trying 1 month and no weight loss!!!

laddyboy

ok not eating enough...I have a full breakfast (boiled egg, 2 slices of whoelgrain toast) and tea, then lunch i try to have dinner - spag bowl or meat, spuds and veg) and fruit. Then tea fishfingers & veg or beans on toast. Because I go to the gym in the evening i thought it best to eat earlier. Is this wrong?

Thanks how do you check your BMR?

Based on your original post and your 2 days of food logs you are way under eating. If you eat 1000 calories and then go to the gym and burn, lets say 300 you are netting 700 calories. Your body goes..hey, where is all the food and it starts to slow down and possibly store the food much like squirrles store nuts. It's not a contest to see how far below the 1200 calories you are alloted you can go below. Thats a minimum and maximum you should eat. MFP already has you at a calorie deficit to lose weight. When you workout you add in those exercise calories and you eat them.

cramernh

You need to start with your diary - you are not eating appropriately at all unfortunately. A lunch of crackers is not healthy in any way shape or form. There are days you have skipped meals so you are definitely contributing to the no-weight-loss issue....not trying to be mean, just telling it like it is...

I would definitely consider a total revamp in your dietary intake of real foods, real meals made with real proteins, vegetables, ease in some fruits, etc...

mclarenemma

I had a quick look at your diary:

1) Monday dinner - swap what you had for real fish (not 3% fish mashed up with some other crap and preservatives and covered in breadcrumbs crap) or steamed chicken, a baked potato and salad/vegetables - it might be higher cals but it's a lot more nutritious

2) In the two days you've got there .... where in lords name are your vegetables? Pretty sure there isn't one in sight - and no oven baked chips do not count as a vegie!

1 - up your veggie intake
2 - up the protein intake
3 - eat real food not processed out of the box just because its easier food

Truthfully - if you aren't eating vegies, your body is eventually going to blow a big old raspberry at you and stop doing what it is meant to do to function because it is so devoid of minerals and vitamins and I'll tell you now - no amount of "detox" or gym is going to help you.

chrisb75

My guess without even asking to look at your food log is not eating enough. Like countless others.

^^^^^ THIS

maanctil

So glad you posted this! at a plateau for a month now!! I work out at the gym 4-5 tiimes a week. BUT I think I am eating too nmany carbs. Started this week limiting my carbs and increasing my protein.. Ill let you know how that works out.

LizKurz

LIMIT YOUR CARB FOR 100 ONLY , AND YOU CAN SEE RESULT AM SURE ABOUT THAT


I WAS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AND THIS WAS MY MAGIC SOLUTION

BWAH.?.?.? There is no "magic solution". You're probably eating less now that you're not eating as much crap, because high carb processed crap has more cals that veggies fruits and lean meats do.

"magic solution" wtf. It's maths, not magic. :huh:

ABHY7

Wow guys, bit of an eye opener for me i guess. Stupidly i never took into account the calories burned so was trying to stay under the 1200 cals. And have been slack on the cooking front hence the frozen chips, fishfingers etc.
OK really need to get mny *kitten* in gear - appreciate you taking the time to look at food chart!!

01divey

I would think it is very unlikely, if not almost impossible, that youve built any noticeable muscle in 6 weeks on 1400 calories. My guess would be that your body is holding on to all the water,fat,muscle weight as your not eating enough. Try adding an extra 100 calories each day and monitor your progress for 2 weeks.

LizKurz

if you eat every 3 hours small portions you will lose weight.. I lost over 40 pounds with my diet and how our bodies works and functions.

Wow. Another misconception. What is this? The thread where all we do is give out magic tricks to lose weight?

It doesn't matter what time of day you eat, and actually studies show that people are more likely to eat MORE by eating so often because we're used to eating meals, and will overeat during these "mini meals". But I lost 102 lbs 5 years ago, and ate breakfast, lunch, a small snack, dinner and then a small treat of 150 cals or less.

mclarenemma

Wow guys, bit of an eye opener for me i guess. Stupidly i never took into account the calories burned so was trying to stay under the 1200 cals. And have been slack on the cooking front hence the frozen chips, fishfingers etc.
OK really need to get mny *kitten* in gear - appreciate you taking the time to look at food chart!!

If you are having trouble on the time front in cooking veg - stiry fry is a quick easy option - quicker if you can get pre-cut mixes, the steam veggie bags - they don't taste the best but it is at least 1.5 - 2 cups of veggies (4 serves), make up a big vegetable stew or vegetable soup and freeze in portions (excellent for taking to work as well). Buy meat in bulk and portion it out into individual bags. Steam a couple of chicken breasts on the weekend, defrost in the morning and add to a salad at night. Just be creative

suziecue66

if you eat every 3 hours small portions you will lose weight.. I lost over 40 pounds with my diet and how our bodies works and functions.

Wow. Another misconception. What is this? The thread where all we do is give out magic tricks to lose weight?

It doesn't matter what time of day you eat, and actually studies show that people are more likely to eat MORE by eating so often because we're used to eating meals, and will overeat during these "mini meals". But I lost 102 lbs 5 years ago, and ate breakfast, lunch, a small snack, dinner and then a small treat of 150 cals or less.

It was just another suggestion. Some do very well eating every 3hrs or the 3 larger meals - just do what works. The OP may do well eating every 3hrs so she may choose to tryit or not.

Pandoragirl

I think she means a pound of fat and a pound of muscle DO with the same - a pound!

KGFitnessGuru

Yarwell. Well if you start say at 7 am with breakfast your last meal should be at 7 pm if you stay up say past 10 after 7pm then should have a protein shake.. but depends on what your eating and your portions size. I had to measure my food out and ate everyday at the same time, and I lost over 40 pounds. if your not eating healthy and not eating the right stuff then your not going to lose weight.

YELLOWBIRD143

Please don't give up!!! This is such a healthy program. Perhaps you need to share your food diary. What do you think????

wftiger

I'd up your protein and lower your carbs. You need the protein to build muscle and they keep you full longer.

Lolli1986

My guess without even asking to look at your food log is not eating enough. Like countless others.

maybe, but I doubt it.

The same thing is happening to me and i eat about 1800. I am putting on so much muscle so quickly that I am not even worrying about the scale. I take measurements, and they show results, and my body fat% is dropping and muscle is going up.

also, i eat protein massively. i 'decided to change my macro goals' to a ratio of 30:40:30 in favour of protein... it turns out that is how i was already eating.

marycmeadows

yep not eating enough -- you say 1400 calorie diet but you have been at 1200 or less since sunday, and before that I see nothing logged. If you're working out, you need to eat more, or you won't lose weight. you're not giving your body enough to run on.

sarahty101

I had the same problem. I am only allowed 1200 calories per day. For about five weeks I stuck to the plan and I worked out every single day using weights every other , and doing cardio EVERY day, sometimes for over an hour. I got so frustrated because I only lost a pound and a half. I don't know what it was, but this last week I have started losing at a much faster rate, and I haven't changed what I was doing. It can be so frustrating but stick to it!

katmix

Muscle weighs the same as fat everyone.....!!!

Not true...ever...

*Scratches head* I'm pretty sure that a pound of fat is the same weight as a pound of muscle... :noway:

TheresaC928

As an exercise instructor once told me, muscle burns fat. You want muscle. I have not lost in last 3 wks but have lost an inch in waist and hips so I will take it. It is frustrating not to see the scale move but look at measurements and try to get in slimmer sizes. I bet you can. You go girl!!

christenwypy

Do you need to lose weight? Maybe you are just turning what you have into muscle?

I am not losing a bunch yet either. I gave up on the scale. I know I am stronger, healthier, and my clothes are getting looser so I am just going to keep going and check in a month or two.

jarrodc

Your answer is in the title.

To give you an idea... I've been losing weight for 6 years out of the 22 I've been alive, and I'm still not great at it.

cressievargo

My guess without even asking to look at your food log is not eating enough. Like countless others.

maybe, but I doubt it.

The same thing is happening to me and i eat about 1800. I am putting on so much muscle so quickly that I am not even worrying about the scale. I take measurements, and they show results, and my body fat% is dropping and muscle is going up.

also, i eat protein massively. i 'decided to change my macro goals' to a ratio of 30:40:30 in favour of protein... it turns out that is how i was already eating.

Gaining muscle mass takes time...

emgawne

Can I suggest you ready my blog from today? Not trying to be pushy or act like I know it all, but I've been there before... And I know how hard it can be.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/emgawne/view/why-i-hate-the-scale-247990

HelloSweetie4

Don't focus on the scale. That was my problem too. Start doing measurements instead you will see more of a difference. You are probably replacing some of the fat with muscle while you're doing the weight training. Also, celebrate your NSVs, you will keep up your motivation that way. If you're working out 6 days a week, you need to up your calories. You also need to eat back your exercise calories. It may seem counterproductive, but that's how many of the people on here lost their weight. So they must be doing something right!

laddyboy

My guess without even asking to look at your food log is not eating enough. Like countless others.

maybe, but I doubt it.

The same thing is happening to me and i eat about 1800. I am putting on so much muscle so quickly that I am not even worrying about the scale. I take measurements, and they show results, and my body fat% is dropping and muscle is going up.

also, i eat protein massively. i 'decided to change my macro goals' to a ratio of 30:40:30 in favour of protein... it turns out that is how i was already eating.

Yup, I was right. She's not eating enough.

Darlingir

what weighs more...a pound of feathers or a pound of rocks? :P

spammyanna

if you eat every 3 hours small portions you will lose weight.. I lost over 40 pounds with my diet and how our bodies works and functions.

This doesn't work for everyone. I eat every 2 hours, some people only need to eat 3 meals a day.

Do what works for you. My guess is you aren't eating enough. Try eating back your exercise calories. And give it time, my trainer told me it could take up to 8 weeks of lifting before I actually started losing weight, but I have lost inches.

mswn02

I agree with the commentator who stated you are not eating enough. Sure, you may be eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but what are you eating between those meals? Are you eating "small meals/snacks" every 2 to 3 hours? I used to think eating this often was ridiculous and there was no way I could lose weight by doing so, but it REALLY IS important! My metabolism is so well-trained now that my body practically tells me when it it time to eat again.

future_runner

I had a quick look at your diary:

1) Monday dinner - swap what you had for real fish (not 3% fish mashed up with some other crap and preservatives and covered in breadcrumbs crap) or steamed chicken, a baked potato and salad/vegetables - it might be higher cals but it's a lot more nutritious

2) In the two days you've got there .... where in lords name are your vegetables? Pretty sure there isn't one in sight - and no oven baked chips do not count as a vegie!

1 - up your veggie intake
2 - up the protein intake
3 - eat real food not processed out of the box just because its easier food

Truthfully - if you aren't eating vegies, your body is eventually going to blow a big old raspberry at you and stop doing what it is meant to do to function because it is so devoid of minerals and vitamins and I'll tell you now - no amount of "detox" or gym is going to help you.

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