sometimes i wonder....whats the point

Onesnap

my maintance calories are 1990. my intake for this last week was high because i had a cheat day where i consumed a large amount of calories becuase of a special occasion which i do not do very often. the 1990 maintance calories are before exercise and i workout everyday so even if i am consuming a bit more on some days i am still under and should lose something

Yes, but on a regular basis you eat less calories per day than MFP gives you (after logging every bite and every workout). In your case your body will not let go of any additional weight if you are not meeting your calorie goals for the day (set to lose 1 lb/week in your settings).

LisaKyle11

In before the 'eat more' replies.

If you aren't losing weight, try to eat less and exercise more. Looks like you eat a good amount of calories, reduce it and see what happens over a couple weeks.

I respectfully disagree.... you are an active young Mother. You need those healthy calories you are eating. If anything, try taking in another 100-200 for a couple of weeks...see what happens. Yes, you are already at an ideal weight for your height...but not sure of your frame size.

Good luck - We are in a similar boat, except you are way younger! :-)

Murphk323

I FEEL YOU.
I'm at my wits end with this stupid plateau buisness.

melsinct

you are an active young Mother. You need those healthy calories you are eating. If anything, try taking in another 100-200 for a couple of weeks...see what happens. Yes, you are already at an ideal weight for your height...but not sure of your frame size.

I agree.

To the original poster, you have posted this exact same topic several times as I remember responding to your previous posts. The majority of people said you needed to eat more both times you posted this question. I don't know if you are just fishing for the answer you want to hear or what. Try eating as the previous poster mentioned- eat a couple hundred calories more every day for a week or two and see what happens. You don't like that answer? Then try eating less for 2 weeks then see what happens. Let us know either way what worked for you.

123456654321

May I ask how you came up with the goal 120?

Midori_i

I'm also 5"7, currently at 124 pounds and trying to get a little lower, because I want to reduce my body fat percentage. And I've also been stuck at my current weight for weeks and weeks in spite of intense exercise and always being close (usually slightly over) my calorie goal.

This has been posted before, but: You must have a VERY active lifestyle, because MFP tells me my calorie goal per day to lose a pound a week is around 1300 calories, and I chose lightly active. Maybe you calculated your daily calorie allowance too high?

Rae6503

How long have you been eating up at your current level? You need to give it time to work. 4-6 weeks. When you are this close to your goal weight loss is going to be very slow.

ETA: ans I still think eating all your calories might makes the difference. It's not forcing yourself for the sake of eating, it's forcing yourself for the sake of reaching your goal!

portexploit

What is "healthy?" A diet high in complex carbs, that's not healthy. I eat about the same amount of calories you do and I end up eating 50% of the total carbs you eat. Carbs increase blood sugar, this sugar can be stored in the muscles if there is no sugar there, or converted to bodyfat. I think what is happening you're losing some weigh, but put it right back on with all the carbs.

Jessicaruby

What is "healthy?" A diet high in complex carbs, that's not healthy. I eat about the same amount of calories you do and I end up eating 50% of the total carbs you eat. Carbs increase blood sugar, this sugar can be stored in the muscles if there is no sugar there, or converted to bodyfat. I think what is happening you're losing some weigh, but put it right back on with all the carbs.

i am usually under my goals for carbs. while i do allow myself treats most of my carbs come from fruit and vegetables.

rml_16

I already answered this question last week.

tristahenry

I worry that you are a bit too focused on your weight and less on health. You might want to consider ignoring the scale for a while and just gauge on how you feel about yourself. Set yourself a fitness goal (maybe a race or triathalon) instead of a weight goal and eat to fuel your body. Or you should consider BMI tracking instead of weight. I think you'll be surprised at how you change your outlook. You need to be within a certain weight range to stay healthy and usually your body will tell you what that is. I am 5' 8" and from your pic a similar build. When I was at 120, I was told I need to gain weight by my doctor, I was simply too lean. For me, 130-135 is a healthy weight that gets me through the day feeling great. I don't know you so I can't assume... just make sure you are seeing yourself in a healthy body image considering your weight, strength, stamina and overall feel. It's so important that you reevaluate yourself in this way from time to time to make sure you are in an overall healthful state of mind and body since you are setting a precedent for your little ones.

TavistockToad

Maybe you are already at what your body is happy at!

This is what I was going to say!

i would have to agree. i know its all about how an individual feels about themselves, and each to their own, but i am 5ft5 and 126, and fairly slim and i think i would struggle to lose more than an extra pound or 2.