Frustrated

Fit_Mama84

I am getting angry and frustrated on this weightloss journey. I lost the majority of the weight on atkins, but was completely miserable doing it. I've been trying just calorie counting, and eating fruits and veggies for the last 2 months and have gotten almost no results. I am getting fed up with doing all the work and getting no results. I'm wondering if my calorie limit is wrong? I have to be doing something wrong, but I don't know what! Anyone been here and know what to do?

sweetNsassy2584

Open up your diary

joaniegray

I know for myself, I can eat the right amount of calories but not lose. For me, it all comes down to excercise and moving.

I gained all my weight back this winter and am now doing more exercise. this happens every spring, not that it is spring yet but the days are getting longer. I hope to keep my motivation for more exercise going as I know it is the only way I can lose weight. Plus I can eat more if I exercise more.

Good luck and hang in there. Congratulations on losing the weight via atkins.

hapoo100

if you open your diary, we can help you. anything else is a guess!

Fit_Mama84

Diary now open

steadk

I too am frustrated, I've only been really going at this for about a week, and i'm not seeing the scale or the tape measure move hardly at all... hoping maybe its an exercise thing because I already feel like i'm not eating much. Hope you get the motivation you're looking for.

Fit_Mama84

I know it. I feel like I get very few calories and I can't have any of my favorite foods because they'd take up almost all my allowed calories. So I end up binging later because I look at the scale and don't see the point.

hapoo100

Here is a few things I noticed.

1. You have some really good days (1350-1500)
2. You have gone over some- we all have days like that
3. You went to 900 one day- should never go below 1200- it will put you in starvation mode and make your body retain what it eats
4. Your sodium in take is HIGH!!- its recommended that you dont go over 2400 and you are between 3400-4200 daily. this is bad for the kidneys, can elevate blood pressure, and will make you retain water which can make you feel bloated.

to view your sodium, you can either add it to your diary or hit the button on the lower left that says "see full printable report"

If your goal is 1800 calories, i would stay near that- 1400-1800 calories and eat reduced sodium food. You will see results. You do have to have more good days than bad, exercise, and be prepared that it comes off slower than diets like atkins, but it will come off in a healthy way.

liog

How much exercise are you getting? Like joaniegray, I have to be active. It isn't always easy to find the time, and there are many evenings that I don't even begin to work out until after the kids go to bed. For me I need to watch what I eat and exercise and one doesn't work without the other.

chickybuns

My advice would be to log EVERYTHING you eat, you have several days where you didn't log. Maybe you're eating way too much on those days and sabotaging the other days. I know from experience. I was stuck around 160, and then I started logging everything and I lost 5 more pounds. Apparently I was eating back all my calorie deficits from the week during the weekend, and really just maintaining. Now I still have over days but I plan and view it as a weekly goal rather than daily.

ImaSongbird

I just took a brief peek at your diary and it appears that you eat a lot of 'treats' but very little actual 'food'. Things to consider: 1) track EVERY day, 2) make FOOD to eat.

You seem to be relying on prepackaged processed food for the majority of your calories. Try cooking a couple of dishes over the weekend and portion them up to eat during the week. Example: beef chili, sausage/kale/potato soup, roast chicken, beef short ribs, etc. I think you will find real food more satisfying and it will certainly be healthier than eating so many processed foods.

Luvmyboxerboy

I'm really new to this....like3 days new...I noticed on my second day that I was only going by my allowed calories and not even realizing I had to also pay attention to the carb, fat and protein allowance too! So yesterday I tried to factor in ALL those and I didn't go in the red with any of them....maybe have a look at those too???

thepetiterunner

Just looking at your diary I have noticed a few things:

1. Inconsistency in your logging - some days are complete, others are not, try to log everything.
2. Lots of packaged, processed meals - try eating fresh vegetables and fruits, it'll help cut down on the added sugar and sodium and is more satisfying. Eat REAL foods, not just stuff that comes from a can or a box.
3. Exercise!!! - most people do not do well on just dieting alone.
4. Protein - try eating more - it'll keep you fuller longer and more satisfied.

Adjust your expectations. You went from cutting out an entire food group (or several) with atkins and are now going back to them. It's going to take time to adjust to the new diet. Also, try to shoot for a steady calorie target everyday. The yo-yo-ing might make you more prone to overeat on some days and then fast on others.

Try also taking measurements versus just looking at the scale. Track how you're feeling - mood, energy levels, motivation.

Good luck to you!

Ash_76

dont think i saw anyone mention sugars above,,, try and avoid man made sugars, try and stick with natural occurring sugars, but importantly they need to be lower or you need to burn them off