helppp!?

BLG050693
BLG050693 Posts: 24 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi :) I've been going to the gym for about two weeks now and don't seem to be losing any weight, I aren't eating over my calories so don't think it could be what I'm eating that's the problem,I was wondering if anyone else had any ideas as to why I arent losing :( its making me fed up because I'm trying really hard! Any help would be appreciated :)

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  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,428 MFP Moderator
    Two weeks isn't enough time to make an evaluation. New workout routine = water retention. Also, what type of exercise are you doing? The body can naturally fluctuate 5+ lbs a day, so it's not uncommon that fat loss is masked by water


    But are you using a food scale?
  • BLG050693
    BLG050693 Posts: 24 Member
    Mainly cardio exercise like running machine, bike and the cross trainer I also did some fitness classes like zumba :) I'm using the food diary and being completely honest in it with what I eat too
    Thanks for the advice :)
  • _HeartsOnFire_
    _HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
    Do you weigh your foods?
  • BLG050693
    BLG050693 Posts: 24 Member
    The food that I eat is already weight out in meals for me or in portions for example breakfast cereals I buy the smaller individual packets
  • marialynn2014
    marialynn2014 Posts: 89 Member
    Are you eating the exercise calories you earned? I just had that question and realized I am at a too high calorie deficit and not eating enough!
  • _HeartsOnFire_
    _HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
    2 weeks is definitely not enough time. Anytime you change your routine you need to give it like 6-8 weeks.

    Read these:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here?hl=so+you're+new+here

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/974888-in-place-of-a-road-map-2k13

    TL:DR the link right above then ->http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/975025-in-place-of-a-road-map-short-n-sweet

    If you have 75+ lbs to lose 2 lbs/week is ideal
    If you have 40-75 lbs to lose 1.5 lbs/week is ideal
    If you have 25-40 lbs to lose 1 lbs/week is ideal
    If you have 15 -25 lbs to lose 0.5 to 1.0 lbs/week is ideal
    If you have less than 15 lbs to lose 0.5 lbs/week is ideal

    Want to lift heavy things?
    http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

    Stronglifts Summary
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/560459-stronglifts-5x5-summary

    Stronglifts Womens Group
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women
  • BLG050693
    BLG050693 Posts: 24 Member
    No i dont i usualy just leave it and not bother, ill try eating them this week and see if it helps, i was thinking about getting some multi vitamins to see if that helps because when i look at my diary i arent getting nearly enough of what i should be, thank you for your help :D
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,428 MFP Moderator
    Honestly, here is what i would suggest. First, it's water retention, which will be augmented if your TOM is approaching. Second, drop some of the carbs and increase proteins. Carbs = glycogen/water. So when you have higher carbs, you will store more water (this is why you see huge loses on low carb diets the first few weeks). Third, buy a food scale and weigh your food to be accurate. Fourth, incorporate fruits and veggies instead of packaged foods. And first, pick up some weights and drop some cardio; when combined with protein, it will help you with maintenance of lean body mass. LBM = tighter body. And lastly, give things 4-6 weeks before you change. Your body needs take to adapt.
  • mathandcats
    mathandcats Posts: 786 Member
    I agree with other people saying 2 weeks isn't enough time. However, I also creeped your diary a bit and I would say you should be careful to make sure you are logging accurately. If you can log solids by weight, that's going to be the most accurate. Try getting a scale and logging your chicken by oz instead of volume.

    You need to make sure you are logging the right item from the database. For example, for breakfast it says you had 200ml of "Generic - full fat milk" for a total of 54 calories. But 250ml of 3.25% m.f. milk (assuming this is what you are talking about) has more like 160 calories, so 200ml would have 128 cal. Even skim milk has 80 per 250ml, which would be 64 cal if you had 200ml. Make sure what you log is the same product you ate, or that it's nutritional information matches exactly with what is on the label.
  • BLG050693
    BLG050693 Posts: 24 Member
    yeah i guess your right! :) it takes some getting used to lol, i do try and scan most things but i guess if i arent logging other things right then i could be over eating and not realising, thinking i have more calories left than what i think, ill deffinatly get some scales and be more strict with my logging and see how this week goes :) thank you!
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    I looked at your diary also, there are days you barely netted 500 calories after exercise. If you are eating 1,000 calories and truly burning 700 exercising that's not good.

    Like mentioned above, weigh everything and if you are weighing correctly and if your calories burn is correct, give it time.
  • BLG050693
    BLG050693 Posts: 24 Member
    :happy: Yeah I think I need to be very careful with what I'm selecting when I'm filling in my food diary , I do burn the calories I go to the gym basically everyday during the week, I'll have to invest in some scales and try to eat less cairns and more fruit and veg, thanks everyone for your advice its helps loads and fingers crossed itll work !

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