How do you stay patient when not seeing results??

_rachel_k

My lack of results in 5 weeks is incredibly stressful (which probably doesn't help) I probably have to go to the dr to get my thyroid checked because other than enjoying a few too many carbs in a day I haven't lost weight eating 1600 or 1900 calories a day and personal trainers say now that I'm up to 2000 calories I'll lose weight but I would hate to have to waste another 5 weeks of T25 waiting for weight to come off and it doesn't

How do you tell yourself everything will be ok??

losinglbslovinglife

have you taken measurements? you may not be losing weight as such but you could be burning fat & gaining muscle.

Bella0531

have you taken measurements? you may not be losing weight as such but you could be burning fat & gaining muscle.

This.
I haven't lost anything in MONTHS (going to the doctor next week), but have toned and lost inches overall.

Francl27

have you taken measurements? you may not be losing weight as such but you could be burning fat & gaining muscle.

No. You can't gain muscle at a deficit.

You might be retaining water and be losing inches though. Or you're not logging properly and eating more than you think. Do you weigh your food?

To answer your question though - I stay patient because there's really no other option.

lfabbric

No. You can't gain muscle at a deficit.

People new to weight training can gain muscle with a deficit. But you are looking at about .5 lbs a week. Usually lower.

The best thing to do is review your food and start measuring. Keep your daily cals constant for a few weeks - such as 1800. If you notice nothing after two weeks, then reduce to 1700 a day.

psuLemon

No. You can't gain muscle at a deficit.

People new to weight training can gain muscle with a deficit. But you are looking at about .5 lbs a week. Usually lower.

The best thing to do is review your food and start measuring. Keep your daily cals constant for a few weeks - such as 1800. If you notice nothing after two weeks, then reduce to 1700 a day.

Well if you need more confirmation that she isn't gaining mass, she is doing T25 which is a cardio program.

With that said, if the OP is only doing T25, 1900 calories is going to probably be too much. That is insanity levels which is 2x as long and much harder. The other question is, does the OP use a food scale?

_rachel_k

I do use a food scale, even if it's for a spoonful of greek yogurt.

My BMR is 1600ish so I know I shouldn't eat below that, but TDEE -25% gives me 1900ish. I was eating between 1400 and 1600 calories for the first 3 weeks (I was at 1400 but focusing on macros and decided to go up to 1600 and focus more on calories).

I haven't taken measurements but if I lost inches in the past 5 weeks they are very minimal (I have one pair of jeans. I wear them to work every day, they still fit as tight as the day I started wearing them)

karmasays

I would put your TDEE at 20% or even 15%. I found when I finally stopped looking for faster, more aggressive results, the weight is starting to come off more.

Make sure you're drinking enough water and getting enough sleep as well!

In the meantime, maybe do check with your doctor to rule out any medical condition(s), once you know that...you will know that it's time to tweak your exercise/food.

psuLemon

I do use a food scale, even if it's for a spoonful of greek yogurt.

My BMR is 1600ish so I know I shouldn't eat below that, but TDEE -25% gives me 1900ish. I was eating between 1400 and 1600 calories for the first 3 weeks (I was at 1400 but focusing on macros and decided to go up to 1600 and focus more on calories).

I haven't taken measurements but if I lost inches in the past 5 weeks they are very minimal (I have one pair of jeans. I wear them to work every day, they still fit as tight as the day I started wearing them)

Can you post your stats?I suspect we are over counting activity level on T25. Also, can you open your food diary? it's hard to analyze without data.

mschicagocubs

Throw your scale in the closet. Do not touch it for 4 weeks. Then get back on it.

Also, measure. Waist, hips, legs, arms. Any inches lost will be progress!!

_rachel_k

psulemon: I'm 5'6, 192 (as of this morning) lbs and 30 years old. I have made my diary public but will put it back to Friends Only before the end of the day. I don't log everyday (because I eat the same things that weigh the same day after day because it's easy)


karmasays: I figured TDEE -25% was going to be close enough to what I was eating so my body wouldn't want to go "MINE".

mschicagocubs: I tried getting my bf to take my scale (if I have it at home, I'll find it and use it) and he won't! If I want to stop using it I will have to take it to work I guess lol

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roniredd

No other choice but to stay patient. It's a way of life.

ImpishVanity

Giving up is only going to make me fatter. Staying the course will at least halt weight gain and will eventually turn into loss.

MinnieInMaine

Because the alternative would be giving up and there is NO WAY I'm doing that after putting in 4 years of hard work to get where I'm at. Sometimes you just have to chalk it up to your body doing its thing and it will catch up eventually. I won't bother chiming in on the goal setting, etc as that's already being covered and hopefully you'll get some good info.

_Calypso_

1600 is a good calorie range to be at. But know that 5 weeks isn't *that* long in teh grande scheme of things. I'm totally in with the above posters - take measurements!!

I didn't look at your diary, but aim to keep carbs at about 50% or less of your calorie intake. Up the protien to at least 100g per day (if not more), consume more water, watch the sodium and stay focused.

You will see results,, but it does take time!!! We've all been discouraged!! You'll get there!!! Patience and consistency is key!!

GiveMeCoffee

I'm 5'6 and 186 right now and to lose about .5 to 1 lb a week I eat 1600-1800 calories a day, but I also go for at least 1 - 50 mile bike ride a week, lift 3 times a week and do 2 other bike sessions on a typical week. You also need to log everything.

Also there are weeks I don't lose anything, weight fluctuates and you need to understand that and be patient.

jessspurr

Why are the trainers telling you you have to eat more?

Same question for me. I super do not understand how people think they will lose weight if they eat more than they are currently eating which hasn't resulted in weight loss. Makes zero sense.

PolacaFL

I curse and stick with it. Results will show eventually.

Mr_Knight

...I haven't lost weight eating 1600 or 1900 calories a day...

Your diary shows 2 days of 2000 calories and then a whole lot of unlogged days.

Bottom line: you're eating too much for your activity level.

psuLemon

...I haven't lost weight eating 1600 or 1900 calories a day...

Your diary shows 2 days of 2000 calories and then a whole lot of unlogged days.

Bottom line: you're eating too much for your activity level.

This... even though you say you eat the same thing daily, it's very easy to miscount if you aren't logging. Also, my TDEE calculations have you around 2200 calories, so it's possible you are near maintenance.

_rachel_k

So then what does everyone think my calorie intake should be?

BTW I'm going to the dr tomorrow morning to request a test for my thyroid.

Francl27

http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/ will give you a good approximation of how much you should eat depending on your activity and exercise.

PatheticNoetic

deksgrl

I stay patient because I know quitting means I will never get anywhere.

If you do not weigh/log everything that you eat, then you truly have no idea how much you are really eating. You can have the perfect amount of calories as a target but if you are winging it on the logging, then you won't have any consistent results.

Set TDEE - 20%, or set MFP to lose 1 pound a week, eat that plus exercise calories.

Autk79

At one time I lost 15 pounds fast and then couldnt lose a pound for months. So I measured myself . I had went from a size 13 to a size 6. So maybe your just losing measurements. I would measure yourself and dont get on the scale a couple weeks

qstneverything

I stay patient knowing that if I don't, it's better than what I was doing before, which was eating my way to obesity.

If I wasn't seeing results, I'd lower my calorie intake. Does MFP tell you to be eating as much as you are? Are you in an active job? As deksgrl said, maybe up how much weight you want to lose per week. I manage on 1200-1400 a day, but usually exercise my way to 1200 if I've eaten more.

deksgrl

I stay patient knowing that if I don't, it's better than what I was doing before, which was eating my way to obesity.

If I wasn't seeing results, I'd lower my calorie intake. Does MFP tell you to be eating as much as you are? Are you in an active job? As deksgrl said, maybe up how much weight you want to lose per week. I manage on 1200-1400 a day, but usually exercise my way to 1200 if I've eaten more.

That's not exactly what I said. I recommended she set it for 1 pound a week, thinking that if she was set for 2 pounds, she should lower it to one, which would result in more calories, not less.

martinytime

I noticed you are consistently over in carbs and sugar...try cutting back those 2 things some and you might see a change. I don't think the T25 burns enough calories to be eating as many as you are. Good Luck on what the doctor says.

_rachel_k

I know I missed a bunch of replies. I know I have to keep chugging along. I'm afraid if I stop working out and eat 1600 calories that my weight will keep going up! But I also don't want to spend the next 5-10 weeks (I also have T25 Gamma) working out to see NO results at all. I took measurements on Feb 2nd and used my scale to get a body fat % (I know it's not 100% accurate, but maybe it'll help)

cjh77: That's cute
deksgrl: my TDEE (3-5 days of exercise) - 20% is 2041 calories.I am winging it on the logging but on days I don't log, it doesn't mean I'm not still weighing and measuring. For 2 weeks I ate eggs for breakfast with a grapefruit and chicken and rice and veggies for lunch and yogurt and cheese for snacks. the yogurt and cheese are all the single serving portions. My after workout shake is ALWAYS the same
Francl27: these are the results from your link BMR: 1633 TDEE: 2563 Daily calories based on goal in step 6: 2050 and that's only if I do my T25 and not my dodgeball weekly (plus the walks and stuff I do with my BF that I don't count)
Autk79: I wish. My work jeans fit as tight now as they did 3 weeks ago when I pulled them out of the drawer. Of course that is more belly wise, I can't tell if the legs are any looser.

_rachel_k

martinytime: I'm over on carbs because my macros aren't set properly. I'm over % wise but my grams are exactly where I'm told they should be. I always have a hard time setting my macros (sigh)