28 years old and can't lose weight

Wettstein4
Wettstein4 Posts: 4 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hello I'm 28 years old and I can't seem to lose weigh. I'm in the army so weigh is important and 260 lbs at 6' 3 1/2" tall is pushing the limits of the army's tape test. I have been dieting for 3 months and haven't lost a pound.
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  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Eating at a deficit = lose weight. You're eating more than you think. Start tracking calories, stay within the recommended allotment, and you will lose.
  • nosebag1212
    nosebag1212 Posts: 621 Member
    figure out your tdee, eat less than it, count your calories
  • Sophiareed218
    Sophiareed218 Posts: 145 Member
    Can't see your log, but I'm guessing the problem is that you're just not creating as big of a deficit as you think you are. I recommend measuring accurately your food intake, and only eat back some of the calories you burn from exercise.
  • cookmtn
    cookmtn Posts: 156 Member
    Buy a food scale and weigh every thing you eat. If you want specific advice, you might want to open your food diary.
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    You're not trying enough.


    I started at 6' 3" 260 lbs. It takes a lot of hard work. Watch what you eat, do lots of cardio. You're looking to drop as much as possible in 3 months, so I'd really watch what I eat. Avoid alcohol and sweets.
  • Fit_Housewife
    Fit_Housewife Posts: 168 Member
    Eating at a deficit = lose weight. You're eating more than you think. Start tracking calories, stay within the recommended allotment, and you will lose.

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  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    Eating at a deficit = lose weight. You're eating more than you think. Start tracking calories, stay within the recommended allotment, and you will lose.

    Oh another intelligent dr!! I guess your are certified to give advice based on your infinite knowledge. Maybe op should seek advice from md?

    What advice are you offering?
  • Wettstein4
    Wettstein4 Posts: 4 Member
    I do have food scale. I don't eat at the dfac. I for got to say on my last post I am on blood thine do to a clot in my leg. Could this be hindering my progress? And diary is now public. Some days I'm bad at finishing it
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    I do have food scale. I don't eat at the dfac. I for got to say on my last post I am on blood thine do to a clot in my leg. Could this be hindering my progress? And diary is now public. Some days I'm bad at finishing it

    Finish your diary. Eat at least 2,000 calories a day.

    Go talk to your sergeant and get on Remedial PT.
  • astroophys
    astroophys Posts: 175 Member
    Edit because I had to reread. I missed the army part! I'm tired, sorry.

    Everyone can lose weight.

    Anyone here who tells you otherwise is looking for ways to make themselves feel more comfortable in a situation from which they have convinced themselves they will never escape.

    For the most part, there is already some great simple advice on this thread. Add a doctor's visit, just in case.
  • Wettstein4
    Wettstein4 Posts: 4 Member
    Thanks, but I run the remedial PT program. I score 300s on the PT test. Maybe this the wrong place to look for advice.
  • VeryKatie
    VeryKatie Posts: 5,961 Member
    Eating at a deficit = lose weight. You're eating more than you think. Start tracking calories, stay within the recommended allotment, and you will lose.

    Oh another intelligent dr!! I guess your are certified to give advice based on your infinite knowledge. Maybe op should seek advice from md?
    Why would he need a doctor to tell him something so basic? This advice is like telling a stinky person to shower so they will smell better.
  • Fit_Housewife
    Fit_Housewife Posts: 168 Member
    Eating at a deficit = lose weight. You're eating more than you think. Start tracking calories, stay within the recommended allotment, and you will lose.

    Oh another intelligent dr!! I guess your are certified to give advice based on your infinite knowledge. Maybe op should seek advice from md?

    What advice are you offering?




    See a doc maybe something wrong
  • astroophys
    astroophys Posts: 175 Member
    Thanks, but I run the remedial PT program. I score 300s on the PT test. Maybe this the wrong place to look for advice.

    Have you tried the r/fitness sub on reddit? You may find it more helpful.
  • ssmaling
    ssmaling Posts: 83 Member
    Thanks, but I run the remedial PT program. I score 300s on the PT test. Maybe this the wrong place to look for advice.

    Just keep at it and you will get there. :)
  • Fit_Housewife
    Fit_Housewife Posts: 168 Member
    Eating at a deficit = lose weight. You're eating more than you think. Start tracking calories, stay within the recommended allotment, and you will lose.

    Oh another intelligent dr!! I guess your are certified to give advice based on your infinite knowledge. Maybe op should seek advice from md?
    Why would he need a doctor to tell him something so basic? This advice is like telling a stinky person to shower so they will smell better.


    Whenever starting any "diet" seeing a dr is a good idea.

    Ifs he's having trouble loosing weight maybe something's wrong?
  • mlcdz
    mlcdz Posts: 43 Member
    Have you looked into intermittent fasting with reduced carbs? I couldn't lose anything for years faithfully following a low-fat, 5 small meals a day plan. I started IF with the 5:2 plan, now do 16:8 (16 hours a day fast, 8 hour eating window) and have finally started having success. Sometimes it isn't a simple matter of eat less, move more; sometimes, you have to change up the pattern and let your body rest. There are lots of resources for this out there - I'd start with Brad Pilon's "Eat Stop Eat" and go from there. He's on YouTube too. Good luck.
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    Thanks, but I run the remedial PT program. I score 300s on the PT test. Maybe this the wrong place to look for advice.

    Well, I don't know what kind of advice you were looking for. Some magic pill?

    Do more PT. Eat less. Track your calories.

    You say you're on blood thinners. Yes, that might be an issue.

    You run remedial pt... maybe just run it harder.
  • ew_david
    ew_david Posts: 3,473 Member
    Eating at a deficit = lose weight. You're eating more than you think. Start tracking calories, stay within the recommended allotment, and you will lose.

    Oh another intelligent dr!! I guess your are certified to give advice based on your infinite knowledge. Maybe op should seek advice from md?
    Why would he need a doctor to tell him something so basic? This advice is like telling a stinky person to shower so they will smell better.


    Whenever starting any "diet" seeing a dr is a good idea.

    Ifs he's having trouble loosing weight maybe something's wrong?

    Or you could start with the basics like weighing food to see if that truly matches the intake he thinks he's getting. Most of the time it's grossly underestimated.
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    Cut the junk food, eat healthy food and exercise.

    I'm sure the army has people to help.

    Absolutely check in with your doctor.
  • AdrianGuzman408
    AdrianGuzman408 Posts: 3 Member
    I'm not sure if you configured the app properly because 4,865cal is a lot to be allowed to eat. You should recheck what you input into the app in terms of your weight, height, and goal. Maybe you accidentally hit a wrong number
  • Wettstein4
    Wettstein4 Posts: 4 Member
    My app says 2610 cals a day. The 4800 is from my excise this morning it will add those cals to the daily amount. Like today I had a deficit of almost 900 cals.
  • NH_1970
    NH_1970 Posts: 544 Member
    Hello I'm 28 years old and I can't seem to lose weigh. I'm in the army so weigh is important and 260 lbs at 6' 3 1/2" tall is pushing the limits of the army's tape test. I have been dieting for 3 months and haven't lost a pound.
    You may want to read more about "starvation mode" on here 260 lbs and you on around 1500 calories a day like I'm guessing that your body might be going no frickin way am I losing any fat because I don't have enough calories coming in right now. That's just a guess though.
  • kgeyser
    kgeyser Posts: 22,505 Member
    First, I think you need to clean up your logging. Some of your entries have no calories listed for the item, and things like the Subway entry could be off, unless you went to their site, calculated your exact sandwich, and created the entry yourself. This post is very helpful:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1234699-logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide?hl=step+by+step+guide&page=1

    Secondly, MFP tends to overinflate calorie burn for exercise. You might have better luck switching to the TDEE method.

    Other than that, have you requested a medical evaluation? ABCP (AR 600-9) allows you to request a medical evaluation, which could get you nutrition counseling, regular appts to check body fat. I'm not sure what the deal is with your blood thinners, but you could also request an exemption if the medication is known to impact weight.
  • Cryptonomnomicon
    Cryptonomnomicon Posts: 848 Member
    Some useful links...

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/ihad/view/an-interview-with-the-most-interesting-man-in-the-world-the-naturally-fit-person-669429

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

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

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

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/872212-you-re-probably-eating-more-than-you-think
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    Start with accurate logging. Your diary is full of blank days, incomplete days, and incorrect database entries. Don't choose anything like "homemade french toast" or "dry toast." Calorie counts for those items will vary greatly depending on brands/amounts used. Instead enter each ingredient separately and weigh all your food.
  • Mr_Knight
    Mr_Knight Posts: 9,532 Member
    Hello I'm 28 years old and I can't seem to lose weigh. I'm in the army so weigh is important and 260 lbs at 6' 3 1/2" tall is pushing the limits of the army's tape test. I have been dieting for 3 months and haven't lost a pound.

    You're eating too much.

    Start logging everything.

    Everything.
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    My app says 2610 cals a day. The 4800 is from my excise this morning it will add those cals to the daily amount. Like today I had a deficit of almost 900 cals.

    You're recording 2200 calories worth of exercise today?

    I think I may have identified the problem.
  • SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage
    SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage Posts: 2,668 Member
    My app says 2610 cals a day. The 4800 is from my excise this morning it will add those cals to the daily amount. Like today I had a deficit of almost 900 cals.

    You're recording 2200 calories worth of exercise today?

    I think I may have identified the problem.

    +1
  • milocamolly
    milocamolly Posts: 91 Member
    Be honest with yourself, if you have really indeed been doing everything that you can do to lose weight and nothing is budging after 3 months then you should go to medical.

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