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LadyLoriAnn

Ok here's the scenario, I am not very active, desk job and quiet life (not on purpose) I am on a 1200 calorie a day regimen, drinking protein shakes twice a day (replacing meals) adding frozen fruit (as it calls for) since january 27 I have lost 16.5 pounds, that was on a 1410 calorie a day that I had major trouble reaching my goal, now at 1200, the hunger urge hits around 8pm, also I go to Planet Fitness almost every day and walk the tread mill at least a mile and usually more, I do the circuit 2-3 times a week. I have only lost a inch and a half, I cant really eat a whole lot more due to my schedule unless its evening time, My diary is open (I believe) not sure if it matters I am 48, Thanks

yesthistime

Just keep going. You're doing a great job

crb1988

Your diary isn't open.

McDougal416

Your doing great! Keep up the good work!

jennifer52484

You should try HIIT. On the treadmill try starting at like a level 4 for one minute, 4.5 for one min then level 5,level 5.5,level 6. then start back at the beginning. Do this 4 times and you've done HIIT for 20 mins. Obviously you can up the levels at whatever skills you are at. But it works your body harder than walking at a steady pace. Best of Luck!

LadyLoriAnn

Your diary isn't open.

Its open now so sorry, was on friends only

HauteP1nk

Sounds like you are doing a good job. I can't see your diary, but if you are making the right choices with your food and doing all you say you are then it will happen. Have patience!

ALso, make sure you are drinking water. Hydrate! Hydrate! Hydrate! It will fill you, give you more energy, and help boost that metabolism!

Vonnie2006

If you feel like you aren't progressing (plateau) maybe shake up your workout routine. Your muscles will get "used": to the work out and adjust accordingly rendering them ineffective. Maybe add some weights, change the incline or speed, walk backwards, find another machine to get your cardio in?

LadyLoriAnn

You should try HIIT. On the treadmill try starting at like a level 4 for one minute, 4.5 for one min then level 5,level 5.5,level 6. then start back at the beginning. Do this 4 times and you've done HIIT for 20 mins. Obviously you can up the levels at whatever skills you are at. But it works your body harder than walking at a steady pace. Best of Luck!

I never thought of that, I do get my HR up good and before finishing get a bit lower, thanks Ill let you know how I do (if 6 doesn't kill me!)

UpEarly

I took a peek at your diary and it look like you might be starving yourself! Lots of days, you come in under 1000 calories. My guess is that your body is trying its hardest to hold onto every single calorie you're feeding it.

Try eating more! I'm a few years younger than you (40) and I don't think there was a single day that I ate less than 1600 calories - and often I ate over 2000 a day. I still lost weight easily - over 50 pounds in about eight months.

You might try eating more fresh vegetables and fruit. Vegetables look very rare in your current diet. They're good for you and most of them are loaded with fiber, which should help you feel a little fuller.

Also, I would suggest you find a way to fit a little more intense exercise into your schedule. I have a 100% sedentary, indoor desk job. I get up a few times a day and run up and down the stairwells in my building. I found (according to my heart rate monitor) that I was burning over 200 extra calories a day just by take a few short fitness breaks in my workday.

laurarpa

In the past 2 weeks you've hit 1200 maybe twice. Most days you don't even eat 1000 calories. That's the problem.

LadyLoriAnn

Sounds like you are doing a good job. I can't see your diary, but if you are making the right choices with your food and doing all you say you are then it will happen. Have patience!

ALso, make sure you are drinking water. Hydrate! Hydrate! Hydrate! It will fill you, give you more energy, and help boost that metabolism!

I drink ALOT of water lol, and I opened my diary making it public, so maybe you can see it now.

jessemerson86

I can't help but notice the lack of fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, grains, and natural proteins from your diet. Is there a reason you switched to protein shakes/bars as meal replacements instead of consuming full meals? Also, is your water count accurate, because it seems really low. It might be that your body is craving nutrients not provided by the shakes.

LadyLoriAnn

In the past 2 weeks you've hit 1200 maybe twice. Most days you don't even eat 1000 calories. That's the problem.

Coco_Puff

You need to eat more!!! You have got to eat your target number plus exercise calories. You will start losing when you eat them and the extra calories will support your weight loss so you will have firm skin and not be skinny fat.

LadyLoriAnn

It seems by the time I get home its 8 or 9 pm, Maybe Im wrong in thinking eating then is worse than not eating? Thanks everyone!

HeelsAndBoxingGloves

Start eating more! It looks like most days you're netting around 1000 calories, you want to at least net 1200 and since you're goal is 1400 *same as mine!* you should try and get as close to that number as you can. Other then that it looks like you're doing a good job.

ETA: I saw your post about not wanting to eat late. You can eat as late as you want, unless you don't sleep well when you're overfilled or something, it won't affect your ability to lose weight :-) I try to plug in my exercise calories early in the day so I can look ahead and see what I need to eat during the day so I'm not stuffing myself at night. You can try eating some foods that are still healthy but have more calories. I like to use nuts and chocolate milk as fillers when I'm low on calories for a day but not really very hungry any more.

determined2lose89

You need to ditch the shakes and try eating some real food.

UpEarly

It seems by the time I get home its 8 or 9 pm, Maybe Im wrong in thinking eating then is worse than not eating? Thanks everyone!

It actually doesn't matter when you eat. Your body still needs the calories, regardless of the time of day. :-) If you prefer not to eat late, make sure your earlier meals are larger and more nutritious. That will give you extra fuel for your evening workouts.

nkziv

you're not eating any real food! almost everything on your diary is processed. try feeding yourself something more nutritious and stay within calorie goals.

bloodbank

I cant really eat a whole lot more due to my schedule unless its evening time

So eat in the evening time. Or if for some reason you're not down with that, eat higher calorie foods during the day.

Articeluvsmemphis

your caloric intake is simply too low. low calorie diets work to start with, but you'll be losing more muscle and water weight than fat, no good. increase your calories at each meal, shakes are fine if that's your personal choice, but you need more calories. honestly you would be better off eat real food or adding them with the shakes like nuts. they have good fats and are high in calories, good if you're not allergic. drink plenty water, and dont' worry about eating close to bedtime, just eat when you're hungry, and if it happens to be 8, go for it, something light.

LadyLoriAnn

I can't help but notice the lack of fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, grains, and natural proteins from your diet. Is there a reason you switched to protein shakes/bars as meal replacements instead of consuming full meals? Also, is your water count accurate, because it seems really low. It might be that your body is craving nutrients not provided by the shakes.

I forget to count my water alot, but drink at least 5 - 6 (in the very least)12 oz glasses of water a day its all I drink. and I went to the shakes to start being healthy, before january I ate Mcdonalds for lunch and a bag of ruffles for dinner literally every day! And never ever ate breakfast before the shakes, this is a big change for me lol

jenjmurray

I am new here so I am not sure how to check your diary, but I would take a look at your carb/protein/fat ratios. You may need to cut back on your carbs, and no pop (diet or otherwise). It happened to me too, I speak from experience. Good Luck you are doing GREAT!!

char982

You should try HIIT. On the treadmill try starting at like a level 4 for one minute, 4.5 for one min then level 5,level 5.5,level 6. then start back at the beginning. Do this 4 times and you've done HIIT for 20 mins. Obviously you can up the levels at whatever skills you are at. But it works your body harder than walking at a steady pace. Best of Luck!

Yes, intervals are great at helping you lose weight and achieve move intensity in your workout. I used to haaaate running, then I started doing walk-run intervals and eventually came to run a 5K within 3 months and a 10k 4 months later. I started intervals at a time when I had hit a little bit of a plateau, and it really helped to get the weight off again.

Nigerianebony

Yea, calories are pretty low. And what about fat intake?? Seems pretty low. You are getting protein but fat is important too. If you do the circuit training, you need healthy fats to fuel it. Don't be scared to eat fats!

knowwhentoshutup

It seems by the time I get home its 8 or 9 pm, Maybe Im wrong in thinking eating then is worse than not eating? Thanks everyone!

In most cases this doesn't make a difference. Your body certainly doesn't know the difference between consuming calories at different times, just that it needs them. Make sure to hit your base calorie intake - or you are just sabotaging yourself (ie. turning your bodies internal safety net/starvation mode on) It will slow your metabolic rate, and make losing weight harder, if not impossible.

rubysphoto

If you feel like you aren't progressing (plateau) maybe shake up your workout routine. Your muscles will get "used": to the work out and adjust accordingly rendering them ineffective. Maybe add some weights, change the incline or speed, walk backwards, find another machine to get your cardio in?

I am with Vonnie, I just had to do the same thing.

For me I have a high protein snack in the late evening to fill me up (low fat and sugar). I do a protein bar (20 g protein,2 g sugar and 16 g fat, 200 cal)

I think having your body be hungry would be worse. I have read that your body does not know what time it is, 12pm or 8 pm.

sammys1girly

Does your Planet Fitness have the arc trainer? It's a good way to mix up your workouts and burn alot more calories in less time, and help to tone/firm up your lower body.

RunHardBeStrong

It seems by the time I get home its 8 or 9 pm, Maybe Im wrong in thinking eating then is worse than not eating? Thanks everyone!

No it's not bad to eat then. It's worse to eat nothing at all. It's better to eat a snickers then nothing at all. Your body doesn't know what time it is, it just knows how many calories you ingest in a 24 hour period. I agree with the others you need to fuel your body in order to lose and in order lose more fat than muscle. I eat 1900-2300 calories every day, sometimes more. I burn 600-1000 cals 5 days a week. giving me a NET of at least 1300 everyday. I have lost 101 lbs and still losing, have never stalled. I have stalled on purpose, eating closer to maintenance and cut back on exercise just to let my body rest and adjust. Then when I pick back up I go right back to losing 1-2 lbs every week. I have 40 lbs to go and keep waiting for it to slow down as I'm told it will but it hasn't. Not saying these are the numbers you need to hit but I do think you need to eat more and if you do increase cals you may gain a little at first as your body adjusts. Don't freak out, give it a couple weeks to even back out.

jenalderman

LadyLori, I agree with everyone who says eat more. I have tried and failed so many time over the years by cutting down as much as possible on what I eat. This time around I always hit with 100-200 calories of my daily recommended. It has not failed me. When I plateau, I start eating back some of my workout calories and change up my routine. Within a week or so, I will usually be moving again and then I will allow myself to reserve the workout calories for awhile. Only once did my plateau last longer. At that point I went all the way up to my maintenance calories for a week. Sure enough, when I pulled them back down, voila. It may not work for everyone, but it has worked for me.