Had a calorie deficit but no weight loss.

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  • Arranna1212
    Arranna1212 Posts: 143 Member
    I had the same thing happen to me. I ate over a little for a couple days (still below 1.9k) and for some reason I ended up staying the same exact weight for a week, then gaining 2.5 lbs and staying there the next week... Was totally confused because I was still weighing and logging EVERYTHING and eating below my TDEE but gained some. My friend linked me this http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/of-whooshes-and-squishy-fat.html . It happened this morning. Lost the weight and 1.5 inches off of my waist. A good indicator to know this is gunna happen is if your fatty areas become squishy for a couple days. I'm not a genius on this.. Just speaking from my experience.
  • geebusuk
    geebusuk Posts: 3,348 Member
    On a single day's weigh-in it's probably just a fluctuation.
    If it's over an extended time, then the reality is they are not on a deficit.
    Keeping the weight steady will mean calories in (about) equals calories out. That means you are not on a deficit.
  • beamer0821
    beamer0821 Posts: 488 Member
    thanks ruff and Jessy for your feedback.

    i dont have a goal weight in mind yet. im just trying to work on 10-20% of weight at a time so i dont get overwhelmed with all i have to lose. but i imagine yes its somewhere in the neighborhood of 60-70 lbs.

    i would have never imagined being ok with 1300/day. my last attempt at weightloss (before baby #3) i was around 1500-1800/day and was losing steadily and seemed like a comfortable range. i actually cant remember why i started at 1300/day but found that it really was no big deal so i stayed there. but maybe i will bump it up and see what happens. its all trial and error and i guess there is no perfect science! ha!
  • serindipte
    serindipte Posts: 1,557 Member
    - ate more than they thought (should weigh solids and measure liquids)

    i do think about this. i eyeball meat (but i dont eat alot of mean anyways) and i dont weigh anything just measure cups and spoons. but I've been reading how horribly inaccurate measuring cups and spoons can be...
    however i do make sure they are level scoops not heaping scoops when i use measuring cups and spoons

    Watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVjWPclrWVY

    Note that the measuring cup, when accurate by weight, is not level but under by a quarter inch or so.
  • Egon9123
    Egon9123 Posts: 44 Member
    Maybe you should try some light to moderate exercise at least once or twice a week.
  • beamer0821
    beamer0821 Posts: 488 Member
    Maybe you should try some light to moderate exercise at least once or twice a week.
    i plan on it. getting started is the hardest part. ive been waiting for the weather to cooperate b/c i hate the gym. but i love to get outside. but since we've been like 25 degrees or colder most days its been hard. but i do need to figure out what to do with winters as that season isnt going anywhere anytime soon where i live! =)
  • eddiesmith1
    eddiesmith1 Posts: 1,550 Member
    Maybe you should try some light to moderate exercise at least once or twice a week.
    i plan on it. getting started is the hardest part. ive been waiting for the weather to cooperate b/c i hate the gym. but i love to get outside. but since we've been like 25 degrees or colder most days its been hard. but i do need to figure out what to do with winters as that season isnt going anywhere anytime soon where i live! =)

    You just need to do it, I'm no cold weather fan (and it's been frequently in the 0-2 Fahrenheit range much of the winter here - I still walk for 45 minutes a day
    not always pleasant (but dressed for it I actually have enjoyed most days - and am sure a portion of my loss is directly attributable to that)

    Good luck with the goals

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