I should be dropping pounds a week
Darlingir
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I should be dropping pounds a week, at least a pound to two pounds...but nothing...I'm just venting because i feel a bit frustrated..yeah yeah i know about losing inches and all but really when a person has 70lbs to lose like I have the weight should be coming off...I'm working hard....umph...
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I know exactly how you feel, I'm have the same problem/frustration right now too. And it's ok to vent that what we're all here for! i wish I knew why this happens, it'd give my brain a break, but the best I can do is tell you to keep going no matter the results. Or well... lack there of lol.0
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Diary is inconsistent.
1k days up to 1800 days.
Pick a calorie and stick to the macros daily.
Work out 3 times a week.
Clothes get bigger even if the weight doesnt drop quickly.0 -
Diary is inconsistent.
1k days up to 1800 days.
Pick a calorie and stick to the macros daily.
Work out 3 times a week.
Clothes get bigger even if the weight doesnt drop quickly.
I know, I keep switching things up hoping it will trigger something 0 -
I know exactly how you feel, I'm have the same problem/frustration right now too. And it's ok to vent that what we're all here for! i wish I knew why this happens, it'd give my brain a break, but the best I can do is tell you to keep going no matter the results. Or well... lack there of lol.
maybe its my age...lol0 -
Your sodium count is quite high to... what exactly is your cal amount? One day it is in the 1900's one day it is in the 1600's...but your daily amount looks to be around 1200....which means its quite possible you aren't eating enough.
You can't just keep hoping switching it will do something if it obviously isn't. How about lowering your cal count to say 1400 cals a day and sticking to it?0 -
but my BMR is 1750....I'm so confused0
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and whats the difference if I bounce my calories around...as long as I am in a 500 cal deficit right?0
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Without excercise it says you should be eating 1650. So just eat 1650, and whatever calories you get extra from excercise don't eat. At least not right now. Try to keep your calories more consistant and see what happens for a couple of weeks. A 500 calorie deficit each day only gets you 1 lb lost for the week. Also what did you set as your goal to lose per week? If you are trying for a 2lb weight lost each week you are going to have a lower calorie count. I saw that you lost 9 lbs, did you change that in your goals to reflect the change you need to make to your calories?0
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Weight loss isn't linear. Normally people who aren't consistent in either food intake or exercise get no results. Stick to something consistently for awhile so you can gauge results.
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Maybe try this: everyday for one week keep your sodium count below 2000 mg. Not 2500, below 2000. Many people are very sensitive to sodium and need to keep it as low as possible. I do. Once I started keeping my sodium below 2000 mg/day I lost the excess water weight I was carrying and it became much easier to track my weight loss progress.0
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Make sure you're drinking 6-8 glasses of water a day. Lots of Protein helps too0
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working smart is more important than working hard.. sometimes the harder you work the less success you see. the more educated you become about nutrition and fitness the more progress you will see.I should be dropping pounds a week, at least a pound to two pounds...but nothing...I'm just venting because i feel a bit frustrated..yeah yeah i know about losing inches and all but really when a person has 70lbs to lose like I have the weight should be coming off...I'm working hard....umph...0 -
Diary is inconsistent.
1k days up to 1800 days.
Pick a calorie and stick to the macros daily.
Work out 3 times a week.
Clothes get bigger even if the weight doesnt drop quickly.
I disagree with this. It is not necessary to eat the same number of calories every day. You just need to meet your calorie goal on average. I often have low days because I like to have high days. But mine average out over 7-10 days. I met my goal in this manner and have maintained it for over 8 months.0 -
Diary is inconsistent.
1k days up to 1800 days.
Pick a calorie and stick to the macros daily.
Work out 3 times a week.
Clothes get bigger even if the weight doesnt drop quickly.
I disagree with this. It is not necessary to eat the same number of calories every day. You just need to meet your calorie goal on average. I often have low days because I like to have high days. But mine average out over 7-10 days. I met my goal in this manner and have maintained it for over 8 months.
But for someone new who needs a routine...
Shes just eating one day and saying "I'm not losing any weight so I wont eat tomorrow...."
And what about on a hormonal level?
She needs routine with eating.
This....this isnt routine.0 -
I agree with the above about sodium and also would like to add, processed food really screws me up (I am a diet/exercise controlled diabetic) and I know it does the same to others I know. I also try to incorporate fat blockers, metabolism boosters, and antioxidants during the day just to help out my body a little more.0
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I started with 1200 cals a day and not eating my exercise cals back but I felt like I was white knuckling it... 0
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I am in the EXACT SAME POSITION and I'm SOOOOOO frustrated.
I used to eat pasta and rice and bread every night...not kidding....and at least pizza twice a week.
NOW I am watching EVERYTHING I eat and have DRASTICALLY changed my diet...I also weigh everything so that it is accurate.
This week I seen a two pound gain and yes my clothes do feel a little lose but at 213 lbs I SHOULD definitely be seeing a loss.
I am extremely frustrated and ready to throw in the towel.
OH...and I work out for about 1 or 1.5 hours 6 days a week at the gym ON TOP of Jillian Michaels 30DS (Level 2 Day 5 today) I do it everyday with a break once maybe twice a week. I'm SUPER annoyed.0 -
I started with 1200 cals a day and not eating my exercise cals back but I felt like I was white knuckling it...
Eat your exercise calories back.0 -
I started with 1200 cals a day and not eating my exercise cals back but I felt like I was white knuckling it...
1200 is not enough. On average is looks like you are eating below your BMR so try eating AT LEAST that. I think you should also eat back your exercise after eating at your BMR but I'm sure others will tell you that you don't have to. Your body needs the fuel, don't be afraid to eat.0 -
I started with 1200 cals a day and not eating my exercise cals back but I felt like I was white knuckling it...
Unless you've upped your calories quite a bit - you're not fueling your body. It's going to hold on to its weight. It also looks like you have lots of days where you're leaving 500-600 calories on the table. That's too many. Eat more. Drink more water. Search the threads for "should I eat back my exercise calories" "in place of a roadmap" and "eat more to lose more."
Also know that a 5lb fluctuation is normal. Our bodies can store a lot of water. This takes time. Focus on monthly progress instead of daily or you will drive yourself nuts (I recognize that this is easier said than done, but it helps).0 -
I am in the EXACT SAME POSITION and I'm SOOOOOO frustrated.
I used to eat pasta and rice and bread every night...not kidding....and at least pizza twice a week.
NOW I am watching EVERYTHING I eat and have DRASTICALLY changed my diet...I also weigh everything so that it is accurate.
This week I seen a two pound gain and yes my clothes do feel a little lose but at 213 lbs I SHOULD definitely be seeing a loss.
I am extremely frustrated and ready to throw in the towel.
OH...and I work out for about 1 or 1.5 hours 6 days a week at the gym ON TOP of Jillian Michaels 30DS (Level 2 Day 5 today) I do it everyday with a break once maybe twice a week. I'm SUPER annoyed.
well do not throw in the towel! We are now the same weight...look how much you lost already!0 -
Girls, what is the pattern to your weight loss? I mean as girls we are especially sensitive to hormone changes, and from years of tracking my weight daily I can tell you right away that around ovulation and around menstruation, I don't lose anything, I gain weight. There are so many reasons for a "stall" or a weight gain on the SCALE. It doesn't show the whole picture and it's NOT telling you if you're losing fat or not. For all you know, You're losing a pound of fat a week and retaining a pound of water a week. I've lost like 7! pounds this week. But for the previous weeks I had been bouncing up and down the same pound or two. I was BLOATED. Hormones and such. Maybe a bit too much sodium on some days too. Well whatever the reason, it's not that I wasn't meeting my calorie goals or exercise goals, so stick with it... if you're honest with yourself and you're truly doing what needs to be done, then you're going to get there. Don't only go by the scale! It can be such a liar!
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Diary is inconsistent.
1k days up to 1800 days.
Pick a calorie and stick to the macros daily.
Work out 3 times a week.
Clothes get bigger even if the weight doesnt drop quickly.
I disagree with this. It is not necessary to eat the same number of calories every day. You just need to meet your calorie goal on average. I often have low days because I like to have high days. But mine average out over 7-10 days. I met my goal in this manner and have maintained it for over 8 months.
I agree. I lost over 100 lbs in less than a year by saving up cals 100 a day to have a snack or a couple of beers every now and then. You need to be consistent over an average, however, I do think varying by 800 cals a day is a bit extreme and might be backfiring.0 -
Girls, what is the pattern to your weight loss? I mean as girls we are especially sensitive to hormone changes, and from years of tracking my weight daily I can tell you right away that around ovulation and around menstruation, I don't lose anything, I gain weight. There are so many reasons for a "stall" or a weight gain on the SCALE. It doesn't show the whole picture and it's NOT telling you if you're losing fat or not. For all you know, You're losing a pound of fat a week and retaining a pound of water a week. I've lost like 7! pounds this week. But for the previous weeks I had been bouncing up and down the same pound or two. I was BLOATED. Hormones and such. Maybe a bit too much sodium on some days too. Well whatever the reason, it's not that I wasn't meeting my calorie goals or exercise goals, so stick with it... if you're honest with yourself and you're truly doing what needs to be done, then you're going to get there. Don't only go by the scale! It can be such a liar!
I was thinking this too....0 -
but I'm done whining...heading off to the gym now...0
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Maybe try this: everyday for one week keep your sodium count below 2000 mg. Not 2500, below 2000. Many people are very sensitive to sodium and need to keep it as low as possible. I do. Once I started keeping my sodium below 2000 mg/day I lost the excess water weight I was carrying and it became much easier to track my weight loss progress.
I agree with this also. Once I added my sodium count into my diary, I started dropping quicker. I am one that retains water like no ones business and if I keep it no higher than 1500, I am good. I feel it right away in my rings, so I know if I am retaining.
I would definitley start with watching your calorie intake. If you want to lose the 2 poundsa week.....stick around 1200 calories and try not to eat back all your excericise calories. I was orking my butt off for a month with spinning and gaining weight!!!! I came back to MFP and started logging last week and I am dropping the wieght now. I have lost 7.6 pounds in a week....granted I was retaining ALOT of water weight and couldn't figure out why.....surfed MFP and figured it out and BAM, down 5.2 pounds.....Good Luck and stay focused!!!!0 -
Diary is inconsistent.
1k days up to 1800 days.
Pick a calorie and stick to the macros daily.
Work out 3 times a week.
Clothes get bigger even if the weight doesnt drop quickly.
I disagree with this. It is not necessary to eat the same number of calories every day. You just need to meet your calorie goal on average. I often have low days because I like to have high days. But mine average out over 7-10 days. I met my goal in this manner and have maintained it for over 8 months.
But for someone new who needs a routine...
Shes just eating one day and saying "I'm not losing any weight so I wont eat tomorrow...."
And what about on a hormonal level?
She needs routine with eating.
This....this isnt routine.
The general advice seems to be that its a better idea to keep your body guessing is better than having it know what to expect. I've switched my calories up a lot and experimented with what works for *my* body. I think for women, that is even more important since we seem to stall out much more than the guys.0 -
OP, if it's been a while that the scale hasn't moved, try eating at maintenance or close to it for a week. I know this has worked for a lot of people.0
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You sound like you've set your expectations too high and are expecting quick results. Perahps re-adjust your expectations and you'll be happier with the results.0
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I know exactly how you feel. I have at least 70lbs to lose and I haven't been dropping near as fast as I have in the past. I get on the scale one day and I'll be down 2lbs, get on it again four days later and I'm up another pound. It is really frustrating. I'm starting to wonder if my thyroid levels are off (I had a partial thyroidectomy last month). Anyway, keep plugging away at it, and try not to get frustrated. I keep going even though I'm not seeing immediate gratification. I know there has to be progress being made...somewhere! :flowerforyou:0
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