why am I not losing weight? ?

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  • asdowe13
    asdowe13 Posts: 1,951 Member
    This is definitely challenge. It's a lifestyle change so from experience. Work on one thing at a time. More water, Healthier choices, portion control, then add in some exercise. You just don't cut everything all at once. In the long run it helps the change forever not just a quick fix. I can also say. Whatever you do DON'T EAT YOUR EXERCISE CALORIES BACK....... My motto is "One good habit leads to another good habit. It starts with you. I as soon as you lay off of the fast food you will feel so much better. We all know that it's really easy to go to a drive thru and it's quick but it has it's downfalls. Cooking at home is better and you have control over the carbs, proteins, fats, etc. And your children would pick up the healthy eating along the way. Everybody benefits from this. I didn't cook because i thought it was better budget wise because it's only me. But i rather pay more and feel better than pay less and feel horrible(sluggish) and take some time and make my meals. Even though you get grilled chicken from McDonalds it still has ALOT of sodium in it. I hope this helps. You can do it and i wish you luck. And oh yea patience is a virtue. lol

    Umm no.... please if you are using MFP's NEAT method for calories than eat at least 1/2 of your exercise calroies back.
  • GertrudeHorse
    GertrudeHorse Posts: 646 Member
    You said you aren't weighing your food so that's most likely the reason why you aren't losing like you expected to. Start weighing everything that passes your lips and making sure you use the correct MFP database entries (there are lots of errors there; cross-check with Google). Try that for a few weeks and see what happens.
  • Debsicles2014
    Debsicles2014 Posts: 3
    Im having the same issue!!!!! OK so I'm new here but I'm on week 2 of my "journey". I'm busting my butt on the treadmill 6 days a week. Eating right and after 1 week I GAINED 3 lbs!!!!!! Ughhhhhh I wanted to cry my eyes out when I seen those numbers! So the only thing I can think of is that I was drinking way too little water. I'm trying to drink 8 to 10 cups a day now. Hoping it will make a difference.

    I'm feeling so defeated. And I'm afraid to gain anymore lbs!!!
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  • andremegan11
    andremegan11 Posts: 9
    I drink a gallon of water a day. But my weakness is fast food because it is so much more convenient. I never thought to weigh my food, But I appreciate all tips and advice! I created a facebook page a while back where I post about my weight loss. It's called "journey to lose 100 lbs" I would love some encouragement on the page. And tips and advice. You guys are awesome!
  • SusanKing1981
    SusanKing1981 Posts: 257 Member
    I just posted about the same thing, it's so frustrating and it getting me down! Makes me feel like giving up!

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