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Here's another week's worth of weigh-ins:
12th May: 146
13th May: 145.2
14th May: 146 (went out for lunch with my flatmates at a buffet - didn't log anything due to lack of info)
15th May: 146.6
16th May: 146.6 (went out for lunch with my cousins - calorie info was available from the restaurant but no macro info - note made in my diary)
17th May: 146.4
18th May: 1460 -
2 day bump...
also weigh-ins for the last 2 days:
19th May: 146.8
20th May: 147.2
I'm really at a loss again - thought I was back on track but it seems I'm cursed to stay at the upper end of the 140s...
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another bump...
21st May: 147.4
22nd May: 146.80 -
I don't have any weight loss advice, but I do want to give you some encouragement. I was stuck at the same weight for about a month and a half to two months.
Don't give up. It WILL come off.0 -
We will take a look at this over the weekend, probably sunday.0
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HELP!!
I moved back home this weekend, my scales are in my bathroom and are reading a 7lbs increase - I don't know if this is due to water weight, me being laid back during this move (and unannounced family coming over which meant eating more) or a change of environment for the scales or whatever. Surely I can't have put on a whole 7lbs...right? I did a test of the scales by holding 2 1kg weights while standing on them and they showed a 2kg increase in weight.
Also, my logging for the last couple of days has been non-existent due to this move - placement starting tomorrow which means I'll have more of a routine to follow again.
Could exhaustion also be a contribution to weight gain?0 -
Do you have heavier dumbbells to test the scale?
When you move scales, they can give different readings.
Also, you may have had a high carb/salt couple of days when you did not track that can impact the scale.
Lack of sleep and stress can also cause water retention.0 -
Don't have heavier dumbbells just now but planning on buying some 2kg weights with an amazon gift card my cousin gave me...would these help in testing the scale? If not, what weight would you recommend (I would like a heavier set than my 1kgs to tone up and such at home) - maybe a pair of 4kgs?
I'm also going to be waking up earlier on weekdays because of my placement (3 weeks) so I won't be able to weigh in at my usual time - I can report at the weekends though to get an idea of how things are going.
My workout schedule will also be impacted as I don't have as easy access to the gym when I was at uni - I'll be jogging more as I'm doing a 10k later in June (jogging-walking intervals) but will try to get weight training when I get my new dumbbells.
Again, I really appreciate the advice and support given here - it's keeping me somewhat sane!0 -
Don't have heavier dumbbells just now but planning on buying some 2kg weights with an amazon gift card my cousin gave me...would these help in testing the scale? If not, what weight would you recommend (I would like a heavier set than my 1kgs to tone up and such at home) - maybe a pair of 4kgs?
I'm also going to be waking up earlier on weekdays because of my placement (3 weeks) so I won't be able to weigh in at my usual time - I can report at the weekends though to get an idea of how things are going.
My workout schedule will also be impacted as I don't have as easy access to the gym when I was at uni - I'll be jogging more as I'm doing a 10k later in June (jogging-walking intervals) but will try to get weight training when I get my new dumbbells.
Again, I really appreciate the advice and support given here - it's keeping me somewhat sane!
Don't give up SunKissed....keep up the good fight. I will mention just one thing though....When you go out to eat, you still need to try to log those if possible. I just kind of keep track and add.....And then I am shocked. Lately, I have been logging ahead of time so that I don't get caught in some sort of "trap". Ex. last night a friend wanted me to meet her at Culvers ( a fast food place ) and I was really stressing....since I knew where I was going, I actually decided ahead of time what I was having and entered the calories before I went. You also have to beable to tell your friends and families that you would "rather" go to "this" place if possible because there are better choices for you to eat at one please than the other. It is so hard when you have been over weight for so long and your friends and family almost seem like the would rather you stay at this weight than do what you are trying to do. I have started saying no, friends and family are either liking it or not...If they get to the point where they are really "stupid" about it, I decide whether or not they are worth keep as friends....we can not get rid of our families. LOL
Keep up the fight!!!!!!!!!0 -
Hi! Just checking in with this morning's weigh in - 145.6lbs.
I've been on placement the last 3 weeks so not had much chance to do a lot of exercise but going to get back on track this week. Been trying my best to keep logging and stay within my goals as well.
I'll keep note of daily weigh-ins for this week again (won't have one for Sunday as I'm staying at someone's on Saturday night as prep for a 10k I'm doing on Sunday) and report back on Sunday night/next Monday morning.0 -
Seeking some more advice regarding protein...I'm having trouble getting to my goal of 110g protein each day. I don't mind having a protein shake a day but I don't like having to have 2 or more a day just to reach my goal. I'm back at home as well just now so, although my parents are being nice and letting me have my own dinner, I don't always have control over what I'm eating.
I've also not been doing much (if any) weight training the last month or so - only jogging really. I was thinking of giving strength training a bit of a break until I reach my goal weight. If I were to do this, would that mean I don't need as much protein? Being carefree with food over the weekend meant my weight was up to 146.8lbs this morning but last week I was mostly 145.6/8 at my weigh-ins.0 -
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Bumping...with latest weigh-ins:
Monday: 146.8
Tuesday: 147.4
Wednesday: 146.6
Thursday: 146
Friday: 146.40 -
Getting discharged from hospital today, I'll try to take a look this weekend.0
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Sorry to be a pain...got new 4kg dumbells and seeking at-home all over body exercises to do with them. In addition to my previous concern about reaching 110g protein daily.0
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Can I suggest something. One thing I noticed is you going out with friends. That is fine and good but in my experience, letting it go too often can cause you to stop progress. You can still eat out, but what I do is stay away from extras like bread, cheese, fried food, battered food of any kind.
Now I know you aren't low carbing, but when eating out those things have a lot of extra calories and add up quick. Not to mention sodium. Whenever I would eat my old favs (especially Mexican food) I would gain water weight that wouldn't go away for a week.
Something too is go really strict for 2 weeks or so, follow your diet all the way and exercise good, before cheating or going over. When going out too it is better to know what you are getting yourself into. Research, ask questions, and generally don't settle for estimates. I've ate stuff that I thought "that's 600 calories" to find out, no that's 1200... ask server, how is food prepared, is it cooked on grill or pan fried etc...
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First of all regarding protein intake, go to the grocery store and purchase some high protein foods that you can have as snacks or eat in addition to the food your parents provide for you. Examples would be tuna, greek yogurt (plain 0% would really give you a lot of protein per calorie) just to name a couple.
If you are stuck with light DB's and bodyweight then you should look into a book called You Are Your Own Gym and start there.
Find a way to get consistent with respect to your intake and your programming so that you can put in a stretch of a couple of months continuously executing the above.0 -
Heey, sorry about my lack of updates here - been so stressed with uni and family matters I've not really been able to execute as much discipline as I would have liked. However, my weight has dropped to 144.2lbs as of this morning. I'm in a place to execute your recommendations again (food and workouts), but I was just wondering if I should be eating the same calories and macros if my weight is down again?0
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2 day bump.
Latest weigh-ins:
21st August - 144.8lbs
22nd August - 143.4lbs0
