10 weeks in, no progress. Need some pointers.

moylie

lluvchopstick was referring to the OP's diary, because mine actually is not open. I do, however have my macros set as suggested 40/30/30 (adding whey protein every day to hit my mark). I aim for less than 2,500 of sodium, and minimum of 25-30 on fiber. I really don't think my diet is at fault. I eat A LOT of veggies, no artificial sweeteners, keep sugars low, prepare 90% of my meals (very little processed stuff).

Ok, sorry, in the thread I thought she was referring to you.

Questions for you:

You mentioned being up 5lbs, has there been any fluctuations? Did you gain it all at once, has it been a steady upward trend? Has there been any bouncing....tell me about the 5lbs.

I can't really tell you on fluctuations, because I took a scale break pryor to joining this group, and have only weighed once a month in the last two months. So, here's what I know. I had plateaued at about 144/145 from Nov. 2011 to about Feb. 2012. I had been at 1400ish calories (per MFP, and eating back most exercise calories). So for Feb. I upped gradually, with the last weeks going to around 1700. At the beginning of March, I weighed 149/150, so up 5 pounds total. For all of April I've been at my TDEE w/ 15% cut (1810 or so), and weighed this morning, and it STILL says 150. So, not only are my measurements not changing, I'm UP 5 pounds over my lowest weight. I wouldn't care so much what the scale says, but I'm physically not changing at all.... my stinkin' measurements have been the same since February 17th.

ANewLucia

lluvchopstick was referring to the OP's diary, because mine actually is not open. I do, however have my macros set as suggested 40/30/30 (adding whey protein every day to hit my mark). I aim for less than 2,500 of sodium, and minimum of 25-30 on fiber. I really don't think my diet is at fault. I eat A LOT of veggies, no artificial sweeteners, keep sugars low, prepare 90% of my meals (very little processed stuff).

Ok, sorry, in the thread I thought she was referring to you.

Questions for you:

You mentioned being up 5lbs, has there been any fluctuations? Did you gain it all at once, has it been a steady upward trend? Has there been any bouncing....tell me about the 5lbs.

I can't really tell you on fluctuations, because I took a scale break pryor to joining this group, and have only weighed once a month in the last two months. So, here's what I know. I had plateaued at about 144/145 from Nov. 2011 to about Feb. 2012. I had been at 1400ish calories (per MFP, and eating back most exercise calories). So for Feb. I upped gradually, with the last weeks going to around 1700. At the beginning of March, I weighed 149/150, so up 5 pounds total. For all of April I've been at my TDEE w/ 15% cut (1810 or so), and weighed this morning, and it STILL says 150. So, not only are my measurements not changing, I'm UP 5 pounds over my lowest weight. I wouldn't care so much what the scale says, but I'm physically not changing at all.... my stinkin' measurements have been the same since February 17th.

OHHHHHHH, ok, so you are not gaining or losing....Stay right where you are for the next few weeks, if you don't lose or gain I am going to suggest going up another 100 in cals.

Umm, calc you BMR are you using Moderate for your TDEE calc? If you answered before...forgive. Maybe just inbox me the info...trying to keep up with where what is in the forum is taxing...Kiki and I are working on a website because this is too difficult to maintain:-)

Coco_Puff

I'm new to this too, just 2 weeks in, but when I see the results and read the success stories of the members that have used this philosophy, I'm in! The changes in the bodies are so awesome and they didn't happen over night. I will gladly take it slow if it means this is the last time I have to do this, cause I did it right this time. I did gain the 1st week, but a week later lost back to where I was. I've been told to wait about 4 - 6 weeks for a loss on the scale, but the inches are moving and the definition is starting to develop. I can live without the weight loss, I've always looked like I weight less than I do, so inch loss and total body improvement is what I'm banking on. Good Luck!!!!

WeCallThemDayWalkers

Good luck Coco Puff! Hopefully it goes smoothly for you.