i am soo depressed i want to quit this!!
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You probably arent eating enough.
That effects hormones!
Calculate your calories at Fat To Fit Radio under tools.
Do the military body fat calc then the BMR tool.
Someone at your age under eating is deadly!
If you need help let me know.0 -
okay will try this too.. but i find it hard to believe i am not eating enough!0
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As mentioned above, are you also taking your body measurements? Are you drinking all of your water? Are you eating all of your calories, and at least some of your exercise calories? Are your calories comprised of "healthy foods" or do the calories contain a high proportion of "junk" food (sweets, cakes etc)?Are you measuring. Sometimes people might not lose in a week but inches still shift. Don't give up!!
Once you have been using MFP for a while (say a month), I would also suggest varying your exercise routine.
Remember why you joined. To improve your health and fitness. You are doing this through the exercise you are taking. Why would you want to give up now? You have already taken the hardest step.
Keep up the good work - I'm sure you will succeed.0 -
You're not eating enough, you need to eat more! Maybe not all your exercise calories, but you need to have less of a deficit than you currently have.
Edit: Like Wolfena, I've lost more than my signature. In the last year I've gone from 185 to 142, then back to 151. At 151 I'd had enough of regaining the weight and found this site. Admittedly I've never tried losing weight with the menopause, though I guess I will someday! I'd imagine it's harder if your hormones are all over the place but you can still do it, you've lost 5, you're totally capable of doing this!0 -
First off, you want to do this slow. You lose it fast you will most likely gain it back.
Second, watch your calories intake. You should be taking in close to 1500 to 1800 calories a day, correct if thats not enough guys. I did 1200 calories per but I lost it way too fast. So check your calorie level0 -
i've been trying to excersie more... but if that means i need to eat more than can i not excersice as much.. because i am using my exxcersie time by not doing other chores and things so i am getting a bit behind but my family never says anythign they want me healthy too!0
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It is one week in which you did not lose any! ONE week...Your body does not have a calendar....I've lost 50 pounds over two years....and it was not divided exactly in x lbs per week.....sometimes you don't lose, sometimes you lose more than one pound...
that happens - if I had to quit after the first week of not losing, I would still weigh 50 lbs more, still be unfit and on the verge of having to take medication, and so on....It's not a race, and you did not add the weight to your body at exact weekly intervals - you won't lose it that way either....0 -
We are having a Biggest Loser competition at my job, and there are some weeks where I am so mad on Fridays because I am exactly where I was the Friday before. Then the next Friday rolls around and I've suddenly dropped 7 or 8 pounds. Sometimes it seems like you aren't losing and then it shows up the next week.
Another idea is to watch your sodium intake and drink more water. If you are retaining water that will definately make that scale sit still.0 -
i am having such a hard time i know i am in menopause but still you would think i'd loose something!!
Can somebody help me!! i have walked/eliptical for this past week for a total of 39.07 miles i did this for two hours everyday except wed... i didn't lose any weight at all this week..
i write down everything i ate, pulled myslef downstairs to workout when i am really tired and this is what i get.. nothing..
i don't know what i am doing wrong, i keep a pedometor on me at all times and this is how i figure my steps then convert them to a calorie burn i don't use the calories that are exposed on either the treadmill or the eliptical..
i have plantar faciatas in both of my legs and very bad ankles thats why i kept to the walking this week i was going to swtich things up but i don't want to get hurt... i have to stretch for 10 min before i get out of bed and walk down three flights of stairs as my heels hurt so bad
i appreciate any advice.
Honestly, working out alone will NOT make you lose weight. You have to control your diet and your sodium intake (high sodium intake = retained water weight).
Don't give up! It took months for me to get my diet under control. You didn't gain overnight, so don't expect to lose it overnight.0 -
i know you have kids and all but stress and sleep all factor in... I take d3 and B12 everyday to help me feel energized ( b12 actually helps keep your metabolism working and good) Maybe try getting some more restful sleep with melatonin which is natural in your body anyways and then boost your b12 levels. I mean its hard to want to work out and feel great when your TIRED and feeling run over with a truck... maybe find a group of girls at work that are interested in dieting so it wont feel so bad when your family pigs out in front of you.. OR find options like air popped popcorn or 100 calorie Popsicle ( ALDI's has some fruit bars in lime and berry that are AMAZING!) OR get the Special K chips- they are very tasty.. but count your chips. Im starting again... and its hard... but if I can do it.. u can too! Add me as a friend! Ill help motivate you! YOU CAN DO IT!0
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What will quitting gain for you (other than possibly more weight?) Feeling frustrated or depressed is normal, seeking advice, suggestions and doing research is great! Quitting is just not acceptable! :glasses:
Just to let you know my personal experience, my "work" or lack of it.... usually shows up about 2 weeks later. I rarely see results the very same week.
I agree Quitting is NOT acceptable.....believe me I have wanted to many many times and all my MFP pals have kept me on track. Try to mix up your workouts so you are not doing the same thing everyday. You can do this!!! Hang in there and never feel bad about asking questions etc.0 -
I got to week 3 and felt like this. I decided to sttick with it and six months later, 56lbs down.
What can you take from this?????
1) this site works.
2) I feel better about myself
3) My family are less worried for me
4) I can now help others that felt like I did in week 3, if they let me.
Please stay with it, you owe it to yourself and remember why you joined in the first place.... for you0 -
this is what usally happens to me but iv changed my whole lifestlye and havent given up and iv lost 7 pound in 3 weeks even thou its not not my weigh in day yet all i can say is dont give up i have problems with my feet i was born with crab feet and at the minute i wear special insoles in my shoes which make my legs ache i cant wear heels for very long and after work i feel like crying with pain but the only other opition for me is an operation 2 break my bones in my feet and rebuild them but i have 2 young children and a job i love so this is a last resort and i also have tendonitis which can effect any part of my body at anytime but i never let it get 2 me wen you do loose you,ll feel so much better i no i do it just takes time and mabye measure your self the scales arnet always rite il support u if you want 2 add me xxx0
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I took a look at your diary and I see several things that is getting in your way! I just wanted to give you a bit of things that got me to lose weight fast! Try to only eat things like: lean meat like salon, tuna, sirloin beef, skinless chicken, and turkey. Processed foods like lunch meat, hot dogs, sausages, any fastfood,Creamy foods like Ranch dressingall canned goods . If you have to eat pasta, make sure that it is wheat or whole grains and if you have carbs, try to have those right before you go workout because that is good for an energy source. After you workout have those proteins or have a protein drink because that helps your muscles recover faster. And of course WATER WATER WATER! 99% of fast food is totally unhealthy so you should stay clear of that completely. They make your foods with the cheapest fatties most processed and artificial products so that they can save money and make loads of it. You may know all of this stuff all ready but I just thought I'd share this with you because I viewed you diary and it had some things on there that we should stay away from0
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Losing weight is mostly what and how much you eat. Exercise is great but don't overdo it especially when you have injuries already. You definitely need to eat more when you work out that much i.e. reduce your workouts. Why don't you start eating what's suggested here on MFP and then add some lighter exercise. See how you feel for 2-4 weeks and then adjust. I don't eat 100% back what I exercised but I definitely eat some back. Otherwise I won't lose.0
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At this point in your life it is still possible to lose, so don't give up. I have only been at it since Oct, but I am delighted to have
lost 8 pounds. I am older than you, but it seems the older we are the longer it takes to lose some weight. Slow but sure has become my philosophy. I am much more likely to keep it off this way. Everyone else has already given you some good suggestions. I also had plantar fiscitis last spring with one foot. It kept me fairly inactive for at least 3 months doing very little walking until I found Dr Scholls shoe inserts at Walmart. These are a bit pricey $41. but they have worked for me. He has a new machine out that is computerized. It asks several questions before he tells you what insert to get. It s all programmable. Also it took me almost 3 wks to see a small change in my weight. A lot of of people like asics shoes, but I prefer Sauconys as I have a narrower foot. New shoes also made a difference for me with my feet and don't forget the ice too. Hope this helps ............. Good Luck !!0 -
I looked at your diary for yesterday and it seems that you are eating fairly good options but you are eating way under your calorie goal. Not sure how your calorie goal was set but if your goal is correct then you may need to increase your calorie intake to at least your goal weight. Be patient with yourself. You didn't get to this weight in a few months and you will need more time to see losses. Everyone is different. Hang in there.0
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well done ohDD65 iv heard the older you get the harder it is to loose weight id rather loose slowly than fast and i think theres nothing worse than having sore feet because they seem to have an impact on the rest of your body i see a specailist about my insoles but they just keep saying wear them and you,ll get used to them but 6 month later i still get pain and i never thought of ice lol keep up the good work xx0
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Remember that MFP is not the Biggest Loser. You cannot expect to lose 10 pounds every week. Healthy weight loss should be slow. Sure, some people start off with a huge weight loss, but not everyone does. When I started Weight Watchers a couple if years ago, I lost one pound. Many people don't lose at all the first week, and some even gain. But trust me, the weight drops off eventually. On Weight Watchers, I went from 220 to 170, and since November, 2011 when I joined MFP, I've lost 12 pounds. I average about a pound lost a week, and that's fine with me. The way I figure is: it took years of bad eating habits and no exercise to get this heavy. I should not expect to lose all this weight in one week. Be patient.0
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i am having such a hard time i know i am in menopause but still you would think i'd loose something!!
Can somebody help me!! i have walked/eliptical for this past week for a total of 39.07 miles i did this for two hours everyday except wed... i didn't lose any weight at all this week..
i write down everything i ate, pulled myslef downstairs to workout when i am really tired and this is what i get.. nothing..
i don't know what i am doing wrong, i keep a pedometor on me at all times and this is how i figure my steps then convert them to a calorie burn i don't use the calories that are exposed on either the treadmill or the eliptical..
i have plantar faciatas in both of my legs and very bad ankles thats why i kept to the walking this week i was going to swtich things up but i don't want to get hurt... i have to stretch for 10 min before i get out of bed and walk down three flights of stairs as my heels hurt so bad
i appreciate any advice.
Please don't quit. You may not know anyone personally on this site, but there's a bunch of people here pulling for you! There's tons of people probably going through the same thing or maybe you've already gone through the same bad phase.
I guarantee out of all these people, at least one of them has sound advice that can get you through this. You're reaching out, so you obviously want to get better.
Don't quit, don't ever quit. It won't do anything but make it worse, so what's the worse than can happen if you stick with this, right? You might make a few more friends and gain some knowledge to get you through this.
Here's hoping you change your mind...
~katie0 -
Losing weight is mostly diet. Some experts say that you should get rest and enough sleep. If you are truly tired, then take a break. Sleeping an extra hour or rest days are very good.
You don't HAVE to workout to lose weight. It's diet. Keep under your calories, measure and weigh absolutely everything. Don't forget that 1 tablespoon of oil is 140 calories. So many people forget about how many calories they are adding by cooking with it. Don't forget water too
Water is GREAT!
If you are having problems, figure out your diet first, see a drop in weight first, then add working out. Working out is absolutely wonderful for your body, but not necessary for losing weight. Gotta get the diet down first.. this is just my opinion.0 -
You could be making MUSCLES!!! and losing inches. Muscle is heavier than fat! DONT STOP NOW!!
I wish people would stop saying this.
A lb of muscle =pound of fat. But an analogy is, put a pound of stones in you hand and compare is to a pound of feathers. The feathers take up much more room. Same goes for muscle to fat ratio.
Having said that, Muscle burns more calories at rest. With a calorie deficit, and excess cardio, you could be burning lean muscle tissue as well. thus lowering your metabolism., and making it slightly harder to lose more weight. I would suggest a strength routine at least 2-3 times a week.
Take measurements as well as scale lbs. Keep a chart. When you start a fitness routine, your body will fight the routine change. You will retain water. {if you are sore, you are retaining} This is one way the body repairs it self. The scale may not move but the measuring tape will get tighter.You may not see scale victories for up to 6 weeks.
Keep your diet clean, and healthy. Get plenty of sleep [That help with the bodies repairing itself}, keep up with the water intake. Get good healthy proteins in, and don't forget the healthy fats. You can do this. I am sure you did not gain the weight in one week, it will take time for the losses to be obvious.0 -
Dont quit!!!!!! I too felt very frustrated after doing this and I lost then gained back what I lossed. I now have to remind myself its not the numbers on the scale but how my clothes feel. I have only lost 4 lbs but I have noticed my clothes dont fit as tight. Dont give up!!!!0
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No, it true; Muscle weighs more than fat -- BY VOLUME!You could be making MUSCLES!!! and losing inches. Muscle is heavier than fat! DONT STOP NOW!!
I wish people would stop saying this.
A lb of muscle =pound of fat.
In other words, a gallon of muscle weighs more than a gallon of fat.
Why? Muscle is more dense than fat like lead is denser than water.
That's all people mean when they say muscle weighs more than fat.
Some may not express the concept correctly, but that's what they mean.
There is no reason to correct everybody who expresses the truth that muscle weighs more than fat.
It does - BY VOLUME!
And that's what people mean. Constant debate on this just confuses newbies.0 -
Have you considered your hormone levels? They play a huge roll in weight gain and loss. Don't give up. There is always an answer, you just have to know where to find it.
Also have you ever considered seeing a Chiropractor? I didn't used to believe that they could ever help. But I found a really good one near where I live. My hubby made me go, and what do you know, NO MORE HIP PAIN! Whoot Whoot! The guy was really gentle and I no longer have lower back and hip pain. One of my friends suffers from planter fishiatis(sp?), so I ask him about it. He said that Chiropractic can help most issues.0 -
I also have the plantar fasciitis. I have switched to Reebok DMX Max shoes and thrown out my orthotics. Orthotics and exercise IN MY OPINION do not mix well. The morning pain is going away. Occasionally I have to wear my night boot to keep the tendon stretched. I find that the orthotics just give my foot a reason to live with the unstretched tendon.0
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I know it can be really hard. One of the most important things is your diet - and I don't mean that as restricting, but simply as the fuel or food you put into your body. The absolute BEST thing for you to fuel your body to your best potential, is whole food - fruits and vegetables being at the top. Your body will know exactly what to do with these and by putting in the proper nutrients, your body will rid itself of unwanted waste (fat, toxins, excess water weight, etc.)
We are ALL routing for you - we are all routing for each other. Don't let the number on the scale get you down, how are your clothes fitting, do you FEEL better?
It takes 4 weeks for you to see your body changing. It takes 8 weeks for friends and family and it takes 12 weeks for the rest of the world. KEEP GOING!!0 -
You could be making MUSCLES!!! and losing inches. Muscle is heavier than fat! DONT STOP NOW!!
I wish people would stop saying this.
A lb of muscle =pound of fat. But an analogy is, put a pound of stones in you hand and compare is to a pound of feathers. The feathers take up much more room. Same goes for muscle to fat ratio.
Having said that, Muscle burns more calories at rest. With a calorie deficit, and excess cardio, you could be burning lean muscle tissue as well. thus lowering your metabolism., and making it slightly harder to lose more weight. I would suggest a strength routine at least 2-3 times a week.
Take measurements as well as scale lbs. Keep a chart. When you start a fitness routine, your body will fight the routine change. You will retain water. {if you are sore, you are retaining} This is one way the body repairs it self. The scale may not move but the measuring tape will get tighter.You may not see scale victories for up to 6 weeks.
Keep your diet clean, and healthy. Get plenty of sleep [That help with the bodies repairing itself}, keep up with the water intake. Get good healthy proteins in, and don't forget the healthy fats. You can do this. I am sure you did not gain the weight in one week, it will take time for the losses to be obvious.
Like this. Good analogy.0 -
It's a marathon, not a sprint. We all have good weeks and bad weeks. Just keep pushing yourself and you'll get there.0
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I have had this happen to me a couple of times. It usually happens after a time of bad eating, when I'm trying to get back on track. Sometimes it just seems like you have to prove that you mean it before any results show. It's one of those "character building" experiences we'd all rather skip! You can make it though! You've already done the right thing by looking around for support and more knowledge rather than looking around for a cookie!! Keep it up!0
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