a bump in the road? or a cliff?

Cassia

So this will be long, but i really need to tell my whole story
I started out on my weight loss journey doing great. I lost weight consistently about a pound a week give or take for a while till i lost about 40 lbs. Then i went on vacation in june and july and really haven't lost any substantial weight since then. i have gained 10 POUNDS!!! i haven't been quite as careful since the vacations but i have not just given up. There would be some days i would not log, but i knew about how many cals i was eating. I had an off day once a week, but i stopped that about a month ago. The last 2.5 weeks i have been VERY careful to exercise almost every day and stick to my calories, and i get on the scale and i gained 1.5 pounds!! :explode: i don't know what the deal is! I want to give in and get this diet pill but i KNOW that they are not good for me.
At first i thought i could be in starvation mode but i didn't know if you could actually GAIN weight in it? Besides i know about it and i try to eat most of my net cals...
Can anyone help me out here?

Cassia

So this will be long, but i really need to tell my whole story
I started out on my weight loss journey doing great. I lost weight consistently about a pound a week give or take for a while till i lost about 40 lbs. Then i went on vacation in june and july and really haven't lost any substantial weight since then. i have gained 10 POUNDS!!! i haven't been quite as careful since the vacations but i have not just given up. There would be some days i would not log, but i knew about how many cals i was eating. I had an off day once a week, but i stopped that about a month ago. The last 2.5 weeks i have been VERY careful to exercise almost every day and stick to my calories, and i get on the scale and i gained 1.5 pounds!! :explode: i don't know what the deal is! I want to give in and get this diet pill but i KNOW that they are not good for me.
At first i thought i could be in starvation mode but i didn't know if you could actually GAIN weight in it? Besides i know about it and i try to eat most of my net cals...
Can anyone help me out here?

Cassia

hmm no one?

Anna_Banana

Just hang in there. My weight can go up and down 2.5 pounds a day. that don't mean I gained 2.5 of fat. Just try to eat all your calories and maybe up your exercise a little. Eventually you will lose. Also I think you should keep your free day in there. I swear it has helped me.

ChubbyBunny

Don't jump!!!!!

I would think that maybe your body is having to basically "readjust" to the whole weight loss game. Granted you weren't going crazy since your vacations but since you are really focusing now and being more concious of what you are eating....it could be your body adapting again to losing weight (initial shock and holding on), possible muscle (but it takes a bit to gain that), water retention (due to change in diet), or....could simply be stress related. Even if you don't use that as an excuse for weight loss/gain issues it is still a factor. Maybe you worry too much about it.....

I am not a doctor/trainer/etc but those could be some things happening....
Congrats on the initial loss and don't worry about the gain...just re-evaluate some things and keep going. It's nice to hear from you again.

:flowerforyou:

Cassia

ok thank you so much both of you. do you think that after 2.5 weeks i would gain though? idk but it seems that it shouldn't go UP after that... I think I might spare the money to go to a nutritionalist if i can't get this figured out, but i really don't want to spend the money if i could avoid it...

ChubbyBunny

ok thank you so much both of you. do you think that after 2.5 weeks i would gain though? idk but it seems that it shouldn't go UP after that... I think I might spare the money to go to a nutritionalist if i can't get this figured out, but i really don't want to spend the money if i could avoid it...

HAHA! I've only lost 6 lbs since starting in May....
Even with the last 2 months being really strict and doing killer workouts.
Don't worry...things will catch up....and if they don't....you have options. :happy:

Anna_Banana

Well take a look at what you are eating. Is it healthy food that fuels your body or junk.

A sample of what I eat

Breakfast
2 eggs with peppers and onions
oatmeal with bananas

Snack
Fiber one bar
dry Shredded maple mini wheats

Lunch
Soup - any kind with veggies in it
Tuna or chicken salad on melba toast
frozen diner
Chicken wrap with low carb tortilla and lettuce or broccoli slaw
add a peice of fruit

Snack
Yogurt & raisens
or Cheese stick & V-8

Supper
Grilled steak, chicken, or fish and veggies
Soups
Spaghette
add a peice of fruit

Snack
popcorn

Cassia

honesty, i eat pretty healthy
in fact most of my friends think of me as a heath freak.
this last week i have tried to go off dairy products again, when i did it in the beginning i lost better so i'm giving that another try. Also, very little packaged foods. Maybe one packaged food a day ( pack of crackers, Lean cusine, balance gold bar, ect) Idk i just got on the scale again a min ago hoping for some encouragement...nope! up again!! :mad: GERR!!!! it said "Low" when i first got on as in low battery? :huh: So maybe that has something to do with it? hopefully

ChubbyBunny

honesty, i eat pretty healthy
in fact most of my friends think of me as a heath freak.
this last week i have tried to go off dairy products again, when i did it in the beginning i lost better so i'm giving that another try. Also, very little packaged foods. Maybe one packaged food a day ( pack of crackers, Lean cusine, balance gold bar, ect) Idk i just got on the scale again a min ago hoping for some encouragement...nope! up again!! :mad: GERR!!!! it said "Low" when i first got on as in low battery? :huh: So maybe that has something to do with it? hopefully

Could be.
Also make sure you are eating enough, especially if you work out and that your settings are right for your lifestyle.

rogers8702

So this will be long, but i really need to tell my whole story
I started out on my weight loss journey doing great. I lost weight consistently about a pound a week give or take for a while till i lost about 40 lbs. Then i went on vacation in june and july and really haven't lost any substantial weight since then. i have gained 10 POUNDS!!! i haven't been quite as careful since the vacations but i have not just given up. There would be some days i would not log, but i knew about how many cals i was eating. I had an off day once a week, but i stopped that about a month ago. The last 2.5 weeks i have been VERY careful to exercise almost every day and stick to my calories, and i get on the scale and i gained 1.5 pounds!! :explode: i don't know what the deal is! I want to give in and get this diet pill but i KNOW that they are not good for me.
At first i thought i could be in starvation mode but i didn't know if you could actually GAIN weight in it? Besides i know about it and i try to eat most of my net cals...
Can anyone help me out here?

were you looking in my diary---lol im having the same exact issues--im just trying to tell myself it takes time i didnt lose the first 40 in just 2 weeks. im giving it 6 before i truelly get bummed. sorry i have no advise but keep your head up

Cassia

honesty, i eat pretty healthy
in fact most of my friends think of me as a heath freak.
this last week i have tried to go off dairy products again, when i did it in the beginning i lost better so i'm giving that another try. Also, very little packaged foods. Maybe one packaged food a day ( pack of crackers, Lean cusine, balance gold bar, ect) Idk i just got on the scale again a min ago hoping for some encouragement...nope! up again!! :mad: GERR!!!! it said "Low" when i first got on as in low battery? :huh: So maybe that has something to do with it? hopefully

Could be.
Also make sure you are eating enough, especially if you work out and that your settings are right for your lifestyle.

well i thought i could be that but i don't think you GAIN weight in the starvation mode :sad: i could be wrong though, in fact i really hope that i am

Cassia

So this will be long, but i really need to tell my whole story
I started out on my weight loss journey doing great. I lost weight consistently about a pound a week give or take for a while till i lost about 40 lbs. Then i went on vacation in june and july and really haven't lost any substantial weight since then. i have gained 10 POUNDS!!! i haven't been quite as careful since the vacations but i have not just given up. There would be some days i would not log, but i knew about how many cals i was eating. I had an off day once a week, but i stopped that about a month ago. The last 2.5 weeks i have been VERY careful to exercise almost every day and stick to my calories, and i get on the scale and i gained 1.5 pounds!! :explode: i don't know what the deal is! I want to give in and get this diet pill but i KNOW that they are not good for me.
At first i thought i could be in starvation mode but i didn't know if you could actually GAIN weight in it? Besides i know about it and i try to eat most of my net cals...
Can anyone help me out here?

were you looking in my diary---lol im having the same exact issues--im just trying to tell myself it takes time i didnt lose the first 40 in just 2 weeks. im giving it 6 before i truelly get bummed. sorry i have no advise but keep your head up

ok thanks, you to :ohwell:

ChubbyBunny

honesty, i eat pretty healthy
in fact most of my friends think of me as a heath freak.
this last week i have tried to go off dairy products again, when i did it in the beginning i lost better so i'm giving that another try. Also, very little packaged foods. Maybe one packaged food a day ( pack of crackers, Lean cusine, balance gold bar, ect) Idk i just got on the scale again a min ago hoping for some encouragement...nope! up again!! :mad: GERR!!!! it said "Low" when i first got on as in low battery? :huh: So maybe that has something to do with it? hopefully

Could be.
Also make sure you are eating enough, especially if you work out and that your settings are right for your lifestyle.


However, if you were starving for a particular amount of time, not tracking, etc and then restart....you're body may not be willing to let go of what you gave it... Does that make sense?
well i thought i could be that but i don't think you GAIN weight in the starvation mode :sad: i could be wrong though, in fact i really hope that i am

gabi_ele

There are so many factors in loosing weigh, are you eating enough , are you eating 6 small meals instead of 2 or 3 large ones.... Drinking enough, keeping the sodium down, getting ready for your period.......When I'm in doubt I read the classics again and change things up a bit. The one that cought my attention is the one about eating 700 calories and gaining weight... I'll post the links for you, maybe you see something you could change to get better results? Plus weight is only one of the indicators of good health, gaining muscle, endurance, energie and an overall well being is a lot more important then numbers on a scale
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/3047-700-calories-a-day-and-not-losing

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/6556-the-answers-to-the-questions

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/9433-expectations

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/10589-for-those-confused-or-questioning-eating-your-exercise-calo
I hope this helps a bit. THere was also a link about glycemic index but I can't find it right now. Good luck:drinker:

ChubbyBunny

There are so many factors in loosing weigh, are you eating enough , are you eating 6 small meals instead of 2 or 3 large ones.... Drinking enough, keeping the sodium down, getting ready for your period.......When I'm in doubt I read the classics again and change things up a bit. The one that cought my attention is the one about eating 700 calories and gaining weight... I'll post the links for you, maybe you see something you could change to get better results? Plus weight is only one of the indicators of good health, gaining muscle, endurance, energie and an overall well being is a lot more important then numbers on a scale
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/3047-700-calories-a-day-and-not-losing

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/6556-the-answers-to-the-questions

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/9433-expectations

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/10589-for-those-confused-or-questioning-eating-your-exercise-calo
I hope this helps a bit. THere was also a link about glycemic index but I can't find it right now. Good luck:drinker:

Ahhhh I LOVE the classics....

3babybeans

I know that if I'm not sleeping enough, I gain overnight. No matter what I ate or how much I exercised, I will always gain if I don't sleep well. Good luck! Hang in there & it'll balance out!

Cassia

ok thanks yall.
I'm going to go do a tae-bo tape ( i do one almost everyday) maybe i will get a good workout... get the endorphins up

jenbar

I'm in the SAME BOAT. When you figure it out!? let me know! I've been stuck for months! and go up and down 5lbs.!

Cassia

I'm in the SAME BOAT. When you figure it out!? let me know! I've been stuck for months! and go up and down 5lbs.!

ok well at least i know I'm not alone :ohwell:
i just ran on the treadmil for 2 mi so i feel a little better
now for the tae-bo

i really do feel better...:huh: weird

ChubbyBunny

Endorphines.

Cassia

yep! gotta love them :smooched: i knew with mfp and working out i could make it! THANK yall so much! I was close to the diet pills...so very close

ChubbyBunny

Been there done that....suffering from all the freak outs it's caused my system....can we say irrational sweating :grumble: ...yeah....Stay away from them kiddo.

IAM125lbs

Hey Ya'll I'm glad I got a chance to log on...been off line for awhile now, but this post is perfect. It made me feel not so alone cause I haven't loss any weight for sometime now and feeling discouraged, but now that I know I am not alone I will keep my head up. I miss myfitnesspal.

Cassia

Been there done that....suffering from all the freak outs it's caused my system....can we say irrational sweating :grumble: ...yeah....Stay away from them kiddo.

ok i will do my best!

Cassia

Hey Ya'll I'm glad I got a chance to log on...been off line for awhile now, but this post is perfect. It made me feel not so alone cause I haven't loss any weight for sometime now and feeling discouraged, but now that I know I am not alone I will keep my head up. I miss myfitnesspal.

good i'm glad mfp has helped :happy: