Please!!! I'm getting so fed up

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  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    Maybe you need to visit a doctor, see if something is out of whack?

    Also, what is your MACRO breakdown for your calories?
  • DizzyLinds
    DizzyLinds Posts: 856 Member
    40% protein, 30% carbs and 30% fats
  • harvo
    harvo Posts: 4,676 Member
    You are on maintenance...right?
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    40% protein, 30% carbs and 30% fats

    That is a decent balance.
    That is what you are hitting?

    Maybe on rest days, drop carbs.....maybe around 10%
  • DizzyLinds
    DizzyLinds Posts: 856 Member
    I'm not sure what maintenance is for me as I've lowered cals and still not lost.

    I'm nearly there with my macros.
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    Do you take a day or two to let your body rest?
    On those days, consume few calories?
  • DizzyLinds
    DizzyLinds Posts: 856 Member
    I do have 2-3 rest days. How low should I go on cal consumption then?
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    You could try 10 - 20% below your TDEE
    See if that works......and drop carbs, and you elevate your fats some on those days.
  • TheSlorax
    TheSlorax Posts: 2,401 Member
    ummmmm... mitymax, up until a couple hours ago you thought all dietary fats were bad. I find it pretty odd that you are now going and recommending that someone increase their fat intake. maybe we could not offer advice to very frustrated people if we are not 100% on our knowledge of food and nutrition? thanks.
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    ummmmm... mitymax, up until a couple hours ago you thought all dietary fats were bad. I find it pretty odd that you are now going and recommending that someone increase their fat intake. maybe we could not offer advice to very frustrated people if we are not 100% on our knowledge of food and nutrition? thanks.

    I am offering up advice on changing some things that have not been working.
    And I have not been anti-fat.
    I just encourage your healthy fats....avocados, salmon, tuna, nuts....things of that nature.

    And I also recommend that she lower her carbs on the rest days where she ups her fats.
  • TheSlorax
    TheSlorax Posts: 2,401 Member
    right. carry on then as you are the expert.
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,031 Member
    Where its been summer I've been eating more salad based food. Normally winter time etc I pack in loads of carrots, broccoli, green beans etc.

    I have been told to aim for 40/30/30? (Pro/carbs/fat)

    Broccoli/ asparagus/ other green leafy's should be on your daily diet.
    The fiber content is very important for weight loss.

    You can try that....seems like a decent even balance.

    On workout days, I might would up carbs to ~40% and drop fats to 20%
    And non-workout days, drop carbs and up fats (good fats) a bit.....
    Keep protein high daily.

    But again, you may need to drop daily caloric intake......
    thanks for sharing this info:smile:

    Never said I was an expert.
    I am giving advice that I know has worked for me.
    and I appreciate what you've been sharing, it's helping me and likely the OP & others...
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    right. carry on then as you are the expert.

    Never said I was an expert.
    I am giving advice that I know has worked for me.
  • timothydriver
    timothydriver Posts: 147 Member
    You got support from me feel free to add me! Just a suggestion I know for me personally I have a major sweet tooth as well so to counter that I do my best to only eat dessert once a week. So when I crave sweets I go for sweet tea or fruits in general and that off sets it for me. I know how you feel though it’s never easy getting back to where you used to be. Don’t get discouraged some things may never be the same because our bodies are always changing as we get older and different phases in our lives. I know from experience it’s very hard to control what you eat because I enjoy eating food as well. It’s the change in lifestyle that’s going to do it for you. What I have done since I've been deployed is started tracking my calorie intake on here and ensuring I am running/working out in the gym. Plus chow hall/dining facility here gets old after your first month. So keep your head up and keep at it!
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    and I appreciate what you've been sharing, it's helping me and likely the OP & others...

    Thanks. :smile:
  • bridgie101
    bridgie101 Posts: 817 Member
    the first law of thermodynamics upon which all of our knowledge of the unverse is based, is that energy can neither be made nor destroyed. It can only be converted.

    What I'm wondering is if you are pregnant. :p

    I say that because there's a thickening in the lower belly that happens immediately. You gain fluids and they stay there. Your uterus gains a blood lining, etc etc. Which could be masking a weight loss.

    That or you're premenstrual? Does your weight fluctuate during your cycle?

    I would definitely go check out pregnancy. I remember my first pregnancy everyone told me I was pregnant and I was like 'no, no, i'm on the pill' and whaddayaknow! i'd been on a holiday in Australia and eaten only fruit. 20 yrs ago people didn't warn you about vitamin c and its effect on the pill :D And I was so delighted to be pregnant so it was all fine - but just saying that the impossible can happen.

    Heh heh.
  • DizzyLinds
    DizzyLinds Posts: 856 Member
    My periods have been fine. The problem I think is that the increase in weight has been over time. My tummy looks pretty flat in the morning. My weight is pretty stable during my cycle but I just get bloating.

    I eat vitamin c everyday as I consume fruit etc daily. I've been on my pill for 15 years.
  • floop1207
    floop1207 Posts: 194 Member
    personally i would ditch the 'cheat days' for a while. maybe have a ''cheat meal' at the weekend instead but make sure your weekly calorie target is hit, obviously including the calories from alcohol. i find it difficult to estimate calories when i eat out.
  • DizzyLinds
    DizzyLinds Posts: 856 Member
    I generally don't do cheat days, its normally a carb heavier meal or dinner and drinks out.

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