metabolism has stopped

JoanneKendrick
JoanneKendrick Posts: 151 Member
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Any suggestions on how to kick start my metabolism? Not loosing weight, in fact gaining: (. I am having to force myself to eat more and I am struggling to get to 1200 as when exercising you have to eat more. I try to eat more protein, cut back on carbs and sugar. I drink 2 litres of water a day, drink coffee with just milk and green tea. I have started to drink a quartervofva glass of soy milk a few times a day. Help..
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  • Veil5577
    Veil5577 Posts: 868 Member
    If your metabolism stopped, you'd be dead.
  • VeryKatie
    VeryKatie Posts: 5,961 Member
    I doubt it has stopped. If you're really that worried, I'd suggest talking to your doctor, a nutritionist, and making sure to weight and measure everything. Also, maybe you're eating back too many calories.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    I'm impressed you get cell reception from your casket- I got into the basement and I can't send anything!!!
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    It sounds like your appetite has dropped, which doesn't necessarily correlate with a decrease in metabolism. Sometimes our hunger cues just get knocked out of whack by things like low-calorie periods or heavy exercise, but it doesn't mean that your metabolism is changed.

    Look for more calorie dense foods to add to your day. They'll add more calories without making you eat a lot more food. Things like cheese, nuts, peanut butter, olive oil, coconut oil, butter, full fat dairy, Greek yogurt, dark chocolate, ice cream, sugar in your tea or honey, protein shakes & smoothies, avocado, etc.
  • ggeise14
    ggeise14 Posts: 387 Member
    Your info says you have 11 lbs to go. Weigh and measure everything and don't give up! When you have less weight to lose it takes longer and when you just start exercising it takes a bit before your body adjusts and retaining water is a way of protecting you. Patience and good things will happen!
  • lisabinco
    lisabinco Posts: 1,016 Member
    I get what you meant. I'm a slow metabolism kinda gal, myself, so I don't need a lot of calories to sustain my low activity lifestyle. I'm working off 10 pounds that snuck up on me this summer, which then became 12 pounds -- yikes! I'm generally pretty lazy, but I do find that regular exercise -- for me that's a leisurely bike ride or an afternoon hike -- does really help get the old body jumpstarted again. You don't have to kill yourself in the gym for 2 hours; just get out and do something on a regular basis, for at least 30 minutes, at least every other day. It's the regularity of it that finally wakes up your body.
    That's my two cents.
  • KseRz
    KseRz Posts: 980 Member
    If your metabolism stopped, you'd be dead.

    Yeah....that right there. RIP OP :flowerforyou: You will be deeply missed.

    ETA: Just checked out your diary. Some days you have 17 grams of protein. For an entire DAY. The average looks to be about 50 grams a day. That would be fine and all if your target bodyweight was about 60lbs.

    Heres a list of simple things you can add that should help you get to your goal.

    http://greatist.com/health/high-protein-snacks-portable

    This isnt all inclusive, I am not saying you need to eat these things. This is to give you an idea of what kinds of things to have to increase not only protein but carbs n fats as well but mostly with the protein macro in mind.
  • DeadliftAddict
    DeadliftAddict Posts: 746 Member
    So,,,, you're dead?!
  • wheird
    wheird Posts: 7,963 Member
    Your metabolism cannot stop. If it did, your body would not convert food into glycogen, ATP, fat, etc and you would die within hours or even minutes.
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    If your metabolism stopped, you'd be dead.

    truth, I'm pouring one out for the fallen homie.
  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
    If your metabolism stopped, you'd be dead.

    Heh... yeah... so this.

    Anyway, on the subject of not losing weight....

    Are you weighing all of your food? If not, you're probably eating more (calories) than you think.

    Weigh your food, log consistently and accurately, and you should begin to see some headway.

    If you're not losing weight on 1200 calories after doing that, then it's time to visit the doctor... or morgue... whichever is more appropriate.
  • kessler4130
    kessler4130 Posts: 150 Member
    Well not sure if this will help, but your protein is way to low, some days you have logged 30 grams or less, you are more likely to lose lean body mass than fat with those macros. While you continue to shed lean body mass, you will also be lowering you basal metabolic rate. I would fix your protein issue first, that should help.
  • trogalicious
    trogalicious Posts: 4,584 Member
    If your metabolism stopped, you'd be dead.

    Heh... yeah... so this.

    Anyway, on the subject of not losing weight....

    Are you weighing all of your food? If not, you're probably eating more (calories) than you think.

    Weigh your food, log consistently and accurately, and you should begin to see some headway.

    If you're not losing weight on 1200 calories after doing that, then it's time to visit the doctor... or morgue... whichever is more appropriate.
    yuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuup.
  • skullshank
    skullshank Posts: 4,323 Member
    If your metabolism stopped, you'd be dead.

    RIP in peace OP
  • jj_jupiter
    jj_jupiter Posts: 23 Member
    Agree with other posters, your protein is too low. Try mini meals throughout the day. Protein shake? Are you lifting weights? Build muscle. Vary your cardio. Increase your protein. I don't eat meat either, so feel free to look at my diary.
  • Cryptonomnomicon
    Cryptonomnomicon Posts: 848 Member
    Any suggestions on how to kick start my metabolism?
    Well as already stated if your "metabolism has stopped" you would be dead, inert etc here is some info concerning 'metabolism'...

    http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/why-big-caloric-deficits-and-lots-of-activity-can-hurt-fat-loss.html

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1077746-starvation-mode-adaptive-thermogenesis-and-weight-loss
    Not losing weight, in fact gaining: (. I am having to force myself to eat more and I am struggling to get to 1200 as when exercising you have to eat more. I try to eat more protein, cut back on carbs and sugar. I drink 2 litres of water a day, drink coffee with just milk and green tea. I have started to drink a quartervofva glass of soy milk a few times a day. Help..
    If you are not losing weight than you are not at a true deficit, my guess here would be overestimation of your exercise calories burnt and a underestimation of food consumed.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/872212-you-re-probably-eating-more-than-you-think

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/818082-exercise-calories-again-wtf

    The statement "I am struggling to get to 1200" is concerning for numerous reasons, like how did you get overweight being unable to consume 1200cals a day without difficulty, and that you are most probably starving yourself in an attempt to lose quickly or as previously mentioned logging inaccuracies. All the things i just mentioned are one form or another of self sabotage.

    I recommend reading these links...

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/833026-important-posts-to-read

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

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1069278-acronyms-and-terms-for-new-mfp-members-v-6

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here

    Some brief information for protien sources...

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/926789-protein-sources

    http://www.savvyvegetarian.com/articles/plant-food-protein-chart.pdf
  • JoanneKendrick
    JoanneKendrick Posts: 151 Member
    Thank you for healthy portable protein list. I will give them a go:-)
  • JoanneKendrick
    JoanneKendrick Posts: 151 Member
    I truly am struggling to eat1200 and I do exercise a lot. My metabolism has been up in the air since doctor put me on mini pill. Could only take it for 2 months as was bleeding all the time and having migraines. Since coming off it, my periods have been longer and heavier. This has been for about 4 months now. Apparently, this is a common side effect of this pill. I am healthy and exercise for health and enjoyment. Some peoples comments on here have been uncalled for. I was only asking for advice. I am hoping my metabolism will get back to normal after all the hormones have adjusted etc. I am a vegetarian so I eat carefully and have cut back on carbs. I have brown rice, occasionally brown pasta, couscous. Etc. So trying.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    I'm calling baloney on struggling to eat 1200.

    that's just not THAT much food. one small salad- and a portion of meat sauce (no pasta), 3 hard boiled eggs and half a serving of yogurt is 1200 calories.

    (I know- because that's what I ate today and I'm FAMISHED).... but really it's just NOT.THAT.MUCH.FOOD.

    You need to eat. that's how you get your metabolism doing the things it needs to do. so. eat.

    ice cream and peanut butter- win win for everyone in terms of eating and calories.
  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
    I truly am struggling to eat1200 and I do exercise a lot. My metabolism has been up in the air since doctor put me on mini pill. Could only take it for 2 months as was bleeding all the time and having migraines. Since coming off it, my periods have been longer and heavier. This has been for about 4 months now. Apparently, this is a common side effect of this pill. I am healthy and exercise for health and enjoyment. Some peoples comments on here have been uncalled for. I was only asking for advice. I am hoping my metabolism will get back to normal after all the hormones have adjusted etc. I am a vegetarian so I eat carefully and have cut back on carbs. I have brown rice, occasionally brown pasta, couscous. Etc. So trying.

    You can eat healthy until you turn blue in the face, but it means squat in terms of weight loss.

    If you are not weighing your food, logging it accurately and consistently, then there's no way you know you are actually eating 1200 calories. Which means, you are probably eating more (calories) than you think you are. This is what you need to fix first. Weigh food, log it everyday, see results. If you're not losing on 1200 calories, regardless of the mini-pill, then you need to see a doctor for further testing.
  • Mr_Knight
    Mr_Knight Posts: 9,532 Member
    I'm going to be blunt - I don't believe your diary. It's not physically possible to "exercise heavily" with the intake shown over the past few days.

    Good luck!
  • Cryptonomnomicon
    Cryptonomnomicon Posts: 848 Member
    I truly am struggling to eat1200

    Just Google calorie dense foods, nuts, seeds, etc protien shakes 1200cals is easily achievable if you have a healthy relationship with food no matter what your dietary preference...I myself am vegan and it does not interfere with me hitting or exceeding my calorie goal.

    Obviously I can not comment on your current medical status or medications you are taking so I will leave that alone.
    I am healthy and exercise for health and enjoyment.
    Maybe but if you continue to consume such low calories or poor macros no doubt it will manifest in bad health etc
    Some peoples comments on here have been uncalled for. I was only asking for advice.
    Nobody was being overtly rude they were just adding levity as the forums can be a little dull, a sense of humor is good for the health as they say.
    I am a vegetarian so I eat carefully and have cut back on carbs. I have brown rice, occasionally brown pasta, couscous. Etc. So trying.
    Trying is good and you can have a perfectly healthy diet as a vegetarian just be sure to read those links and here is one that deals primarily with macro and calorie allocation...

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets
  • meganscarlet
    meganscarlet Posts: 21 Member
    Your metabolism wont have stopped but you might find that you've 'plateaued', especially if you're struggling to eat over 1,200 calories a day because your body simply will go into food storage mode where it will reduce your metabolism as much as possible. So aside from suggesting that you try to figure out your BMR and then work your MINIMUM calorie intake around that, I would say that you could try things like a cheat day once a week which will kick start your metabolism into overdrive - this is especially recommended for people who have found that they've plateaued. But you could also try things like HIIT workouts (high intensity interval training) which has been scientifically acknowledged to boost your metabolism from anywhere between 24-72hrs after doing a 30minute workout.
    But my main comment would be to eat!! You can't expect your body to produce rewarding results if you're damaging it in the process!
  • JoanneKendrick
    JoanneKendrick Posts: 151 Member
    Believe what you want. I have inputted everything I eat and the exercises I do. No point in lying as you won't get an accurate reading. Annoyed that I am now a liar. Well I am not.
  • LAT1963
    LAT1963 Posts: 1,375 Member
    If your metabolism stopped, you'd be dead.

    Uh oh. Maybe we should all take the "Zombie Apocalypse" thread more seriously.
  • trogalicious
    trogalicious Posts: 4,584 Member
    Believe what you want. I have inputted everything I eat and the exercises I do. No point in lying as you won't get an accurate reading. Annoyed that I am now a liar. Well I am not.
    you're not a liar, you're just not logging ACCURATELY.

    that's the issue. How many grams in that 1/8 of a baguette... or the 1/2 of edamame?

    No idea? Yeah, me either. Something isn't right.
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  • cattitude123
    cattitude123 Posts: 50 Member
    lift weights, and that dreaded be patient..above all love yourself it will come together
  • AdaVanderlyle
    AdaVanderlyle Posts: 113 Member

    Heres a list of simple things you can add that should help you get to your goal.

    http://greatist.com/health/high-protein-snacks-portable

    This isnt all inclusive, I am not saying you need to eat these things. This is to give you an idea of what kinds of things to have to increase not only protein but carbs n fats as well but mostly with the protein macro in mind.


    Thanks so much for this link!! (edited for trying to fix the quote, unsuccessfully obviously)
  • Mischievous_Rascal
    Mischievous_Rascal Posts: 1,791 Member
    Any suggestions on how to kick start my metabolism?
    Well as already stated if your "metabolism has stopped" you would be dead, inert etc here is some info concerning 'metabolism'...

    http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/why-big-caloric-deficits-and-lots-of-activity-can-hurt-fat-loss.html

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1077746-starvation-mode-adaptive-thermogenesis-and-weight-loss
    Not losing weight, in fact gaining: (. I am having to force myself to eat more and I am struggling to get to 1200 as when exercising you have to eat more. I try to eat more protein, cut back on carbs and sugar. I drink 2 litres of water a day, drink coffee with just milk and green tea. I have started to drink a quartervofva glass of soy milk a few times a day. Help..
    If you are not losing weight than you are not at a true deficit, my guess here would be overestimation of your exercise calories burnt and a underestimation of food consumed.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/872212-you-re-probably-eating-more-than-you-think

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/818082-exercise-calories-again-wtf

    The statement "I am struggling to get to 1200" is concerning for numerous reasons, like how did you get overweight being unable to consume 1200cals a day without difficulty, and that you are most probably starving yourself in an attempt to lose quickly or as previously mentioned logging inaccuracies. All the things i just mentioned are one form or another of self sabotage.

    I recommend reading these links...

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/833026-important-posts-to-read

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

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1069278-acronyms-and-terms-for-new-mfp-members-v-6

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here

    Some brief information for protien sources...

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/926789-protein-sources

    http://www.savvyvegetarian.com/articles/plant-food-protein-chart.pdf

    You have 11 pounds to lose. Unless you are an incredibly short, teeny tiny woman, you need more than 1200 calories a day. So if you aren't losing, you're either not logging consistently (or consistently choosing the incorrect entries - there are a LOT of user error entries on this site) or you are overestimating your exercise. i was just going to post the sexypants thread, but all the rest of these links are awesome reads, too.

    I know it can be frustrating, but taking the time to figure out what works for you, personally, is well worth the effort. Best of luck!

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