Here's the Deal

jhinkle40

I am 5'4 151# as of this a.m. I have been dieting all my life. At my heaviest 230# lightest was 137#. I am trying to get back to 140# and can't get it done. I am a very healthy eater with the exception of a sweet every now and then. I exercise at least 5 days a week. No matter how hard I try I can not get back down. I have tracked on MFP for the last 25 days and have stayed at or below the calories recommended. I gain 3# loose 3# then gain it back sometimes overnite. I cannot make myself eat more as I fear the scales will go even higher. I usually gain 5-7# over the winter months but have never had this amount of trouble taking it off. I lost 75# several years ago then gained about 25# of it back. In 2008 I joined weight watchers and lost 40-45# on it. I have tried the new pts plus and got down to 146# but could not loose past that point. I am getting very frustrated with myself and need help!!!!

bossmodehan

you can't gain 3lb overnight - it sounds like you might need to drink more water as that weight is likely to be retention from eating too much sodium. without seeing your diary i can't make any other suggestions.

AdamATGATT

Agreed. Open up your diary and we can see what's going on.

Are you doing any sort of exercise program? That's also useful knowledge.

Dawntodusk

All that yo-yo dieting might have messed with your metabolism. And, you've probably lost muscle mass from those diets as well. I would say start working on building muscle mass. Do you lift weights? If not, that would be a good place to start. And, up your protein while lowering your carbs. Good luck!

jhinkle40

Opened my dairy !!! Yes I walk 3-7 miles a day. If I can't get outside, I walk on treadmill and do elliptical. I don't lift weights unless corn buckets count (farm life.)

Yes I can gain 8lbs in a wk no problem. I drink water alot of water !! No added salt not much on packaged foods. I have been very honest on food dairy no cheating tracking everything !!!

Dawntodusk

Now that I've looked at your diary, I stick by my original response - you've probably messed up your metabolism from the yo-yo stuff because your diet looks basically good (a bit high on the carbs in my opinion, but still your *should* be losing). Try some weight lifting, and up your protein to help build back your muscle mass. Good luck!