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KechiaG

OK -- so maybe no one will see this, since it's been about 9 days since the last post. I'm trying to add some community support to myfitnesspal...I so relate to many of the frustrations people are posting! I have just completed a "32 Day Challenge" to try to make some progress and be focused on tracking what/how much I eat and to really be devoted to 5 good solid workouts each week. I did the workouts -- and have enjoyed them. I even added some hiking on some hilly trails around here and LIKED it! But I am FRUSTRATED with the stuck scale. I had really hoped for a little boost in the weight loss. Sooo -- I'm discouraged. Again. But giving up is not an option.

I don't know what to change/adjust. Obviously I could eat less, but I get really, really hungry. As much as I try to manage with mini-meals, more fruits/veggies, I don't seem to be doing something right. Any suggestions?

I am in the same boat. I lost 10 hard fought pounds and now I'm stuck!! I look and feel better but no more weight lost.

I eat between 1200 to 1500 calories a day. Anything more than that just seems like too much. This is my third time shedding the weight and for me it always seems that my body has to "gear up" before I start shedding the pounds. Kind of frustrating to put in sooo much work and not see an equal amount of results. HELP!!!!

JeSuisPrest

Ladies, it's impossible to help you if you don't open up your diaries. 1200-1500 is truly not a lot of calories. More than likely you are stuck because you're not eating enough.

KechiaG

Ladies, it's impossible to help you if you don't open up your diaries. 1200-1500 is truly not a lot of calories. More than likely you are stuck because you're not eating enough.

Okay....I just figured out how to open my diary. Doing it right now. Let me know what you think. Thanks for your help!

JeSuisPrest

IMO you aren't eating enough. Close up that calorie deficit and eat to closer if not all the way to your goal. There is wonderful and useful information at this group, http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/3817-eat-more-to-weigh-less, check it out and start eating your calorie goal! MFP gave you a goal to reach, not to stay under. When you stay under that goal you are depriving your body of fuel!!

KechiaG

Thank you for taking a look. All input is WELCOME! This is sooo confusing to me. I'll check out the group!

Kristy713ckm

Just checking in.... Sorry I missed all these posts. I joined 12/18/2011. Had a real tough time in Jan & Feb 2012 when I had nerve pain in my feet. Got 3 sets of steroid shots & doing better. But this is such a journey for me. Would love to be kept in the loop and continue to meet friends. I am 41, have a wonderful, supportive husband, an 11 year old son and a 2 year old daughter. I work full-time and homeschool my 5th grade son. VERY VERY BUSY, but always happy to join discussions on the group, and make new friends. Friends posts being in your Home Page is awesome. They support you, and you support them. It's awesome. Anyone who wants to send a friend request, I love & appreciate it!

BestCindyICanBe

Hello all,

Well, I have been on MFP and with this group for awhile but I been super busy. I finally have some time. I have lost almost 40 pounds in the 290 days I have been on MFP but I seem to have lost my motivation. I have 30 pounds to go and I really do want to lose it. I think I am just tired. Life is just so busy and I really don't want to exercise I want to sit and relax. I don't really want to count every calorie I eat I want to work on my cross stitch or read a good book.