I DONT UNDERSTAND

sandyyy712

I'm seriously confused, I'm eating healthy and doing 1 to 3 different workouts a day. I'm not gaining weight, but I am gaining body fat. WTF

I'm working so hard and I can't eat any less because I'm already starving all day. What should I do?

And btw yes I DO lift weights/strength train almost every day.

MissTomGettingThin

Are you being serious here?

Ready2Rock206

You eat a TON of junk that won't fill you up at all - muffins, rice cakes, granola bars, lots of processed foods. Cut the junk eat more filling foods, veggies, whole grains, fruit, nuts - stuff that doesn't come in a package. That should help you be less hungry and better for your body.

rosawash

I'm seriously confused, I'm eating healthy and doing 1 to 3 different workouts a day. I'm not gaining weight, but I am gaining body fat. WTF

I'm working so hard and I can't eat any less because I'm already starving all day. What should I do?

And btw yes I DO lift weights/strength train almost every day.

If you're working out that hard maybe you need to eat a little more.

BeantownSooner

You look great so not sure how you're adding much fat! No idea what your calorie intake is by if you're doing 1 to 3 workouts a day I'm guessing you need to be consuming a lot more calories than what you're currently consuming. You need to figure out what your maintenance calories + whatever you're burning from exercise. From there take that number and add 500 more calories to that and you'll start adding weight. Add good calories though in the form of nuts, nut butters, whole grains (whole wheat bread, pasta, brown rice) and lean meats (beef, chicken/turkey and fish (tuna and salmon are high calorie). Also, cut out all of the Fat Free stuff you eat and go all in with the real stuff!

ladyraven68

Didn't you post teh same thing on Thursday?

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/648839-i-m-eating-healthier-but-still-gaining-fat

Bobby_Clerici

Welcome to MFP; this is a great place to get results on the road to health and fitness.
You look great, but we all want to be our best. Good Luck!
Losing fat is actually very simple but just hard work.
This is how MFP works
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/help/faq/3-how-does-myfitnesspal-work

And Tips for Newbies
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/470367-tips-for-newbies

Just get started by setting your goals to maintain, because I doubt you really need to lose pounds - your call :flowerforyou:
And eat lean meats, low fat dairy, nuts, whole grains, fresh fruits and veggies.
Do both cardio and resistance exercise.
Log in those exercises to your MFP exercise diary.
AND EAT BACK YOUR EXERCISE CALORIES!
Remember, this is not a race, and you can reach your goals if you stick to a good plan as recommended on this site.

You have many people here ready to lend support, answer qustions and discuss any challenges.
You can do this.

All Is Possible!:drinker:

Crochetluvr

Didn't you post teh same thing on Thursday?

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/648839-i-m-eating-healthier-but-still-gaining-fat

That was exactly what I thought. I knew my memory wasnt that bad.

mmapags

Troll.

sandyyy712

Yes this is very similar because no one answered my question and instead it turned into a thread about judging

mcarter99

I don't know your weight or BMI but when your chest bones and shoulder bones show like that, losing weight probably shouldn't be something you're seeking.

RayRay1500

can you tell me where you are gaining the fat, because when bones are showing, there is no fat there.

Crochetluvr

If you are serious about your problem and are a competitive swimmer, I think you should discuss it with your trainer or physician.

thistimeismytime

How do you know you're gaining fat?? You can't gain fat unless you eat above TDEE...

This is just my opinion, but I think you look like you need to gain some weight actually. Maybe you should focus on body recomposition instead of weight loss?? Eat LOTS of good proteins and don't be afraid to eat some good fats (olive oil, avocados, nuts, nut butters, etc). Fat is satiating and may help you feel more full. Try to eat as much "real" food as possible, and as little packaged food as possible. 200 calories of nuts or chicken or fruit will make you feel a lot more full and provide more nutrients than 200 calories of Cheetos (just as an example, I'm not saying you eat Cheetos...) Anyway, I personally think you'd look (and feel) fabulous with about 10-12 more pounds on your frame...but it's not my call, so best wishes with whatever you decide :flowerforyou:

NoChub4Me

Eat. Eat more, eat healthy. You are starving all day because your body wants nourishment. Feed it. You are thin enough already.

delilahlilah

You should probably be asking a doctor. You are very skinny and if you eating healthy (what ever that means) and are working out 2-3x a day (depending on what your are doing could be excessive) that may be why you aren't gaining weight but gaining fat (you body could be starving and storing fat because of that). Have you seen the starving kids in developing countries with skinny bodies and fat stomachs? That might be what is happening to you since your body might be have an unhealthy reaction to possibly unhealthy (the info you provided is very vague to know what exactly you are doing but your picture tells a lot) diet&work-out regime. You should certainly speak with my doctor.

natesangel

so i noticed that you are trying to gain weight! not a common thing seen on the threads here so forgive some of the ppl not catching that! diary doesn't look too bad, i would try adding more meat to the mix, chicken and once in a while through in some beef, the good lean kind. on a flat whole wheat bun with lots of yummy's like mushroom and lettuce! also looks like more nuts and cheese would be a good add as well. with the amount of working out you are doing i would add the nuts/cheese to the post workout snacks, don't forget to eat meals (i noticed a few dinners empty!) and maybe less cardio, just stick with some weights for now.
good luck my dh struggles with weight gain as well, it's just as hard on the other side of the fitness line!

cobracars

so i noticed that you are trying to gain weight! not a common thing seen on the threads here so forgive some of the ppl not catching that! diary doesn't look too bad, i would try adding more meat to the mix, chicken and once in a while through in some beef, the good lean kind. on a flat whole wheat bun with lots of yummy's like mushroom and lettuce! also looks like more nuts and cheese would be a good add as well. with the amount of working out you are doing i would add the nuts/cheese to the post workout snacks, don't forget to eat meals (i noticed a few dinners empty!) and maybe less cardio, just stick with some weights for now.
good luck my dh struggles with weight gain as well, it's just as hard on the other side of the fitness line!

But the ticker shows shes lost 20 pounds and is trying to get down to like 117

RayRay1500

so i noticed that you are trying to gain weight! not a common thing seen on the threads here so forgive some of the ppl not catching that! diary doesn't look too bad, i would try adding more meat to the mix, chicken and once in a while through in some beef, the good lean kind. on a flat whole wheat bun with lots of yummy's like mushroom and lettuce! also looks like more nuts and cheese would be a good add as well. with the amount of working out you are doing i would add the nuts/cheese to the post workout snacks, don't forget to eat meals (i noticed a few dinners empty!) and maybe less cardio, just stick with some weights for now.
good luck my dh struggles with weight gain as well, it's just as hard on the other side of the fitness line!

But the ticker shows shes lost 20 pounds and is trying to get down to like 117

Exactly!! Also, I do not see where she is trying to gain weight.

RayRay1500

so i noticed that you are trying to gain weight! not a common thing seen on the threads here so forgive some of the ppl not catching that! diary doesn't look too bad, i would try adding more meat to the mix, chicken and once in a while through in some beef, the good lean kind. on a flat whole wheat bun with lots of yummy's like mushroom and lettuce! also looks like more nuts and cheese would be a good add as well. with the amount of working out you are doing i would add the nuts/cheese to the post workout snacks, don't forget to eat meals (i noticed a few dinners empty!) and maybe less cardio, just stick with some weights for now.
good luck my dh struggles with weight gain as well, it's just as hard on the other side of the fitness line!

But the ticker shows shes lost 20 pounds and is trying to get down to like 117

Exactly!! Also, I do not see where she is trying to gain weight.

brneydgrlie

OK, your diary really does not look bad. But my suspicion is that your body is in starvation mode, and is holding on to calories and storing them as fat. Here are my suggestions:

1) If you are a competitive swimmer, you are probably burning a lot more calories than you think. Recalculate your BMR and TDEE. You will need to eat ABOVE your TDEE to put on weight. When Michael Phelps is competing he actually needs to eat over 8000 calories daily because of all the time he spends in the water training. It has been found that swimming the cool/cold water actually increases calorie burn, because your body has to work harder to keep your core temperature up. So you probably need quite a bit over the roughly 2500 calories you are eating daily.

2) Eat all your exercise calories back.

3) You seem to eat a lot of fruit, but not so much vegetables. Try to switch that around. The fruit contains more sugar, which can contribute to gaining fat.

4) Make sure you are eating plenty of protein with every meal. You want at least 1 gram of protein for every pound of lean body mass. Have protein shakes in between meals as snacks. This will also help you meet your calorie requirements.

5) Add more healthy fats to your diet, like olive oil, almonds, and avocados. Not only will this help you meet your calorie requirements, but it has been shown that these healthy fats actually encourage the body to burn fat, as well as feed your brain.

6) Make sure you are getting adequate sleep, as well as rest days from exercise. When the body is tired, it can mess with your hormone levels. Also, the body needs those rest days to build and repair muscle tissue.

Hope this helps!

vfnmoody

So what are your goals?
Obviously you are not looking for fat gain.
Are you looking for increased muscle mass , weight gain or weight loss?
Could you also describe your strength training ? If your goal is strength gain you might need a different work out than if you are trying to isolate and define muscles.:bigsmile:

amitch17

Eat bananas and peanut butter in everyday. Also nuts and avacodos.