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kodijhill

so ive been here a year and haven't lost any i just want to change myself image it sucks that ive struggled so much and nothing to show sory for mopen

FinallyFindingLisa

Here's what works for me - controlled sodium intake, increased water intake, sugar (I'm diabetic so this is very important to me) from any source is restricted, less carbs and more protein. I stall out when my carb to protein ratio isn't about equal and when my salt in-take exceeds the 2500 for more than 2 days in a row.

psuLemon

For us to understand your caloric needs (CN) can you post your height, & weight & your exercise routine? Also, you should track protein. I did notice, your carbs are pretty high. Additionally, if you have PCOS or Hypo/hyperthyroidism, that could be beneficial to know as well. If you want, feel free to PM this info.

vim_n_vigor

Well, you may be eating too much. I don't know your stats, but it doesn't look like you log much exercise, so a lower intake may be appropriate. Have you tracked your ups and downs over the past year? What are you doing different if there are any weeks you do see a decrease?

Athijade

What are your stats? What do you have your activity level set to and why?

trybefan

What have you done in the past year to change any bad habits? Just gettin on this site is a small step, you have to make changes for yourself..

Your bio states that you overeat and like junk food? Have you worked to change that? There are numerous people on here that (I am sure) would love to support and help you out, I am one, but change happens when you decide it will...I sent a FR

fredd500

In addition to your height, weight and activity level, it would be good to know what deficit you have chosen. I am a man (more calories straight away) 6' 1" tall and weight over 250lbs. My daily goal is 1670 calories (1000 deficit) so 2000 for you seems quite high. If you have set your activity level high, how sure are you that you are achieving that level of activity? Have you considered investing in something like a fitbit to actually measure your activity level throughout the day?

Rizabees

It looks like you have your calories set to 2000. Make it smaller, maybe.
Don't go too small, even lowering it to 1700 or 1800 could do something.
Make sure when you're logging exercise to do it honestly and accurately as possible. Same with your lifestyle - when they ask for sedentary, active etc.

Keep working on it.
If all else fails you should go to a doctor and see if there's an underlying issue preventing weight loss.
Or a nutritionist to help you get on a plan that will help you better.

MaraDiaz

If all else fails you should go to a doctor and see if there's an underlying issue preventing weight loss.
Or a nutritionist to help you get on a plan that will help you better.

If you happen to be lucky enough to have health insurance, and even better, a doctor who will also refer you to a nutritionist, this advice seems like the best you're going to get.

cramernh

If all else fails you should go to a doctor and see if there's an underlying issue preventing weight loss.
Or a nutritionist to help you get on a plan that will help you better.

If you happen to be lucky enough to have health insurance, and even better, a doctor who will also refer you to a nutritionist, this advice seems like the best you're going to get.

You can also contact your local hospital's Physician Referral side to find a physician's office that works with a sliding fee scale, or if you live close to a Health Dept in your area, they offer many programs available that can either help you, or direct you to those who can help....

Rizabees

If all else fails you should go to a doctor and see if there's an underlying issue preventing weight loss.
Or a nutritionist to help you get on a plan that will help you better.

If you happen to be lucky enough to have health insurance, and even better, a doctor who will also refer you to a nutritionist, this advice seems like the best you're going to get.

There are cheap clinics around.

withabandon

Kodi, do you actually weigh/measure your food or are you just guesstimating most of the time? That is where I found I began to slip when I was logging and stopped losing. I figured I knew "roughly how much" I was eating but I was SO WRONG. Go to the dollar store, get measuring cups and spoons and invest $10 in a food scale. YOU WILL BE SURPRISED, I guarantee it.

I also think, having watched your diary over time because you've been my friend, that you need to change the WHAT you eat, not just the how much. Because at the end of the day, 2000 calories of GOOD food is WAY better than 2000 calories of pan fried potatoes and cheese stuffed chicken, sorry. Perhaps invest in a heart rate monitor to measure how many calories you are actually burning at Zumba because I know that is one of your favourite exercises (I am not brave enough to try it yet, I am SOOO uncoordinated!).

At the end of the day, if you're doing everything right and things STILL aren't moving, don't give up. It is NEVER a waste of time to treat your body the way that it deserves to be treated by fueling it with CLEAN fuel and moving it in the way it was designed to be moved. Best of luck!

kodijhill

first off,
i dont eat junk food i went to many doctors and they told me to eat 2000 calories a day because its woud be a natural deficit of 700 calories a day alone second i measure my food on a scale digital so yea i do measure everything. i was diagnosed with hypothyroism when i was a child now apparently its normal ive done a lot of changes i do not eat junk food you read the profile wrong i cook everything i eat and some things i put on my diary arent not what they ar pan friend potatoes is not what it seems but fits the decription so ive changed tons of things i also am on my feet 90 percent of the day i dont sit on my *kitten*

ohnuts14

kodijhill, you seemed pretty defensive in your response. I'm not trying to pick. You know best what your habbits are like. But the fact of the matter is, if you haven't lost anything in the year you've been here, you need to be honest with yourself, and ask yourself what it is you could be doing differently. The only way we can all help you through the forum is if you tell us exactly what it is you've been doing, what you're diet and habbits have been like, and what areas you feel you might need improvement or help. By viewing your food diary, there's a lot I could tell you, but if you know you're eating exactly the way you're supposed to be eating, and you're exercising like you say you are, then I guess nobody really has anything useful to offer that would help you. I wish you the best of luck.

Lesley2901

@Kodijhill
Don't want to sound harsh but your response sounds quite defensive. You have been given a lot of good advice and by your own admission what you have been doing so far has not been effective. I'm sure you have made changes - just maybe not enough. By following the suggestions given you could find out why you are not losing weight and get yourself on the right path.

BigDaddyBRC

In looking at just your diary....it is all over the place. In looking at the past 3 weeks, you only have this last week consistently tracked. Basing it off of this, you are not drinking enough water as your diet is high in sodium. Additionally, you have a few days over your goals on calories and your sugars appear to be too high. I did not look to see how much was fruit, but if its next to nothing, your feeding your body an easier means of storing the excess calories.


Simply put...eat up to 100% of the calorie goal, drink a crap load of water, and you will see results. Just know it takes time

EDIT: In seeing your comments about the doctor...his numbers could be incorrect. Here is a great link to find your BMR (Although, MFP has this built in). I do suggest for the BMR, using MFP's goals.
http://health.discovery.com/centers/heart/basal/basal.html

jennifershoo

Why did you start this thread if you're going to be defensive at people who are trying to help you?
They are right you know. If you've been here for a whole year and seen no result, then something is really wrong.
Junk food is not only McDonald and Burger King. All the frozen meals like lean cuisine and such have so many preservatives, sodium, added sugar in them. They are not healthy.
Stop eating pasta, it's way too easy to overeat. Stop drinking sweet teas and STOP EATING PROCESSED SUGAR!
What you eat is more important than the quantity. If you eat whole foods, nothing processed, you'll be satiated more easily and you won't feel the need to overeat on junk. You have to change completely the way you eat. Don't you agree?
And you have to exercise. Don't think just about lowering your weight but also increasing your overall health.
I also agree with the poster who mentioned PCOS and diabetes. You should be checked out for those conditions.

Jeankyy

Make sure to consume less than your BMR. Cardio won't hurt either.

Jules2Be

SMASH things often!

BigDaddyBRC

Junk food is not only McDonald and Burger King. All the frozen meals like lean cuisine and such have so many preservatives, sodium, added sugar in them. They are not healthy.
Stop eating pasta, it's way too easy to overeat. Stop drinking sweet teas and STOP EATING PROCESSED SUGAR!


I also agree with the poster who mentioned PCOS and diabetes. You should be checked out for those conditions.

Sorry, but I have to disagree with a good chunk of this. Stop eating past, McDonalds...yada yada ydad. So much bull****. It's about caloric intake. Please see my post above. You can "cap" foods in moderation. I know...because I do and I've love 50 pounds...

Is it overall healthier to abstain from fast food and frozen meals...yes.but you dont HAVE to.

dinosnopro

Eat less, I'm going out on a limb here, but I think a tdee of 2700 is very optimistic. On your feet all day is one thing, moving while your on them is another.

DavPul

first off,
i dont eat junk food i went to many doctors and they told me to eat 2000 calories a day because its woud be a natural deficit of 700 calories a day alone second i measure my food on a scale digital so yea i do measure everything. i was diagnosed with hypothyroism when i was a child now apparently its normal ive done a lot of changes i do not eat junk food you read the profile wrong i cook everything i eat and some things i put on my diary arent not what they ar pan friend potatoes is not what it seems but fits the decription so ive changed tons of things i also am on my feet 90 percent of the day i dont sit on my *kitten*

Actually, I don't care if you want to eat junk food. Eating healthy or not is totally up to you. I say this as a junk food eater. I'm more interesting in losing weight right now than eating healthy. I can eat Oreos all day, but as long as I eat less Oreos than I used to eat, I'll lose weight. (But my teeth will be terrible and we won't get into the constipation).

I'd start with your totally calories consumed. 2000 is an awfully high number for a female of virtually any size. I'm not a doctor, and even if I was I'm not *your* doctor, but I find it difficult to believe that 2700 calories is your maintenance allowance. That's MY maintenance allowance, when I started I was a 276 pound male. I went to 1800 calories at first, and now it's down to a shade under 1600.

I move around quite a bit at work too, but I started with my settings as "active" and then changed them down to "sedentary". That seemed to help, even tho I go over on calories pretty much every day. Unless you're lifting 40 lb boxes all day or chopping wood, you're probably not as active as you may think. Or you may be, but your body long ago adapted to the daily level of walking or standing that you do.

Try setting your calorie goal to 1400-1500 or so and seeing how you do. Or eat the same but add 500-600 worth of exercise so that you're net is around 1500.

Good luck!

Lady_Bane

There are only 2 reasons:
You are eating too many calories and not working out/doing the right workouts.

Do 30 minutes cardio and 30 min muscle strengthening
Just yesterday you had: Cheese, fried potatoes, tortillas, fried eggs, sour cream, lots of sugar, butter, cheese stuffed chicken breast, chips, queadillas, bread, candy...etc.
Thats never going to help you lose weight unless you are a marathon runner my love. If you wanted to lose weight, you would know that this is not the way darling.

jhigg11

Can you add protein in your diary? It is essential to get enough protein in your diet. I would CUT BACK -(not cut out) on the carbs if I were you. Breads, pastas, rice etc. It's way to easy to over eat on those things. I also agree that frozen meals are junk, and they do have too many preservatives in them. Drink a lot of water during and between meals, to help curb your appetite. Be happy and move. I'm not saying you should cut out all the tasty stuff, you should still enjoy a treat here and there. Eating more carbs and fiber in the morning will help. You will feel satisfied longer and it gives you and energy boost to. Good luck! I hope you find some answers and are able to get to your goal. I always say being positive is key, because we all have negative things happen to us life, but choosing to stay focused and positive about ourselves is the one thing we can control. :-)

ohnuts14

Like someone pointed out -- standing on your feet all day, as exhausting as it feels, is not quite enough. When I was doing retail, I was on my feet for about 8 - 12 hours a day, and because I was so exhausted all the time, I stopped working out, and I let my diet slip. I was eating around 1800 - 1900 cals a day -- making really bad choices -- and I started gaining weight. Rapidly. I had lost 50 lbs last year, gained almost all of it back. My job required quite a bit of moving around as well, I had to do a lot of stock work. But it didn't matter, it wasn't enough. I understand how exhausting being on your feet all day is, but your body doesn't process standing as exercise. Your body needs a lot of movement, it doesn't get your heart rate up, and therefore you're really not burning many calories. Try at least going for a power walk after work. I know how tired you probably feel once your shift is over, but what I eventually started doing was power walking home. I lived about two miles from my job, it wasn't too bad. That helped me break back into exercise. That's pretty much my main source activity, I do a 3 mph walk for about two hours a day. But you can just do one hour, I still lost weight at one hour a day. I lose weight very efficiently this way. Walking is a great exercise because, as you get used to it, you can walk faster and longer every time your tolerance raises, and it's not hard on the joints or the heart. So it's an exercise that will always benefit you, and especially your cardiac health. I guarrantee if you do that, you willlll see weight loss.

mynameiscarrie

If you have been here a YEAR and haven't lost anything, you don't have a right to get defensive when people answer you. Eat less, move more. I have never heard of anyone doing what they're supposed to and not losing weight over an entire year.

MoreBean13

I would advise getting a second opinion on your thyroid. It is very rare that a thyroid condition gets better on its own- as far as I know the thyroid doesn't heal. There are a host of reasons that your thyroid could appear normal on a standard test when really it is underactive, though, and there's a wide range of what is considered "normal" where a specialist would consider it diseased.

And what everyone else said.

lourolfes

I think people pretty much have this covered, but I will add my 2 cents.

I started a little while ago at 6'3" and about 218 lbs. This wasn't my first go-around at trying to lose some weight. All the other times basically did nothing but add a couple pounds here and there, and a whole bunch of frustration. I decided this time was different and got VERY serious about all of the decisions I was making--how much food I was eating, what kind of food I was eating, how much exercise I was getting, and the way in which I was getting it. In a nutshell, I had to change my life.

I started at 1600 calories and made sure I didn't surpass that number--ever. I drank more water. I bought, cooked, and ate more healthy food options. I started exercising and pushing myself more than I had before. Basically, once again, I changed my life.

The theme here is that it is not necessarily easy, and old habits can't necessarily be kept (if losing is your goal). That meant no more doritos, nothing fried, skipping the 5 chocolate chunk cookies, etc...all of which I've seen in your diary. My advice is pretty simple. TRACK EVERYTHING--the creamer you put in coffee, the small handful of chips you grab from a bag, the few peanuts you eat when you're hungry...everything! Next, be honest with yourself. Are you really only having 12 doritos? Really only having one serving of toppings, cheese, etc..?? Did you really burn 500 calories lightly cleaning and folding clothes?

Please know that nobody is trying to be hard on you. We are simply using our experiences and taking what has worked for us and trying to provide some insight. There are a LOT of very helpful people on here that have accomplished more in their weight loss ventures than some people would have in 3 lifetimes. I know I haven't done everything perfectly, and still am working towards my goal and getting healthier. However, I have noticed a little bit of success and wanted to help if I could. Good luck and keep us posted!

jennifershoo

Junk food is not only McDonald and Burger King. All the frozen meals like lean cuisine and such have so many preservatives, sodium, added sugar in them. They are not healthy.
Stop eating pasta, it's way too easy to overeat. Stop drinking sweet teas and STOP EATING PROCESSED SUGAR!


I also agree with the poster who mentioned PCOS and diabetes. You should be checked out for those conditions.

Sorry, but I have to disagree with a good chunk of this. Stop eating past, McDonalds...yada yada ydad. So much bull****. It's about caloric intake. Please see my post above. You can "cap" foods in moderation. I know...because I do and I've love 50 pounds...

Is it overall healthier to abstain from fast food and frozen meals...yes.but you dont HAVE to.

Are you freaking kidding me??????????? HEALTH is about what you eat. Stop making excuses for stuffing your face with McDonalds and such. If you just care about calories intake, you'll be skinny and get cancer. Come on! Get real!