Grr what next

jellebeandesigns

So I have been stuck at 141 (140.5 right now) for like a year!!! I haven't worked out today because I am sick but I have worked out every day for the past two months and before that three times a week. I am eating all my calories (most days)...what do I do from here?
For the next three weeks my work out plan
MWF run 45 min, body rock, yoga
T/TH body rock, yoga, Pilates
S/Sun off

What should I do?

seekingstrengthX2

What is body rock? Is that cardio or strength training?
How many calories are you eating per day?
How tall are you?

kealambert

I feel you're kind of kidding yourself to include your cleaning in your exercise diary. try excluding that and upping your weight lifting routine.

also, I don't know what your MFP goals are set to, but try setting your goal to either 0 or .5 lbs/week, up your calories, couple that with the aforementioned lifting and you should start to see some results

emrys1976

It seems like you are eating a crazy-lot of carbs and not enough protein. I understand the whole "calorie is a calorie" argument, but improper nutrition makes our bodies dysfunctional.

jellebeandesigns

I clean for about 2 hours a day (picking up after kids/up & down stairs with laundry and chasing the kids) its set for 1.5 pounds a week
Body rock is a fast HIIT challenge
MWF I eat 1800 calories
T/Th 1400
S/sun 1210
I'm 5'2

jellebeandesigns

Protein is a challenge for me because I am a vegetarian and don't do a lot of eggs because my younger son is allergic

sativo8339

Your diary over the last week or so can be heavy on the carbs and processed foods. Most of your protein is from dairy too which brings in the saturated fat. Try eating more raw/unprocessed foods and adding more protein from other low fat sources (beans, chicken, etc..) Your body just seems to be making do with what it has and appears to be "comfortable" with what you are giving it and how you are working out. Try doing some different excercises and getting that protein from non dairy sources for a week..

kealambert

I clean for about 2 hours a day (picking up after kids/up & down stairs with laundry and chasing the kids) its set for 1.5 pounds a week
Body rock is a fast HIIT challenge
MWF I eat 1800 calories
T/Th 1400
S/sun 1210
I'm 5'2

adjust your lifestyle to moderately active, and don't include those activities in your workout journal

set your weight loss to perhaps 1 lb/week or .5 per week

eat consistently throughout the week. your body has no idea what 'sunday' is vs 'thursday,' etc

zasiiniya

Is your water accurate? You drink no water?

kealambert

Protein is a challenge for me because I am a vegetarian and don't do a lot of eggs because my younger son is allergic

beans nuts and tofu!

sativo8339

Beans are a great vegetarian way to get protein. They are loaded with fiber too! Black beans are my favorite.. they taste great and are some of the best for packing in protein and nutrients.

KareninCanada

The cleaning probably has no effect - it's something you do all the time, so it's part of what your body considers normal.

Personal suggestions for you, you can take it or leave it. Also 5'2" and WAS 140 lb a few years ago...

Increase your calories by a couple hundred a day - that's not a lot, just a sandwich, or a piece of fruit and glass of milk! - including your rest days. When I was holding at 135-140, I was eating around 1500/day all the time.

Once every couple of weeks take one of your rest days and make it a treat day with a nice meal that you wouldn't normally have.

Definitely increase your protein - try for minimum 70g per day. Greek yogurt is a good source, nuts, peanut butter, steel cut oats, whole grain tortillas, sprouted-grain bread.... And clean up your carb choices to include more veggies and whole grains and less snacks. Have you read any of the "Clean Eating" books? I don't agree with everything in them, but they do have some good advice about diet choices.

And try incorporating some heavier lifting a couple of days a week - it creates some awesome results on the measuring tape!!

zasiiniya

What's your activity level set at? If it's "sedentary" then count the cleaning/sex you've been counting; if it's active or lightly active, then I'd say don't count them - it'd already be figured in.

jellebeandesigns

I don't eat tofu, I live an active lifestyle though, so even though I do I should still put it on moderate? I am always running after the kids/dog at the park etc. I will cut dairy for the next week. This is a new routine (one week in)

seekingstrengthX2

I clean for about 2 hours a day (picking up after kids/up & down stairs with laundry and chasing the kids) its set for 1.5 pounds a week
Body rock is a fast HIIT challenge
MWF I eat 1800 calories
T/Th 1400
S/sun 1210
I'm 5'2

I am 5'2" and weigh just slightly less than you. I cannot imagine eating 1800 calories. I think that's way too much.

laton008

This ia just some information I learned from WW almost 2 years ago. When you are at a stand still look at your total protien intake. Some times, you need to just eat a little more protien.

jellebeandesigns

So do I but that's what MFP says to eat

kealambert

I don't eat tofu, I live an active lifestyle though, so even though I do I should still put it on moderate? I am always running after the kids/dog at the park etc. I will cut dairy for the next week. This is a new routine (one week in)

put it for as active as your lifestyle is, just don't add activities that are already preincluded in that to your diary, as you're doubling the input, essentially

mrschappet

I clean for about 2 hours a day (picking up after kids/up & down stairs with laundry and chasing the kids) its set for 1.5 pounds a week
Body rock is a fast HIIT challenge
MWF I eat 1800 calories
T/Th 1400
S/sun 1210
I'm 5'2

adjust your lifestyle to moderately active, and don't include those activities in your workout journal

set your weight loss to perhaps 1 lb/week or .5 per week

eat consistently throughout the week. your body has no idea what 'sunday' is vs 'thursday,' etc

I agree with both of Kealambert's posts... take cleaning out of your exercise calories.. I too am a busy mom.. I take care of 5 kids ( 2 are mine) I do at home daycare though so I am very busy.. but it is a daily activity and should not be counted as exercise. as for getting more protein.. beans, nuts cottage cheese, string cheese, peanut butter.. these are all good sources.. also bocca burgers are AMAZING!!! I eat the vegan ones :-) good luck!

liljoli

hmm try a new and different work out routine. I am trying the 30 day shred and it's only 20 min a day but is killling me and I thought I was in decent shape from working out most every day since December. But it is really kicking my butt! good luck hope you read something that helps!

mrschappet

I don't eat tofu, I live an active lifestyle though, so even though I do I should still put it on moderate? I am always running after the kids/dog at the park etc. I will cut dairy for the next week. This is a new routine (one week in)

put it for as active as your lifestyle is, just don't add activities that are already preincluded in that to your diary, as you're doubling the input, essentially

^ This ^

LadyGhostDuchess

I clean for about 2 hours a day (picking up after kids/up & down stairs with laundry and chasing the kids) its set for 1.5 pounds a week
Body rock is a fast HIIT challenge
MWF I eat 1800 calories
T/Th 1400
S/sun 1210
I'm 5'2

I am 5'2" and weigh just slightly less than you. I cannot imagine eating 1800 calories. I think that's way too much.

I am taller than you in height and bigger in weight.
I eat fewer calories than you do. That could be in.
I know it is hard to keep up with things if you are a veg. but definite try to get in beans and anything else you can that isn't meat. Be careful too when cutting out or down on particular food groups because you do need a particular a mount to keep your body functioning properly, or you will have horrid side effects. I know I did for a while
Maybe just cutting down on calories might help.

I wish I could help more! Keep positive!

taso42

Time to start lifting heavy and take this to the next level. Allow me to introduce you to Staci

http://nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

on the left she's 131 lbs. on the right she's 142, 11lbs heavier.

kealambert

I clean for about 2 hours a day (picking up after kids/up & down stairs with laundry and chasing the kids) its set for 1.5 pounds a week
Body rock is a fast HIIT challenge
MWF I eat 1800 calories
T/Th 1400
S/sun 1210
I'm 5'2

I am 5'2" and weigh just slightly less than you. I cannot imagine eating 1800 calories. I think that's way too much.

I am taller than you in height and bigger in weight.
I eat fewer calories than you do. That could be in.
I know it is hard to keep up with things if you are a veg. but definite try to get in beans and anything else you can that isn't meat. Be careful too when cutting out or down on particular food groups because you do need a particular a mount to keep your body functioning properly, or you will have horrid side effects. I know I did for a while
Maybe just cutting down on calories might help.

I wish I could help more! Keep positive!

nooooooooooooo, don't decrease your calories when you plateau!

killagb

I would suggest as has somewhat been already suggested...ditch logging the sex and cleaning type activities, look at them as a hidden bonus if you do them, but don't go eating back those calories, therefore...don't log them. Incorporating some heavy (for you) lifting can produce very desirable results, I suggest it very much! It's good to have strength training in with the cardio.

jadedone

Try lentils for protein. They have more than most beans. Also, keep trying the tofu. I thought I hated it. I founds there is a definite difference in quality and taste. And marinading tofu is your best friend.

kealambert

Time to start lifting heavy and take this to the next level. Allow me to introduce you to Staci

http://nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

on the left she's 131 lbs. on the right she's 142, 11lbs heavier.

damn.

KareninCanada

I am 5'2" and weigh just slightly less than you. I cannot imagine eating 1800 calories. I think that's way too much.

Seriously?!? :noway: :laugh: 1800 on a workout day is totally realistic for a woman 5'2".


OP - what is your BMR?

http://www.exrx.net/Calculators/CalRequire.html <--- this is a great site for getting a pretty accurate idea of your calorie needs.

Time to start lifting heavy and take this to the next level. Allow me to introduce you to Staci

One of my heroes and inspirations...

sativo8339

Lots of good advice here. Keep up the great work you are doing. You are asking good questions and you are definitely in touch with yourself and want to make good choices. The most important thing is don't get discouraged. You have done great so far. Just change "one" thing and see what happens. Nothing changes unless something changes..

LadyGhostDuchess

I clean for about 2 hours a day (picking up after kids/up & down stairs with laundry and chasing the kids) its set for 1.5 pounds a week
Body rock is a fast HIIT challenge
MWF I eat 1800 calories
T/Th 1400
S/sun 1210
I'm 5'2

I am 5'2" and weigh just slightly less than you. I cannot imagine eating 1800 calories. I think that's way too much.

I am taller than you in height and bigger in weight.
I eat fewer calories than you do. That could be in.
I know it is hard to keep up with things if you are a veg. but definite try to get in beans and anything else you can that isn't meat. Be careful too when cutting out or down on particular food groups because you do need a particular a mount to keep your body functioning properly, or you will have horrid side effects. I know I did for a while
Maybe just cutting down on calories might help.

I wish I could help more! Keep positive!

nooooooooooooo, don't decrease your calories when you plateau!

I didn't mean it that way.
My doctor put me on a 1200 calorie diet. maybe it just needs a change. I don't mean drop it to lose buckets of weight, just maybe the calorie limit isn't working and it is time for a change. Do not starve yourself though! I will put a pie down your throat if you do

kealambert

Lots of good advice here. Keep up the great work you are doing. You are asking good questions and you are definitely in touch with yourself and want to make good choices. The most important thing is don't get discouraged. You have done great so far. Just change "one" thing and see what happens. Nothing changes unless something changes..

great advice!