Wife not having same results

qtiekiki

You simply can't compare the rate of weight loss between male and female. Males lose weight much faster than females, due to our hormones.

I, personally, don't think wine is hindrance if the people is eating enough calories to fuel their bodies and the wine calories are within that caloric goal. With that said, she is probably not eating enough.

kylesmommy89

I think she needs to eat more and work out if she doesn't already. I lose at 1600 net cals and maintain at 1800 net. I'm 5'4 and 106 lbs. 1200 sucks. Maybe she should try to eat at LEAST 1200 in food so that she can get the nutrition and she can keep her wine. I drink wine nearly every night and I still lost the weight. Screw giving up everything you love!

kelseyhere

I STRONGLY disagree with all of those saying that alcohol intake as long as it is within calorie limits, will not affect weight loss. As a female who has gained and lost more than once, I have found that when I drink, I can't lose the last 10 pounds. Doesn't matter if it's within my calories, my body will hold onto that fat because it doesn't have enough other good stuff. Even cookies don't seem to do as much damage on me as alcohol. She really should limit her drinking to 1-2 nights a week max. Another advantage to that is that one glass of wine goes a lot farther and when her tolerance goes down, she can switch from 2 glasses to 1. Basically what it comes down to is that alcohol is completely empty calories and when you are eating such a low amount already, those calories need to be nutrient dense. Read up on nutrient density and try and share some articles with her.

Finally, even if she doesn't like the total gym she really should try and get some strength training in. Your losing faster because you're working out smarter. Maybe you can buy her a set of dumbbells? It doesn't even have to be weights, just something with resistance to build more muscle. Even yoga is a form of strength training. If she puts on more muscle mass she can eat more and will be able to maintain for much longer.

Christine1110

I'm sure it's not helping her any....maybe a glass or two a week. Ladies don't lose weight as fast as men....You have more mucsle then we do .

therealangd

If she is complaining about her progress then she should be eating more and drinking alcohol less.

If she is happy with the way things are going, then leave her be.

ZoeLifts

You are eating more, working out more and you are a guy.

^^ This. My husband can just switch up one meal and not lift a finger and he starts losing weight. It's disgusting really.

My two cents -
1. She needs to eat more, and work out more. I recommend looking into the eat more to weigh less group here on mfp: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/3817-eat-more-to-weigh-less. She can find info on running her numbers and getting fuel for her body.

2. If she works the calories in and is eating back exercise calories and the majority of her nutrients are from food, she can also work in some wine to drink. Someone else said this is a lifestyle change. Absolutely, and unless you both plan on quitting with any alcohol whatsoever and are fine with that, then you can work in the treats. Alcohol is calories and the body doesn't spend those calories any different from the others.

ZoeLifts

...... You'd have to prise the wine glass from my cold, dead hands (check my diary - I even have a booze section!), but I usually only use my exercise calories for drinks, so it's over and above what I actually need food-wise ......

That is one of the funniest posts ...... and sensible too ....... I look forward to a glass of something in the evening & don't apologize for it ......... but then you'll never hear me complain if my weight loss slows to a crawl :drinker:

Amen!