Nothing works!

2»

Replies

  • ejohndrow
    ejohndrow Posts: 1,399 Member
    Sorry I didn't read all the posts on here so I'm sure I'm just rehashing old stuff. From the looks of the food diary I have to say perhaps upping the water intake along with more calories from fruits and veggies as not all calories are created equal. Also, I would say eat what is set, and eat smaller meals throughout the day if possible. Have you seen a dietician to sit down and help you plan out your meals?
    It all comes down to you know what you're doing, if you're sedentary or active (I have mine at light activity since some days I'm more active than others). If you feel that you are doing everything you can and there is still no budge then I would consider seeing a nutritionist/dietician to help you out.
  • SaraTonin
    SaraTonin Posts: 551 Member
    Sorry for hijacking your thread Neelixo with our debate. Anna and I both definitely agree you should be eating at least your Basal Metabolic Rate!

    I looked at your diary too and I agree that it's important to eat at least all three meals a day - that will help boost your metabolism and get that body a-burning. Keep at it - you're doing great with the exercise!
  • annacataldo
    annacataldo Posts: 872 Member
    Yea, ur doing great with the excercise... the plateus r the hardest part! I've given up every past diet cuz of them..u just got to stick with it. Try measuring urself to see if u lose inches during those times u don't lose pounds. Just don't get discouraged and keep trying! I know I've lost inches on stomach but I didn't take measurments til couple days ago, I figured I could start now, maybe measure 1x a month.. u may be thinking the gym stuff is waste of money but keep goign cuz even if ur not losing, ur getting ur body fit & tone, maybe gaining some muscle which is heavier than fat, and when u do shred pounds ull have a nice toned body afterwards...
  • annacataldo
    annacataldo Posts: 872 Member
    Also since u have a doctor and dietrician available, ask them for help! U could even print out ur food diary and go over it with them
  • Zsangel
    Zsangel Posts: 202
    To back up what I said with science, MFP uses the Harris-Benedict equation:

    http://www.shapefit.com/basal-metabolic-rate.html

    "
    Activity Multiplier
    Sedentary = BMR X 1.2 (little or no exercise, desk job)
    Lightly active = BMR X 1.375 (light exercise/sports 1-3 days/wk)
    Mod. active = BMR X 1.55 (moderate exercise/sports 3-5 days/wk)
    Very active = BMR X 1.725 (hard exercise/sports 6-7 days/wk)
    Extra Active = BMR X 1.9 (hard daily exercise/sports & physical job or 2X day training, i.e marathon, contest etc.)
    "

    I agree with this!
    I have a desk job but work out 4/5 times per week so I have my activity level set at Lightly Active (or active, can't remember =P) but I also log AND EAT BACK my exercise calories
This discussion has been closed.

Categories