FED UP ...

syrklc

I'm eating much healthier but ive lost big fat 0 !!
Its really depressing when your tummy demanding food but nothing is really happening... you still fat and unhappy... Dont really see a point of continuing any diets as nothing is helping.
My goal is to eat 1200 cal a day and it is really unlikely now for me to go over it but still nothing... So depressed... I want to close the door and hide from everyone.. No one to see my fat body...

You don.t have a huge amount of weight to lose. It did take time for me to see results. Don't give up. I have been here over 2 weeks and just started to lose weight. I did end up increasing my protein and fiber. I am drinking a lot of water and also green tea. Also, exercising daily. Contrary to popular belief here - I am not always eating back my calories burned. You will get all kinds of advice here. I think you need to find what works for you.

suebdew

Bump for links

WinnerVictorious

Thank you so much guys !!!
Problem is that im not eating enough Today I had only 802 cal.. I know that this is bad but Im getting scared that if I will eat anything else I will go over any everything will be pear shape ..
My BMI saying that Im obese and I cannot stand it !!!

don't be defensive when we tell you to eat more.

when we tell you to eat more it's only because you need to eat more.

try to recognize that the fear you are experiencing is irrational. you could eat 200 calories over your daily MAINTENANCE calorie level and that still would not add up to 2 lbs of weight gain for the month.

also, eat more. 800 is not enough to satiate your hunger. the longer you go trying to avoid your hunger pangs with just willpower, the larger the chance that you'll have an epic binge later.

PikaKnight

Thank you so much guys !!!
Problem is that im not eating enough Today I had only 802 cal.. I know that this is bad but Im getting scared that if I will eat anything else I will go over any everything will be pear shape ..
My BMI saying that Im obese and I cannot stand it !!!

Don't be scared to eat! And 802 - No.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/521480-1000-calories-or-less-a-day
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/3047-700-calories-a-day-and-not-losing
http://www.fitwatch.com/weight-loss/3-reasons-why-eating-less-than-1000-calories-is-a-waste-of-time-3347.html

Please read these at least to have for your reference :flowerforyou:

_chiaroscuro

bumping for linkapalooza.

determinedbutlazy

This happens all too often.
1. Person joins MFP.
2. "I wanna lose 2lbs a week"
3. MFP says "1200 calories"
4. Person eats under 1200 calories.
5. No weight loss.

So now comes the science.

You need to figure out your BMR and TDEE. Your BMR is what you would be fed in a hospital, if you were in a coma, in order to just maintain essential body functions. If you're eating below that, you aren't doing yourself any favors.

When the engine in your car is out of petrol (I checked, you're in EN, it's petrol there), the engine stops. Calories are your petrol. If you want your body to work efficiently, you have to remain fueled up, right?

So, your TDEE is how many calories you're burning daily. If you eat at your TDEE, you don't lose, you don't gain. Miracle maintenance numbers.

Eating at a deficit of your TDEE is recommended. I shoot for 20% less than TDEE.

So, here's your chance to figure out these numbers... update your goals here... eat more... and start losing again while not starving. Your energy level will go up.. and you'll appreciate the little things. Like, for me, my stache grew out and was super shiny.

No, for real. It was.

^Boom. This man knows of which he speaks.

(and you said Petrol, you're so cute )

Kellyeee2013

I was at 1200 cals because stupid MFP told me too. Then I did proper calculations and based on everything (age, height, activity level, goal, etc) I should actually be eating 1500 a day... and I feel so much better now!

Kellyeee2013

You have your diary locked and give no information on what you are doing to succeed. I can only figure you are not eating enough...so do as the Cookie Monster....EAT ALL THE FOODZ

LMAO at this

_chiaroscuro

Actually I didn't feel like I had anything else to add because I'm only on week 3 but I do.

From one newb to another, PLEASE listen to these people who are telling you to find out your TDEE and BMR and for heaven's sake MANGIA woman! I don't have food issues other than ignorance of what I need, so I did the classic 1200 for week one, lost five pounds, felt meh. Lurked the forums, found brilliant people and listened in week 2, gained a pound. DID NOT PANIC. Know why? Because I feel amazing and happy and energized and I know this is right. That pound is going to come off plus a lot more. Don't be scared, even if you get a little creep up initially.

What's baffling to me, though, is why MFP is set up to do this and newbies continually hit the wall, and the same group of veterans has to say these things repeatedly until they're in a corner, rocking in the fetal position, muttering "roadmap...Scooby's workshop...water is water...no below BMR..."

Edit cuz i dont no the grammers

mockchoc

If you eat more like the others said you'll be able to stick to this long term without problems and no more yo-yo dieting which is a good thing right? No need to be going hungry to lose. Please look at the links the lovely people gave you to work out how much to eat then DO IT! It works. I was at 1200 too for a long time before I learned it was not right for me.

harlanJEN

This happens all too often.
1. Person joins MFP.
2. "I wanna lose 2lbs a week"
3. MFP says "1200 calories"
4. Person eats under 1200 calories.
5. No weight loss.

So now comes the science.

You need to figure out your BMR and TDEE. Your BMR is what you would be fed in a hospital, if you were in a coma, in order to just maintain essential body functions. If you're eating below that, you aren't doing yourself any favors.

When the engine in your car is out of petrol (I checked, you're in EN, it's petrol there), the engine stops. Calories are your petrol. If you want your body to work efficiently, you have to remain fueled up, right?

So, your TDEE is how many calories you're burning daily. If you eat at your TDEE, you don't lose, you don't gain. Miracle maintenance numbers.

Eating at a deficit of your TDEE is recommended. I shoot for 20% less than TDEE.

So, here's your chance to figure out these numbers... update your goals here... eat more... and start losing again while not starving. Your energy level will go up.. and you'll appreciate the little things. Like, for me, my stache grew out and was super shiny.

No, for real. It was.

Believe I may be in serious LIKE : ) ^^^^^