2 weeks healthy eating and gym with no progress...I QUIT!
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2 weeks....? I've been doing this for almost a year!! Even though i was doing it completely wrong most of the time, i never gave up and neither should you! How bad do you want it??
First, i just want to say, DONT EAT 1,200 CALORIES A DAY! I havent looked at your diary, but just dont do it! Look up the group EM2WL (eat more 2 weigh less) and adjust your calories accordingly..
Secondly, STRENGTH TRAIN!!! And you said youself that you would waste time in the gym cause you didnt know what to do... Just being in the gym wont get you results!! Get a program such as "The new rules of lifting for women", or stronglifts 5x5!!
If you have any questions, message me! Good luck!
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What stood out to me about your post was that you pack fruit and snacks for on the go. Just make sure you're not eating too many fruits. Than can really add up in the calories, and keep processed snacks to a bare minimum. Make sure you're getting all your water in daily. I also agree with a previous poster about cutting out the machines and weights (for now). I would just get your HR up and burn some fat on the treadmill or elliptical. Once you start dropping and feel more confident, then start back with the weight training.
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Maybe you should try a personal trainer for a little while. Just so he/she can teach you what workouts to do, and how to use the machines and such.0
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it takes me usually 2-3 months to see progress, stick with it!0
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Thank you. I always thought it didn't matter how you accumulated the cals as long as you don't go over what mfp said. I get scared bcuz I'm on a budget. I don't have the means to buy the food I would like to eat like fish and all that stuff. I eat bread everyday which I was told was bad. Will I still lose weight?
I'm not sure your height and weight but as a man you can almost certainly eat more than 1270 a day, that is considered low for women. Try 1800 calories, you will feel better. As for how you accumulate the calories, I prefer a 40c/40p/30f ratio, but if you are on a budget that could be difficult, so you could do 50% carbs and split protein and fat 25/25. Bread is fine as long as you are getting enough nutrients. You will lose weight so eat MORE!
OP - Glad you're not giving up! I went about 5 weeks without a loss in January-February. You just HAVE to keep going. The way I see it is you can eat healthy and stay the same and FEEL healthier, or you can go back to your old habits and get fatter and feel worse. Which would you choose?0 -
I just passed the same disappointment and frustration mark that you are talking about. I'm at day 40 now.
Everyone's advice is solid:
EDUCATE yourself more about food, calorie needs, how to work out, and your own body needs.
RECALIBRATE what isn't working.
KEEP GOING, even if you fall of the wagon.
personally, I have only lost 2 pounds in 40 days, BUT I have lost 1.5 inches off my waist, my clothes are starting to look MUCH better on me, and my skin is glowing and looks better than it has in years.
As someone said, the body has all kinds of internal systems that take some adjusting time. I learned that I had a "broken metabolic furnace" from various things that happened this year. Unfortunately my body isn't like an excel spreadsheet that mechanically follows my plans.
Its fine though--when things get in order the weight will fall off. meanwhile I feel and look much better, practically like I did lose the weight.
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yup we all agree! Good luck!be patient.
did you put on all the extra weight in 2 weeks? of course not. you won't lose it in 2 weeks either.
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I go to the gym and play eenie, meenie, mynie, moe each day because I have no clue what machines to do. 2 weeks and no progress whatsoever. I went to GNC and saw the total lean 25 meal replacement shakes. Will that help? What can I do? What exercises should I do?
Okay, deep breath. Sounds like you don't really know what you're doing, and a great first step is just to do a little research. Or, if you want to sit down and talk one-on-one with someone, schedule a session with a personal trainer if possible. Or at least see if a staff member could walk you through the basics of each machine. It's not only not going to be helpful to you in the long run, but it can be dangerous if you're using equipment that you don't really know the proper function of. You don't want to strain your muscles or injure yourself by doing too much, or be wasting your time doing not enough. Really the best advice is professional advice. My two cents on the shakes though is that they're not going to satisfy you. If you're cooking healthy at home, that's fine. Just log what you eat and track your nutrients (protein, fat, sodium) and you'll see whether you're fueling your body properly or not. And like others have said, give it time-- this is going to take way longer than 2 weeks. Best of luck to you.0 -
1st off its been 2 weeks, start complaining after 2 months and I might have some sympathy. Your body takes time to adjust to new things. Maybe along with fruit, pack some rice cakes or pretzels. Too much fruit can be a problem as well, because it just converts to sugar. When at the gym do cardio, get on the elliptical or treadmill. Weights and machines will make the number on the scale go up, the whole muscle weighs more than fat thing. It's hard work trust me I know from experience. Please do not give up!0
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2 weeks isn't nearly enough to start seeing progress. My trainer at the gym weighs me and does my measurements about once every 5 or 6 weeks. Give yourself a couple of months, get someone to show you how to do some of the basic exercises, and don't just depend on the scale. Do your measurements too, because sometimes your weight will not change but your shape will. Five pounds of fat weighs the same as five pounds of muscle--but it takes up a heck of a lot more space. Sometimes I've lost inches instead of pounds. So do your measurements too.0
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I'm 26 and 5'8. Mfp says I need15% protein which I get. 55 carbs and 30 fat. I'm over 30% fat but I stay with in my 1270 cals a day. I think I lost a little bit of weight but me in particular I can't see it. I'm afraid that ill lose weight but my gut will look the same. I'm trying to lose 2 lbs a week. I'm 190 lbs 26 yrs old 5'8 eating 1270 cals a day. Maybe a bit more when I wanna treat myself. I used to walk 7 miles a day at a 4 mph pace but I stopped bcuz I was unsure if I should eat those cals back0
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If you want to lose weight fast in 2 weeks there's some really good stuff on the streets called crystal meth. Go look for it and it's guaranteed to shed the pounds.0
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maybe you can ask someone that works at the gym which machines can you use to lose i would just google it, but i also have no clue so dont fully listen lol but idk i wud think that the bike and treadmil will help with burning calories but im not sure which other machines work for gaining muscle or whatever else they do sorry and i wish you luck, i am also a mom and know how frustrating it can be to be over weight and having to juggle kids and your self hang in there you might not see a change but it will show up, i have been doing things right and havent really seen anything on the scale different but i look thinnier and feel better i am also using ab cuts and thermogenic push0
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I agree with the online quote i found a lot of great fitness videos online insanity, yoga, and hip hop dance workouts.i love it and i havent got board yet.plus i love how mfp tells u what your results will be if every day was the same what u would weigh in 5wks.side note mfp better be right about the timeline0
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I'm 26 and 5'8. Mfp says I need15% protein which I get. 55 carbs and 30 fat. I'm over 30% fat but I stay with in my 1270 cals a day. I think I lost a little bit of weight but me in particular I can't see it. I'm afraid that ill lose weight but my gut will look the same. I'm trying to lose 2 lbs a week. I'm 190 lbs 26 yrs old 5'8 eating 1270 cals a day. Maybe a bit more when I wanna treat myself. I used to walk 7 miles a day at a 4 mph pace but I stopped bcuz I was unsure if I should eat those cals back
Honestly why don't you start your own thread? You can ask all the questions you want and will not derail the OP's topic.
In the meantime, read this. I also think your calorie goal is WAY too low.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-120 -
Hello U most have a plan. Also u have to diet and workout according to your body shape & type. If you're extremely overweight start with cardio and plenty of it with some strength training and once some of the weight is off then u can focus on weights and machines
As far as your diet find a plan that really work for you. Look up your body type and shape. This will give u an idea of what should be eating. I am a hour glass figure body shape curvy girl. So lean meats and vegetables work for me very little bad carbs or processed food not too many grains either, thats why low carb diet work for me (73lbs on 5 months ) alot of cardio & strength training. My body shape gains weight evenly. There are pears- gain weight in lower body small up top big bottom , apples - round shape gain weight in the stomach area, and celery - straight up.and down gains weight evenly body shapes..Types of body are mesomorphs, endomorphs & ectomorph. People fail at weight loss because we tend to do diets that are for other people find out what works for you and study get educated on that plan. I am low carb and I eat only about 1000-1200 calories a day I do not eat 5-6 small meals bevause I am not a.snacker I eat maybe 2-3 meals a day. I eat fat and have cheat days bi-weekly. Someone will say.that wont work ots not healthy but im in perfect health and its working for me I look 10 years younger and feel great. Find your plan & customize it foru. Just because someone else its 1800 calories a day doesn't mean u should.....U may need to eat 800-1000 a day for really obese patients some Dr
take their patients that low for a few weeks. Experiment with a few plans. And be patient.0 -
Don't know how to start my own thread lol. But u helped out0
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Just be patient. Weight won't go down just like that. It takes a bit of time and happens slowly. One way of knowing whether you have lost a bit or not is to wear a size smaller dress/ trouser and see how far you can go. That's what I do and it does work. You are more concerned about your volume than actually, the weight. Don't lose hope. You'll get there.0
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I am a single parent of a 1 year old and a 5 year old. I pack lots of fruits and snacks each morning so can head directly to the gym with the kids and not have any excuse to stop for fast food or go home. I go to the gym and play eenie, meenie, mynie, moe each day because I have no clue what machines to do. 2 weeks and no progress whatsoever. I went to GNC and saw the total lean 25 meal replacement shakes. Will that help? What can I do? What exercises should I do? I've never had a problem losing weight in the past even without a lot of working out, what's going on?0
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:smooched: Thank you all so much! I got up and grilled some fish and turkey patties for the week and steamed some broccoli. I did a short workout and I'm off to bed. You all rock! Even the guy who told me bye. Lol! I appreciate the encouragement.0
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Same your money. Unless you are using the shakes to meet your macros...not going to be worth it. Weight loss is eating at a caloric deficit. I'm not sure what your calorie goal is set to you, but If you want, check out this link by MFPer Heliotsdan - It'll give you a detailed walkthrough (with pictures even) on finding your TDEE and calculating what you should be eating.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12
Or for a different version to figure out your TDEE, as well as some great advice...check out:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/833500-what-do-i-do-common-sense-cliff-notes
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/844040-raspberry-ketones-for-the-rest-of-us
For more information about fitness and nutrition, I highly suggest checking out and joining this group: (Read all the stickies. It's great information to know.)
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/10118-eat-train-progress
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/865230-resources-and-references
^The group above is also a great place to learn more in regards to exercises. I would suggest including weight training into your exercise regiment.
Also - don't rely on the scale so much. Rely more on measurements. The scale can fluctuate and not be very reliable. I've stayed the same weight since Sept - around 178-180lbs..but I've gone from a size 18 to a size 14.
Great information! Thanks.0 -
:smooched: Thank you all so much! I got up and grilled some fish and turkey patties for the week and steamed some broccoli. I did a short workout and I'm off to bed. You all rock! Even the guy who told me bye. Lol! I appreciate the encouragement.
Glad you are feeling more positive. Good luck!0
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