Increased Protein, Lowered Carbs but gaining weight

Hitomi0123
Hitomi0123 Posts: 4 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Hi,

I just recently start watching how much and what I eat. It has been only about a week. I aim for 1200-1500 cal a day which is about 450 deficit. Ratio is Protein/Fat/Carb 40%/60%/15% which is about 120g/60g/45g.

My diet has been almost over 50% carbs and not enough protein so I thought I can lose some weight quickly but since I increased my protein intake, I have not lost an oz, I am slowly gaining weight.

Is this too soon of a stage to determine anything or am I doing something completely wrong? My diary is open for everyone so please feel free to take a look at them.

I'm 34 years old female. My goal is to lose 30lbs. I workout regularly. 2-3 times spin class a week, 2-3 strength training a week. I also walk to my bus stop for 30 minutes few times a week. I have a desk job that I hardly ever walk around during the day.

Thank you!

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  • yarwell
    yarwell Posts: 10,477 Member
    Diary is closed.
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    How much weight have you gained and over what period of time? You say that you've only been watching what you eat for a week now? That's really not enough time to decide if a program is working for you or not. Sometimes it takes your body a couple of weeks to sort itself out.
  • Hitomi0123
    Hitomi0123 Posts: 4 Member
    diary should be open now

    @Diannethegeek, I gained 1lb in 4 days. I was expecting no weight gain after I start eating clean but I understand I might be expecting too soon result.
  • _John_
    _John_ Posts: 8,646 Member
    1 lb in 4 days? you're not even outside your normal weight fluctuation's margin of error...
  • QuietBloom
    QuietBloom Posts: 5,413 Member
    Invest in a food scale. You may be under estimating how much you are eating.

    Give it time. Like PP said, 1 lb is well within a normal weight fluctuation.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    1 lb in 4 days? you're not even outside your normal weight fluctuation's margin of error...

    This!^

    A high sodium meal the day before weigh in. Time of month. Time of day...clothes you were wearing.....all could be factors.

    Ratios (protein, fat, carbs) are about health & fitness goals......plenty of people lose weight without restricting carbs. Just eat the foods you like....portion control is the crucial thing.
  • youngmommy2
    youngmommy2 Posts: 71 Member
    I agree with what everyone else is saying but also everyone is different. I'm currently set at 50% carbs/30%fat/20% and that's what works for me. I need the carbs. Ive tried lowering the carbs and upping the protein but that dindn'tt work for me just made me grumpy. So be patient and and give your body some time to figure out what works for you.
  • _Zardoz_
    _Zardoz_ Posts: 3,987 Member

    My diet has been almost over 50% carbs and not enough protein so I thought I can lose some weight quickly but since I increased my protein intake, I have not lost an oz, I am slowly gaining weight.
    As others have said it too short a time and a normal fluctuation. Also if your eating the same amount of calories be it carbs or Protein you're not going to lose any more weight. It's the calorie count that effects weightloss. Adjusting Mcros is for other reasons not weightloss
  • Hitomi0123
    Hitomi0123 Posts: 4 Member
    Thank you everyone for your opinion.
    I will take your advice and give a little time for my body. If that doesn't work, I will try different approach.

    Thank you!
  • pjb1938
    pjb1938 Posts: 2
    What kind of carbs are you eating? Research shows that all carbs are sugar. There are the carbs that spike the body's insulin more quickly than other carbs which are absorbed more slowly into the bloodstream. Grains, starchy vegetables will make us gain weight, while vegetables like broccoli and greens/spinach, lettuce, will help us lose weight faster. There's more to say than just what I said. Are you following a certain plan?
  • Hitomi0123
    Hitomi0123 Posts: 4 Member
    Hi pjb1938, I am doing my best staying away from grains and starchy vegetables. Most carbs come from vegetables that you suggested but I have to admit that I have been eating rice cracker as long as it fits within my calorie limit.
  • pjb1938
    pjb1938 Posts: 2
    Yeah, those little food tidbits are always my downfall. How about a celery stick wi/cream cheese, instead of the cracker? What are you drinking? Sodas/sports drinks, diet or regular , are diet killers.
  • GymRatGirl13
    GymRatGirl13 Posts: 157 Member
    I literally pissed 24 oz three times this morning already. I only know that because I have to do a 24 urine collection for a test, but it shows how much weight can flucuate. Seriously, a pound is nothing. Relax and trust the process.
  • establishingaplace
    establishingaplace Posts: 301 Member
    What everyone else said about weight fluctuations.

    You can only determine if a plan is working for you over the course of time. Look at results a month out and see how they compare to when you started. Look at tape measurements, how your clothes fit, and scale weight. Scale weight alone is unreliable as a measurement.
  • tennisdude2004
    tennisdude2004 Posts: 5,609 Member
    Your protein consumption seems quite high (i may be reading it wrong).

    You should be aiming for approx 0.7g per lb of body fat (or if you know what your lean mass is 1g per lb of lean mass).

    If you're currently doing more than this ease back on the protein and up your fats (not trans fats though). Your body needs time to switch from burning sugar to burning body fat (yes this a very simplistic statement).

    At this stage fat is key. Its good that you have cut back on the grains and processed carbs.

    Lots of veggies are good.

    Good luck.

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