HELP HELP HELP PLEASE!!

lovelyrose11

Any I have a lot of sodium the scale will go up for like 2 days then as I workout, eat clean, and drink a lot of water it comes right off.

Srdking

There was a couple days I got on the scale and I weighed 3 more pounds than what I should have. My Sodium was to high, I retained some water and it was screwing up things for me. I would have never believed it if this didn't happen in my diet. So I gave up diet soda, juice everything but water. The next few days I was back to my normal weight. I'm happy to report since I cut down the Sodium this has not happened to me again. So to the person who said there is no way this could all be retaining water and so on. That person is wrong, I know because this happened to me. This really aggravated me but I noticed some other things since giving up soda, crackers I love crackers, But giving up these things my skin is looking better and for some odd reason since kicking the soda habit, I feel better.

There is going to be days where you will go over your Sodium or your fat and sugar or even protein. Could be because of a party, family reunion, and so forth. I think it's okay as long as it doesn't happen often. I have lost 32 pounds and have had days where I went over. I have not gained any of that 32 pounds back. We are human sometimes there just isn't enough time in a day to get done what we need too, and eat as healthy as we want.

karisamh

What type of protein have you added and how much per day? my dietitian said i should get 90grams/day.

karisamh

I disagree with much of what the others said. "Starvation mode" is real but it doesn't make you gain weight. It makes you lose weight a little bit slower. Are you recording EVERYTHING you eat? And drink? Are you overstating your exercise?

If you're being 100% honest with recording the food, and you're eating only 1,500 calories (forget exercise - and by that I mean, DO IT but don't record it, just ignore it on this site because it very much overestimates calories burned) you'll lose weight. There is no way you won't.

Hey thanks for your reply.....yes I'm being honest. I wear a heart rate monitor in order to be sure. I record my exercise but if I burn for instance 500 cal. MFP adds 500 cal that I am allowed to eat. I generally don't do that. I will friend you and you can see my food and exercise.

oohh2Bskinny

it is the Chinese... all that sodium... just flush your system today.... drink lots of water... don't get discouraged...

Usbornegal

One post I read says that a gallon of water weighs 8.4 pounds. So all that sodium holding onto the water can easily add weight.

I loved that post, especially when I could relate to having lost over 4 gallons worth of weight! Really puts it into perspective if you try carrying a couple gallons of water around for more than 5 minutes.

karisamh

I truly appreciate everyone responding!!!! Any and all help/ideas are truly more than welcome. Also if you would like you can send me a freind request....the more support the better I think, because there is someone to be accountable to (besides myself)
Thank you everyone!

elsinora

First, water. I also drink green tea in the a.m. and then a detox tea at night before bed, I love The Republic of Tea's "Get Clean". You will pee a few times at night...but you will also see a difference. You need to flush your system. Case and point: I ate a ton of fried food this weekend and too much salt. 11 bottles of water and detox tea last night and I dropped 2 pounds from yesterday a.m. to just a few minutes ago. Awesome.

Second...do NOT eat your exercise calories back. Think of your calories as a bank account, you want money in it everyday right? Exercise is a deposit, food is a whithdrawl. Deficits are good. 500 a day will leave you about a pound lighter at the end of the week. So I repeat...do not eat your exercise calories back. Proper fuel is what matters the most.

I was stuck for a loooong time at the same number. I started thinking in carbs, fats, and proteins when making a plate and that helped a ton in fueling my body properly. I also started weighing myself everyday and tweeked my diet until I found the right groove for my body. I also workout 6x per week, at about 90 minutes a day total. I was heavy on the cardio, and light on the weights...but am now going to change it up and go more for the weights and strength. Changing up your routine every 10 days or so will keep your body guessing and challenge it.

I have lost almost 10 pounds in just a handful of weeks, so I know that this works for me. I am not starving all the time, I stick to my 1200 per day, I have a calorie deficit of 700-sometimes even 1500 at the end of the day; I change up my routine every 2 weeks...and I drink water like crazy, and drink tea twice per day. But everyone is different and you need to find what works for you. My diary is open to my friends, send me a request if you want to see exactly what I am doing. Good luck!!

You could be my twin! Agree with all points, as all points have worked for me (over 100lbs worth of(f) me ) x

elsinora

First, water. I also drink green tea in the a.m. and then a detox tea at night before bed, I love The Republic of Tea's "Get Clean". You will pee a few times at night...but you will also see a difference. You need to flush your system. Case and point: I ate a ton of fried food this weekend and too much salt. 11 bottles of water and detox tea last night and I dropped 2 pounds from yesterday a.m. to just a few minutes ago. Awesome.

Second...do NOT eat your exercise calories back. Think of your calories as a bank account, you want money in it everyday right? Exercise is a deposit, food is a whithdrawl. Deficits are good. 500 a day will leave you about a pound lighter at the end of the week. So I repeat...do not eat your exercise calories back. Proper fuel is what matters the most.

I was stuck for a loooong time at the same number. I started thinking in carbs, fats, and proteins when making a plate and that helped a ton in fueling my body properly. I also started weighing myself everyday and tweeked my diet until I found the right groove for my body. I also workout 6x per week, at about 90 minutes a day total. I was heavy on the cardio, and light on the weights...but am now going to change it up and go more for the weights and strength. Changing up your routine every 10 days or so will keep your body guessing and challenge it.

I have lost almost 10 pounds in just a handful of weeks, so I know that this works for me. I am not starving all the time, I stick to my 1200 per day, I have a calorie deficit of 700-sometimes even 1500 at the end of the day; I change up my routine every 2 weeks...and I drink water like crazy, and drink tea twice per day. But everyone is different and you need to find what works for you. My diary is open to my friends, send me a request if you want to see exactly what I am doing. Good luck!!

You could be my twin! Agree with all points, as all points have worked for me (over 100lbs worth of(f) me ) x

BarbWhite09

O.o Drink some water, tada, problem fixed.

Iris1415

Make sure you're drinking plenty of WATER--not much else for hydration pre/during/after a workout. You're probably gaining water weight by how much sodium you are consuming, too. Water helps flush out all of this salt. Also, if you are getting more toned from working out, you may be building muscle. Muscle can form under fat as well... So you might be gaining muscle and then will lose fat later down the road. Just stay strong and don't give up! I know, it can be unbearably frustrating!

irisheyes1977

i had a heavy sodium dinner last night and am 2 pounds heavier....i know its water retention because that's the general way my body is ...and can tell because i feel like i just cant get enough water to drink...so been drinking a ton more water today...no worries just keep your water intake higher and it will release itself

Nik_Marie

I would definitely try to drink more water and cut back on the sodium. However, that being said... It depends on what exercises you're doing as well. If it's all cardio, then I would definitely drink more water and eat less sodium. If your doing some strength training or using any kind of weight equipment, than part of that weight gain could be muscle because muscle weighs more than fat.
I had a similar problem before but it turns out, I was still losing inches on both my hips and waist but I gained a few pounds so my personal trainer said it was probably because of all the weight equipment I had been using making me stronger, and he was right.
Either way, keep at it and I'm sure you'll do great! Good Luck!

lexidell46

drink a lot of water. you had a lot of sodium.

scook76

Eat all your calories! Even the workout ones. You have to give your body that fuel to burn the fat. The sodium was probably a problem. How is your sugar intake? Oh and water, water, water! I agreee that you are probably gaining musle also. Thats a lot of working out! Maybe you should start tracking your inches instead of your pounds.

darlilama

LIke many folks said here, sodium may be part of the issue. But, also, if you're sort of "stuck" in your weight loss efforts, then you probably do need to make some adjustments to your calorie/nutrition goals. Be sure to pay attention not only to your calories, but what makes up those calories. And, although someone suggested that you eat less, I would strongly first suggest you try eating more and make it highly nutritional foods. I often find when my weight loss slows down and I'm working out hard, if I eat more - sometimes even 100-200 calories more than my goal + exercise calories, then I'll start dropping again. If that doesn't work, then maybe try eating less, to see if that's what works for you.

karisamh

Thank you all for your ideas/opinins and support!! It truly means so much! I weighed my self theis am after drinking green tea and much more water than normal yesterday and was 2lbs lighter!!! Makes me feel better....Now just 45.bs to go!

Irishblue62

Oh been there, done that! One thing I have learned is that chinese or any heavy sodium food will really do me in. Another thing, much to my chagrine, is that muscle does weigh more and it is hard to make sense of the ups and downs. I am trying very hard to keep the scale moving in one direction - down. It is hard though. So far what works best for me is: Eating 4 -6 x a day - very small portions keeping in my calorie range. Complex carbs,especially in the morning, and more vegies and protien overall. I also do notice a change in how my matabolizm works, well or poorly, depending on my water intake. Hope this helps. Hang in there. Today is a new day!!!

Meggles63

If your at 1500 and working out sometimes 3x a day, burning 400 a pop, then, your deficit is way too low. Body is trying to hold onto what food it gets. 1) don't overdo the exercise and 2) eat back your cals.

nytenurse03

Definitely the sodium. Make sure you cut back on sodium because it causes water retention. If you don't and and you try to flush by drinking water you will just retain water. The most important thing is to cut back on the sodium.