonds, on a rare occassion, sweet potato. I am trying to stay gluten free due to hashimoto. Would love your thoughts......
Carbs don't make you gain weight. Eating in a calorie surplus makes you gain weight.
I appreciate everyone's responses, thank you! I need to go back into MFP and adjust macros. what is a good carb percentage to lose .5/week? also protein and fat? thanks If there is a link on MFP to learn about this specifically, I would appreciate the link!
Weight loss is all about calories, not macros. Set up your MFP profile with a target weight loss rate of 0.5 lb/week, then eat that amount (plus at least 50% of exercise calories) for 4-6 weeks. At that point, look at your average weight loss per week, and adjust your eating if needed to realize the 0.5 lb/week rate (customizing the intake to your personal results).
But macros are important for nutrition, thus health. They may also be important for satiation, which affects the ability to stick to the correct calorie level.
For most people, the MFP default macros percentages are not a crazy place to start. This is a good thread to look at to customize the macros further:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/819055/setting-your-calorie-and-macro-target
That's the one in the sexy pants thread. Great minds and all
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Hair thinning can be a sign of thyroid issues. I'd get it checked out, and also get a vitamin/mineral panel done while you are at it. You may be low on something. Hormones can kick in when you start to go through menopause.1
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elsie6hickman wrote: »Hair thinning can be a sign of thyroid issues. I'd get it checked out, and also get a vitamin/mineral panel done while you are at it. You may be low on something. Hormones can kick in when you start to go through menopause.
Elsie,
Yes, visit Endo frequently as I have Hashimotos. Labs showed Vit. D low--now supplementing. Taking Estrogen and Progestrone for 'the change' so I can have energy with fewer hot flashes and mood is better. Not sure about minerals
Thanks
I'm trying to figure TDEE from the sexypants thread!1 -
nutmegoreo wrote: »collectingblues wrote: »I'm experiencing the same hair loss and eating 1400 cals/day. don't have the energy to exercise/walk or prep or cook. Afraid to add in cals because i will gain. Not sure how many grams of protein i am taking in but less than 20 carbs
Friend if your energy is suffering that badly please eat more. That’s scary! Take care of yourself ❤️Hair loss doesn't show up immediately.
Your current weight loss of less than 2lbs a week implies that your earlier weight loss was much more than 2lbs a week to arrive at an average of about 2lbs a week over the past 18 weeks.
Which is fast for someone who is not over 300lbs.
So just take it easy. And don't be surprised if caloric restriction had something to do with it
Okay, thanks. To be fair to the math, my initial high weight could be very off, which is why I always say "about" even though I have this number. I weighed in at the gym on a rickety old upright scale that seemed accurate-ish but with shoes/clothes and definitely after drinking and eating in the day. MFP says I would need to eat below 1200/day to lose 2lb/week. I do not think that happened. My logging is fairly consistent except at restaurant meals, and those days are over anyway. I'm also still obese, even if I was never 300lbs. I was "class 2 obese" according to the chart. Now I'm class 1.
How tall are you, OP? And even if your loggin,g is tight and on-point, if you’re exercising and not eating back at least half of those calories, that could account for a higher than average deficit.
5’2” and no exercise. I track my steps at work and log it as 2.0mph walking for 5min per 1000 steps (an estimate someone on the forums helped me with because my tracker doesn’t sync properly). I usually eat that back, if not the day of within the week.
Maybe this is my body's way of telling me that this is the weight I should maintain. Even though the number on the scale has been lower and that made me feel happier. I know the scale should not rule! Now to add back carbs without gaining what I've lost. This seems to be the problem. And that is even with adding in good carbs: avacados, handful of almonds, on a rare occassion, sweet potato. I am trying to stay gluten free due to hashimoto. Would love your thoughts......
Carbs don't make you gain weight. Eating in a calorie surplus makes you gain weight.
I appreciate everyone's responses, thank you! I need to go back into MFP and adjust macros. what is a good carb percentage to lose .5/week? also protein and fat? thanks If there is a link on MFP to learn about this specifically, I would appreciate the link!
Weight loss is all about calories, not macros. Set up your MFP profile with a target weight loss rate of 0.5 lb/week, then eat that amount (plus at least 50% of exercise calories) for 4-6 weeks. At that point, look at your average weight loss per week, and adjust your eating if needed to realize the 0.5 lb/week rate (customizing the intake to your personal results).
But macros are important for nutrition, thus health. They may also be important for satiation, which affects the ability to stick to the correct calorie level.
For most people, the MFP default macros percentages are not a crazy place to start. This is a good thread to look at to customize the macros further:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/819055/setting-your-calorie-and-macro-target
That's the one in the sexy pants thread. Great minds and all
I can't find where to click for MFP to figure my calories. I've jacked around with the macros and adjusted the calories a few times so I'm not sure where to click to get MFP's figures.0 -
nutmegoreo wrote: »collectingblues wrote: »I'm experiencing the same hair loss and eating 1400 cals/day. don't have the energy to exercise/walk or prep or cook. Afraid to add in cals because i will gain. Not sure how many grams of protein i am taking in but less than 20 carbs
Friend if your energy is suffering that badly please eat more. That’s scary! Take care of yourself ❤️Hair loss doesn't show up immediately.
Your current weight loss of less than 2lbs a week implies that your earlier weight loss was much more than 2lbs a week to arrive at an average of about 2lbs a week over the past 18 weeks.
Which is fast for someone who is not over 300lbs.
So just take it easy. And don't be surprised if caloric restriction had something to do with it
Okay, thanks. To be fair to the math, my initial high weight could be very off, which is why I always say "about" even though I have this number. I weighed in at the gym on a rickety old upright scale that seemed accurate-ish but with shoes/clothes and definitely after drinking and eating in the day. MFP says I would need to eat below 1200/day to lose 2lb/week. I do not think that happened. My logging is fairly consistent except at restaurant meals, and those days are over anyway. I'm also still obese, even if I was never 300lbs. I was "class 2 obese" according to the chart. Now I'm class 1.
How tall are you, OP? And even if your loggin,g is tight and on-point, if you’re exercising and not eating back at least half of those calories, that could account for a higher than average deficit.
5’2” and no exercise. I track my steps at work and log it as 2.0mph walking for 5min per 1000 steps (an estimate someone on the forums helped me with because my tracker doesn’t sync properly). I usually eat that back, if not the day of within the week.
Maybe this is my body's way of telling me that this is the weight I should maintain. Even though the number on the scale has been lower and that made me feel happier. I know the scale should not rule! Now to add back carbs without gaining what I've lost. This seems to be the problem. And that is even with adding in good carbs: avacados, handful of almonds, on a rare occassion, sweet potato. I am trying to stay gluten free due to hashimoto. Would love your thoughts......
Carbs don't make you gain weight. Eating in a calorie surplus makes you gain weight.
I appreciate everyone's responses, thank you! I need to go back into MFP and adjust macros. what is a good carb percentage to lose .5/week? also protein and fat? thanks If there is a link on MFP to learn about this specifically, I would appreciate the link!
Weight loss is all about calories, not macros. Set up your MFP profile with a target weight loss rate of 0.5 lb/week, then eat that amount (plus at least 50% of exercise calories) for 4-6 weeks. At that point, look at your average weight loss per week, and adjust your eating if needed to realize the 0.5 lb/week rate (customizing the intake to your personal results).
But macros are important for nutrition, thus health. They may also be important for satiation, which affects the ability to stick to the correct calorie level.
For most people, the MFP default macros percentages are not a crazy place to start. This is a good thread to look at to customize the macros further:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/819055/setting-your-calorie-and-macro-target
That's the one in the sexy pants thread. Great minds and all
I can't find where to click for MFP to figure my calories. I've jacked around with the macros and adjusted the calories a few times so I'm not sure where to click to get MFP's figures.
It will be different across platforms. I'm on android right now and it's under Goals>Nutrition goals. The default is 50% carbs, 20% protein, 30% fat.1 -
nutmegoreo wrote: »nutmegoreo wrote: »collectingblues wrote: »I'm experiencing the same hair loss and eating 1400 cals/day. don't have the energy to exercise/walk or prep or cook. Afraid to add in cals because i will gain. Not sure how many grams of protein i am taking in but less than 20 carbs
Friend if your energy is suffering that badly please eat more. That’s scary! Take care of yourself ❤️Hair loss doesn't show up immediately.
Your current weight loss of less than 2lbs a week implies that your earlier weight loss was much more than 2lbs a week to arrive at an average of about 2lbs a week over the past 18 weeks.
Which is fast for someone who is not over 300lbs.
So just take it easy. And don't be surprised if caloric restriction had something to do with it
Okay, thanks. To be fair to the math, my initial high weight could be very off, which is why I always say "about" even though I have this number. I weighed in at the gym on a rickety old upright scale that seemed accurate-ish but with shoes/clothes and definitely after drinking and eating in the day. MFP says I would need to eat below 1200/day to lose 2lb/week. I do not think that happened. My logging is fairly consistent except at restaurant meals, and those days are over anyway. I'm also still obese, even if I was never 300lbs. I was "class 2 obese" according to the chart. Now I'm class 1.
How tall are you, OP? And even if your loggin,g is tight and on-point, if you’re exercising and not eating back at least half of those calories, that could account for a higher than average deficit.
5’2” and no exercise. I track my steps at work and log it as 2.0mph walking for 5min per 1000 steps (an estimate someone on the forums helped me with because my tracker doesn’t sync properly). I usually eat that back, if not the day of within the week.
Maybe this is my body's way of telling me that this is the weight I should maintain. Even though the number on the scale has been lower and that made me feel happier. I know the scale should not rule! Now to add back carbs without gaining what I've lost. This seems to be the problem. And that is even with adding in good carbs: avacados, handful of almonds, on a rare occassion, sweet potato. I am trying to stay gluten free due to hashimoto. Would love your thoughts......
Carbs don't make you gain weight. Eating in a calorie surplus makes you gain weight.
I appreciate everyone's responses, thank you! I need to go back into MFP and adjust macros. what is a good carb percentage to lose .5/week? also protein and fat? thanks If there is a link on MFP to learn about this specifically, I would appreciate the link!
Weight loss is all about calories, not macros. Set up your MFP profile with a target weight loss rate of 0.5 lb/week, then eat that amount (plus at least 50% of exercise calories) for 4-6 weeks. At that point, look at your average weight loss per week, and adjust your eating if needed to realize the 0.5 lb/week rate (customizing the intake to your personal results).
But macros are important for nutrition, thus health. They may also be important for satiation, which affects the ability to stick to the correct calorie level.
For most people, the MFP default macros percentages are not a crazy place to start. This is a good thread to look at to customize the macros further:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/819055/setting-your-calorie-and-macro-target
That's the one in the sexy pants thread. Great minds and all
I can't find where to click for MFP to figure my calories. I've jacked around with the macros and adjusted the calories a few times so I'm not sure where to click to get MFP's figures.
It will be different across platforms. I'm on android right now and it's under Goals>Nutrition goals. The default is 50% carbs, 20% protein, 30% fat.
Thank YOU, I got it!1 -
Just a small update - giving myself permission to eat more feels a little like I've opened the floodgates and I'm feeling much hungrier than I've felt in a while. Like I'm nearly at my 1590cal goal for the day, but I might eat more now. Thinking that's probably okay considering. And I did just buy a whole slew of clothes so I don't mind staying here a while. I've also started taking a multi, picked one up today and I'm keeping it in my bag to take with lunch. I feel like upping calories & taking a multi is a good proactive approach, even though no results have come back yet.
I really appreciate all of the guidance, so thank you again.
My weeks eating at maintenance 'wake the beast' so to speak. I'm far hungrier than when I'm in my usual deficit for the first few days! Hang in there and enjoy the extra food. It's great to see you analyzing and responding
it's really a lot! definitely a beast! just last week I'd have days under 1200 because I couldn't eat any more and now I hit 2000 before I felt like I wasn't absolutely ravenous anymore
like I could eat more, easily! Why is 1600 so hard to hit and not go over??? 
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Just a small update - giving myself permission to eat more feels a little like I've opened the floodgates and I'm feeling much hungrier than I've felt in a while. Like I'm nearly at my 1590cal goal for the day, but I might eat more now. Thinking that's probably okay considering. And I did just buy a whole slew of clothes so I don't mind staying here a while. I've also started taking a multi, picked one up today and I'm keeping it in my bag to take with lunch. I feel like upping calories & taking a multi is a good proactive approach, even though no results have come back yet.
I really appreciate all of the guidance, so thank you again.
My weeks eating at maintenance 'wake the beast' so to speak. I'm far hungrier than when I'm in my usual deficit for the first few days! Hang in there and enjoy the extra food. It's great to see you analyzing and responding
it's really a lot! definitely a beast! just last week I'd have days under 1200 because I couldn't eat any more and now I hit 2000 before I felt like I wasn't absolutely ravenous anymore like I could eat more, easily! Why is 1600 so hard to hit and not go over???
It's just a change. We humans don't like it much. You'll adapt.1 -
collectingblues wrote: »I'm experiencing the same hair loss and eating 1400 cals/day. don't have the energy to exercise/walk or prep or cook. Afraid to add in cals because i will gain. Not sure how many grams of protein i am taking in but less than 20 carbs
Friend if your energy is suffering that badly please eat more. That’s scary! Take care of yourself ❤️Hair loss doesn't show up immediately.
Your current weight loss of less than 2lbs a week implies that your earlier weight loss was much more than 2lbs a week to arrive at an average of about 2lbs a week over the past 18 weeks.
Which is fast for someone who is not over 300lbs.
So just take it easy. And don't be surprised if caloric restriction had something to do with it
Okay, thanks. To be fair to the math, my initial high weight could be very off, which is why I always say "about" even though I have this number. I weighed in at the gym on a rickety old upright scale that seemed accurate-ish but with shoes/clothes and definitely after drinking and eating in the day. MFP says I would need to eat below 1200/day to lose 2lb/week. I do not think that happened. My logging is fairly consistent except at restaurant meals, and those days are over anyway. I'm also still obese, even if I was never 300lbs. I was "class 2 obese" according to the chart. Now I'm class 1.
How tall are you, OP? And even if your loggin,g is tight and on-point, if you’re exercising and not eating back at least half of those calories, that could account for a higher than average deficit.
5’2” and no exercise. I track my steps at work and log it as 2.0mph walking for 5min per 1000 steps (an estimate someone on the forums helped me with because my tracker doesn’t sync properly). I usually eat that back, if not the day of within the week.
Maybe this is my body's way of telling me that this is the weight I should maintain. Even though the number on the scale has been lower and that made me feel happier. I know the scale should not rule! Now to add back carbs without gaining what I've lost. This seems to be the problem. And that is even with adding in good carbs: avacados, handful of almonds, on a rare occassion, sweet potato. I am trying to stay gluten free due to hashimoto. Would love your thoughts......
Carbs don't make you gain weight. Eating in a calorie surplus makes you gain weight.
I appreciate everyone's responses, thank you! I need to go back into MFP and adjust macros. what is a good carb percentage to lose .5/week? also protein and fat? thanks If there is a link on MFP to learn about this specifically, I would appreciate the link!
Unless you have a medical reason to avoid carbs, you can eat whatever amount you like. When I was in Costa Rico some years back I dropped a size without even trying to lose weight while eating fruit all day long, plus lots of rice and beans. I also knew plenty of healthy and fit vegans who probably ate about 60% carbs.
Because low protein can cause hair loss, you might wish to ask your doctor for a referral to a dietitian to dial this in, or just use the MFP default of 20 %.
MFP default macros: 50% from carbohydrates, 20% from protein and 30% from fat..3 -
kshama2001 wrote: »collectingblues wrote: »I'm experiencing the same hair loss and eating 1400 cals/day. don't have the energy to exercise/walk or prep or cook. Afraid to add in cals because i will gain. Not sure how many grams of protein i am taking in but less than 20 carbs
Friend if your energy is suffering that badly please eat more. That’s scary! Take care of yourself ❤️Hair loss doesn't show up immediately.
Your current weight loss of less than 2lbs a week implies that your earlier weight loss was much more than 2lbs a week to arrive at an average of about 2lbs a week over the past 18 weeks.
Which is fast for someone who is not over 300lbs.
So just take it easy. And don't be surprised if caloric restriction had something to do with it
Okay, thanks. To be fair to the math, my initial high weight could be very off, which is why I always say "about" even though I have this number. I weighed in at the gym on a rickety old upright scale that seemed accurate-ish but with shoes/clothes and definitely after drinking and eating in the day. MFP says I would need to eat below 1200/day to lose 2lb/week. I do not think that happened. My logging is fairly consistent except at restaurant meals, and those days are over anyway. I'm also still obese, even if I was never 300lbs. I was "class 2 obese" according to the chart. Now I'm class 1.
How tall are you, OP? And even if your loggin,g is tight and on-point, if you’re exercising and not eating back at least half of those calories, that could account for a higher than average deficit.
5’2” and no exercise. I track my steps at work and log it as 2.0mph walking for 5min per 1000 steps (an estimate someone on the forums helped me with because my tracker doesn’t sync properly). I usually eat that back, if not the day of within the week.
Maybe this is my body's way of telling me that this is the weight I should maintain. Even though the number on the scale has been lower and that made me feel happier. I know the scale should not rule! Now to add back carbs without gaining what I've lost. This seems to be the problem. And that is even with adding in good carbs: avacados, handful of almonds, on a rare occassion, sweet potato. I am trying to stay gluten free due to hashimoto. Would love your thoughts......
Carbs don't make you gain weight. Eating in a calorie surplus makes you gain weight.
I appreciate everyone's responses, thank you! I need to go back into MFP and adjust macros. what is a good carb percentage to lose .5/week? also protein and fat? thanks If there is a link on MFP to learn about this specifically, I would appreciate the link!
Unless you have a medical reason to avoid carbs, you can eat whatever amount you like. When I was in Costa Rico some years back I dropped a size without even trying to lose weight while eating fruit all day long, plus lots of rice and beans. I also knew plenty of healthy and fit vegans who probably ate about 60% carbs.
Because low protein can cause hair loss, you might wish to ask your doctor for a referral to a dietitian to dial this in, or just use the MFP default of 20 %.
MFP default macros: 50% from carbohydrates, 20% from protein and 30% from fat..
K-PERFECT! My macros are set to just that. Here's to an awesome week ahead and I'm going to store now and I'm buying FRUIT!! Just won't overdo!
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Good news re: hair loss (maybe) is that my Thyroid, B12, and Iron are all normal. So after this package I'm going to stop my medication and then see if that helps. I may still try to take the multi. It's probably good for me even if my levels aren't low.
I was at the dentist today and they take your BP and mine was low tho for some reason. Weird. Anyway.
If stopping the medication in a month, and upping my calories & taking the multi doesn't help I may ask for other tests. However, I was told that trauma/stress can cause hair loss 6 months + after an Event, and I was hospitalized about 10 months ago. So it could be that, and have nothing to do with the medication or calories, and that's hard to check. The best I can do is just work on this I guess.
I'm not getting that massive shed anymore, but the front is noticeably thinner now, and that hair along the hairline seems brittle and any gentle tugs seem to cause hair to fall out at the root. I can also feel some tingling on that area of the scalp, which seems ominous.
If I do experience more thinning, is there any styling or cuts etc that would be recommended, from those of you who've experienced this? I wasn't so nervous before because it wasn't so noticeable, but now it's getting there and it seems to be continuing. My hair is quite long now but if it'll help offset it I might cut it shorter. But idk if that would make it worse? 1 -
Good news re: hair loss (maybe) is that my Thyroid, B12, and Iron are all normal. So after this package I'm going to stop my medication and then see if that helps. I may still try to take the multi. It's probably good for me even if my levels aren't low.
I was at the dentist today and they take your BP and mine was low tho for some reason. Weird. Anyway.
If stopping the medication in a month, and upping my calories & taking the multi doesn't help I may ask for other tests. However, I was told that trauma/stress can cause hair loss 6 months + after an Event, and I was hospitalized about 10 months ago. So it could be that, and have nothing to do with the medication or calories, and that's hard to check. The best I can do is just work on this I guess.
I'm not getting that massive shed anymore, but the front is noticeably thinner now, and that hair along the hairline seems brittle and any gentle tugs seem to cause hair to fall out at the root. I can also feel some tingling on that area of the scalp, which seems ominous.
If I do experience more thinning, is there any styling or cuts etc that would be recommended, from those of you who've experienced this? I wasn't so nervous before because it wasn't so noticeable, but now it's getting there and it seems to be continuing. My hair is quite long now but if it'll help offset it I might cut it shorter. But idk if that would make it worse?
Hi there! I was in the same boat a couple of years ago. I got tested for everything imaginable (up to and including celiac disease), but the only explanation they could come up with was extreme stress. Within the last 10 months my parents had divorced and my grandma had died. I was questioned on weight loss tho, but my very modest weight loss wasn’t deemed enough to be a factor.
I did grow a lot of the hair back, and then last year I started getting bald spots. It seems that the bald spots last about 6 months each before they start growing back. The doctor said that’s an autoimmune issue where your body just decides those hairs are the enemy. Currently, I’ve been shedding a lot AND still have the bald spots.
For styling and cuts: any heat styling, products etc might irritate the hair and scalp even more. If your thinning is very noticeable, cutting your hair shorter might help make your ponytail look less like a sad rat tail. Mine is currently at shoulder length, and I wear it mostly on a low ponytail that covers all the bald spots. Another friend of mine who experienced hair loss wore a lot of scarves and headbands.3 -
Good news re: hair loss (maybe) is that my Thyroid, B12, and Iron are all normal. So after this package I'm going to stop my medication and then see if that helps. I may still try to take the multi. It's probably good for me even if my levels aren't low.
I was at the dentist today and they take your BP and mine was low tho for some reason. Weird. Anyway.
If stopping the medication in a month, and upping my calories & taking the multi doesn't help I may ask for other tests. However, I was told that trauma/stress can cause hair loss 6 months + after an Event, and I was hospitalized about 10 months ago. So it could be that, and have nothing to do with the medication or calories, and that's hard to check. The best I can do is just work on this I guess.
I'm not getting that massive shed anymore, but the front is noticeably thinner now, and that hair along the hairline seems brittle and any gentle tugs seem to cause hair to fall out at the root. I can also feel some tingling on that area of the scalp, which seems ominous.
If I do experience more thinning, is there any styling or cuts etc that would be recommended, from those of you who've experienced this? I wasn't so nervous before because it wasn't so noticeable, but now it's getting there and it seems to be continuing. My hair is quite long now but if it'll help offset it I might cut it shorter. But idk if that would make it worse?
Hi there! I was in the same boat a couple of years ago. I got tested for everything imaginable (up to and including celiac disease), but the only explanation they could come up with was extreme stress. Within the last 10 months my parents had divorced and my grandma had died. I was questioned on weight loss tho, but my very modest weight loss wasn’t deemed enough to be a factor.
I did grow a lot of the hair back, and then last year I started getting bald spots. It seems that the bald spots last about 6 months each before they start growing back. The doctor said that’s an autoimmune issue where your body just decides those hairs are the enemy. Currently, I’ve been shedding a lot AND still have the bald spots.
For styling and cuts: any heat styling, products etc might irritate the hair and scalp even more. If your thinning is very noticeable, cutting your hair shorter might help make your ponytail look less like a sad rat tail. Mine is currently at shoulder length, and I wear it mostly on a low ponytail that covers all the bald spots. Another friend of mine who experienced hair loss wore a lot of scarves and headbands.
Hi thank you for sharing this, I’m sorry you’re experiencing this ❤️ ! I don’t yet have any spots, the only part that’s noticeable right now is the hairline. The overall thickness of a braid is still in normal levels.0 -
Girls, I'm reading through your posts and have similar hair loss issues. After thinking it through, I believe mine is a combination of autoimmune and stress. It's hard to conquer because thinking about the loss causes more stress. I don't want to change my eating, but I think the stress of deleting carbs has also contributed. I struggle now with adding in carbs and gaining weight. I know to eat the good carbs and try to stay with those. Ive been trying to get good sleep, but that is a challenge as well, usually wake at one and three and sometimes can't return to sleep. I'm trying to stay relaxed and positive--may get short cut soon!!1
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Update: increasing calories is going well. I seem to have set off the hunger machine. Not reigning it in much. Still losing, slower I think though. Happy scale is rounding it to 1.3lb/week now instead of 1.7lb/week, so I think that’s a good sign.
However nothing else is good. My hair is continuing to fall. It seemed to have slowed but I just washed it and I got so so so much hair. I think my total hair volume is now about half what it was. It feels so small in my hands. Starting to get a little scared tbh. My doctor is on vacation for a month and I was going to see her to investigate some autoimmune things that might cause hair loss when she came back. But now I think I should go see someone sooner. But idk if a walk in clinic would care.
I’m not sure it’s the calories anymore. I’ll probably stay at the higher levels because it’s more fun - more food yay! But my theory is either it’s the delayed post-traumatic from my hospitalization last fall, or a Serious, Scary disease. 😐
This might not be relevant to anyone I’m just freaked a little.7 -
You have to remember that what is happening to your hair now is a result of the stress you were under months previously. It will take time to see the regrowth. I know it is easy to say but hard to do but, the more you stress about the hair loss, the more it will occur. Stop freaking out. The most likely cause is still the rapid weight loss but if you are unsure then make an appointment with your doctor.4
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I’m losing quite a bit of hair as well. My endo said you lose hair based on a traumatic event that took place six months prior. I really don’t remember anything that happened then except I did change shampoo to one that has biotin and callagen. I have hashimoto and I think it could be related to that. I have been maintaining my loss for three years, no major weight loss in six months. I know how you feel, I feel I am on a gerbil wheel try not to steer but when I see hair fall out the stress returns. It is scary. I hope you find the trigger.3
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Lillymoo01 wrote: »You have to remember that what is happening to your hair now is a result of the stress you were under months previously. It will take time to see the regrowth. I know it is easy to say but hard to do but, the more you stress about the hair loss, the more it will occur. Stop freaking out. The most likely cause is still the rapid weight loss but if you are unsure then make an appointment with your doctor.
Yes, I am going to see her when she comes back from vacation at the end of September. But it feels like a long wait.
I don’t know that it is the weight loss anymore.0 -
I’m losing quite a bit of hair as well. My endo said you lose hair based on a traumatic event that took place six months prior. I really don’t remember anything that happened then except I did change shampoo to one that has biotin and callagen. I have hashimoto and I think it could be related to that. I have been maintaining my loss for three years, no major weight loss in six months. I know how you feel, I feel I am on a gerbil wheel try not to steer but when I see hair fall out the stress returns. It is scary. I hope you find the trigger.
Yes that’s what was told to me as well, but the hospitalization was 10 months. So I’m not convinced it’s that either. I don’t know if you can check that...0 -
Update: increasing calories is going well. I seem to have set off the hunger machine. Not reigning it in much. Still losing, slower I think though. Happy scale is rounding it to 1.3lb/week now instead of 1.7lb/week, so I think that’s a good sign.
However nothing else is good. My hair is continuing to fall. It seemed to have slowed but I just washed it and I got so so so much hair. I think my total hair volume is now about half what it was. It feels so small in my hands. Starting to get a little scared tbh. My doctor is on vacation for a month and I was going to see her to investigate some autoimmune things that might cause hair loss when she came back. But now I think I should go see someone sooner. But idk if a walk in clinic would care.
I’m not sure it’s the calories anymore. I’ll probably stay at the higher levels because it’s more fun - more food yay! But my theory is either it’s the delayed post-traumatic from my hospitalization last fall, or a Serious, Scary disease. 😐
This might not be relevant to anyone I’m just freaked a little.
For what it's worth, it's more likely to be a serious but not all that scary disease, such as anemia or thyroid or just plain alopecia. Hope all goes well for you, try not to freak too much. Does your doctor have anyone else at the same practice who might cover her patients?1 -
rheddmobile wrote: »Update: increasing calories is going well. I seem to have set off the hunger machine. Not reigning it in much. Still losing, slower I think though. Happy scale is rounding it to 1.3lb/week now instead of 1.7lb/week, so I think that’s a good sign.
However nothing else is good. My hair is continuing to fall. It seemed to have slowed but I just washed it and I got so so so much hair. I think my total hair volume is now about half what it was. It feels so small in my hands. Starting to get a little scared tbh. My doctor is on vacation for a month and I was going to see her to investigate some autoimmune things that might cause hair loss when she came back. But now I think I should go see someone sooner. But idk if a walk in clinic would care.
I’m not sure it’s the calories anymore. I’ll probably stay at the higher levels because it’s more fun - more food yay! But my theory is either it’s the delayed post-traumatic from my hospitalization last fall, or a Serious, Scary disease. 😐
This might not be relevant to anyone I’m just freaked a little.
For what it's worth, it's more likely to be a serious but not all that scary disease, such as anemia or thyroid or just plain alopecia. Hope all goes well for you, try not to freak too much. Does your doctor have anyone else at the same practice who might cover her patients?
I might look into that. A month feels long. Thank you ❤️
I did have my thyroid & iron checked and it’s fine, normal. So it isn’t those.0
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