Sick of dieting with little change

Danpellizzari

Looking at the food there seems to be lots if carbs, but not much exercise. Maybe try reducing carbs and increasing protein and when you exercise do some weight resistance circuit training.

DuckDuckDuck

The Dr around my small town are not helpful. I had bad migraines for years [I had migraines for over half the month] and they would just give me a prescription to get rid of the pain. While doing a diet I realized when I cut out wheat I had almost no migraine. The Dr had no clue that a allergy could cause a migraine. The other Drs Ive been to are worse than him.

Panda86

Ive lost 27 lbs.[ was at 205] Its taken two and a half years. Ive done medafast, hcg, 1200 cal for 8 months and now I am doing 1600 cal [for two months] Ive had my thyroid checked. when I exercise I gain weight without loosing inches. I am so sick of no results! I am ushely an optimistic person but this is getting old! :grumble:

I couldn't help noticing that you said nothing about actually eating healthy foods. I know everyone is different, but with my experience it seems that if you actually work on being healthy (eating healthy foods, not just a certain calorie amount, and regular exercise, plenty of water and sufficient sleep) the weight takes care of itself. A lot of people have said it, but I will reiterate what they said- aim to be healthy, not just skinny, and make changes you are willing to stick with. Fad diets that make you lose quick also make you gain quick when you quit them. It's best to do it the healthy way, so that the weight comes off at a healthy rate and stays off. Hang in there!

dakitten2

I did medifast a few years ago and it wrecked my metabolism. I lost the weight and lost it fast then returning to real foods again totally kicked my butt. I ended up in the hospital, would gain weight daily. I'm not using any tricks this time. I'm eating to my calorie goal and exercising moderately. I measure every single bite I intake. If I eat out, I refuse to eat at a restaurant that doesnt post their nutrition info. Listen to the ones on here that offer encouraging changes. I've only been here since October and still dont feel comfortable in telling someone what they should or should not be doing. That's why I still see a nutritionist and my physician once a month

Added: My nutritionist sets my protein/carbs, etc percentage rather than accept the MFP defaults. It might be worthwhile to see a nutritionist.

Orangecupcake

Hi. I am new to these boards. Congratulations on the weight loss. I checked out your diary and I agree with the others. I think you should take an overall lifestyle change approach. Don't think of it as "dieting". You'll get a slightly different answer from me.
I have been a Vegetarian for two years. I limit dairy too. Now I know this lifestyle isn't for everyone, but one of the things I strongly believe is that people in general eat too many processed, fatty foods. This really makes people gain weight and get sick (high cholesterol, diabetes). Do try to limit your processed food and red meats, and try to eat lean protein when possible--tofu (if you can stomach it), beans, chicken, fish....Cut out or minimize the really fatty things like bacon grease and butter and integrate more whole foods into your meals. Things like fruits and veggies (without a lot of added oil or fat), beans, legumes, and basically anything that doesn't come in a box. If the box has more than ten things listed and you don't know what half of them are, then don't eat it. Added sugars, salts, and chemicals are in almost everything. You have to read labels. Exercise. It helps a lot, but you are what you eat. I am sure that if you make just a few small changes to your diet, you will see results.

mes1119

First of all you need to change your mentality. It shouldn't ever be a diet! It is a lifestyle change and everything is okay in moderation. Let yourself to have a cheat meal every so often (in moderation) to help with the boredom. As for the exercise, you may not b eating enough to fuel your body (or overestimating how much you're burning).

I suggest weight lifting! Keep at it, it takes time

jenalderman

If a hypocaloric diet is not working for you something is wrong. If its not biological its psychological. Meaning, if your body isn't the problem, you are. Calories in < calories out = weight loss.

I too find this just a little hypercritical. Even those of us who have been successful at weight loss hit plateaus when lower calories do not equal weight loss. There are all kinds of studies out there regarding the impact of metabolism on this equation. I know this is very contraversial but.....here goes. When I plateau, I INCREASE my daily calories to the MAXIMUM allowed for a few day. Barring the holidays (not a good example)..... this has never failed to reset my body, kick up my metabolism, and start the weight dropping again. Also, I find that mixing up your exercise helps. I run...it's what I enjoy. When my weight loss stalls I will shift from distance to speed work for a week or so. The extra kick in my heart rate helps that all important metabolism factor. I also agree very much with all those who suggest lots and lots of WATER. It helps keep all the bad stuff that you don't want hanging around flushed out of your body. I also use my protein and fiber as minimums instead of maximums. This is two fold really. My body wants these things. It can actually USE these things for the good of my weight loss. It also leaves me far fewer calories to use on the "junk" that my body doesn't want or need (even though my mind sometimes does).
If all else fails....talk to your doctor! There may an underlying condition causing the stall.

Good luck on your journey!

steffiejoe

I know the Zummos boudain is good but I would stay away from it for a while!!

I would eat more green leafy vegatables . Not sure what your sodium intake is like but I would watch my sodium intake . I would try and eat mainly whole foods. Pay attention to your carb intake. My typically intake is about 100-110 daily. I don't need more and I feel great , have losts of energy , am maintaining my goal weight and my BF is dropping.

SaketoKim

Something is going wrong here....

DuckDuckDuck

Wheat gives me migraines. I try to read everything. It is hard to go out and eat.

Orangecupcake

It's really hard to go out and eat with dietary restrictions--like wheat. Trust me. Being Vegetarian is hard and limiting dairy too, since everything has meat or dairy in it. I am lucky to live in an area with a lot of healthy restaurant choices, but still it's hard. I understand that. Focus then on getting more vegetables--especially the leafy greens!
Good luck!