Cut out soda completely, and haven't lost a pound!

ellebutler

I haven't not had a single soda since May 22nd! I thought this would be a great thing to cut out. I would only drink real Coke not the diet ones and I was having at least 6, 12oz cans a day some days more! I have not lost a single pound! I thought by cutting out soda I would at least lose a few! Any ideas??

lamps1303

Are you replacing those drinks with food?? Perhaps without realising? Look at your diary from before and after the 22nd and see if there are any differences in your diet.

BigT555

youre still eating too much. cutting out soda is a good start but it doesnt mean your at a deficit.

log what you eat, stay at a calorie deficit and you will lose weight

_Zardoz_

I haven't not had a single soda since May 22nd! I thought this would be a great thing to cut out. I would only drink real Coke not the diet ones and I was having at least 6, 12oz cans a day some days more! I have not lost a single pound! I thought by cutting out soda I would at least lose a few! Any ideas??

If your not counting your calories of everything why would you think you would?. Stopping soda is no magic pill. It's calories in and calories out if your not losing weight your eating more than you use. have a look at the link

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1175494-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants?hl=guide+to+sexypants&page=1#posts-18361594

ellebutler

I'm only eating 1200 calories a day. I thought maybe I was replacing food but I was very cautious not too.

jadethief

If you open your diary, people will be able to give you some specific suggestions.

LynneW1983

If you are counting every single calorie you put in your mouth you should be losing weight. Try going to your doctor.

BigT555

I'm only eating 1200 calories a day. I thought maybe I was replacing food but I was very cautious not too.

are you logging accurately?
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1234699-logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide?hl=logging+accurately

if you follow this and still arent losing weight, time to see a doctor

Scarecrowsama

Can you give an example of what you eat on a daily basis?

LifeWithPie

Before you go running off to the doctor as others have suggested, how about you open your diary first. That would be a logical first step in helping you access where you may be going wrong.

There is really no point in asking for help in why you aren't losing if we can't see how you're logging.

Will_Thrust_For_Candy

You're not in a caloric deficit.

Start weighing, measuring, and logging every single thing that goes in your mouth.

Not drinking soda is not magically going to make you lose weight.

kk_140

You're not in a caloric deficit.

Start weighing, measuring, and logging every single thing that goes in your mouth.

Not drinking soda is not magically going to make you lose weight.

This

Scarecrowsama

You're not in a caloric deficit.

Start weighing, measuring, and logging every single thing that goes in your mouth.

Not drinking soda is not magically going to make you lose weight.

Can you explain to me why some really fat people, having a caloric deficit, and exercising like crazy do not lose a single pounds? and also, why some people, eating pizza, ice creams, burgers, sodas and a whole bunch of crap, do not get a single pounds?

The caloric deficit is a myth, if that works why there is so many fat people? pretty much every person that is doing weight loss diets is having a caloric deficit, but almost every single person get the weight back or they even add more, some is missing here.

BigT555

Can you explain to me why some really fat people, having a caloric deficit, and exercising like crazy do not lose a single pounds?

barring medical issues this doesnt happen

and also, why some people, eating pizza, ice creams, burgers, sodas and a whole bunch of crap, do not get a single pounds?

this is because they are eating (at average) their TDEE

The caloric deficit is a myth, if that works why there is so many fat people? pretty much every person that is doing weight loss diets is having a caloric deficit, but almost every single person get the weight back or they even add more, some is missing here.

this is just false

LifeWithPie

You're not in a caloric deficit.

Start weighing, measuring, and logging every single thing that goes in your mouth.

Not drinking soda is not magically going to make you lose weight.

Can you explain to me why some really fat people, having a caloric deficit, and exercising like crazy do not lose a single pounds? and also, why some people, eating pizza, ice creams, burgers, sodas and a whole bunch of crap, do not get a single pounds?

The caloric deficit is a myth, if that works why there is so many fat people? pretty much every person that is doing weight loss diets is having a caloric deficit, but almost every single person get the weight back or they even add more, some is missing here.

No. It's not a myth. It's thermodynamics. People are fat because they eat at a caloric surplus.

eric_sg61

You're not in a caloric deficit.

Start weighing, measuring, and logging every single thing that goes in your mouth.

Not drinking soda is not magically going to make you lose weight.

Can you explain to me why some really fat people, having a caloric deficit, and exercising like crazy do not lose a single pounds? and also, why some people, eating pizza, ice creams, burgers, sodas and a whole bunch of crap, do not get a single pounds?

The caloric deficit is a myth, if that works why there is so many fat people? pretty much every person that is doing weight loss diets is having a caloric deficit, but almost every single person get the weight back or they even add more, some is missing here.

It is not a myth
http://ca.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding/why-calories-count.html

"But what about the laws of physics? Aragon told me that no such study exists that shows people being overfed and losing weight. What’s more, there is no study in existence that shows people being underfed and not losing weight. Numerous highly controlled metabolic ward studies have shown again and again that macronutrient ratios — carbs, fat and protein — do not matter when it comes to weight loss. Calories are always the common denominator. "

oneloopygirl

You're not in a caloric deficit.

Start weighing, measuring, and logging every single thing that goes in your mouth.

Not drinking soda is not magically going to make you lose weight.

Can you explain to me why some really fat people, having a caloric deficit, and exercising like crazy do not lose a single pounds? and also, why some people, eating pizza, ice creams, burgers, sodas and a whole bunch of crap, do not get a single pounds?

The caloric deficit is a myth, if that works why there is so many fat people? pretty much every person that is doing weight loss diets is having a caloric deficit, but almost every single person get the weight back or they even add more, some is missing here.

It is not a myth
http://ca.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding/why-calories-count.html

"But what about the laws of physics? Aragon told me that no such study exists that shows people being overfed and losing weight. What’s more, there is no study in existence that shows people being underfed and not losing weight. Numerous highly controlled metabolic ward studies have shown again and again that macronutrient ratios — carbs, fat and protein — do not matter when it comes to weight loss. Calories are always the common denominator. "

THIS!

Scarecrowsama

I am still waiting for the answer to my question.

oneloopygirl

OP - Congrats on kicking the soda habit. There are a lot of possibilities at play here. You're eating too much and not weighing and measuring your food intake. You're eating too little. There's no rule that says you have to stick to a 1200 calorie diet to lose. I can lose eating 1400-1450. I've lost eating more than that, too, especially if I'm really focusing on running and training. I don't know your current weight, but generally speaking, people with significantly amounts to lose, do not get put on a 1200 calorie diet on MFP. If you're truly weighing all your food and logging everything, are you exercising? It is possible you do have something medical going on, but again, without more info, that's hard to know.

LifeWithPie

I am still waiting for the answer to my question.

And yet...you said this in another thread:
"Your body is not going to lose more than 2 lbs of weight a week, if you lose more, because you have a huge caloric deficit, you can put yourself in serious trouble. "


Are you still conflicted?

oneloopygirl

I am still waiting for the answer to my question.

Your question was answered. People have shown it wasn't a myth. Calorie deficit works. Problem is.. Many people think they are eating at a deficit and they aren't. They're not measuring food, taking into account things like added butter and other fats, etc. If you are diligent and accurate in your intake and eat a deficit, you'll lose weight.

Brownsbacker4evr

From my experience:

A couple things could be factoring in. Completely cutting out just soda is not going to cut it. It has to be all the sugary, empty-caloried drinks. So make sure you are drinking only water if you really want to make it count, and make sure to get 8-12 cups on a regular basis. Watch your sodium too--It can make you retain. Don't eat too little (if you can help it), or too much.

On top of all that, cutting out soda completely is only supposed to make a difference of a few pounds in a whole year from something I read. So you gotta really make sure you are getting some good workouts in. That is where the weight loss really comes in to factor.

jkal1979

You're not in a caloric deficit.

Start weighing, measuring, and logging every single thing that goes in your mouth.

Not drinking soda is not magically going to make you lose weight.

Can you explain to me why some really fat people, having a caloric deficit, and exercising like crazy do not lose a single pounds? and also, why some people, eating pizza, ice creams, burgers, sodas and a whole bunch of crap, do not get a single pounds?

The caloric deficit is a myth, if that works why there is so many fat people? pretty much every person that is doing weight loss diets is having a caloric deficit, but almost every single person get the weight back or they even add more, some is missing here.

When people gain the weight back it is usually because they go back to their old eating habits that they had before they started losing weight. That means they are once again eating more than they are burning.

Samstan101

Which question? Why are there so many fat people and why do they gain any weight they lose back? If so the answer is people get fat from eating too much and moving too little so they are eating more calories than they burn off so store the xcess as fat. As to why they gain it back - because they do fad diets like only eating 1200 cals until they lose the weight then go back to their old eating habits. they gain the weight back and in a lot of cases more on top as a)they lost muscle mass when eating 1200 cals so their metabolism is slightly slower than it was previously ad b) they eat more as a comforth thing as they are demoralised from gaining the weight back. Classic yo-yo dieting.

Those that don't 'diet' but change their eating habits to something sustainable and eat at a calorie deficit until they reach their goal weight and then carefully monitor intake to ensure that they don't eat over maintenance continually keep the weight off.

Quick fixes like cutting soda without measuring, weighing & logging food or using pills or meal replacement are not sustainable for life for the vast majority of people and so they fail and gain weight back.

AnxiousPenman

I am still waiting for the answer to my question.

I believe you were given an answer and it was "Science!".

Seriously though ... if you don't believe in the law of thermodynamics, how exactly do you think weight loss occurs? That question is a head scratcher. If caloric deficit is a "myth", how do you believe that weight loss occurs?

If weight loss isn't science, then what is it?

I'll be waiting for an answer to that question. Thanks!

jimmmer

Can you explain to me why some really fat people, having a caloric deficit, and exercising like crazy do not lose a single pounds? and also, why some people, eating pizza, ice creams, burgers, sodas and a whole bunch of crap, do not get a single pounds?

The caloric deficit is a myth, if that works why there is so many fat people? pretty much every person that is doing weight loss diets is having a caloric deficit, but almost every single person get the weight back or they even add more, some is missing here.

Because they are inaccurate about their calorie intake, or inaccurate about their calorie outgoings.

People who do "weight loss diets" change their behaviour for a set time according to whatever fad nonsense they're following and then go back to how they did it before. They regain weight as they regain their old behaviours.

People who make a sea-change in their life tend to keep it up. These successful people often recast their lives in terms of fitness goals or activities (run a faster mile, squat a heavier weight) and enjoy their new-found strong, capable bodies.

TL:DR "Because Science!"

Scarecrowsama

I do believe in all science laws, but if you all like science, then understand science.

I am still waiting for someone to tell me why some people do not lose a pound of weight despite being in caloric deficits and exercising. And also the other part, and I can talk for the other part, because I am 5.9 feet tall, I weight 130 pounds and eating 2500 calories a day does not make me gain any weight, I was even having a diet full of sugars, fat and nothing worked.

There is a basic premise that you all need to understand, to burn fat you need to trigger the fat burning hormones, which are 6, then you have 3 that store fat, if any of those is working around, you will not burn fat, again, unless you do destructive things in your organism, which is.. up to you if you want to do it, have you ever wonder why doctors just recommend no carbs diets or huge caloric deficits for very short periods of time?

For making your science of caloric deficit works you need to have a functional digestive system, but when we talk about caloric deficits, we are talking about 200-300 calories a day, as much.

Fat is stored energy, your body knows how much fat it needs, any excess will be burned, when you store more it is because something is wrong, and until you fix it you will not burn, there is something called leptin resistance that explains what I was talking about.

jkal1979

I am still waiting for the answer to my question.

I believe you were given an answer and it was "Science!".

Seriously though ... if you don't believe in the law of thermodynamics, how exactly do you think weight loss occurs? That question is a head scratcher. If caloric deficit is a "myth", how do you believe that weight loss occurs?

If weight loss isn't science, then what is it?

I'll be waiting for an answer to that question. Thanks!

eric_sg61

I do believe in all science laws, but if you all like science, then understand science.

I am still waiting for someone to tell me why some people do not lose a pound of weight despite being in caloric deficits and exercising. And also the other part, and I can talk for the other part, because I am 5.9 feet tall, I weight 130 pounds and eating 2500 calories a day does not make me gain any weight, I was even having a diet full of sugars, fat and nothing worked.

There is a basic premise that you all need to understand, to burn fat you need to trigger the fat burning hormones, which are 6, then you have 3 that store fat, if any of those is working around, you will not burn fat, again, unless you do destructive things in your organism, which is.. up to you if you want to do it, have you ever wonder why doctors just recommend no carbs diets or huge caloric deficits for very short periods of time?

For making your science of caloric deficit works you need to have a functional digestive system, but when we talk about caloric deficits, we are talking about 200-300 calories a fay, as much.

Fat is stored energy, your body knows how much fat it needs, any excess will be burned, when you store more it is because something is wrong, and until you fix it you will not burn, there is something called leptin resistance that explains what I was talking about.

They're not in a deficit, they only think they are

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jimmmer

I do believe in all science laws, but if you all like science, then understand science.

I am still waiting for someone to tell me why some people do not lose a pound of weight despite being in caloric deficits and exercising. And also the other part, and I can talk for the other part, because I am 5.9 feet tall, I weight 130 pounds and eating 2500 calories a day does not make me gain any weight, I was even having a diet full of sugars, fat and nothing worked.

There is a basic premise that you all need to understand, to burn fat you need to trigger the fat burning hormones, which are 6, then you have 3 that store fat, if any of those is working around, you will not burn fat, again, unless you do destructive things in your organism, which is.. up to you if you want to do it, have you ever wonder why doctors just recommend no carbs diets or huge caloric deficits for very short periods of time?

For making your science of caloric deficit works you need to have a functional digestive system, but when we talk about caloric deficits, we are talking about 200-300 calories a fay, as much.

Fat is stored energy, your body knows how much fat it needs, any excess will be burned, when you store more it is because something is wrong, and until you fix it you will not burn, there is something called leptin resistance that explains what I was talking about.

Calories in - Calories out.

If you aren't losing then you've fluffed up one side of the equation. It's that simple.

If you, personally, were eating 2500 and not losing/gaining, then you've found maintenance. Congratulations, you now have an accurate figure from which to base your upcoming cut/bulk. It's often the first thing I do before embarking on either one. Then you have something substantive to work with.