I want to scream....

montyeva1114

I have been diligently logging all my diiet. This past week, with a knee injury I have been moving slower, but still hitting my steps 4 out of 6 days. I went over my calories goal by 100 calories one day. This morning on the scale I showed a gain of 3 pounds. Logic tells me this is impossible. I know that to gain a pound I must eat 3500 calories. So technically I would have to have eaten 10500 more calories this week!! Okay, so my head says it’s impossible. Seeing as how my weight loss to date was 4 lbs. I’m now back to only 1 lb. Does anyone else get that I want to scream? I realize it must be water weight. I’m close to going back to not weighing myself at all. Thank you all for letting me rant. Im not quitting. I just needed to put this out there to people who understand these emotions. My family gets a little tired of my battle with weight loss or lack there of...

cmriverside

Are you weighing yourself once per week? Maybe start doing it daily so these swings aren't so alarming. Desensitize.

Also, really dial in your food logging.

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1234699/logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide/p1

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10621050/how-to-use-the-usda-food-database-mfp-food-database-for-accurate-logging/p1

montyeva1114

I’m weighing once a week. I have been calorie counting since I was 15 years old. I do admit there may be some miscalculation so sometimes I will add miscellaneous calories to be sure I’m being accurate. I’m just frustrated.

corinasue1143

Knee injury. Inflammation. Water.

annliz23

It's so frustrating but keep at it eventually you will see results, think about water retention, monthly cycle,that can effect weight

jenncornelsen

I would also recommend weighing daily and tracking it on an app. Then u can see the overall trend. Hang in there!!! I know its tough when your trying so hard. I also had a 3lb gain today( my official weigh in day) but I know last night I had tons of sodium and drank almost no water, so it will be gone in the next 2 days. All the best!

neugebauer52

corinasue1143 wrote: »

Knee injury. Inflammation. Water.

Agree - anyway: screaming is good, better out than in - as they say...

nighthawk584

I know you say you count calories, but do you own a food scale and count everything you eat and drink that way?

88olds

montyeva1114 wrote: »

Okay, so my head says it’s impossible. Seeing as how my weight loss to date was 4 lbs. I’m now back to only 1 lb. Does anyone else get that I want to scream?... Im not quitting.

This is great work. Hang tough.

jenncornelsen

cmriverside

montyeva1114 wrote: »

I’m weighing once a week. I have been calorie counting since I was 15 years old. I do admit there may be some miscalculation so sometimes I will add miscellaneous calories to be sure I’m being accurate. I’m just frustrated.

I know you're frustrated.

Stress raises cortisol. Cortisol leads to difficulty losing weight.

Most of your past posts have been along the lines of "frustrated." Have you considered some counseling or other stress reduction techniques such as meditation, yoga, breathing exercises, reading spiritual or self-help books?

Frustration sucks the joy right out of life.


Weight loss is a simple math equation. It doesn't have to be so emotional.

Annie_01

I know that we want to see the numbers on the scale come down but in order to enjoy this journey we need to keep stay calm and patient. If you are doing what works for you then eventually you will get to where you want to be.

The one thing that I have changed about this time around...I have become determined to keep it enjoyable. I am actually having a good time with the process. I have also learned so much about myself. I am much stronger(mentally and emotionally) than I ever gave myself credit for.

Luke_rabbit

Also, what about medication? It can cause water retention. Steroids are well known for doing so and often are given for injuries.