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cathpdx
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I'm 43 and have about 35 pounds to lose. I lost 6 in the first month, then up a pound (Easter!), then nada. Nothing. Zip. I know not to eat back all of the exercise calories that MFP recommends, but I do give myself 100-150 total on days when I really push myself at the gym and/or walk in the morning and got to the gym in the evening. MFP gives me 1390 calories a day, which I use. With exercise calories, I never go over 1500-1550. I am struggling with nighttime snacking, but I log it. I drink alcohol once a week. The only thing I can think of is that my carbs are over every day but 60-75 grams. Could that be it? I'm exercising 4-5 times/week.
Help!?!? I know plateaus happen, but after one month??? It's pretty discouraging.
Thanks everyone.
Help!?!? I know plateaus happen, but after one month??? It's pretty discouraging.
Thanks everyone.
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Need more info - open your food diary, how tall are you, current/starting weight, etc. Going over on carbs won't matter unless you are going over your entire daily calorie allotment.0
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Plateaus don't really happen. It's code word for "eating at maintenance and not realizing it". It's likely errors in logging. You may be eating more than you realize. How do you get your calorie totals?0
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the most likely culprit is inaccurate logging of calories consumed reducing your deficit
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1234699-logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide
by logging my calories accurately, I can eat back all my excercise and i'm still losing at 1lb/week
the concepts are simple, in practice, it takes a lot of effort and hard work0 -
I'm 43 and have about 35 pounds to lose. I lost 6 in the first month, then up a pound (Easter!), then nada. Nothing. Zip. I know not to eat back all of the exercise calories that MFP recommends, but I do give myself 100-150 total on days when I really push myself at the gym and/or walk in the morning and got to the gym in the evening. MFP gives me 1390 calories a day, which I use. With exercise calories, I never go over 1500-1550. I am struggling with nighttime snacking, but I log it. I drink alcohol once a week. The only thing I can think of is that my carbs are over every day but 60-75 grams. Could that be it? I'm exercising 4-5 times/week.
Help!?!? I know plateaus happen, but after one month??? It's pretty discouraging.
Thanks everyone.
There is no such thing as a plateau. This is a make believe concept. It means you are not eating at a calorie deficit, which is required to lose weight.0 -
Are you being 100% honest?0
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Another important question, since your diary isn't open: Are you weighing or at least measuring everything? And we do mean everything. Ketchup, oil used during cooking, milk you put in coffee. Those little things add up if you don't log them, and can basically negate a deficit.0
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Best 3 things I can tell you 1) use a food scale... religiously if you aren't already. 2) incorporate lifting into your routine if it isn't there already. You will have much better results than just cardio alone. 3) For me, results really started coming when I cut the carbs (Bread, pasta, rice, potatoes). I only have these things a few times a week and that's really helped. I know some people go by IIFYM but that just doesn't work for me... I have PCOS and Insulin Resistence. Good luck!0
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Are you picking the lowest calories for a FOOD and the highest calories for exercise?0
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There *is* such a thing as a plateau, so don't be discouraged. If losing weight were as simple as merely creating a calorie deficit, we'd all be able to do it without any problem.0
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There *is* such a thing as a plateau, so don't be discouraged. If losing weight were as simple as merely creating a calorie deficit, we'd all be able to do it without any problem.
the concept is simple
weight loss <> deficit
the practice is very HARD, takes time dedication and effort, but most importantly ACCURACY
*many* users overestimate their burns and underestimate their consumption, thus wiping out their intended deficit0 -
There *is* such a thing as a plateau, so don't be discouraged. If losing weight were as simple as merely creating a calorie deficit, we'd all be able to do it without any problem.
Not after 6 pounds there aint0
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