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looney9708
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I know diet and exercise and change take time and commitment. But at what point do you adjust to see results? I’m overall a healthy person who regularly exercises (orange theory/CrossFit) and really watch carbs although not keto. But I still continue to hold so much fluff. Want some of the fluff gone by end of February. What do you all suggest?
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Are you tracking your calories, weighing all your foods? Usually safe to give it roughly 4 weeks at least to see if what you're doing is working, and adjust from there. There can be numerous reasons for why weight isn't moving.1
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What, exactly are your goals? Are they realistic? Are you taking all the steps necessary to reach them?
Are you trying to lose weight, achieve a particular look, build muscle...?1 -
looney9708 wrote: »I know diet and exercise and change take time and commitment. But at what point do you adjust to see results? I’m overall a healthy person who regularly exercises (orange theory/CrossFit) and really watch carbs although not keto. But I still continue to hold so much fluff. Want some of the fluff gone by end of February. What do you all suggest?
Are you eating in a calorie deficit?1 -
concordancia wrote: »What, exactly are your goals? Are they realistic? Are you taking all the steps necessary to reach them?
Are you trying to lose weight, achieve a particular look, build muscle...?
Lose fat would be ultimate goal and tone. I weight everything to the gram, as much as I possibly can. Higher protein and carbs under 100 on the high side. Keep calories under 1400 because I’m sure there are some calories that aren’t properly accounted for. If I go less then 1400 I feel depleted especially on orangetheory days.0 -
looney9708 wrote: »concordancia wrote: »What, exactly are your goals? Are they realistic? Are you taking all the steps necessary to reach them?
Are you trying to lose weight, achieve a particular look, build muscle...?
Lose fat would be ultimate goal and tone. I weight everything to the gram, as much as I possibly can. Higher protein and carbs under 100 on the high side. Keep calories under 1400 because I’m sure there are some calories that aren’t properly accounted for. If I go less then 1400 I feel depleted especially on orangetheory days.
Are you not eating exercise calories back?1 -
What was your starting weight and current weight? How much 'fluff' are we actually talking?2
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Please provide current stats. Age, sex, height, weight.
How long have you been tracking your calorie intake? How long have you been exercising? How many minutes per session and how many times per week are you exercising? What is the significance of the end of February?0 -
TavistockToad wrote: »What was your starting weight and current weight? How much 'fluff' are we actually talking?
Starting weight:160. I’d like to be 145. I’m a pretty solid size 6. But I have a lot of back, hip fluff. Even more then weight I’d like to take my waist from 29” to 27-26” and hips from 38 to 35”. And my bust like where I have the back bra fat-ewe gross-from 27-24.
I’m very strong and have a lot of muscle. But lack definition. My testosterone is very low and I’m newly to testosterone cream. Plus my thyroid so I know that all has small part to do with it. But I won’t use it as an excuse. Something isn’t quite right and I honestly don’t fully know what it is. I have a few drinks, wine, a week and will day I should cut that completely. But it is honestly the only thing I do that I’d consider a cheat.
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MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »looney9708 wrote: »concordancia wrote: »What, exactly are your goals? Are they realistic? Are you taking all the steps necessary to reach them?
Are you trying to lose weight, achieve a particular look, build muscle...?
Lose fat would be ultimate goal and tone. I weight everything to the gram, as much as I possibly can. Higher protein and carbs under 100 on the high side. Keep calories under 1400 because I’m sure there are some calories that aren’t properly accounted for. If I go less then 1400 I feel depleted especially on orangetheory days.
Are you not eating exercise calories back?
No I never eat my calories back.0 -
TavistockToad wrote: »looney9708 wrote: »I know diet and exercise and change take time and commitment. But at what point do you adjust to see results? I’m overall a healthy person who regularly exercises (orange theory/CrossFit) and really watch carbs although not keto. But I still continue to hold so much fluff. Want some of the fluff gone by end of February. What do you all suggest?
Are you eating in a calorie deficit?
I think I am. 5’4” 160. Very active. I would assume 1400 is cal deficit. But maybe I should go under 1000. But I get so run down and lethargic under 1300
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looney9708 wrote: »MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »looney9708 wrote: »concordancia wrote: »What, exactly are your goals? Are they realistic? Are you taking all the steps necessary to reach them?
Are you trying to lose weight, achieve a particular look, build muscle...?
Lose fat would be ultimate goal and tone. I weight everything to the gram, as much as I possibly can. Higher protein and carbs under 100 on the high side. Keep calories under 1400 because I’m sure there are some calories that aren’t properly accounted for. If I go less then 1400 I feel depleted especially on orangetheory days.
Are you not eating exercise calories back?
No I never eat my calories back.
That's probably at least part of the reason you feel so wiped. MFP is designed for you to eat some of those back, that's extra work your body is doing on top of your general daily activity. You're supposed to fuel that. Also with only 15lbs to lose it's going to be slow and easily hidden by fluctuations and water weight. It's going to take time.3 -
looney9708 wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »looney9708 wrote: »I know diet and exercise and change take time and commitment. But at what point do you adjust to see results? I’m overall a healthy person who regularly exercises (orange theory/CrossFit) and really watch carbs although not keto. But I still continue to hold so much fluff. Want some of the fluff gone by end of February. What do you all suggest?
Are you eating in a calorie deficit?
I think I am. 5’4” 160. Very active. I would assume 1400 is cal deficit. But maybe I should go under 1000. But I get so run down and lethargic under 1300
How long have you been eating 1400 cals for?
Do you log your wine? How many exactly is a 'few' glasses?0 -
I eaTavistockToad wrote: »looney9708 wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »looney9708 wrote: »I know diet and exercise and change take time and commitment. But at what point do you adjust to see results? I’m overall a healthy person who regularly exercises (orange theory/CrossFit) and really watch carbs although not keto. But I still continue to hold so much fluff. Want some of the fluff gone by end of February. What do you all suggest?
Are you eating in a calorie deficit?
I think I am. 5’4” 160. Very active. I would assume 1400 is cal deficit. But maybe I should go under 1000. But I get so run down and lethargic under 1300
How long have you been eating 1400 cals for?
Do you log your wine? How many exactly is a 'few' glasses?
I have been tracking for a little over a month this time. I track my wine at 30 carbs and calories. Usually 3-5 a week. Usually weekends.0 -
looney9708 wrote: »I eaTavistockToad wrote: »looney9708 wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »looney9708 wrote: »I know diet and exercise and change take time and commitment. But at what point do you adjust to see results? I’m overall a healthy person who regularly exercises (orange theory/CrossFit) and really watch carbs although not keto. But I still continue to hold so much fluff. Want some of the fluff gone by end of February. What do you all suggest?
Are you eating in a calorie deficit?
I think I am. 5’4” 160. Very active. I would assume 1400 is cal deficit. But maybe I should go under 1000. But I get so run down and lethargic under 1300
How long have you been eating 1400 cals for?
Do you log your wine? How many exactly is a 'few' glasses?
I have been tracking for a little over a month this time. I track my wine at 30 carbs and calories. Usually 3-5 a week. Usually weekends.
And in 30 days of tracking, have you lost any weight?0 -
No. About the same. Now with only 15 to lose I think potentially it could come in a whoosh. It happens from time to time like that.
But unsure how much time I should give before adjusting down more? I just feel crappy when I go less. But maybe for a few weeks to kick start?0 -
MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »looney9708 wrote: »MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »looney9708 wrote: »concordancia wrote: »What, exactly are your goals? Are they realistic? Are you taking all the steps necessary to reach them?
Are you trying to lose weight, achieve a particular look, build muscle...?
Lose fat would be ultimate goal and tone. I weight everything to the gram, as much as I possibly can. Higher protein and carbs under 100 on the high side. Keep calories under 1400 because I’m sure there are some calories that aren’t properly accounted for. If I go less then 1400 I feel depleted especially on orangetheory days.
Are you not eating exercise calories back?
No I never eat my calories back.
That's probably at least part of the reason you feel so wiped. MFP is designed for you to eat some of those back, that's extra work your body is doing on top of your general daily activity. You're supposed to fuel that. Also with only 15lbs to lose it's going to be slow and easily hidden by fluctuations and water weight. It's going to take time.
Yes. Agreed. But curious what would be a good, yet quick, pace for what I have to lose? More interested in inches then weight. Toning.0 -
TBH, you're massively under eating if you're only eating gross 1400 cals, but if that was the case you should be losing weight.
That being said, normal fluctuations, plus stress of the amount of exercise you're doing and throwing yourself into a massive deficit could be stopping the scale showing a loss.5 -
looney9708 wrote: »MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »looney9708 wrote: »MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »looney9708 wrote: »concordancia wrote: »What, exactly are your goals? Are they realistic? Are you taking all the steps necessary to reach them?
Are you trying to lose weight, achieve a particular look, build muscle...?
Lose fat would be ultimate goal and tone. I weight everything to the gram, as much as I possibly can. Higher protein and carbs under 100 on the high side. Keep calories under 1400 because I’m sure there are some calories that aren’t properly accounted for. If I go less then 1400 I feel depleted especially on orangetheory days.
Are you not eating exercise calories back?
No I never eat my calories back.
That's probably at least part of the reason you feel so wiped. MFP is designed for you to eat some of those back, that's extra work your body is doing on top of your general daily activity. You're supposed to fuel that. Also with only 15lbs to lose it's going to be slow and easily hidden by fluctuations and water weight. It's going to take time.
Yes. Agreed. But curious what would be a good, yet quick, pace for what I have to lose? More interested in inches then weight. Toning.
With only a few pounds to lose quick isn't a thing.6 -
TavistockToad wrote: »looney9708 wrote: »MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »looney9708 wrote: »MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »looney9708 wrote: »concordancia wrote: »What, exactly are your goals? Are they realistic? Are you taking all the steps necessary to reach them?
Are you trying to lose weight, achieve a particular look, build muscle...?
Lose fat would be ultimate goal and tone. I weight everything to the gram, as much as I possibly can. Higher protein and carbs under 100 on the high side. Keep calories under 1400 because I’m sure there are some calories that aren’t properly accounted for. If I go less then 1400 I feel depleted especially on orangetheory days.
Are you not eating exercise calories back?
No I never eat my calories back.
That's probably at least part of the reason you feel so wiped. MFP is designed for you to eat some of those back, that's extra work your body is doing on top of your general daily activity. You're supposed to fuel that. Also with only 15lbs to lose it's going to be slow and easily hidden by fluctuations and water weight. It's going to take time.
Yes. Agreed. But curious what would be a good, yet quick, pace for what I have to lose? More interested in inches then weight. Toning.
With only a few pounds to lose quick isn't a thing.
Was going to say this. There is no 'quick' at this stage. If it's toning you're wanting more then recomp may be more up your alley.2 -
How are you tracking your calorie intake?0
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