Why am I NOT dropping any pounds???

tahoemads

i have to agree with @backinthenines on this one. increase your intake of green veggies, lean protein and things like nuts, legumes. greek yogurt is high in protein, steamed broccoli is tasty and red, orange and yellow bell peppers are actually very sweet tasting. add some kale to a morning smoothie with berries, flax seed and yogurt. although protein shakes work well go for things that aren't processed.

when you eat clean your metabolism fires on all cylinders. if you are pressed for time (kashi lunch, etc.) here's an easy lunch fix. white tuna (packed in no salt added) on brown rice cake with a green salad. protein and complex carbs. or make your own chicken curry salad. bake, grill or poach chicken, chop up with celery and a few capers. add curry and mustard (or a low fat mayo if you have to - i like vegenaise).

i have found that i plateau (currently) when i don't eat my exercise calories, and go for packaged food. they're full of junk.

ladyhawk00

Thank you Ladyhawk99 for those links. I was confused about eating exercise calories, now it all makes sense. Thanks again for sharing.

Quite welcome

WashingtonGrown

Bump up your calorie intake on the days your are working out- honestly!

THIS! I am using WW as well as MFP and it turned out I wasn't eating enough so my body was going in to starvation mode. As soon as I started to eat just a little more I dropped a lb. I stalled out for 3 weeks and hadn't lost a lb. I'm almost down 2 lbs now.

DianaK78

Update!

First of all...THANK YOU ALL! for the advise and the tips

I increased my calorie intake (especially on workout days), changed my eating (no more Lean Cuisine) and I'm making sure I drink a lot more water. Weighed myself this morning and I lost 1.1 lbs this week! finally!!! I was stuck for 3 weeks so I am very happy about it. I feel even more motivated to make better food choices and workout every day.

Thanks again and good luck to you all!