no loss

CAC10456

Watching the "if every day" post at the end of the day, it says I should lose 8-10 lbs in 5 weeks. However, the scale is not moving at all. What gives?

diannethegeek

How long has it been since you last saw a drop on the scale? Small stalls happen due to water retention (caused by sodium, stress, hormones, TOM, exercise, cheat days, etc), which can mask any fat loss that's actually happening. If it's been less than 3 weeks then it's possible there's nothing really wrong.

I would take the time to really double-check the accuracy of your logging. That's what causes the majority of stalls and plateaus that we see around here.

Would you be comfortable opening your diary for us to take a look? It really can make a difference to have an extra set of eyes check it over.

Are you logging everything you eat? Including any cheat days, condiments, cooking oils, veggies, etc?

Are you using a food scale, measuring cups, or eyeballing your portion sizes? Most people are off in their estimates by 20-40% when they eyeball portions. Measuring cups are better, but a food scale is always going to be the most accurate.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1234699-logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1290491-how-and-why-to-use-a-digital-food-scale

Make sure that you've calculated your calorie goals appropriately. Remember that these are just estimates. You may need to play around a little to find what works best for you.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets

If you're exercising and eating back your earned exercise calories, be sure you're using accurate estimates of your burn. MFP and gym machines have a tendency to overestimate certain activities, which can cause you to eat back more calories than you need to. Even a heart rate monitor isn't 100% accurate. If you're eating those extra earned calories it might be a good idea to eat only 50-75% of those.

CAC10456

Thanks for your helpful advice. I'll admit that I am eyeballing my portions. If anything, I thought I was overestimating calories, but I'll try to be more careful in measuring and see if that works.

1911JR

Thanks for your helpful advice. I'll admit that I am eyeballing my portions. If anything, I thought I was overestimating calories, but I'll try to be more careful in measuring and see if that works.

BINGO

linztx

How long has it been since you last saw a drop on the scale? Small stalls happen due to water retention (caused by sodium, stress, hormones, TOM, exercise, cheat days, etc), which can mask any fat loss that's actually happening. If it's been less than 3 weeks then it's possible there's nothing really wrong.

I would take the time to really double-check the accuracy of your logging. That's what causes the majority of stalls and plateaus that we see around here.

Would you be comfortable opening your diary for us to take a look? It really can make a difference to have an extra set of eyes check it over.

Are you logging everything you eat? Including any cheat days, condiments, cooking oils, veggies, etc?

Are you using a food scale, measuring cups, or eyeballing your portion sizes? Most people are off in their estimates by 20-40% when they eyeball portions. Measuring cups are better, but a food scale is always going to be the most accurate.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1234699-logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1290491-how-and-why-to-use-a-digital-food-scale

Make sure that you've calculated your calorie goals appropriately. Remember that these are just estimates. You may need to play around a little to find what works best for you.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets

If you're exercising and eating back your earned exercise calories, be sure you're using accurate estimates of your burn. MFP and gym machines have a tendency to overestimate certain activities, which can cause you to eat back more calories than you need to. Even a heart rate monitor isn't 100% accurate. If you're eating those extra earned calories it might be a good idea to eat only 50-75% of those.

great advice, and very useful for myself!