Body doesn't want to lose weight anymore. Serious help only!

MariPars

My body seems to be rejecting low carb now after I did low cal with great success (which stopped working suddenly)...it just DOESNT want to lose weight anymore!! Im getting SOOOO frustrated... suggestions?!?!? P.S. Pls dont say exercise more...bc I went from NO exercise to 6days a week, 35 min a day with varying workouts. Ive done low cal 1,200-2,000 and low carb 20-60carbs. My body just wants nothing to do with losing anymore. Ive tried the plateau busters. FAIL. maybe its my MS. Its upsetting. Please be nice to me about this, im pretty upset.

Ive never had to work so hard to lose weight..BUT, ive never gone beyond this part..usually when I stop losing weight..i quit. I dont WANT to quit!! My body always does this though. I want to fight it. But, HOW?! How can I do this? Please someone knowledgeable answer. I dont want weird guesses... PLEASE guys. Help me.

edinat

First of all u cant quit, and dont quit, because when we quit we regret it later...so keep going thats rule #1 just keep going it will eventually pick up.. now i know most ppl dont do this, but have u tried eating ur workout calories back maybe u need to eat more......also please please be patient and experiment with ur body...also check ur thyroids...to make sure everything is ok there....and keep going, be patient, and it will happen.

edinat

try eating more protein as well

edinat

try eating more protein as well

MariPars

I wont quit guys i promise. Im in this for the long haul!! I will increase my protein with the low calorie diet..with the low carb..I had a LOT of meat..no dice.

MariPars

oh and yes, I had bloodwork done...im PERFECT. so its nothing there... : /

loombeav

Without seeing your diary it's hard to give you alot of help.
Here are some generalizations, try upping you intake by 10%. Or take a break. Still eat healthy, make smart choices but go up to a non dieting calorie goal for 2 weeks then re-figure your goals and start over. Still exercise like you have been and track on here, just don't restrict your intake so much.

edinat

yeah increase ur protein, and u need to find what clicks for u, everyone is different and different things work on different ppl......like i said try eating some of ur calories back maybe ur not eating enough.

healthyliving_girl

Varying your workouts...is that also time of day, length, and type? I know adding a weight training program will help as well, if you have just been doing cardio. Not sure if you've already done that...

42hockeymom

No real advice because I'm in no way an expert, but I just wanted you to know that don't give up! Definitely try what was suggested. I saw you mention your MS, maybe have a chat with your dr.

But most of all, don't beat yourself up over this. Step back, take a deep breath and remember you're human. You'll figure it out!

cocolo89

that's happened to me before. then i realized i'm not eating enough protein, and after a few days of eating more protein, my weight loss picked up again )

sarahsmom1

Your body maybe just evening out and adjusting to the weight you have already lost cant tell much with out being able to see what your eating

shesblossoming

When you do consume carbs, what kind of carbs are you eating? It's important to have a balanced meal that includes some form of good carb. Also, if you feel like you're plateauing, try and stay with what you're doing for at least three weeks. If nothing is working after that, that's when you have to make some changes with your nutrition and exercise. Also, with the proteins that you're eating, are they high in sodium? Heavy amounts of sodium mean water retention, and you have to flush that out with copious amounts of water.

MariPars

I think eating more protein with the low calorie diet is some great advice..I CAN honestly say THAT has been low. I WILL try that this week and see how it works! Thanks! Keep coming with ideas guys, this is great! As for the working out thing, I added things ive NEVER done before like pilates and yoga! lol Im tryin here!!! btw, I found I REALLY like pilates!

hush7hush

Definitely add strength training if you don't already do it.

MariPars

Yeah..everything I eat is healthy, trust me, no bad carbs here!.... and I hardly ever have any sodium b/c im afraid of water retention!! lol

MariPars

Yes, I do strength training!

HollieDoodles

Here's a suggestion that helped me out quite a bit. I have no idea if it will help you, but it's worth mentioning.

Water can make a huge difference. I have no clue how much you're already drinking, but I like to have between 8 -12 cups on a non-active day.

Sleep is the other thing that can really make your body hold on to weight. Make sure you're getting plenty of sleep.

I'm afraid that's all I can offer. I hope you are able to find out what's causing the big pause in your weightloss. I admire your determination to stick it out and seek advice.

God bless,
Hollie

cocolo89

Yes, I do strength training!

in that case, since your doing strength training make sure that you eat or drink some form of protein within 1 hr of working out because it helps with muscle repair ) good luck

MariPars

I know..im hardly ever on here is the problem guys...Im busy with my 2yr old and my ms, cooking for the family, working out... its hard enough to keep all that under wraps and try to take care of myself.. but im trying to at least come on here and keep tabs.. be accountable but I dont have time to do the diary, sorry.. I am good with my eating though..I know how key it is..but youre right..it does make it difficult when asking for help. So please, just do the best you can!

MariPars

Okay, thanks corina! I'll try a protein shake!

MariPars

Thank you Hollie!

hush7hush

So wait, you're not paying attention to your calories?

Well. There you go.

MariPars

Oh, yes..of course I am! When I stopped losing I tried low carb for awhile..no success so now im going back to low calorie and I want some help which is why i'm asking questions. I was always staying between 1,200-1,600

MariPars

I also tried upping that when the weight loss started failing..upping my calories did no good.

morganadk2_deleted

As i can't see your diary, just thought i would we send you some advice as daft as it might sound if your not eating enough , you are more prone to pick or give up . so advice below on eating your calories back and what goals to aim for according to your bmi..
Are you eating to enough?

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/10589-for-those-confused-or-questioning-eating-your-exercise-calo

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/61706-guide-to-calorie-deficit


This is just a part of it! please read the link above


Generally someone with a BMI over 32 can do a 1000 calorie a day (2 lbs a week) deficit
With a BMI of 30 to 32 a deficit of 750 calories is generally correct (about 1.5 lbs a week)
With a BMI of 28 to 30 a deficit of 500 calories is about right (about 1 lb a week)
With a BMI of 26 to 28 a deficit of about 300 calories is perfect (about 1/2 lb a week)
and below 26... well this is where we get fuzzy. See now you're no longer talking about being overweight, so while it's still ok to have a small deficit, you really should shift your focus more towards muscle tone, and reducing fat. This means is EXTRA important to eat your exercise calories as your body needs to KNOW it's ok to burn fat stores, and the only way it will know is if you keep giving it the calories it needs to not enter the famine response (starvation mode)


Also this might be helpful http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/00trayn/view/how-to-bust-a-3-month-plateau-87677

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/153704-myth-or-fact-simple-math-3500-calories-one-pound-eat



Good luck on your journey

MariPars

Thank you! I've been eating my exercise calories all along.... <sigh> lol

morganadk2_deleted

the low carb thing , does not work for everybody, try playing around with the ratio's cabs are Not the enemy..

italianissima

My BEST advice. Read the book The Eat-Clean Diet.
It's not really a "diet." It teaches you everything you need to live a healthy life.
There is a lot in there about what to eat and how much.
It talks about blood sugar and how food effects that.
Gosh, there is just so much! I could go on and on about it- but I won't!

That is what I swear by: eating clean!

Take care and best of luck to you! I'm rooting for you!

jwgca

when i was dropping the weight i plateaued a few times so don't worry it's normal. your body starts to get used to the same exercises, so you need to switch it up, for example increasing intensity/resistance on cardio machines by a level every week should keep your body from hitting plateaus. be patient, hard work pays off.

fionarama

i always swore by low carb, but it doesn't really work for me anymore either. And you know what, I've started eating carbs and nothing too terrible happened! It's ok!
I was looking at www.bodybuilding.com there is a pretty cool tool that gives you a programme relevant to your sex, weight and goals. I'm trying that for now.