I dont understand what s going on !!!!

Melissaol

I just don't understand. I have been drinking lots of water, working out 4 times this week. , eating good. But I didn't loss anything.
I just dont get it. I do 30 minutes on the treadmill, and 20 on the ellipitcal. free weights. Thats the only things that are around that I can do. Any ideas what I should try?

amys31

Im so right there with you!! I know it can be soooo frustrating. I only lost .4 of a lb. this week and really increased my workouts!

My thoughts for me, and maybe you can take something from this to help you...
Make a few goals a week...for me it is drinking more water this week, and keeping to only one cheat day.

Also,a few questions we can ask ourselves.... really look back at your diet..are you eating at your BMR? are you pushing yourself and mixing up your workouts (intervals, diferent time of day etc) could you cut back on your carbs a few days or at night? How is your sodium, sugar, and processed carb intake, is it too high? Can you increase the amount of lean protein your eating? Are you eating too much dairy?

Hang in there, but mostly we can't stress...b/c our bodies are sensitive to stress and that would make us hold onto the weight even more..

rml_16

I just don't understand. I have been drinking lots of water, working out 4 times this week. , eating good. But I didn't loss anything.
I just dont get it. I do 30 minutes on the treadmill, and 20 on the ellipitcal. free weights. Thats the only things that are around that I can do. Any ideas what I should try?

You didn't lose for one week or you haven't lost over a long period of time?

If it's just one week, that happens and is normal.

warmachinejt

you're probably undereating

UponThisRock

You didn't gain weight in a week, you won't lose it in a week. Give it some time.

Melissaol

I usually eat 1/2 an apple and string cheese and hand full of peanuts for an ami haven't been really lossing for about a month or more. I just can not get passed 166-162. Every time I weigh in its some where between there. Help...

rml_16

I usually eat 1/2 an apple and string cheese and hand full of peanuts for an ami haven't been really lossing for about a month or more. I just can not get passed 166-162. Every time I weigh in its some where between there. Help...

Please stop with the vague information. "Haven't been really losing" means what? You haven't lost at all? You've lost and regained for no obvious reason? You're losing slowly?

Are you being honest about your calories? A lot of people overestimate calories burned and underestimate calories eaten, either by not actually weighing and measuring food or by failing to properly log everything, like the random bites of things that they don't think matter, but that can add up.

rml_16

Also, your ticker says you've lost 21 pounds. Have you adjusted your calorie intake?

bizco

Since you've lost more than 20 lbs. so far, have you reset your goals/settings? The less you weigh the less you can eat. Your MFP calorie limit should have decreased. Play around with your settings and see how it changes.

meg7399

your diary is set for 1200 calories. You probably need to eat MORE. You take in too few cals your body stores them rather than burn them. People think eating 1200 calories is the way to go, but often its not...not nearly enough for your weight. I am set to lose .5 lbs a week and I weigh 160 and I have my calories at 1800. I lose weight like CRAZY and I don't workout nearly as often as you.

LaLaMicha

I am in the same boat. Is it possible we are eating too little? I basically stay under 1200 calories. Have been doing this for years. I am going to try staying between 1200-1500 and see what happens. I am beyond frustrated with all the tie and energy I am putting in and not seeing results. I only have 10 pounds to lose. Any suggestions would be helpful.

Melissaol

No. Should I up my calorie intake . If so I what shouldI i sethave it at. or lower it to what...

I think I have been logging it right. When I go to the gym. I go by the machines calorie counter.

rml_16

No. Should I up my calorie intake . If so I what shouldI i sethave it at. or lower it to what...

I think I have been logging it right. When I go to the gym. I go by the machines calorie counter.

It is very likely the machines are giving you a too-high calorie count. There are notoriously inaccurate, thought a few are on target. There's really no way to know for sure.

I would lower my calories before upping them. If you still don't lose, maybe try eating more. Everyone's body is different and will react to lowering or raising calories differently.

But since you've lost weight and are now at a plateau, I suspect you need to eat less.

rml_16

No. Should I up my calorie intake . If so I what shouldI i sethave it at. or lower it to what...

I think I have been logging it right. When I go to the gym. I go by the machines calorie counter.

It is very likely the machines are giving you a too-high calorie count. There are notoriously inaccurate, thought a few are on target. There's really no way to know for sure.

I would lower my calories before upping them. If you still don't lose, maybe try eating more. Everyone's body is different and will react to lowering or raising calories differently.

But since you've lost weight and are now at a plateau, I suspect you need to eat less.

amys31

I am in the same boat. Is it possible we are eating too little? I basically stay under 1200 calories. Have been doing this for years. I am going to try staying between 1200-1500 and see what happens. I am beyond frustrated with all the tie and energy I am putting in and not seeing results. I only have 10 pounds to lose. Any suggestions would be helpful.

You are eating too little...I was doing the same thing....check out this group "the olivia method" Many people have had great luck with it and Im also doing it...essentially you are eating your BMR...check it out:-)

kelseyhere

Try doing different workouts and mixing it up more. Your body can get used to workouts and you stop seeing results.

Up your weight and/or resistance for strength training. Up your resistance on the elliptical and up the incline on the treadmill. That should help kick you into a higher gear.

godroxmysox

Have you done measurements? Chances are, even though you aren't losing pounds, you're losing inches. Good luck!

lmelangley

Just took a gander at your diary. For the last couple of days, you've run a 900 calorie deficit. It may sound counter intuitive, but you need to eat more. MFP put me down to 1200 cals and I stopped losing altogether. I increased to 1300 cals and started losing again.

Try to eat within 100 cals of your goal for a week and see what happens..

gsager

I looked at your diary and I don't think that you are eating enough?

peachNpunkin

I only weigh every two months, usually the second week after my cycle. Otherwise I measure.

So be patient and measure. You will see more results that way than on the scale. Simply because muscle weighs more than fat, and you are woman, you are going to have water wt gain as well.

valz2000

Have you been taking your measurements? I have found that my sizes will drop before the number on the scale does. I have learned to put a lot more faith and emphasis on what the tape measure says and not the scale.

CallieDerenthal

i agree with what most of the pther people on here are posting. i looked through your food diary real quick (just looked at about 10 days) and it looks like you're probably not eating enough. if i were in your position i would invest in a heart rate monitor to ensure an accurate calorie count during work outs, update my diet/profile settings, increase my cal intake by 300-400/day, and be patient. i know it can be tough but if you are taking in fewer calories than you're burning you WILL lose the weight. hang in there :-)

LaLaMicha

Thanks so much. I will check it out. I also am increasing my exercise and intensity. I will not give up. It has been one month without any results, and I am diligent with my counting and working out. Plus I have been doing this most of my life. I don't know why I am not getting any results.

LaLaMicha

I am in the same boat. Is it possible we are eating too little? I basically stay under 1200 calories. Have been doing this for years. I am going to try staying between 1200-1500 and see what happens. I am beyond frustrated with all the tie and energy I am putting in and not seeing results. I only have 10 pounds to lose. Any suggestions would be helpful.

You are eating too little...I was doing the same thing....check out this group "the olivia method" Many people have had great luck with it and Im also doing it...essentially you are eating your BMR...check it out:-)

Thanks so much. I will check it out. I also am increasing my exercise and intensity. I will not give up. It has been one month without any results, and I am diligent with my counting and working out. Plus I have been doing this most of my life. I don't know why I am not getting any results.

Lady_Senie

Also, keep in mind that:

a. Muscle weighs more than fat. So working out, while excellent for your body, usually translates as a slower weight loss

b. Hormonal changes for women tend to result in water retention. It took me years to realize that at certain times of the month (namely ovulation and menstration), I'm always going to either gain or maintain my weight.

Whatever you do, don't give up, guys. That's been my solution so many times, and all it does is make you feel horrible afterwards. Try some of the solutions others have posted, like maybe switching up the exercise routine period. The human body has such an amazing capacity to adapt to movements that ater awhile, the routines you're used to and getting good at suddenly don't burn the calories that they used to. Take a few weeks doing something else, like bicycling or swimming. That might get you over the hump.

And remember, we're all here to help and encourage as needed. Just keep on keeping on, okay ^_^

lizziebeth1028

Your diary shows that you have LOTS of calories left over at the end of each day. What activity level do you have your profile set to? I see you run a daycare so you probably have it set to very active? Either your activity is set too high and you're just not burning enough calories to create a deficit (I don't think that would be the cause though because you are not eating all your calories).. Or It could actually be that your metabolism is sluggish from not eating all your calories?

A few suggestions would be to -
*up your calorie intake, see if that makes a difference
*invest in a HRM to see how much calories you are burning through working out and running the daycare
*invest in a food scale to be sure of your portions
*change up your work out routine, the body gets used to the same exercises and foods over and over again and then doesn't burn as mush calories as a result

And also remember that we have slumps where we don't lose

Melissaol

Also, keep in mind that:

a. Muscle weighs more than fat. So working out, while excellent for your body, usually translates as a slower weight loss

b. Hormonal changes for women tend to result in water retention. It took me years to realize that at certain times of the month (namely ovulation and menstration), I'm always going to either gain or maintain my weight.

Whatever you do, don't give up, guys. That's been my solution so many times, and all it does is make you feel horrible afterwards. Try some of the solutions others have posted, like maybe switching up the exercise routine period. The human body has such an amazing capacity to adapt to movements that ater awhile, the routines you're used to and getting good at suddenly don't burn the calories that they used to. Take a few weeks doing something else, like bicycling or swimming. That might get you over the hump.

And remember, we're all here to help and encourage as needed. Just keep on keeping on, okay ^_^

I had to have sugury 6 years ago so I dont get it any more.

Elisirmon

zig zag calories and do weights one day and cardio the next.

Elisirmon

Also, keep in mind that:

a. Muscle weighs more than fat. So working out, while excellent for your body, usually translates as a slower weight loss

b. Hormonal changes for women tend to result in water retention. It took me years to realize that at certain times of the month (namely ovulation and menstration), I'm always going to either gain or maintain my weight.

Whatever you do, don't give up, guys. That's been my solution so many times, and all it does is make you feel horrible afterwards. Try some of the solutions others have posted, like maybe switching up the exercise routine period. The human body has such an amazing capacity to adapt to movements that ater awhile, the routines you're used to and getting good at suddenly don't burn the calories that they used to. Take a few weeks doing something else, like bicycling or swimming. That might get you over the hump.

And remember, we're all here to help and encourage as needed. Just keep on keeping on, okay ^_^

I had to have sugury 6 years ago so I dont get it any more.
Part of your weight resistance can be because you did have the surgery ony your glands are producing the estrogen so your body saves it and we all know where it is saved in fat cells.

Melissaol

Ok Im going to change my workout up. Increase my incline and speed, and resistance. Im going to try to eat more.
With my workout. Sometimes I just don't know what to do some days.

So lets see if I have this right. My net should be 1200 calories.by the end of the day.

Drink lots of water.

Melissaol

Everyday I

Treadmill 30 min at incline 4 @ 4.0 speed
Then after that elliptical 20 minutes on at incline 1
Then some free weights and after that I have some machines I use.