where am I going wrong?

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  • chunkycherub79
    chunkycherub79 Posts: 38 Member
    I had to laugh at the 100g of banana. I scanned the pack and it said each banana was 100g from that shop lol. I just trusted the pack. But after that comment, I realise that's quite naive of me >_<
    I'd weigh loose items, veg, pasta, potatoes, berries. But you're quite correct. Just cos the pack says Xg doesn't necessarily make it so does it.

    I'm in UK Wales so it's nhs. I'm waiting for a referral regarding the issue. So it's obviously time to chase them up.

    I don't for 1 minute think a lazy thyroid would prevent me losing weight. I've lost before. But I've put it back on. So I'm trying to find a solution to lose as efficiently as possible and on a plan to keep it off.

    I've had a lot of people saying do this do that do the other. My head was scrambled. That's why I came here today to try and consolidate my thoughts with the help of advice from people who are in similar shoes to me.

    And I have learnt a few things.

    Thanks :)
  • Pixt
    Pixt Posts: 95 Member
    I second the advice of pretty much everyone else on the thread.

    I would like, however, to add two things:

    1) You say you drink lots of coffee, without sugar, but with coffee-mate. I don't see coffee or coffee-mate in your log. I would suggest you start measuring every gram of coffee-mate you put in your cup and logging it. Make sure what you're logging is the exact product you're using, and you're logging the exact portion you have. I'm not saying don't enjoy your coffee, I love mine and have it exactly how I want it. I AM saying, measure and record it so you can see what impact it has on a daily basis so you can make informed choices. (Coffee-mate varies from 10 to 60+ calories per serving and a serving is TINY, if you like your coffee really flavored a lot with it, it's very easy to make a 3-400 calorie cup of coffee ... 5 times a day).

    2) Tea biscuits are pretty nutritionally void. If you love them, have them. If you're just eating them to have something, try branching out ... thinly sliced carrots or cucumber are awesome with a tablespoon of hummus, you don't like berries but how about an apple, a serving from a tin of white beans blended with whatever herbs you enjoy most makes a wonderful dip with the aforementioned veggie slices.
  • chunkycherub79
    chunkycherub79 Posts: 38 Member
    No that's true too. I never log drinks.
    Thanks for pointing it out.
    I'll have to start measuring my coffee mate. I never thought of hidden calories there.
    I'm gonna go weigh it and see ;)
  • serindipte
    serindipte Posts: 1,557 Member
    Do you use any butter, sauces, dressings, ketchup, cooking oils?
  • chunkycherub79
    chunkycherub79 Posts: 38 Member
    Well I am gob smacked!!!

    I have just weighed the coffeemate I would use per day . spooned into a regular mug onto digital scales. It almost filled the cup and weighed a massive 77gs. Meaning it was a whopping 414.4cals!!!

    How could I have been so blummin stupid to not notice that. Especially after me telling my partner that their blue top full fat milk intake was to blame for their lack of weight loss the other week!!

    Really shocked. Goodbye coffeemate... well most of it anyway :(
  • editorgrrl
    editorgrrl Posts: 7,060 Member
    The calorie counter tells me I should be eating 1600 cals daily.
    I usually eat approx 1200. Except on a Sunday which I class as a 'free' day and will have a meal out.
    I never log drinks.
    I'm just curious, but you mention that you have a food scale.. are you using it with all of your solids? The reason I ask is because your numbers are so even that it makes me wonder how you find 100g bananas every morning. There is only one item in recent days that is anything other than an even gram measurement that it would suggest that you may not be actually weighing everything.
    I had to laugh at the 100g of banana. I scanned the pack and it said each banana was 100g from that shop lol. I just trusted the pack.
    You say you eat "approximately 1,200 calories," but you don't log liquids and you don't weigh everything. So you actually have no idea how many calories you're consuming.

    Log everything you eat accurately & honestly. Every thing.
  • chunkycherub79
    chunkycherub79 Posts: 38 Member
    Condiments I use regular are chilli flakes, garlic powder, oxo, occasionally coarse grain mustard, Worcestershire sauce. Soy sauce on sushi.
    Olive oil only. I dont pour it, I put on kitchen roll and grease the oven tray.
    Flora light is the marg I usually use.

    Not a fan of ketchup, mayo etc unless on stuff like pizza, chips, burgers,kebabs. All of which im not eating at the mo. But if I use, I'll be sure to measure.
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    Do liquid calories not doing or something?
  • serindipte
    serindipte Posts: 1,557 Member
    Condiments I use regular are chilli flakes, garlic powder, oxo, occasionally coarse grain mustard, Worcestershire sauce. Soy sauce on sushi.
    Olive oil only. I dont pour it, I put on kitchen roll and grease the oven tray.
    Flora light is the marg I usually use.

    Not a fan of ketchup, mayo etc unless on stuff like pizza, chips, burgers,kebabs. All of which im not eating at the mo. But if I use, I'll be sure to measure.

    You don't have any of these logged.

    Olive oil alone is 120 calories per T.
  • charleigh78
    charleigh78 Posts: 247 Member
    I have a terrible thyroid....so emaciated it doesn't work on its own at all. It IS a HUGE hindrance. That being said, slow is better than nothing at all. Accept that it will be slower than your peers. Just embrace that. If it takes you a year to drop 30 pounds then it is still better than being the same weight in 30 years, right? Also, if you are on Synthroid, levothyroxine, or any other T4 medication then begin researching Armour and ask about switching. If you dr won't switch you then find one who will. You will feel like a new person. I was on T4 meds (Synthroid) for 10 years and I hate that no one ever told me about Armour in the beginning. I feel like I lost 10 years of my life :/

    You are doing great!
  • chunkycherub79
    chunkycherub79 Posts: 38 Member
    I need to have a good look at what actually passes my lips I think :/
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    Your body keeps an accurate log whether or not you do.

    That said, you're probably eating more than you think. However your rate of weight loss is healthy and sustainable. So the amount you're actually eating is appropriate whether or not you're actually logging.

    Log accurately and stick to MFPs goals. Don't eat 1200 calories. That's too low for you.
  • awake4777
    awake4777 Posts: 190 Member
    Well said.
  • chunkycherub79
    chunkycherub79 Posts: 38 Member
    Thanks :)
    Was feeling a bit stupid and chastised.

    I will take notice though and be a lot more aware to log as accurately as possible.
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    Thanks :)
    Was feeling a bit stupid and chastised.

    I will take notice though and be a lot more aware to log as accurately as possible.

    No don't feel either stupid or chastised.

    Coffee creamer was a shock to me as well. "Just a splash!" lol
  • chunkycherub79
    chunkycherub79 Posts: 38 Member
    I've swapped my bedtime coffee for some tea with honey. Not quite the same but if I can swap some of my coffee for something else hopefully it'll help at least :drinker:
  • serindipte
    serindipte Posts: 1,557 Member
    Just be sure to log it :)

    That is one reason I go with the diet sodas even with the bad reputation they have. I know me. I am not going to drink just water.. it's either drink calories or drink diet and I like to eat my calories.
  • scubasuenc
    scubasuenc Posts: 626 Member
    Another suggestion is to use the MFP protein macro goal as a minimum. Personally, the only way I have ever lost weight has been when I've eaten lots of protein and watched my carbs.I focus on hitting my protein targets which helps me reduce the carbs. Proteins typically help you feel full longer.
  • nickpapagorgio
    nickpapagorgio Posts: 16
    1.8 lbs down in a week. That's good ! It's working. Slow and steady wins the race.....Keep it up!
  • chunkycherub79
    chunkycherub79 Posts: 38 Member
    Well yesterday and today not a drop of coffeemate had past my lips. Black tea, with sugar unfortunately, but reckon it's less cal than coffeemate, I hope at least :)
  • minizebu
    minizebu Posts: 2,716 Member
    Good for you. Little changes add up quickly. Try to follow some of the other suggestion this week and see where it takes you.
  • DirrtyH
    DirrtyH Posts: 664 Member
    1.8 is exactly where you want to be. There is nothing wrong.
  • lizziebeth1028
    lizziebeth1028 Posts: 3,602 Member
    You're losing nearly 2 lbs per week. That's a healthy and sustainable loss.

    I have to agree with this! You are losing the weight in a healthy way! Rapid weight is NEVER good and it's rarely sustainable. Keep on track! You're doing great!
  • chunkycherub79
    chunkycherub79 Posts: 38 Member
    Thanks :)
    I have taken the advice this week. Eaten closer to 1600. Noted all liquid intake. Also butter/marg whatever ya call it to. Weighed it too. Also the banana was less than I had put in my diary happily lol. Did have a coffee tonight but used skimmed milk. Don't take sugar anyway in coffee.
    Fingers crossed for Saturday's weigh in :)

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