I am so FRIGGING FRUSTRATED

bomomar

I am so FRIGGING FRUSTRATED I cut carbs in half and never go over my calories. Exercise hard 5 days a week. I don't cheat or fudge anything. I log it all. If I go to the store and they have samples I log those. What is my reward I gained 2.5 pounds this week and haven't lost anything for a month. I don't know what to do at this point. Very very very discouraged:o(

abellante_0205

u may need to eat more, or it may be ur sodium levels.

netsirk419

I hit a wall for about 2 months and FINALLY just started loosing again. Stick with it and try not to get too discouraged. It will happen. Maybe you are eating too little? or building muscle?

hottottie11

I am so FRIGGING FRUSTRATED I cut carbs in half and never go over my calories. Exercise hard 5 days a week. I don't cheat or fudge anything. I log it all. If I go to the store and they have samples I log those. What is my reward I gained 2.5 pounds this week and haven't lost anything for a month. I don't know what to do at this point. Very very very discouraged:o(

Is it the time of the month? How are your sodium levels? Are you eating enough?

What are you using to measure your calories burned? MFP exercise database tends to overestimate calories burned...it could be a case of overestimating calories and underestimating calories intake.

tiggerbounce411

Hmm, I don't necessarily "be good" and I keep losing. I stay in my calories and take them to the limit or close as I can without going over. That way I am geting whatever needs to be gotten. Try doing that and see if that doesn't help. I still eat good, just not super sticking to diet that way my metabolism doensn't have a chance to stop and save. On weekends, I stay within reason, but anything goes. look at my diary if you wish.

miam4nia

drink A LOT of water...A LOT.
and try cutting out all carbs and only get them from fruits/veggies...maybe that will speed things up

i just took a look at your diary, and 200 g of carbs is a lot for a normal diet...halve that, or do one better and quarter it

RTricia

stress? lack of sleep? water?

kellicruz1978

Hi, it sounds like you have hit a plateau...here's a good article for advice on how to break through this part of your journey.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jeanette-jenkins/5-nutrition-tips-to-break-through-a-plateau_b_935117.html#s358673&title=Fewer_Calories_In

You need to just shake things up a bit, try a different exercise routine, eat a little differently...eventually you will break the plateau. Don't give up.

timeforme23

Youre not tracking your sodium, thats usually the culprit. Also, you dont seem to be eating enough, so maybe try upping your calorie count with healthy foods.

Artisticallymused

I think It is a combination of building muscle and eating too little- if you are constantly under your calories for the day you could be putting your body into starvation mode... I would suggest adding 50 calories a day to your daily total until you see a change- also start measuring... you could be building muscle mass that is replacing fat weight.. which is good-

MissJenova

You are also probably gaining muscle which weighs much more than fat. You also may have to readjust your MFP settings.
Once you reach your peak, eating more may help you start losing again.
Keep it up! It's not all about the scale

Jeff92se

what is your bodyfat %? If you don't know, you should get it done

hhcote

Have you taken any measurements? Maybe you're smaller but heavier because of muscle from the exercise?

But, I know how you feel. A few years ago I ate right, swam several days a week, walked, did curves for 4 months. Didn't lose a pound or an inch. It was horrible and very discouraging. So, instead of continuing on, I gained more weight from frustration eating. :sad:

Don't give up! (said to myself as much as to you!)

Helen

ninerbuff

I am so FRIGGING FRUSTRATED I cut carbs in half and never go over my calories. Exercise hard 5 days a week. I don't cheat or fudge anything. I log it all. If I go to the store and they have samples I log those. What is my reward I gained 2.5 pounds this week and haven't lost anything for a month. I don't know what to do at this point. Very very very discouraged:o(

Straight up.................you don't eat enough.

Pocket_Pixi

Overestimating exercise cals? changed something in your workout? just started working out? Sodium? not eating enough?

natersmama

i just took a glance back through your diary. and on a lot of days you have a LOT of calories remaining. and you dont seem to be getting large quantities of food for your calorie consumption. i suggest have a smaller deficit at the end of the day. track your sodium. eat nutrient rich foods. and be patient with yourself. our bodies are a lot more complex than "calories in calories out" that is preached. good luck!

MissJenova

Another thing is WHAT you eat. Even if you're below your calories, if you are putting bad food into your body not much is going to change.

bomomar

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Is it the time of the month? How are your sodium levels? Are you eating enough?

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I think I would make medical history if it was that time of the month. I don't think it's possible for a man

mea9

I'm going with gluten intolerance (I’ve seen that one in action), not enough water (get your 8) and/or muscle building (did you measure everything before you started? – Those measurements can change for the better and you’d never see it on the scale:)

clairegogogo

I have been in plateau for 2 weeks - a month in my journey, it's your body telling you to make some changes.
No salty food, 2.5 lb could be water weight due to salt, or if you are a girl like me, period water weight.
Drink a lot more water!! It truly helps!
Eat food with more fiber, like corn is a great food to clean your intestine.
Or -- eat more! (healthy food of course)

All in all, hang in there and keep living healthy, we've all been there, and you'll pass this! Good luck!

humanskin

I think I agree with abellante_0205 about the sodium levels. I can easily gain 5-7 lbs in water weight alone on any average day if I let my sodium levels get all wacky the day or two before.

Start taking measurements and stop looking at the scale. Scales are sadistic. Each one gives you a different number, it's entirely based on that particular moment, and it really doesn't do a whole lot other than make people depressed. Weigh in, but don't take it to heart. Measure yourself and as long as your inches are going down, you're on the right track!

jsassy63

Don't give up. Perhaps you have gained muscle mass. This is a good thing! You're body is probably adjusting itself and resisting weight loss at the moment. Keep going. I'm sure you'll see another drop in weight soon. I exercise 4-5 days a week too and watch my calories carefully. I have also lost weight slowly but surely. Some weeks I stay the same and then suddenly I drop 2-3 pounds. I just don't pressure myself to lose unrealistic amounts of weight weekly. I wish you the best. We are out here supporting you!

harley0269

i peeked at your food diary. may i suggest that you start tracking your sodium & sugar as well. you will be suprised.
alot of what you are eating is high in sodium & sugar & that may be the culprit!
are you logging condiments? i didnt see any listed. everything that you swallow should be logged. it all adds up.
also you need to drink your 8 glasses of water per day. nothing can stick for long if your flushing with water!
good luck!

khartley535

More fresh fruit and veggies. More water. And take a careful look at your sodium.

Gigi_licious

I am so FRIGGING FRUSTRATED I cut carbs in half and never go over my calories. Exercise hard 5 days a week. I don't cheat or fudge anything. I log it all. If I go to the store and they have samples I log those. What is my reward I gained 2.5 pounds this week and haven't lost anything for a month. I don't know what to do at this point. Very very very discouraged:o(

Is it the time of the month?

Bwahahahaha! I sure hope not!

joejccva71

OP, a few things:

1. You need to make sure of the amount of calories you burn in a 24 hour period. (TDEE) Try to be as accurate as possible. If you have to eat at a certain level and test the waters to find out your maintenance then do it. Or go buy a Bodybugg or BM Fit but those aren't 100% accurate. Bout 90% actually.

2. Eat a 500-1000 calorie deficit under that maintenance level (TDEE).

3. Eat sufficient protein and fat every day. .5g of protein per lb of lbm (lean body mass) at minimum. .35g per lb of bw of dietary fat.

4. Drink plenty of fluids and/or water every day.

5. Eat 2-4 servings of fruits, 4-6 servings of veggies everyday if possible.

6. Get 6-8 hours of sleep per night.

7. Take a multivitamin and fish oil if possible.

8. Don't overdo it in the gym. 3 days of strength training with one or two days of cardio is enough. Take atleast 1 day completely off.

You might have alot of water weight. Drink more water/fluids to lose it.

genxrider

I feel your pain, man. I'm not doing quite as much exercise as you, but I just don't lose weight. A couple of years ago I spent 6 months working out 5 days a week, and working out pretty hard, in preparation for a fairly major surgery. I ate a lot of salads and stayed off of any processed junk food. My whole body shape changed but I lost no clothing sizes. And it was NOT muscle weight that I "gained"- I was in no way ripped. Total weight loss = 1 pound.

When I was in my mid-20's I was probably the thinnest and most fit I've ever been. I worked out on average 2-3 hours a day, 6 days a week, and ate Thai food and sushi almost exclusively. The *second* all that stopped the weight came flying back on.

Now I'm 45 so you can imagine what my metabolism is like. I want to lose weight, I want to be able to hike on the weekends. I do not want to spend every spare moment of time working out for the rest of my life.

Focus on feeling healthy and eating well and don't worry about the weight.

liftingbro

How tall are you and and what is your weight?

I ask that because you are eating 2500-3000 calories on some days so unless you are a good sized guy that's a lot for losing weight.

ninerbuff

Is it the time of the month? How are your sodium levels? Are you eating enough?

Bwahaha! A time of the month for a man is when he's gettin' some!!

joejccva71

Is it the time of the month? How are your sodium levels? Are you eating enough?

Bwahaha! A time of the month for a man is when he's gettin' some!!

Haha

20dee

too many carbs and are you drinking water...