Why am I not losing weight?

floatn

I've been logging food for about 25 days...usually within my daily calorie amount. But, I haven't lost a thing. In fact, I gained! What am I doing wrong.

Corina1143

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OrsoDeiMorti

You're definitely not alone… Even when you’re “sticking to your calories,” little things can quietly tip you into a surplus.

Here are some common examples that can add up fast:

• A “light” drizzle of olive oil in the pan? Could be 1.5 tbsp = 180 kcal, not the 1 tsp = 40 kcal you thought.
• Two pumps of creamer in your coffee instead of one? That’s easily 70–100 kcal depending on the brand.
• A handful of cashews? That’s often 25–30 nuts = 250+ kcal, while a true serving is 12–14 nuts at around 160 kcal.
• Even a tablespoon of peanut butter can turn into 1.5–2 heaping tablespoons = 250+ kcal if you’re not weighing it.

Now multiply a few of those by 25 days and you could unintentionally be eating an extra 2,000–3,000 calories, which is close to a full pound of fat gained. That’s why accuracy—especially with calorie-dense foods—matters way more than it seems.

It’s also possible your estimated TDEE is a bit high. Many calculators overshoot, especially if activity is inconsistent or measured optimistically.

You’re doing the hard part by being consistent. Now it’s just time to fine-tune the details. Once you do, the progress will show up.

Devpsych

It could also be the type of foods you are eating that is a part of it you can eat small meals of unhealthy items and still do calorie goal. This is one thing I am working with a doctor on to try to choose best foods with good fats, getting my carbs from vegetables instead of bread and pasta. That sort of thing. I am back on this journey and taking a different approach this time and just making a life style switch, not a diet per say I did this before and lost 99 lbs but a new husband that wanted food I was restricting and I finally gave up he is gone now for years and it’s time to get back on track Good luck in your endeavors and Icwish you luck!