Need advice- complete stall
natmckn
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Hi- I am posting this question in a thread in case there's anyone just like me who might be having the same issues.
I started MFP last year, fell off, and started taking it seriously after the new year. I lost about 6lbs initially (probably water weight from all the holiday overeating) and plateaued somewhere in the end of Feb. I haven't been able to lose an ounce since then. I've answered your questions below:
Provide your stats (height/weight/age/bodyfat% if you know it/etc)
Height: 5'6",
Weight: 140lbs,
Age: 27,
BF: 27%
What's your current gross intake of calories, on average?
I try my best to get up to or over 1400, that's new though, probably in the last week and a half. I eat more when I work out. Two weeks ago I was still working using the 1200 calorie goal set by MFP.
What's your current average intake of protein, carbs, and fats, in grams? (GRAMS, not percent!)
Protien: anywhere from 80-100g
Carbs: If I don't stay around 100, then I tend to go over by about 20.
Fats: I usually stay around 20-30, going back I've noticed quite a few days where I've gone over.
Do you use a food scale and measure everything?
I have a food scale but haven't gotten into the habit of it yet. However I use measuring spoons/cups, pay attention to nutrition label portion sizes, etc.
Do you track all of your intake, daily? (Everything?)
I track every single thing, except on Sundays.
Do you take cheat days or days off?
Sunday.
How much weight have you lost so far and over what time period?
6lbs from January-Feb
Describe your activity (exercise and non exercise) and did you change that activity withing the last couple of months?
I do cardio (running) 3x/week for about 25 mins, and I also do strength training 3x/week. I do full body workouts when doing them. here's my current regimen:
-Revers lunge and row with band (2 sets 15reps)
-Plank and dumbbell fly (5lbs) 2 sets 10reps
-Dumbbell chest press, and leg lifts 10lbs, 2 sets 15 reps
-Ball squats against wall while rainbowing arms over head, 3lbs. 2 sets 15
-DB Tricep extensions on floor, 10lbs 2 sets of 15
-Ab twists with 10lbs, 2 sets of 20
How long have you been stalled and if it is not a complete stall please be very specific as to how much you have lost over the stalled period.
I've been completely stalled since the end of Feb.
Are you breastfeeding?
no.
Do you have thyroid issues/risks or PCOS?
I've been thinking of getting tested again for hypothyroidism. I got tested when I was younger but didn't have it.
I started MFP last year, fell off, and started taking it seriously after the new year. I lost about 6lbs initially (probably water weight from all the holiday overeating) and plateaued somewhere in the end of Feb. I haven't been able to lose an ounce since then. I've answered your questions below:
Provide your stats (height/weight/age/bodyfat% if you know it/etc)
Height: 5'6",
Weight: 140lbs,
Age: 27,
BF: 27%
What's your current gross intake of calories, on average?
I try my best to get up to or over 1400, that's new though, probably in the last week and a half. I eat more when I work out. Two weeks ago I was still working using the 1200 calorie goal set by MFP.
What's your current average intake of protein, carbs, and fats, in grams? (GRAMS, not percent!)
Protien: anywhere from 80-100g
Carbs: If I don't stay around 100, then I tend to go over by about 20.
Fats: I usually stay around 20-30, going back I've noticed quite a few days where I've gone over.
Do you use a food scale and measure everything?
I have a food scale but haven't gotten into the habit of it yet. However I use measuring spoons/cups, pay attention to nutrition label portion sizes, etc.
Do you track all of your intake, daily? (Everything?)
I track every single thing, except on Sundays.
Do you take cheat days or days off?
Sunday.
How much weight have you lost so far and over what time period?
6lbs from January-Feb
Describe your activity (exercise and non exercise) and did you change that activity withing the last couple of months?
I do cardio (running) 3x/week for about 25 mins, and I also do strength training 3x/week. I do full body workouts when doing them. here's my current regimen:
-Revers lunge and row with band (2 sets 15reps)
-Plank and dumbbell fly (5lbs) 2 sets 10reps
-Dumbbell chest press, and leg lifts 10lbs, 2 sets 15 reps
-Ball squats against wall while rainbowing arms over head, 3lbs. 2 sets 15
-DB Tricep extensions on floor, 10lbs 2 sets of 15
-Ab twists with 10lbs, 2 sets of 20
How long have you been stalled and if it is not a complete stall please be very specific as to how much you have lost over the stalled period.
I've been completely stalled since the end of Feb.
Are you breastfeeding?
no.
Do you have thyroid issues/risks or PCOS?
I've been thinking of getting tested again for hypothyroidism. I got tested when I was younger but didn't have it.
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Please could you open your diary. Thanks0
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open, sorry, thought it was public.0
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I'm no help. I have stalled for a year now. I do have hypothyroidism not sure if that is my issue or not. I lost 69 pounds and then it just stopped. I was told I needed to eat more and I have only gained weight doing that-- my 69 pounds lost is now 63 pounds lost. :sad:
I hope you figure it out and I'm going to watch this thread....HELP...HELP!!!
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You have a lot of days where you do not log at all or are incomplete so it is pretty impossible for us to give you specific advice. That, combined with the fact you do not weigh means that we cannot know what your caloric intake actually was.
I am going to ask you to be really accurate with your logging (which includes weighing all your foods) for the next 4 weeks and to check back with us after that time.
I would like to see you on 1,600 calories so we can get a proper baseline as to what your weight is doing with an accurate intake log.
Set your macros at
Protein: 105g
Fats: 50g
As minimums with the balance going wherever based on preference, lifestyle and energy levels.
After the 4 weeks, check back with us - or earlier if you are having problems. I would also like to change your lifting routine at that time.0 -
Okay. Thanks so much for responding and I'll start weighing everything. I'll also adjust my calories and macros... see you in 4 weeks!0
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Locking for now to help us track open/active threads better. When you are ready to update us, or if you want to add anything, please PM either myself or SideSteel, including the link, and we will reopen.0
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