2 Month Plateau

lwagnitz

And also, in response to OP: lol, okay, did you just log pizza you got out somewhere as "frozen pizza" at one point, because you definitely had a few days back in August/September where you were eating it? I wouldn't have just made it up... just pointing out some of the culprits of super processed, super high sodium foods that can contribute to bloat you've eaten

EDIT: P.S., I wasn't being "sny" (whatever that means); you pointedly ignored the 2-3 people (me included) who critiqued your diary and pointed out how that could be a huge setback, and you commented pretty frequently in this thread... specifically in wanting to jump on the upping your calories by 1000, even though your actual eating habits could use some work.

And yes, you can track when you want... I'm pointing out that "estimations," or falling off track (which you admit you have a hard time with) are going to be possible setbacks in your weight loss.

Whatever you tell yourself, saying, "You don't know my day to day life..." or "I'm so busy..." or "I'm making this choice, it just might be the easiest..." are ALL excuses if you're using them justify an unhealthy choice over a healthy one.

Especially because YOU are the one who is dieting. You're eating processed, unhealthy foods in a very low calorie diet. Do you seriously view veggies and lean meats as "diet" food? A lifestyle change isn't eating 1200 calories of Taco Bell or trail mix in one sitting; that's not sustainable, but you've been doing it for months. Learning to balance foods like that WITH healthier, more nutritious options are what would fit more in your "I want a healthy lifestyle, not a diet" goal. I think some food behavior might need tweaking here ASAP.

You're not very new to the site Surely you know you're not the first person to come to the forums seeking answers, and get a bit defensive when your habits are noted as being a possibility of less than optimum success.

I'm not making excuses, I'm stating things in my life that sometimes restrict me from the foods I need. I travel a lot for work, and for school. It's like like I say "oh I'm too tired to make dinner, I'll just eat out". Generally the take out food is when there are all day meetings, or out of town things that I have to attend with my company. I've been trying to adjust to it, as it is new for me, and see what I can do to help. In no way am I making excuses, I know my eating habits been the best lately, and I never said that they didn't need work. I am the kind of person who prefers chicken, veggies, and fruit. In fact, my friends make fun of me and call me the little rabbit. It just so happens that my LIFESTYLE RIGHT NOW HAS CHANGED, and I'm adjusting it and doing what I can to make healthy choices while adjusting. It's a learning process for me. I never stated that "lean meats and veggies" were diet food, I just stated that they are not always available to me, and I have to make adjustments based off of what is going on in my life. I'm sorry if I insulted anyone if I didn't reply to EVERY SINGLE THING someone posted. Just know I took it into consideration.

sarahharmintx

I plateaued at 212 for almost 6 weeks. I upped my calories from 1320 to 1690 based on the math from helloitsdan's "in place of a roadmap" and I started to lose again.

Upping my calories also taught me that I can be a lot fuller and still not gain pounds. At the beginning of the change, I was so frustrated that I didnt even care if I gained bc at least it was some kind of movement.

However, I have noticed that since school started (my daughter is in 2nd grade), I have quit moving as much (we are very active during the summer) and its a lot harder to lose anything. When I do make time for a brisk walk at the park, I always drop lbs.

lwagnitz

Thanks for the input, everyone. I appreciate it.