Feel like giving up, very limited results. Advice?

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  • CJC128
    CJC128 Posts: 18 Member
    Does anyone know what I should limit my sodium and carbs to?
  • taso42_DELETED
    taso42_DELETED Posts: 3,394 Member
    Does anyone know what I should limit my sodium and carbs to?

    Mfp gives you a daily target. Just get as close as possible to your numbers. Don't worry if you're a little over or a little under. Only worry if you're a lot over or a lot under.
  • JNALTBK
    JNALTBK Posts: 136 Member
    For sure ... don't give up. Maybe with working out, you're replacing fat with muscle which weighs more than fat. Have you noticed any difference in the way your cloths feel? That may be a better guage to use than the scale. Good luck ... please don't give up.
  • mrphil86
    mrphil86 Posts: 2,382 Member
    Yeah, don't limit your carb intake. Just stick to the numbers given. It has been proven to work over and over and over. You're body needs a quick energy source to burn for recovery and fat is not one of them. I have never had a problem taking in complex carbs nor have I ever seen anybody who does (properly.) And they problem is that people don't do it right and are quick to blame something other than themselves.

    You see people post articles on every subject on why everything is bad. I don't know why because everything works. Human race still exists even with all the "bad" carbs, proteins, fats, elephants, and monkeys. yes, there are bad nutrients out there but not as much as people say. It very simple.

    Just keep at it. If everything is done right, it will come. I promise :)

    Good luck!
  • katcena
    katcena Posts: 326 Member
    I usually do 30 minutes of cardio then weight lift for 30 minutes. Then 10 minutes of ab work. I also rock climb once a week and take a 24 hour fitness body pump class.
  • CJC128
    CJC128 Posts: 18 Member
    I believe I have moved around inches. It is just hard to look at the scale and see no progress. I can't give up now! I am just having a down day. Thanks to everyone.
  • katcena
    katcena Posts: 326 Member
    I usually do 30 minutes of cardio then weight lift for 30 minutes. Then 10 minutes of ab work. I also rock climb once a week and take a 24 hour fitness body pump class.

    Oh wow! All that on only 1200 cals a day....there is your answer right there. You are DEFINITELY in starvation mode. You have got to eat those exercise calories back.
  • M_lifts
    M_lifts Posts: 2,218 Member
    i think you need to drink more atleast 8 cups, if you can manage more go for it.

    Have u tried looking into alternative breakfasts? maybe some skimmed milk with cereal and fruit? and something a little more substantial than shakes for lunch? will keep u fuller for longer. however, ive not had shakes before so not sure if they work or not

    i was on 1200 when i started in jan, then i slowly started upping my calories and having a high calorie day every so often. i also averaged 10 cups of water per day. you sound very very active, i think you are def in starvation mode and need to eat lose the weight.
  • CJC128
    CJC128 Posts: 18 Member
    I don't know why I didn'y post something earlier! Everyone has been so supportive. THANK YOU! I need to up my calories. Perhaps stop the meal replacment shakes. I also need to start keeping track of my water intake.
  • taso42_DELETED
    taso42_DELETED Posts: 3,394 Member
    Nothing really wrong with meal replacement shakes. They are very convenient. Just watch out that some of them have a ton of sugar in them. Glad you posted something too. I'd like to see you back here in a few weeks time bragging about some weight loss progress! :smile:
  • msproducer
    msproducer Posts: 101 Member
    For the past couple days that I skimmed over your diary, I didn't see you enter the cups of water that you drink. That is definitely essential to a healthy weight loss.
  • javarushed
    javarushed Posts: 218 Member
    I have been working out and dieting for 4 weeks now. 1 pound lost. So disappointed, I just want to give up. I am trying to stick to a 1200 calorie diet and going to the gym 4 days a week. What am I doing wrong!? I need to lose 10 pounds fast, any advice?

    How do your measurements look? You can't really go by lbs lost because you could be gaining lean muscle, while working out.
  • CJC128
    CJC128 Posts: 18 Member
    I need to start tracking water for sure. I usually drink around 40 oz...
  • gratenni1
    gratenni1 Posts: 33 Member
    Hi i know what you are going thru. I exercise like crazy and the numbers never change however i start looking better in my clothes whenever i add those calories. I told myself that i was going to be honest this time. I am not suffering. Do you fell that you are really posting everything that you eat? If you are really sticking the weight will come off. Please be patient.
    gratenni1:smooched:
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