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kayc06
kayc06 Posts: 15
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi MFP
I went from zero exercise and an unhealthy diet to working out 4-5 days a week on a 1200 calories diet for about a month now. I do in fact eat back all my calories. I’ve been doing circuit training (30DS) and 30 minutes cardio on the treadmill. I’m 5’2 and 150 lbs. Any advice to why I haven’t lost any weight? I’m feeling very discouraged right now.

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  • semperfit1823
    semperfit1823 Posts: 153
    If you're eating back all your calories then there is no calorie deficit. does 30DS have weight lifting? could be muscle gain if theres a change in the mirror weight loss shouldn't be a problem.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    If you're eating back all your calories then there is no calorie deficit. does 30DS have weight lifting? could be muscle gain if theres a change in the mirror weight loss shouldn't be a problem.

    This is incorrect. Netting 1200 gives the OP a deficit, that's how MFP works.
  • kayc06
    kayc06 Posts: 15
    There isn't much weight lifting, very light if any. I can see very little changes on my body.
  • crazybookworm
    crazybookworm Posts: 779 Member
    You need to change up your workout. Your body is now used to your workout schedule, and it doesn't have to work as hard to burn fat/calories. You should amp up your exercise, and change up your exercise routine about every 3-4 workouts. 30 Day Shred also builds muscle, so your zero weight loss could be a result to muscle gain/tone. Are you also taking your measurements? If not, you should-- The scale is only half of it!

    Good luck, and keep it up! :)
  • jennco3
    jennco3 Posts: 72 Member
    I would try to change things up a little with your workouts. Also with food. Your body is probably freaking out cause you went from nothing to working out and eating better. Don't give up. Everyones body is different so it may take you a bit longer to see results.
    Example: my sis and I started working out and changed our eating habits at about the same time. I saw results with in 2 weeks it took her 6 weeks to see any results.
    Just keep pushing through. Also some weights are good. Muscle burns fat!
  • joannathechef
    joannathechef Posts: 484 Member
    Where are you getting the burbn rate on your workouts?

    This site gives nuch more (about 1/3) morec alories burnt than my HRM tell me - if you eat back ALL your claories you will be eating too much.

    Aim for eating back 20-30% only.
  • kayc06
    kayc06 Posts: 15
    You need to change up your workout. Your body is now used to your workout schedule, and it doesn't have to work as hard to burn fat/calories. You should amp up your exercise, and change up your exercise routine about every 3-4 workouts. 30 Day Shred also builds muscle, so your zero weight loss could be a result to muscle gain/tone. Are you also taking your measurements? If not, you should-- The scale is only half of it!

    Good luck, and keep it up! :)

    I haven't kept track of my measurements. I will starting this week! Thanks.
  • kayc06
    kayc06 Posts: 15
    Where are you getting the burbn rate on your workouts?

    This site gives nuch more (about 1/3) morec alories burnt than my HRM tell me - if you eat back ALL your claories you will be eating too much.

    Aim for eating back 20-30% only.

    I looked up online for the calories burned for each workout on the 30DS, and I use my calorie counter on my treadmill.
  • mullermilk
    mullermilk Posts: 3
    Keep going!! Sometimes the scale works in mysterious ways and you might see a sudden drop out of nowhere. To be on the safe side, are you drinking enough water? It plays a giannnnnt factor

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