Anything I can do to speed this process up?

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  • Fridaklo77
    Fridaklo77 Posts: 124
    She looked 12! whats she complaining about..wait till she gets older...
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  • stillnot2late
    stillnot2late Posts: 385 Member
    Dang! wy would she deactivate her account? Because she felt she was getting back at everybody? . Poor, poor kid.
  • stillnot2late
    stillnot2late Posts: 385 Member
    Now I'm even more confused, she got a new account and is back on but she is still angry. Listen OP, you are doing so much better than I am doing, and I've been on here over a year. Follow your senses and do what you feel you need to do.
  • Mr_Knight
    Mr_Knight Posts: 9,532 Member
    ...to confuse my muscles...
    That is advice from the Land of Broscience. Why would you seek out more bad advice?

    You're doomed.
  • elyelyse
    elyelyse Posts: 1,454 Member
    you already answered your question:
    Okay okaayyyy I know, I need to be patient.
    people here aren't just being pointlessly snarky...it's just that every single day, dozens of people who just started out come here and say "how can I get this to happen faster" and those of us who have been at it for a while know that the answer is just patience.

    Yeah, maybe you will do better on low carb, for some people that helps reduce cravings for more carbs, which as a result keeps overall calories down...but some people who go low carb lose their minds because they want bread sooooo bad they can't stick to it; some people do better with lots of cardio, but for some people lots of cardio makes them hungrier, which can undo all that calorie burn; some people do intermittent fasting, while some people swear by making sure you eat breakfast and have 6 meals a day...none of these things has any effect on weight loss other than helping contribute to one's caloric deficit. You have to find out what strategies work for you.

    I think some of us get cranky over that question, too, because we have worked so hard, for so long...and to come in here and say "how can I do it faster" is almost like an insult...if there were a healthy way to do it fast, we'd all be doing it faster. it's not about fast, its about patience and persistence and being in this for the long haul. Even if you only have a few pounds to lose, to keep it off you have to keep eating right, forever, there's no short cut, and there's no do it and be done with it. This is for life.
  • Fullsterkur_woman
    Fullsterkur_woman Posts: 2,712 Member
    Wow. I'm so glad I deactivated my account. Looking at all the replies - some of them mocking: "boo, you mean I have to work for it?" "And I'd just figured out where they stock rainbows and unicorn farts!" and all the rest - it was the right decision.

    I started another account specifically to come on and reply to this. So listen up. I work my butt off in the gym and log my calories in a notebook whether I'm active on MFP or not. So no, I have not given up. And my week's work is not undone. (And actually, I've ALWAYS worked out in the gym - I'm a hip hop dancer. Exercise and hard work are not my problem - food is. So please don't insult me with the 'boo, hard work' comments.)

    The reason I'm on MFP is so that when I have questions I have a place to come to find knowledge. This has been unpleasant, and anything but supportive.

    I actually asked my trainer the same question today. He suggested mixing my schedule up so that my body doesn't get used to doing things in a certain order all the time. To lift heavier weights and lower the reps to confuse my muscles (I have been lifting seriously for months now - started bench pressing 32kg today up from 27kg). He suggested trying the 8/16 method of intermittent fasting, and adding more cardio in the form of incline walking, 3-4 x per week.

    Would it have killed y'all to come up with similar suggestions, of things I might not have been doing that worked for YOU? Instead I got a ton of sarcastic and some insulting remarks instead.

    But thanks to the people who didn't do that - appreciated.

    Good luck y'all.
    Quality first post.

    Merry Christmas, Caity! Hope Santa brings you some patience. :drinker:
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
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    ETA:
    Body confusion and muscle confusion.

    *sigh*
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  • lLionMindl
    lLionMindl Posts: 76 Member
    stay on track
    work hard

    you'll be there before you know it.
  • _SABOTEUR_
    _SABOTEUR_ Posts: 6,833 Member
    If you stick with it for long enough it won't feel like work anymore OP.

    It will be enjoyable or at least a routine part of your every day life.

    I think 4.5lbs a week is aggressive enough (probably too aggressive.)

    How long has it taken you to gain the weight? You can't really expect to lose it any faster than that.
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    did anyone recommend the use of stimulants?
  • _SABOTEUR_
    _SABOTEUR_ Posts: 6,833 Member
    If you stick with it for long enough it won't feel like work anymore OP.

    It will be enjoyable or at least a routine part of your every day life.

    I think 4.5lbs a week is aggressive enough (probably too aggressive.)

    How long has it taken you to gain the weight? You can't really expect to lose it any faster than that.

    DAMNIT!

    I hate it when I give advice to deactoed people.
  • _SABOTEUR_
    _SABOTEUR_ Posts: 6,833 Member
    strawman.jpg

    If I only had a brain

    I've heard certain MFP members say you don't require one.

    :wink:
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    Wow. I'm so glad I deactivated my account. Looking at all the replies - some of them mocking: "boo, you mean I have to work for it?" "And I'd just figured out where they stock rainbows and unicorn farts!" and all the rest - it was the right decision.

    I started another account specifically to come on and reply to this. So listen up. I work my butt off in the gym and log my calories in a notebook whether I'm active on MFP or not. So no, I have not given up. And my week's work is not undone. (And actually, I've ALWAYS worked out in the gym - I'm a hip hop dancer. Exercise and hard work are not my problem - food is. So please don't insult me with the 'boo, hard work' comments.)

    The reason I'm on MFP is so that when I have questions I have a place to come to find knowledge. This has been unpleasant, and anything but supportive.

    I actually asked my trainer the same question today. He suggested mixing my schedule up so that my body doesn't get used to doing things in a certain order all the time. To lift heavier weights and lower the reps to confuse my muscles (I have been lifting seriously for months now - started bench pressing 32kg today up from 27kg). He suggested trying the 8/16 method of intermittent fasting, and adding more cardio in the form of incline walking, 3-4 x per week.

    Would it have killed y'all to come up with similar suggestions, of things I might not have been doing that worked for YOU? Instead I got a ton of sarcastic and some insulting remarks instead.

    But thanks to the people who didn't do that - appreciated.

    Good luck y'all.

    She was doomed and now she's been reincarnated already! It's a Christmas miracle!!


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  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    wow that didn't take long...one week, deactivate the account because the secret it hard work and patience...

    teehee...yah she was real serious this time.
  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    Wow. I'm so glad I deactivated my account. Looking at all the replies - some of them mocking: "boo, you mean I have to work for it?" "And I'd just figured out where they stock rainbows and unicorn farts!" and all the rest - it was the right decision.

    I started another account specifically to come on and reply to this. So listen up. I work my butt off in the gym and log my calories in a notebook whether I'm active on MFP or not. So no, I have not given up. And my week's work is not undone. (And actually, I've ALWAYS worked out in the gym - I'm a hip hop dancer. Exercise and hard work are not my problem - food is. So please don't insult me with the 'boo, hard work' comments.)

    The reason I'm on MFP is so that when I have questions I have a place to come to find knowledge. This has been unpleasant, and anything but supportive.

    I actually asked my trainer the same question today. He suggested mixing my schedule up so that my body doesn't get used to doing things in a certain order all the time. To lift heavier weights and lower the reps to confuse my muscles (I have been lifting seriously for months now - started bench pressing 32kg today up from 27kg). He suggested trying the 8/16 method of intermittent fasting, and adding more cardio in the form of incline walking, 3-4 x per week.

    Would it have killed y'all to come up with similar suggestions, of things I might not have been doing that worked for YOU? Instead I got a ton of sarcastic and some insulting remarks instead.

    But thanks to the people who didn't do that - appreciated.

    Good luck y'all.
    :noway: :embarassed:
  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
    Wow. I'm so glad I deactivated my account. Looking at all the replies - some of them mocking: "boo, you mean I have to work for it?" "And I'd just figured out where they stock rainbows and unicorn farts!" and all the rest - it was the right decision.

    I started another account specifically to come on and reply to this. So listen up. I work my butt off in the gym and log my calories in a notebook whether I'm active on MFP or not. So no, I have not given up. And my week's work is not undone. (And actually, I've ALWAYS worked out in the gym - I'm a hip hop dancer. Exercise and hard work are not my problem - food is. So please don't insult me with the 'boo, hard work' comments.)

    The reason I'm on MFP is so that when I have questions I have a place to come to find knowledge. This has been unpleasant, and anything but supportive.

    I actually asked my trainer the same question today. He suggested mixing my schedule up so that my body doesn't get used to doing things in a certain order all the time. To lift heavier weights and lower the reps to confuse my muscles (I have been lifting seriously for months now - started bench pressing 32kg today up from 27kg). He suggested trying the 8/16 method of intermittent fasting, and adding more cardio in the form of incline walking, 3-4 x per week.

    Would it have killed y'all to come up with similar suggestions, of things I might not have been doing that worked for YOU? Instead I got a ton of sarcastic and some insulting remarks instead.

    But thanks to the people who didn't do that - appreciated.

    Good luck y'all.

    She was doomed and now she's been reincarnated already! It's a Christmas miracle!!


    tumblr_lwrz4bljoc1qi9nyqo1_250.gif
    BUDDY!!
  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    you already answered your question:
    Okay okaayyyy I know, I need to be patient.
    people here aren't just being pointlessly snarky...it's just that every single day, dozens of people who just started out come here and say "how can I get this to happen faster" and those of us who have been at it for a while know that the answer is just patience.

    Yeah, maybe you will do better on low carb, for some people that helps reduce cravings for more carbs, which as a result keeps overall calories down...but some people who go low carb lose their minds because they want bread sooooo bad they can't stick to it; some people do better with lots of cardio, but for some people lots of cardio makes them hungrier, which can undo all that calorie burn; some people do intermittent fasting, while some people swear by making sure you eat breakfast and have 6 meals a day...none of these things has any effect on weight loss other than helping contribute to one's caloric deficit. You have to find out what strategies work for you.

    I think some of us get cranky over that question, too, because we have worked so hard, for so long...and to come in here and say "how can I do it faster" is almost like an insult...if there were a healthy way to do it fast, we'd all be doing it faster. it's not about fast, its about patience and persistence and being in this for the long haul. Even if you only have a few pounds to lose, to keep it off you have to keep eating right, forever, there's no short cut, and there's no do it and be done with it. This is for life.

    it is an insult. it makes me think that you think that you are better than me and deserve it more. when the reality is told to you and you reject it, i begin to fear for your motivations and health in the future. then it just becomes painful. and sad.
  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    Now I'm even more confused, she got a new account and is back on but she is still angry. Listen OP, you are doing so much better than I am doing, and I've been on here over a year. Follow your senses and do what you feel you need to do.

    I'm not that confused. I think we are witnessing hangry, too few cals, too much pressure, unrealistic expectations, and confusion from "trainers" that say confusion is something to go for. Apparently that's not enough so MOAR MOAR MOAR tips. what ALL can I do to get there faster. OP the plain answer is you can do a whole bunch of crazy things and get there real fast, but might not be alive to see it. Before you flip a b!tch at my answer and say i'm exaggerating, i saw a girl die and so that's why when someone is acting this hell bent and irrational about weight loss, it gets my ire up and my concern feels:huh: . pls take ur time.
  • ladymiseryali
    ladymiseryali Posts: 2,555 Member
    OP, how old are you? You sound like you have some growing up to do.....
  • focuseddiva
    focuseddiva Posts: 174 Member
    I'm new to MFP, and I think the OP was judged kind of harshly here. I legitimately think she was asking from those who are experienced and who have been using MFP what tactics she could try to help things along. That's all. I don't really understand all the snarky comments. Aren't we all on here for the same thing? To find support during this journey?
  • _SABOTEUR_
    _SABOTEUR_ Posts: 6,833 Member
    Wow. I'm so glad I deactivated my account. Looking at all the replies - some of them mocking: "boo, you mean I have to work for it?" "And I'd just figured out where they stock rainbows and unicorn farts!" and all the rest - it was the right decision.

    I started another account specifically to come on and reply to this. So listen up. I work my butt off in the gym and log my calories in a notebook whether I'm active on MFP or not. So no, I have not given up. And my week's work is not undone. (And actually, I've ALWAYS worked out in the gym - I'm a hip hop dancer. Exercise and hard work are not my problem - food is. So please don't insult me with the 'boo, hard work' comments.)

    The reason I'm on MFP is so that when I have questions I have a place to come to find knowledge. This has been unpleasant, and anything but supportive.

    I actually asked my trainer the same question today. He suggested mixing my schedule up so that my body doesn't get used to doing things in a certain order all the time. To lift heavier weights and lower the reps to confuse my muscles (I have been lifting seriously for months now - started bench pressing 32kg today up from 27kg). He suggested trying the 8/16 method of intermittent fasting, and adding more cardio in the form of incline walking, 3-4 x per week.

    Would it have killed y'all to come up with similar suggestions, of things I might not have been doing that worked for YOU? Instead I got a ton of sarcastic and some insulting remarks instead.

    But thanks to the people who didn't do that - appreciated.

    Good luck y'all.

    She was doomed and now she's been reincarnated already! It's a Christmas miracle!!


    tumblr_lwrz4bljoc1qi9nyqo1_250.gif

    Did we skip straight to Easter?

    I'm so confused.
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    I'm new to MFP, and I think the OP was judged kind of harshly here. I legitimately think she was asking from those who are experienced and who have been using MFP what tactics she could try to help things along. That's all. I don't really understand all the snarky comments. Aren't we all on here for the same thing? To find support during this journey?

    she got upset when others presented the facts its not a quick process.

    7 posts before sarcasm but she had already started arguing by then
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    She deactivated...again.

    Is this going to be a daily thing? Will there be yet a new account she'll use to reply to this thread then bounce?

    Well...that'll be annoying.
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    I'm new to MFP, and I think the OP was judged kind of harshly here. I legitimately think she was asking from those who are experienced and who have been using MFP what tactics she could try to help things along. That's all. I don't really understand all the snarky comments. Aren't we all on here for the same thing? To find support during this journey?

    she got upset when others presented the facts its not a quick process.

    7 posts before sarcasm but she had already started arguing by then

    Yeah. It's kind of funny.

    I know I can't speed up fat loss...but how can I speed up fat loss?

    I'm not dumb. I know you can't speed it up..but...really...how can I speed this up!!! TELL ME WHAT I WANT TO HEAR!!!!
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    Wow. I'm so glad I deactivated my account. Looking at all the replies - some of them mocking: "boo, you mean I have to work for it?" "And I'd just figured out where they stock rainbows and unicorn farts!" and all the rest - it was the right decision.

    I started another account specifically to come on and reply to this. So listen up. I work my butt off in the gym and log my calories in a notebook whether I'm active on MFP or not. So no, I have not given up. And my week's work is not undone. (And actually, I've ALWAYS worked out in the gym - I'm a hip hop dancer. Exercise and hard work are not my problem - food is. So please don't insult me with the 'boo, hard work' comments.)

    The reason I'm on MFP is so that when I have questions I have a place to come to find knowledge. This has been unpleasant, and anything but supportive.

    I actually asked my trainer the same question today. He suggested mixing my schedule up so that my body doesn't get used to doing things in a certain order all the time. To lift heavier weights and lower the reps to confuse my muscles (I have been lifting seriously for months now - started bench pressing 32kg today up from 27kg). He suggested trying the 8/16 method of intermittent fasting, and adding more cardio in the form of incline walking, 3-4 x per week.

    Would it have killed y'all to come up with similar suggestions, of things I might not have been doing that worked for YOU? Instead I got a ton of sarcastic and some insulting remarks instead.

    But thanks to the people who didn't do that - appreciated.

    Good luck y'all.

    I'd get a new trainer. Any trainer interested in your health would say the same as people here, not suggest ways for you to get results faster. "Confusing your muscles" is funny, and more cardio?!? You should be trying to lose weight/fat doing as little cardio as possible (ie, none), not more.
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    I'm new to MFP, and I think the OP was judged kind of harshly here. I legitimately think she was asking from those who are experienced and who have been using MFP what tactics she could try to help things along. That's all. I don't really understand all the snarky comments. Aren't we all on here for the same thing? To find support during this journey?

    she got upset when others presented the facts its not a quick process.

    7 posts before sarcasm but she had already started arguing by then

    Eggggsactly. The first several posts answered her question perfectly and politely, but she kept up with the "I know that, but what about X" routine.

    People here are very helpful and most aren't snarky (well, not as much as I am, anyway). But we've seen this dance before and it more or less ends this way so we'll have some fun in the process.




    Actually, I lied. It doesn't end this way. It ends with a Mean People thread
  • vjohn04
    vjohn04 Posts: 2,276 Member
    Wow. I'm so glad I deactivated my account. Looking at all the replies - some of them mocking: "boo, you mean I have to work for it?" "And I'd just figured out where they stock rainbows and unicorn farts!" and all the rest - it was the right decision.

    I started another account specifically to come on and reply to this. So listen up. I work my butt off in the gym and log my calories in a notebook whether I'm active on MFP or not. So no, I have not given up. And my week's work is not undone. (And actually, I've ALWAYS worked out in the gym - I'm a hip hop dancer. Exercise and hard work are not my problem - food is. So please don't insult me with the 'boo, hard work' comments.)

    The reason I'm on MFP is so that when I have questions I have a place to come to find knowledge. This has been unpleasant, and anything but supportive.

    I actually asked my trainer the same question today. He suggested mixing my schedule up so that my body doesn't get used to doing things in a certain order all the time. To lift heavier weights and lower the reps to confuse my muscles (I have been lifting seriously for months now - started bench pressing 32kg today up from 27kg). He suggested trying the 8/16 method of intermittent fasting, and adding more cardio in the form of incline walking, 3-4 x per week.

    Would it have killed y'all to come up with similar suggestions, of things I might not have been doing that worked for YOU? Instead I got a ton of sarcastic and some insulting remarks instead.

    But thanks to the people who didn't do that - appreciated.

    Good luck y'all.

    LOL
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    I'm new to MFP, and I think the OP was judged kind of harshly here. I legitimately think she was asking from those who are experienced and who have been using MFP what tactics she could try to help things along. That's all. I don't really understand all the snarky comments. Aren't we all on here for the same thing? To find support during this journey?

    she got upset when others presented the facts its not a quick process.

    7 posts before sarcasm but she had already started arguing by then

    Yeah. It's kind of funny.

    I know I can't speed up fat loss...but how can I speed up fat loss?

    I'm not dumb. I know you can't speed it up..but...really...how can I speed this up!!! TELL ME WHAT I WANT TO HEAR!!!!

    also if you do some quick mathematical advance computationals using my handy dandy calculator from what I see in the tickers there is almost a combined loss of 175lbs...not bad for a bunch of snarky people who dont know anything.

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