Am I expecting too much?

Lindalo5032

Hello all-

I started on the "No flour, no sugar" plan about March 30th. At that time I didn't have any bathroom scales and I hadn't found this website.
I "think" I weighed about 144-145 pounds at that time. Since I discovered this website I have been diligent about weighing & measuring my food and exercising 30 minutes a day.

This week I am stuck at exactly 142.0 pounds. My scales are digital so I know it hasn' even budged one-tenth of a pound. I always weight first thing in the morning.

I have been under my recommended calories every day. The last couple of days I changed my goal from 1200 to 1150 calories per day and changed to 40% carbs, 40% protein, and 20% fat (increased protein and decreased carbs). I can't eat all that protein, so I'm a little under on that, but I haven't gone over the fat and carb allowance.

20 years ago I lost about 10-15 lbs. on Weight Watchers (without exercise) and I don't remember having this hard a time losing. Is it because of my age (64)?

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

amyniceneasy

I don't think your eating enough...

twinmom01

I have had better luck on higher fat and protien and lower carb...

alaska11

You should not go below 1200 calories. Your body goes into starvation mode. Keep your body guessing - one day 1200, one day 1300, next day 1200, etc. Good luck!!

mfpcopine

Your age probably is a factor. Many women have more trouble losing weight as they age, especially post-menopause.

honestlysweet

What is your goal weight? I would think that 142 is a good weight. I would love to be 142!

ryleyroo

It may be your age; I've been stuck for about 2 weeks now at the same weight. But, I also think that you need to raise your calorie level.

mfpcopine

What is your goal weight? I would think that 142 is a good weight. I would love to be 142!

How can you say that when you don't know her height, bone structure, body fat percentage or weight history? A "good weight" is relative.

michelehedges

Are you tracking sugar as well? That was my problem and now that I'm paying attention to everything, I am having success. You might also try adding in other cardio like cleaning the house or gardening.

Jessika616

When I was on weight watchers I lost easily as well. When I decided to look up for many calories I eat in a day on that diet instead of just points, MOST days I was over 1300 calories. So maybe you aren't eating enough.

Laceybaby1967

I don't think your eating enough...

^^^this...and maybe lowering your carbs, if that is the route you so choose to go........ :flowerforyou:

Gwoman2012

How tall are you?

castlerobber

I have been under my recommended calories every day. The last couple of days I changed my goal from 1200 to 1150 calories per day and changed to 40% carbs, 40% protein, and 20% fat (increased protein and decreased carbs). I can't eat all that protein, so I'm a little under on that, but I haven't gone over the fat and carb allowance.

That's very high protein, and very low fat. Try swapping the fat and protein percentages. Or you can do 40% carb, 30% fat, 30% protein if you really need the extra protein. Your body does require some fat for fat-soluble vitamins, maintenance and repair, and helping you feel full longer. 30g/day likely isn't enough.

Michele7091

You're not expecting too much just not eating enough. I was on the "standard MFP 1200 calorie" plan for a while and I couldn't do it. I was STARVING all the time. And I wasn't losing anything. So I upped my calories and not only felt better but started losing weight too. Win/win! Good luck!!!! :drinker:

str8bowbabe

Hello all-

I started on the "No flour, no sugar" plan about March 30th. At that time I didn't have any bathroom scales and I hadn't found this website.
I "think" I weighed about 144-145 pounds at that time. Since I discovered this website I have been diligent about weighing & measuring my food and exercising 30 minutes a day.

This week I am stuck at exactly 142.0 pounds. My scales are digital so I know it hasn' even budged one-tenth of a pound. I always weight first thing in the morning.

I have been under my recommended calories every day. The last couple of days I changed my goal from 1200 to 1150 calories per day and changed to 40% carbs, 40% protein, and 20% fat (increased protein and decreased carbs). I can't eat all that protein, so I'm a little under on that, but I haven't gone over the fat and carb allowance.

20 years ago I lost about 10-15 lbs. on Weight Watchers (without exercise) and I don't remember having this hard a time losing. Is it because of my age (64)?

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Are you eating your calories you burn during exercise? Im with the others on here. I agree that your calorie intake is way too low.

GasMasterFlash

I started on the "No flour, no sugar" plan about March 30th.

May I ask why?

GSCPostBaby

I have had better luck on higher fat and protien and lower carb...

She's right. You have to eat fat to burn fat. Just make sure you're picking healthy fats like nuts, olive oil, fish and avocado. You may want to include more exercise too and eat back the calories you burn.

saintspoon

I started on the "No flour, no sugar" plan about March 30th.

May I ask why?

Yeah ^ why for the love of pete why?

infamousmk

You've only be at this for two weeks - Give it six full weeks and see what kind of results you get before you try changing things or thinking it's not working.

Loko_Ino

Looking at your diary, you are not eating enough of your calories in protein and fats, too much in carbs and sometime not even enough calories for the day.
The ratio of carbs vs fat vs protein that you take in a day is as important as overall caloric intake. Also, I would give yourself at least 6 weeks before you start worrying about if working or not.

TheNewDodge

I started on the "No flour, no sugar" plan about March 30th.

May I ask why?

Because she had sugar and flour on March 29th

castlerobber

I started on the "No flour, no sugar" plan about March 30th.

May I ask why?

Yeah ^ why for the love of pete why?

Sugar has no nutritive value, only empty calories. Likewise white flour--all the vitamins and fiber are stripped out in processing, and only enough vitamins added back to forestall certain deficiency diseases. Some of us find that our bodies overproduce insulin in response to such foods, which causes us to put on weight easily when we eat them, and causes cravings for more such junk. My father is type 2 diabetic, and I don't want to go there, so I eat much less sugar and flour than I used to.

So tell pete that's why. ;-)

Lindalo5032

I started on the "No flour, no sugar" plan about March 30th.

May I ask why?

Yeah ^ why for the love of pete why?

Sugar has no nutritive value, only empty calories. Likewise white flour--all the vitamins and fiber are stripped out in processing, and only enough vitamins added back to forestall certain deficiency diseases. Some of us find that our bodies overproduce insulin in response to such foods, which causes us to put on weight easily when we eat them, and causes cravings for more such junk. My father is type 2 diabetic, and I don't want to go there, so I eat much less sugar and flour than I used to.

So tell pete that's why. ;-)

I had gotten to the point where I couldn't even make it one 1/4 mile lap around the treadmill. Just exhausted. Didn't feel well. I have used the treadmill, off and on, for many years, usually about 20 minutes (4 laps). As noted above, sugar and white processed flour have no nutritional value, only empty calories. I thought this would be a healthy way to lose weight. But I know you also need to track calories, so I started keeping the food diary. Within a couple of days of stopping the flour & sugar, I was able to do 30 minutes on the treadmill. I'm still tired, but at least I am able to do it.

I don't understand how eating more calories can help me lose weight???

Anyway, I am sure the posters are correct who advise me to give it at least a month. Patience is NOT one of my virtues

Thank you, everyone, for your input.

Lindalo5032

What is your goal weight? I would think that 142 is a good weight. I would love to be 142!

For me, that is way too much. I am 5'3" and small bone structure. When I was younger (I'm now 64) I used to weigh anywhere from 108 to 125. At about age 50, I really started putting on the weight. My goal now is 125.

SierraElegance

Did you give up on the no flour, no sugar decision already? I wouldn't add in things like corn and sugar free stuff-- that's more unhealthy food that will make you crave the food you're not wanting to eat. I don't think it's your age as much as your food choices. Check out my diary-- I haven't been eating as much as usual lately because I'm sick this week. I try not to have bars, and only one shake a day. I get the rest of my nutrition from whole foods and not processed.

marbly

Bah, all this mantra about 'not eating enough'!

For heaven's sake, she did not say anything about her height, frame size and exercise plan before all of you jump on the bandwagon talking about 'not enough calories'!! If she's sedentary and small, eating at 1150 or 1200 would easily allow one to lose weight from the outset. There are SO many other factors to weight loss than purported 'not enough calories' that there really isn't any point in anyone proclaiming this reason as the be all and end all of weight loss!

Before anyone assumes anything, note that I'm a HID fan.

Lindalo5032

Did you give up on the no flour, no sugar decision already? I wouldn't add in things like corn and sugar free stuff-- that's more unhealthy food that will make you crave the food you're not wanting to eat. I don't think it's your age as much as your food choices. Check out my diary-- I haven't been eating as much as usual lately because I'm sick this week. I try not to have bars, and only one shake a day. I get the rest of my nutrition from whole foods and not processed.

No, I'm still on the No flour, No Sugar. What that means (according to the book by Dr. Gott), is no processed flour (wheat, bran, corn, anything that says "flour" on the ingredient list.) and no refined sugar (table sugar, processed sugar, etc.) I do eat fruit and corn, anything that has sugar in it naturally.

Lindalo5032

Bah, all this mantra about 'not eating enough'!

For heaven's sake, she did not say anything about her height, frame size and exercise plan before all of you jump on the bandwagon talking about 'not enough calories'!! If she's sedentary and small, eating at 1150 or 1200 would easily allow one to lose weight from the outset. There are SO many other factors to weight loss than purported 'not enough calories' that there really isn't any point in anyone proclaiming this reason as the be all and end all of weight loss!

Before anyone assumes anything, note that I'm a HID fan.

OK, I am 5'3", small frame, and exercise 30 minutes, 6 times a week, burning about 200 calories on the treadmill. I am now (for the past 2 weeks) 142 pounds. The treadmill gives me the number of calories for a 150 pound person. 142 is 95% of 150. So I take 95% times 217 calories = 206 calories.

BTW, what does HID mean?