5 Months In...No Weight Loss?

Dogmom1978

Your body might be attempting to hold onto every ounce it can at this point. Eating under 1200 a day will put you into starvation mode. Also, as others have said, you aren’t stating your foods in grams or ounces. Most people who weigh religiously will talk about how much they had to eat in those terms. I mean, what is a “small sandwich”??? How can one accurately account for that in mfp??

L1zardQueen

slunburg wrote: »

Your body might be attempting to hold onto every ounce it can at this point. Eating under 1200 a day will put you into starvation mode. Also, as others have said, you aren’t stating your foods in grams or ounces. Most people who weigh religiously will talk about how much they had to eat in those terms. I mean, what is a “small sandwich”??? How can one accurately account for that in mfp??

Starvation mode is not a thing.
Here’s a helpful explanation.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1077746/starvation-mode-adaptive-thermogenesis-and-weight-loss/p1

Dogmom1978

L1zardQueen wrote: »

slunburg wrote: »

Your body might be attempting to hold onto every ounce it can at this point. Eating under 1200 a day will put you into starvation mode. Also, as others have said, you aren’t stating your foods in grams or ounces. Most people who weigh religiously will talk about how much they had to eat in those terms. I mean, what is a “small sandwich”??? How can one accurately account for that in mfp??

Starvation mode is not a thing.
Here’s a helpful explanation.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1077746/starvation-mode-adaptive-thermogenesis-and-weight-loss/p1

Actually, I fact check EVERYTHING using reliable sources (and no, MFP links are definitely NOT reliable sources and neither is Wikipedia lol).

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/starvation-mode#metabolism

https://www.leofitlabs.com/what-starvation-mode-body-how-know-calorie-deficit/

https://www.fitness19.com/what-exactly-is-starvation-mode-and-how-do-you-stop-sabotaging-your-weight-loss-plan/

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/a19998301/what-is-starvation-mode/

kimny72

slunburg wrote: »

L1zardQueen wrote: »

slunburg wrote: »

Your body might be attempting to hold onto every ounce it can at this point. Eating under 1200 a day will put you into starvation mode. Also, as others have said, you aren’t stating your foods in grams or ounces. Most people who weigh religiously will talk about how much they had to eat in those terms. I mean, what is a “small sandwich”??? How can one accurately account for that in mfp??

Starvation mode is not a thing.
Here’s a helpful explanation.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1077746/starvation-mode-adaptive-thermogenesis-and-weight-loss/p1

Actually, I fact check EVERYTHING using reliable sources (and no, MFP links are definitely NOT reliable sources and neither is Wikipedia lol).

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/starvation-mode#metabolism

https://www.leofitlabs.com/what-starvation-mode-body-how-know-calorie-deficit/

https://www.fitness19.com/what-exactly-is-starvation-mode-and-how-do-you-stop-sabotaging-your-weight-loss-plan/

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/a19998301/what-is-starvation-mode/

None of these are reliable sources. Regardless, the MFP link isn't the source, it's a thread with a detailed discussion and linked sources. It's a fun and informative read, you should check it out

cwolfman13

You maintained at 110 for years because you were a child

janejellyroll

I'm your height and I currently maintain at 110. The pounds between 120 and 110 went really slowly and required patience and consistency. I don't recommend trying to do it quickly or with punitive methods like undereating. If it feels hard to sustain, it's probably too much. You want a SMALL deficit, like 250 calories. You shouldn't be fasting for the majority of the day unless it is something that you find improves your quality of life (and it doesn't sound it does for you). You need to be ready to have some weeks where you might not see a loss at all and measure your progress in the longterm trend.

You also should seriously consider whether or not your goal weight is realistic. You are aiming near the bottom of a healthy BMI. It's not necessarily the best weight for you, especially since it is based on your weight when you were still a kid. Adult women often weigh more than they did as teenagers -- it's a perfectly normal, healthy, and attractive way to be. The fact that your menstrual cycle is being impacted by your efforts is a potential sign that your healthy weight is higher (or it could also be all the stress you're putting yourself through with food deprivation).

I don't think there is anything wrong with wanting to lose "vanity pounds" - I've done it myself. But the process needs to be combined with serious consideration that we could be wrong about what weight we want to be (that is, our unhappiness with our appearance is being driven by unrealistic expectations) and when our efforts are reducing our quality of life. You sound really unhappy in these posts. When you're at the point where you're trying to fuel your life on just a turkey sandwich, a bowl of cereal, and a little avocado, it's time to hit pause and come up with a new plan.

1BlueAurora

It's concerning that your period has been affected. Malnutrition can be one cause. Here's a link to an article that lists 13 possible causes. I agree with others that you need to consult your doctor.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322961

cmriverside

slunburg wrote: »

L1zardQueen wrote: »

slunburg wrote: »

Your body might be attempting to hold onto every ounce it can at this point. Eating under 1200 a day will put you into starvation mode. Also, as others have said, you aren’t stating your foods in grams or ounces. Most people who weigh religiously will talk about how much they had to eat in those terms. I mean, what is a “small sandwich”??? How can one accurately account for that in mfp??

Starvation mode is not a thing.
Here’s a helpful explanation.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1077746/starvation-mode-adaptive-thermogenesis-and-weight-loss/p1

Actually, I fact check EVERYTHING using reliable sources (and no, MFP links are definitely NOT reliable sources and neither is Wikipedia lol).

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/starvation-mode#metabolism

https://www.leofitlabs.com/what-starvation-mode-body-how-know-calorie-deficit/

https://www.fitness19.com/what-exactly-is-starvation-mode-and-how-do-you-stop-sabotaging-your-weight-loss-plan/

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/a19998301/what-is-starvation-mode/

That Adaptive Thermogenesis thread is written by a doctor. Are you a doctor?

Try reading it.

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1077746/starvation-mode-adaptive-thermogenesis-and-weight-loss/p1

kshama2001

KrissDotCom wrote: »

As someone who weighs my food and someone asked me what i ate

I wouldnt say a regular size chicken breast and a medium potato.. etc

It would be

236g of raw chicken
165g raw potato... etc

Yes, when I talk to my dietitian (or anyone knowledgeable) I also give numbers in grams.