Not losing weight!
mirrormirror77
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I eat 1000kcal of clean food everyday (watermelon and leafy greens plus four egg whites and some pickled cucumbers) and swim for 1 hour but my stomach is still huge! (Haven’t pooped for two weeks) and my scale wouldn’t budge!
I am losing hope >< this is not my first weight loss journey but it is the slowest...
Plus, my metabolism is superb slow
I am 20, a girl
I am losing hope >< this is not my first weight loss journey but it is the slowest...
Plus, my metabolism is superb slow
I am 20, a girl
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How are you measuring your food?
And considering that you're below the median BMI for 5'3", I have a hard time believing you've got a huge stomach. You're not losing weight because once you're within the healthy range, you don't have the fat reserves and it takes longer.
Also, 1000 calories really isn't enough to give you adequate nutrition. You will lose weight, but some of that weight will be muscle and you could be setting yourself up for nutritional deficiencies to boot.19 -
You're not eating enough to poop. Your body needs fuel to actually function. And I'm betting your fat intake is pretty low, too. No fat = constipation.
Eat more.30 -
How do you expect to poop when you aren't eating anything of substance?
Have you seen this thread?
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10689837/does-this-uterus-make-my-stomach-look-fat/p1
I also highly recommend that you read this thread:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1
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I once heard someone say that when you don’t eat enough your metabolism slows down so I think that’s the case for you maybe you should eat more
I did some calculations for you and I’m sure you are not eating enough specially if you are active
I’m 20 too and my metabolism is ok I guess but it used to be *kitten*52 -
You are undereating.
You haven't had a bowel movement in 2 weeks which you put in parentheses as if it was a secondary concern to your weight loss.
You think your stomach is huge.
You should see a doctor and explain all of this to him/her right away.38 -
Well i got injured so I stopped dieting because I was unhappy but after a while I started cutting out junk and slowly cutting calories
I’ll be a bro scientist one more time today
Imagine a man in the jungle with an injured leg
He will last long without food just laying on the ground first the body uses the fat as fuel
And then the metabolism slows down to use less fuel to last longer
So in your case if you swim an hour a day and you are active but you are just eating 1000 calories your body has no choice but to slow the metabolism Down because it’s not getting the fuel needed
Do your own research because knowledge is never a bad thing and good luck37 -
If you haven’t had a bowel movement in two weeks, then no wonder you feel like your stomach is huge.
You are undereating and chronically constipated. You need to see a doctor.31 -
It has already been said that you aren't eating enough.
How much weight are you looking to lose? And do you know your metabolism is slow?5 -
mirrormirror77 wrote: »
Awww thanks! How did u raise it?I once heard someone say that when you don’t eat enough your metabolism slows down so I think that’s the case for you maybe you should eat more
I did some calculations for you and I’m sure you are not eating enough specially if you are active
I’m 20 too and my metabolism is ok I guess but it used to be *kitten*
So THAT'S the post you decided to reply to? When in doubt - look for the reactions under a post. Many "woo" reactions means it's rubish and you should ignore it.
Read carefully the other replies and consider them. You've been given good advice.30 -
Gebe I’m sure she read the other comments too and probably the reason she replied was because of me looking it up Myself if she’s not eating enough (which was obvious) we basically said the same thing so hopefully she does the right thing which is probably go to a doctor22 -
mirrormirror77 wrote: »tiptoethruthetulips wrote: »It has already been said that you aren't eating enough.
How much weight are you looking to lose? And do you know your metabolism is slow?
15pounds!!!
very slow
I meant to ask 'how' do you know your metabolism is slow?
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mirrormirror77 wrote: »Gebe I’m sure she read the other comments too and probably the reason she replied was because of me looking it up Myself if she’s not eating enough (which was obvious) we basically said the same thing so hopefully she does the right thing which is probably go to a doctor
a doctor??? um, which section should I go to><?
(public hospitals in my area are super crowded and dirty)
Your own doctors maybe? or is it different in the States I have no idea.2 -
mirrormirror77 wrote: »Gebe I’m sure she read the other comments too and probably the reason she replied was because of me looking it up Myself if she’s not eating enough (which was obvious) we basically said the same thing so hopefully she does the right thing which is probably go to a doctor
a doctor??? um, which section should I go to><?
(public hospitals in my area are super crowded and dirty)
I have no idea honestly I live in the Middle East and the doctors here don’t know anything a lot of the people I know went to the doctors regarding diet and they didn’t help whatsoever3 -
The constipation is concerning, you should definitely see a doctor. Probably a good part of the reason you feel like your stomach is huge.6
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For immediate relief of the constipation get some magnesium oxide supplements and take 800 mg twice a day.
Your calorie intake is extremely low and your macronutrients are out of whack. You need to reevaluate your intake and your goals. Your micronutrients are also very low. A starting point would be to eating the whole egg. Egg yolks are like taking a vitamin pill and this will round out your macro and micro nutrient intake.
From there you should try to get a evaluation of your body fat. There are several ways to do this and tons of info here on MFP. From there a logical path forward either slow losing, recomp, or bulking to achieve what you are looking for. The eat, train, progress group here would be alot of help sorting this out for you.
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mirrormirror77 wrote: »Gebe I’m sure she read the other comments too and probably the reason she replied was because of me looking it up Myself if she’s not eating enough (which was obvious) we basically said the same thing so hopefully she does the right thing which is probably go to a doctor
a doctor??? um, which section should I go to><?
(public hospitals in my area are super crowded and dirty)
Here in the US, most people would go to a general practitioner (GP) or family doctor. That doctor would then refer you to a specialist if needed. You should talk to the doctor about your constipation, and also your weight goals.2 -
If you are not pooping, you aren't eating enough! 1000cal/day is way too low for you, at 1000cal/day you're running the very real risk of losing muscle mass, bone denisty, and becoming malnourished (malnourishment can lead to loss of hair, stunted nail growth, a compromised immune system, and even death).
Metabolism is simply the rate at which our bodies use energy to exist. The only way to raise it is to:
1. Move more (need more energy to move)
2. Weigh more (need more energy to move more weight)
3. Get sick or injured (the body uses an increased amount of energy to heal itself)
I absolutely do not recommend that 3rd one!!!!
You're metabolism doesn't magically slow down (or stop) because you aren't eating enough, if that were true WWII concentration camp prisoners would have all ended up weighing 250lbs or more.6 -
The fact that you haven't pooped in 2 weeks is alarming, and probably the reason you're not losing weight. I'd consider taking some over the counter meds at the very least. Also, EAT MORE FOOD. That's how you get poop.3
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Take magnesium daily. It will help with the bowels. 😉4
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mirrormirror77 wrote: »tiptoethruthetulips wrote: »It has already been said that you aren't eating enough.
How much weight are you looking to lose? And do you know your metabolism is slow?
15pounds!!!
very slow
Just checking. You're aware that at 5'3", the healthy weight range is 108-140, right? 105 would put you underweight.9 -
at 5 ft 3 120 pounds and only 2 weeks in i can say a few things
1. Your stomach isnt huge...Though yes eat some solid foods so you poop.
2. Your expectations are way to high...its been 2 weeks.
3. your goal weight makes you underweight, Weight loss is slow when you dont have much body fat...Which at your weight you dont
Im your height and 140 in my profile pic. Not the slimmest but i wouldnt call me huge or whatever so i wonder if your self image is a little off. May i ask why you want to lose weight? Do you not like how you look? Maybe youd be beter off looking at building muscle instead of losing weight13 -
So, you were an unhealthy weight two years ago, now you're a healthy one, and you want to go back to being unhealthy?12
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Nope. 108-140.8
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Note: sorry this is so long i feel passionate about it aparently >.< Feel free not to read anyone but OP
if you only wear clothes for pregnant women no wonder you think your stomach looks huge with alot of extra flowy fabric. The weight you want is simply unhealthy and while im all for you losing weight and being happy with your own body i have to ask you to dig deep and really ask yourself if you were happy with your body 2 years ago.
chances are if you are honest with yourself you will say no. Just going off the fact your small right now and feel huge and unhappy, Thats a red flag to body dysmorphic disorder. Im sorry your going through that.
If you insist on losing weight, You will get help here. But id like to recommend you look into the term recomp (search for it using the search for the forums youll find a ton of info). Also as weird/difficult as this sounds sit down and write out a list of pros/cons of your body. What do you like, Do you have pretty eyes? your hair? nice legs? What dont you like. Your stomach? I only ask you to do this because if your honest list has alot more negative and barely any things you like it will sort of show you your body image may be off. Honestly i think everyones is we just dont really think about the negative stuff our brain says to us. We quiet that voice.
Write another list of what you want to achieve by losing weight. Mine was to be sexy, Healthy, I wanted to slim my shoulders (i swear like 20 of my extra 100 was sitting right in my upper arms it was gross lol) And i wanted to help my social anxiety by giving myself 1 less thing to worry about. Think deeply about your list, Will losing weight truely help you accomplish the stuff on your list? Are there other things/steps you could be doing in order to achieve it? For me i realized weight loss was 1 piece of a puzzle.
I started something emberassing honestly. For my social anxiety i began to force myself to go for a walk daily, Into public places, And talk to one person. Normally id ask a stranger for directions even though i didnt need them. Now i can talk to anyone. It took time. And for the sexy bit, I went out and bought 1 nicely fitting top. I instantly felt beter about myself. Still needed to lose my weight, But in the moment i tried it on i felt a bit beter instantly. No one feels sexy wearing a circus tent. Id also go get my nails done really nice.
TLDR POINT: IF you want to lose weight, Thats fine. But please research and do it healthily, You currently arent and you wont love yourself or your results if you starve yourself there. But please take some time to soul search and find other things that could help you achieve your goals. Weight loss is just 1 thing, And it honestly works better when your not obsessing over just it, Hoping that it fixes everything on its own. Because it wont and that can lead to obsessing over it and sort of spiraling into an unhealthy sort of self hate if you begin it from a negative mindset (which im sorry if im wrong but im hearing you have)
Just try to practice a little self love and do some other things aswell as your weight loss, Practice self love and be very honest with yourself. Work to feel beter NOW and quiet the voice telling you your not good enough. Work to improve your mind, As you improve your body.41 -
mirrormirror77 wrote: »estherdragonbat wrote: »So, you were an unhealthy weight two years ago, now you're a healthy one, and you want to go back to being unhealthy?
Then...107?? Isn't 105-110 the average weight of girls my height??
I don't think so. At 5 feet and 115 lbs I wear a size 2-4. I can't image being 3 inches taller, even smaller than that, and wanting to a size zero. That is underweight.6 -
mirrormirror77 wrote: »JaydedMiss wrote: »at 5 ft 3 120 pounds and only 2 weeks in i can say a few things
1. Your stomach isnt huge...Though yes eat some solid foods so you poop.
2. Your expectations are way to high...its been 2 weeks.
3. your goal weight makes you underweight, Weight loss is slow when you dont have much body fat...Which at your weight you dont
Im your height and 140 in my profile pic. Not the slimmest but i wouldnt call me huge or whatever so i wonder if your self image is a little off. May i ask why you want to lose weight? Do you not like how you look? Maybe youd be beter off looking at building muscle instead of losing weight
My digestion is dead slow and I used to be 105lbs two years ago so I want to be happy again with a new weight also my body image is really negative so I only brought and wore clothes for pregnant women hehe
Well, you were a teenager two years ago. Aspiring to get back to that weight is likely not healthy goal.17 -
mirrormirror77 wrote: »Gebe I’m sure she read the other comments too and probably the reason she replied was because of me looking it up Myself if she’s not eating enough (which was obvious) we basically said the same thing so hopefully she does the right thing which is probably go to a doctor
a doctor??? um, which section should I go to><?
(public hospitals in my area are super crowded and dirty)
I've never had a primary care physician (PCP) whose office was in a hospital.
Don't you have a PCP? Or a GYN? Are you in the US? What do you have for health insurance? Are you a student?
I'm concerned that you have a distorted body image and suggest you get a GP, discuss all these issues with them, and ask for referrals as they see fit.5 -
mirrormirror77 wrote: »estherdragonbat wrote: »So, you were an unhealthy weight two years ago, now you're a healthy one, and you want to go back to being unhealthy?
Then...107?? Isn't 105-110 the average weight of girls my height??mirrormirror77 wrote: »estherdragonbat wrote: »So, you were an unhealthy weight two years ago, now you're a healthy one, and you want to go back to being unhealthy?
Then...107?? Isn't 105-110 the average weight of girls my height??
Yeah you're right.
Being 5'3 120lbs according to your bmi 105lbs is the lowest you can go and will be boredline underweight.
105-110 You'll still be at a normal weight just on the lower end of your bmi.10 -
kshama2001 wrote: »mirrormirror77 wrote: »JaydedMiss wrote: »at 5 ft 3 120 pounds and only 2 weeks in i can say a few things
1. Your stomach isnt huge...Though yes eat some solid foods so you poop.
2. Your expectations are way to high...its been 2 weeks.
3. your goal weight makes you underweight, Weight loss is slow when you dont have much body fat...Which at your weight you dont
Im your height and 140 in my profile pic. Not the slimmest but i wouldnt call me huge or whatever so i wonder if your self image is a little off. May i ask why you want to lose weight? Do you not like how you look? Maybe youd be beter off looking at building muscle instead of losing weight
My digestion is dead slow and I used to be 105lbs two years ago so I want to be happy again with a new weight also my body image is really negative so I only brought and wore clothes for pregnant women hehe
Well, you were a teenager two years ago. Aspiring to get back to that weight is likely not healthy goal.
This. Your body is still maturing and that's going to include putting on a few pounds as you develop a woman's body instead of that of a child.5 -
It means that you haven't tracked accurately and/or not been patient enough. It means that you're messing with your appetite and playing with disordered eating.23
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