I stopped losing weight, I'm stuck! :(
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jmadyun21
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I changed my eating habits and have been exercising (just walking 2.5-3.0 mph on the treadmill for a lil over an hour or outside on the walking trail) and at first I was losing a pound every other day just doing that so I stuck to it because its easy on my body but a good work out at the same time. I've only lost 15 lbs since april ( i have took some weeks off before since then, mainly because i was out of town) I recently went out of town again for 3 weeks and ate whatever i wanted, just not large amounts.. still payed attention to calorie intake and not to go way over my limit.. I DIDNT gain any weight on my break. I've came back home and started eating really healthy, being really strict, drinking my water, and walking with a friend and at home and NO weight loss!!!! How can I get my body back going again? Please help, I want to lose atleast 5-10 lbs before the month is over.
I weigh 260
trying to get back to wonderland by jan.2015
I weigh 260
trying to get back to wonderland by jan.2015
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How long has it been since you started back up? How much are you eating per day. Can you open your diary? Are you accounting for everything you put in your mouth? Weighing and measuring all of your food?0
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soooo.... you lost 15 lbs since april, with taking some time off and not logging, etc.
eating healthy doesn't always guarantee losing weight. You're not losing weight for a few reasons.
Most likely? You're eating more than your burning. The easy answer would be to eat less.
The other thing is that you're expecting instant results. Weight loss doesn't work that way. It isn't instant.
Last point I'll make. We're halfway done with the month. Wanting to lose 5 lbs in 2 weeks isn't unrealistic, but setting date restrictions is silly. What if you only lose 4 lbs by the end of the month. So what, are you not gonna be invited to some awesome "I lost 5 lbs, you didn't!" party? No.
Log everything accurately. Get yourself a scale. Set realistic goals and stick to them.
......and be patient.0 -
I am hoping you get some helpful advice... I've been "STUCK" for months. I am getting tired of 1200 or less calorie days... same type walks as you are doing.... and the scales are stuck. I avoid wheat products (allergy). ... no rice, no potatoes... STUCK!0
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I started back up on the 1st of the month. I do measure my food so i can know how much im taking in.0
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Stick with it. Less than two weeks really isn't much time in weight loss world.0
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I started back up on the 1st of the month. I do measure my food so i can know how much im taking in.
Measure how? With a food scale? Or with cups and spoons?
What's your calorie goal?
Is there any reason you could be retaining water this week? (New workout, your period, etc.?)0 -
I started back up on the 1st of the month. I do measure my food so i can know how much im taking in.
measure or weigh your food? Solids should be weighed, liquids measured.0 -
Nah, I eat 1400 a day like recommended but honestly sometimes I cant even hit that goal and my intake be 1100-1200. I avoid a lot of foods and try to stick to just fruit, veges, whole wheats and protein but they are not high in calories so its hard to hit goal sometimes.0
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Five to 10 pounds is not realistic in 2 or 3 weeks. What is your daily goal?0
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Typical reason: Not burning more calories than you are taking in.
I would also recommend: Open Diary That allows people to see what your deficit is and what exercise is adding to the equation. Eating my standard deficit and doing the same level of exercise everyday, I drop about 4 lbs a week.. continuously.
Friday will be 8 weeks since start.. So your goal is aggressive, but do-able.
One thing that can throw you off track quick:
"I wont log this little ______ " Accurate tracking is a key. Good Luck!!0 -
measuring cups. I do not own a food scale. Where can I buy one?0
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Patience is key. If you've checked and double checked all of the above advice and you're positive you're on the right track (calories in < calories out, etc) then keep doing what you're doing and the weight will come off eventually. You could be retaining water, if it's your TOM, your weight fluctuates (usually up, which is frustrating!). I was stuck in the low 160s for a good 2 months, but I finally broke into the 150s today! Also, the scale isn't always the only/best indicator of weight loss. Take pictures & measure yourself (I usually do this monthly). I've found that despite not losing much in the past 2 months, my body actually looks pretty different due to exercise.0
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measuring cups. I do not own a food scale. Where can I buy one?0
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i burn 500 calories with my workouts sometimes 6000
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measuring cups. I do not own a food scale. Where can I buy one?
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/1/1/14770-cuisinart-precisionchef-kitchen-scale-stainless-steel-bowl.html
I got this one for christmas last year & I love it. I'm sure there're cheaper options out there.0 -
Your exactly right. I just need to be patient because I know I'm doing the right things. Just going to keep going. I don't care if I lose 2 lbs just SOMETHING lol0
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i burn 500 calories with my workouts sometimes 6000
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Your body gets used to walking any slow steady cardio. So months down the road you do the same walk for a hour long with no increase in anything the calories burn will decrease from how it was on day one.0
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thank you so much!0
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Your exactly right. I just need to be patient because I know I'm doing the right things. Just going to keep going. I don't care if I lose 2 lbs just SOMETHING lol
That's the hardest part, I totally understand! I really try not to set hard deadlines for myself, like lose X amount of weight by X time. If I don't meet it, it just ends up making me more frustrated. My mantra as of late has been "If I keep doing what I'm doing, I'll lose the weight eventually" because I know I'm eating the correct amount of calories and working out 5x a week.0
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