I wanna cry, I been going 2 weeks and nothing!!!
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1) Step away from the scale!
2) Being that your on the low end of your BMI, you probably won't be able to lose much, so the scale is not where you want to judge your success.
3) Meet Staci for proof - http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/
See - at 130 lbs, she's smaller than she was at 117 lbs. I think she mentions that she weight even more now, still no "bigger" though.
Everyone is right - you need to start lifting and toning - restricting calories isn't going to work on that muffin top, although I don't really see how you have one unless you are wearing pants that force you to have one ( AKA too tight).0 -
"I'm 5 10 132 pounds according to charts I'm thin but my muffin hangs over my pants and my pouch on my stomach is like 2 inches out."
I think you just need bigger pants.
^This. And I am honestly not even being snarky. You do not need to lose anymore weight.0 -
Peanut butter sammich and a glass of milk.0
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Agreed. Sometimes a higher weight can give a better result.First of all it doesn't look like you have much to lose at all!
Secondly, women typically ALWAYS use the scale as a point of satisfaction. Try clothing! Find something that fits snug now and use it as a gauge of progress.
That being said, Try weight training! Body fat can rarely be lost in isolation meaning we can't target a specific area to lose without losing it elsewhere first. The core is usually the last place body fat lingers. Do squats lunges deadlift and core exercises. You may even increase your protein intake. (staves off cravings later in the day) Typically 1.5 grams per lb of body weight is acceptable, except in cases of kidney disease.
You should see changes within a month or so.
Stacey is 11lbs heavier in the picture on the right:
You can read her story here: http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/0 -
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Than you, Andrea! Bigger pants for sure. And maybe a therapist...0
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I think it's probably just a body composition thing for you. Lift heavy weights to change that. Check out New Rules of Lifting for Women. A good start to change. It's a 6 month program. Also eat more. Some people do better at higher calorie counts. New Rules of Lifting for Women by Alywn Cosgrove lays out a diet plan in there. Best wishes.0
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lots of sit ups it takes years not 2 weeks...sorry0
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1. don't trust the initial setup that MFP provides. If you put in the wrong/inaccurate information, it'll tell you to eat an amount that may not be applicable.
2. Make sure you eat enough.
3. Figure out what works for you and is sustainable/healthy/long term.
4. avoid fads. don't buy in to any "Hey, try the twinkie and vodka diet"
5. Don't cut out anything now that you don't plan on literally giving up forever.
6. GET A FOOD SCALE. Weigh everything. No, seriously.
7. Get an HRM with a chest strap. You'll at least have a better idea of what you're burning. It'll be more accurate than the generic info in the exercise database.. and even more than the cardio machines. This is great for steady state cardio (run/walk/etc)
8. Don't go balls out. You'll burn out. I see 300 lb people show up here, instantly start working out and cutting their intake SEVERELY... trying to cut out all of their carbs at once.. whatever. Take it slow. Figure out how much you need to eat FIRST in order to lose.. then incorporate exercise.
9. Don't cardio yourself to death.
10. Take the information on the forums with a grain of salt. A lot of people that have been here for a while.. and have been successful, may seem jaded. They give out GREAT advice day after day, only to be met with people that refuse to listen.
11. Eat real food. Not diet food. Not "low fat, sugar free, now without X." It's easier to get/find/count.
12. don't set time restrictions.
13. measure yourself weekly. Don't just weigh. Measure and take pictures.
14 BE PATIENT.
15. Avoid forum topics that have "1200" in the title. It's just full of butthurt. Lots of it.
16. If you ask a question on the forum, give as much information as you can ("yes, I have a food scale and weigh my food" is worlds better than "I eat a palm full of miscellaneous boiled chicken parts..sometimes.")
17. Be honest with yourself and honest with us.
18. This isn't a game, it's about changing your lifestyle. Do that.
pretty much that.
...and don't fall into the "1200 calorie" vertigo of suck because of:
the typical MFP users does this:
1. I wanna lose weight, let's try MFP.
2. OH! Wow, it tells me I can lose 2 lbs a WEEK? AWESOME!
3. I just sit at a desk when I'm not working out, I guess I'm sedentary.
4. MFP tells them 1200 calories, and they don't even eat that.. then they work out on top of it.. creating an even bigger deficit.
5. Lose a lot, fast, brag about 1200 calorie success.
6. Come back in a few months trying to figure out why they're dizzy, tired, not losing weight.
7. Get on the forums, ask why they aren't losing.
8. Get two responses (I eat 1200 and lose) (I eat 2200 and lose)
9. Argument ensues about who is right.
Now. That being said. These threads happen hundreds of times per day. Most times, and I mean really.. seriously.. 95% of the time.. people get the 1200 number because they don't put the right information in when they set up the account. There are a great number of people that are trying to help. I'm one of 'em.
I'm a hardcore advocate of actually finding out what works for the individual.. by means of other calculators, averages, time, practice, and patience.
Blanket prescriptions of 1200 calories "because it worked for me" is more harmful to the generic new user than the "figure out what you need to eat." Unfortunately, one is a LOT easier to type.
Find out what you need: http://scoobysworkshop.com/accurate-calorie-calculator/
and make sure to read: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
If you "fell off of the wagon" it was because you made it a change that you couldn't keep up with. Make little changes. Make the wagon easier to stay on.
...and specifically, make a point to outright ignore any/all of those damned sales reps like our buddy up there that's trying to help you lose weight in your wallet. Scum of the damned forums
DO. NOT. LOWER. YOUR. CALORIES.
My brain had an orgasm...for serious...:)0 -
Yeah, you don't need to lose weight. You need to lose body fat. Different animal altogether!!
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I been going 2 weeks and I haven't lost any weight!!!!! I ate pretty much how I wanted and didn't gain weight and now I'm restricting and working out and nothing! I linger at 132 and I'm sick of it I want to be 125 and toned. I'm considered not fat but I'm flabby And have a fat pouch on my stomach!! It's always nice to tone! Help I usually ate 1200 a day normally before I started this thing, so should I go to 1000???
I'm 5 10 132 pounds according to charts I'm thin but my muffin hangs over my pants and my pouch on my stomach is like 2 inches out. Help I'm so frustrated and hungry! It's like healthy food does not fill u up!!!
If you want to tone eat more and lift weights... cutting calories will not make you leaner
Yup, this, get on a heavy compound lifting program like 5X5 or Starting Strength and up your calories.
Rigger
^^ THIS.
You seek body recomposition. You are at a healthy-thin weight. Scooby's Workshop - accurate calorie calculator. http://scoobysworkshop.com/accurate-calorie-calculator/
Choose the Lose Fat / Build Muscle goal option. Moderate will likely be your Activity Level. You will be eating at TDEE (total daily energy expenditure) and lifting heavy - compound lifts. For. The. Win.
DEFINITE must-read for you: http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/
Nia Shanks - Nia Shanks.com - has some strength training programs I'd recommend.0 -
Cutting your calories will not help you achieve the body you want. if you really want to tone, you need to lift weights (or at least do body weight exercises initially), eat plenty of protein and eat at maintenance, if not above. You're just going to have to ignore the scale for a while and go by how your body looks which may be difficult as you're still recovering from an ED. You're also going to have to be patient. Two weeks is just a drop in the bucket, especially for someone who's already at a healthy weight. Eat right, train consistently and you'll probably start seeing some results in a few months time.
And ignore the haters...responding to them doesn't really help matters. Just read the rest and take the good advice given to you.
Best of luck!0 -
Sometimes recovering anorexics end up with a higher body fat percentage when returning to their pre-starvation weight. The reason being that you lost a significant amount of muscle and fat during restriction but recovered very little muscle during weight restoration. Thus you need to work on acquiring a more favorable body composition by increasing lean mass.0
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1. don't trust the initial setup that MFP provides. If you put in the wrong/inaccurate information, it'll tell you to eat an amount that may not be applicable.
2. Make sure you eat enough.
3. Figure out what works for you and is sustainable/healthy/long term.
4. avoid fads. don't buy in to any "Hey, try the twinkie and vodka diet"
5. Don't cut out anything now that you don't plan on literally giving up forever.
6. GET A FOOD SCALE. Weigh everything. No, seriously.
7. Get an HRM with a chest strap. You'll at least have a better idea of what you're burning. It'll be more accurate than the generic info in the exercise database.. and even more than the cardio machines. This is great for steady state cardio (run/walk/etc)
8. Don't go balls out. You'll burn out. I see 300 lb people show up here, instantly start working out and cutting their intake SEVERELY... trying to cut out all of their carbs at once.. whatever. Take it slow. Figure out how much you need to eat FIRST in order to lose.. then incorporate exercise.
9. Don't cardio yourself to death.
10. Take the information on the forums with a grain of salt. A lot of people that have been here for a while.. and have been successful, may seem jaded. They give out GREAT advice day after day, only to be met with people that refuse to listen.
11. Eat real food. Not diet food. Not "low fat, sugar free, now without X." It's easier to get/find/count.
12. don't set time restrictions.
13. measure yourself weekly. Don't just weigh. Measure and take pictures.
14 BE PATIENT.
15. Avoid forum topics that have "1200" in the title. It's just full of butthurt. Lots of it.
16. If you ask a question on the forum, give as much information as you can ("yes, I have a food scale and weigh my food" is worlds better than "I eat a palm full of miscellaneous boiled chicken parts..sometimes.")
17. Be honest with yourself and honest with us.
18. This isn't a game, it's about changing your lifestyle. Do that.
pretty much that.
...and don't fall into the "1200 calorie" vertigo of suck because of:
the typical MFP users does this:
1. I wanna lose weight, let's try MFP.
2. OH! Wow, it tells me I can lose 2 lbs a WEEK? AWESOME!
3. I just sit at a desk when I'm not working out, I guess I'm sedentary.
4. MFP tells them 1200 calories, and they don't even eat that.. then they work out on top of it.. creating an even bigger deficit.
5. Lose a lot, fast, brag about 1200 calorie success.
6. Come back in a few months trying to figure out why they're dizzy, tired, not losing weight.
7. Get on the forums, ask why they aren't losing.
8. Get two responses (I eat 1200 and lose) (I eat 2200 and lose)
9. Argument ensues about who is right.
Now. That being said. These threads happen hundreds of times per day. Most times, and I mean really.. seriously.. 95% of the time.. people get the 1200 number because they don't put the right information in when they set up the account. There are a great number of people that are trying to help. I'm one of 'em.
I'm a hardcore advocate of actually finding out what works for the individual.. by means of other calculators, averages, time, practice, and patience.
Blanket prescriptions of 1200 calories "because it worked for me" is more harmful to the generic new user than the "figure out what you need to eat." Unfortunately, one is a LOT easier to type.
Find out what you need: http://scoobysworkshop.com/accurate-calorie-calculator/
and make sure to read: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
If you "fell off of the wagon" it was because you made it a change that you couldn't keep up with. Make little changes. Make the wagon easier to stay on.
...and specifically, make a point to outright ignore any/all of those damned sales reps like our buddy up there that's trying to help you lose weight in your wallet. Scum of the damned forums
DO. NOT. LOWER. YOUR. CALORIES.
love this and the fact that you are copy/pasting it on all these stupid posts.
My post isn't stupid just because I'm frustrated that's really rude. I know how to lose weight I was hospitalized at 18 with anorexia but I want to do it the right way this time. So I am really struggling. I know for a fact cutting calories does lose weight I use to eat 500 then 200 then 0. So it does work but I want to be toned not bones anymore.
That's a bit concerning. If you still don't work with a mental health professional, you may be sliding into old habits. Wanting to go unhealthily low. Focusing on a number on a scale. Seeing things in the mirror that may not be accurate (as evidenced by numerous people pointing out that there is no visible muffin top or "belly" that you were referring to). Body Dysmorphia is par for the course with EDs, even after recovery.
It's great you don't have the desire to look like "bones" anymore, just make sure you realize that EDs are things to be managed. While you're attempting to reach your more healthy goals, try seeing a therapist who works with those with EDs to help you not backslide.
And you're right; you can lose weight on those calories... but you'll lose the muscle, organ and bone mass that is vital for getting the "toned" look you're after. All of these need more than even 1200 calories to function at your height. Try gradually upping calories (maybe 100 a week), add in strength training, and avoid the scale. It will go up, temporarily, due to water retention from starting exercise and/or upping calories. Focus on measurements and pictures to gauge your progress, not a number on a scale that matches what you were or wanted at 18.0 -
There is nothing wrong with wanting to "tone up". You just need to stop worrying about the scale. Don't work towards a goal weight, work towards a goal body. Eat lots of protein, a normal amount of food (more than 1200 calories) and pick up a barbell.0
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The bearded guy is totally right. Excellent work, bearded guy.
Don't listen to the "I have no sympathy for you, you're already thin" haters. Your body, your choice. You know when you're toned and when you're not. Those people suck. Yes, I'm talking to you, haters. This girl is here asking for support and all you do is give her worthless venting? Puh-leese. Bitter much?
Main thing I have to add, which you probably won't like, but here goes: "two weeks and nothing"? More like: two weeks IS nothing.
Long haul. Stay the course. Eyes on the prize. I've been here two years and I still have things to learn. Stick with it, and above all, maximize accuracy and honesty in your calorie tracking in every way possible. When in doubt, the answer to the question "this doesn't count, does it?" is "yes it does."
It's not a quick fix. It's an in-depth learning process. You didn't finish college in two weeks, did you?
Thank u so much I am trying to make my body better i should be able to just because im not 300 pounds...that's why I hate posting because people will vent at me about how I'm thin. I get that but I want to tone.
There are a ton of people who told you how to do that.
Anorexia sucks. Methinks you woukd benefit from seeing someone to talk to to make sure your body image isn't suffering still.
I will reiterate what others have said. Calculate your TDEE-5%. Eat that and make sure you eat enough protein. Start lifting heavy weights. You'll burn fat rather than lose weight which is what you want.0 -
^^ read Staci's story. She's awesome!1) Step away from the scale!
2) Being that your on the low end of your BMI, you probably won't be able to lose much, so the scale is not where you want to judge your success.
3) Meet Staci for proof - http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/
See - at 130 lbs, she's smaller than she was at 117 lbs. I think she mentions that she weight even more now, still no "bigger" though.
Everyone is right - you need to start lifting and toning - restricting calories isn't going to work on that muffin top, although I don't really see how you have one unless you are wearing pants that force you to have one ( AKA too tight).0 -
OP, you probably already know this, but there is no visible muffin top in the picture you posted in your thong panties.
Not wearing clothes doesn't count towards weight loss.0 -
Forget about 'losing weight', because that is either your ED talking or it's just a silly notion for your body. Feed the muscle and work the muscle. You need to add calories and add resistance training.
You are clearly going to be uncomfortable with upping calories, but you aren't going to build that sexy muscle in a deficit. Eat at maintenance at least: do a recomp. That's just feeding the muscle to get rid of the fat. It won't make you fat at all, as long as you lift well too.
But losing more 'weight' will definitely just make you look bony, flabby-thin, etc. If that's appealing to you again, it's your anorexia talking.0 -
The bearded guy is totally right. Excellent work, bearded guy.
Don't listen to the "I have no sympathy for you, you're already thin" haters. Your body, your choice. You know when you're toned and when you're not. Those people suck. Yes, I'm talking to you, haters. This girl is here asking for support and all you do is give her worthless venting? Puh-leese. Bitter much?
Main thing I have to add, which you probably won't like, but here goes: "two weeks and nothing"? More like: two weeks IS nothing.
Long haul. Stay the course. Eyes on the prize. I've been here two years and I still have things to learn. Stick with it, and above all, maximize accuracy and honesty in your calorie tracking in every way possible. When in doubt, the answer to the question "this doesn't count, does it?" is "yes it does."
It's not a quick fix. It's an in-depth learning process. You didn't finish college in two weeks, did you?
Thank u so much I am trying to make my body better i should be able to just because im not 300 pounds...that's why I hate posting because people will vent at me about how I'm thin. I get that but I want to tone.
No one is "venting" at you because you want to get toned. People are venting because you don't need to lose weight. Hell, even then people aren't jumping on you about it, merely pointing out that losing more weight would be unhealthy, which is true. Had you mentioned in your OP that your goal was to tone, no one would have mentioned anything about you being underweight as it is. I think this is just a matter of you not choosing your words very well. If you want help and advice, make sure you are specific in what you are asking for.
I actually did specifically say I wanted to tone...
"I been going 2 weeks and I haven't lost any weight!!!!! I ate pretty much how I wanted and didn't gain weight and now I'm restricting and working out and nothing! I linger at 132 and I'm sick of it I want to be 125 and toned. I'm considered not fat but I'm flabby And have a fat pouch on my stomach!! It's always nice to tone! Help I usually ate 1200 a day normally before I started this thing, so should I go to 1000??? "
So I do not deserve people's comment on weight. I ate like crap before and I already feel better since I've switched to vegetarian and only humane certified meat. Salads instead of candy. It's nice.0
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