What Am I Doing Wrong !!!!

ChelseaCousins
ChelseaCousins Posts: 21
in Health and Weight Loss
Basically I've Been On A Diet For 8 Weeks (4 Weeks On My MFP) & I Have Been Exercising But Im Not Losing Any Weight Not Even 1pound I Don't Get What I'm Doing Wrong My Eating And Excercise Has Changed So Much Compared To A Few Months Ago , Do Any Of You Know What I'm Doing Wrong ??
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  • sempertracy
    sempertracy Posts: 50 Member
    If you are muscular you won't see the scale move as much now but your measurements will show results. Have you taken your measurements?
  • kittyhasclaws
    kittyhasclaws Posts: 446 Member
    Not a clue since your profile and diary aren't viewable.
  • ouryear002
    ouryear002 Posts: 325 Member
    Not a clue since your profile and diary aren't viewable.
    This! :ohwell:

    What are you eating? Are you measuring or guessing? Are you using a heart rate monitor for exercise or using MFP calories burned (which are way off for me)? How much do you currently weigh and how much do you want to lose? How old are you?

    Could be a lot of reasons.....
  • ChelseaCousins
    ChelseaCousins Posts: 21
    Ahh Right & Yeah But I've Only Took Them Today.
  • ChelseaCousins
    ChelseaCousins Posts: 21
    Not a clue since your profile and diary aren't viewable.

    Ohh I've Made My Diary Public.
  • kittyhasclaws
    kittyhasclaws Posts: 446 Member
    Okay, you're getting in basically no raw fruit or veggies. Skip the juice and switch in real fruit instead- the fiber will help a lot. It would be a really good idea to track your sodium instead of vitamin C, and track fiber too. You need a lot more vegetables, less carbs from bad sources (like white bread and pizza dough), and less ready-made foods if you can. If you track your sodium, you'll probably be grossed out by just how much salt is in all those ready-made foods. And sodium is a BIG factor in retaining water, which means no movement on the scale.
  • ChelseaCousins
    ChelseaCousins Posts: 21
    Not a clue since your profile and diary aren't viewable.
    This! :ohwell:

    What are you eating? Are you measuring or guessing? Are you using a heart rate monitor for exercise or using MFP calories burned (which are way off for me)? How much do you currently weigh and how much do you want to lose? How old are you?

    Could be a lot of reasons.....

    Nope I'm Not Guessing And Yeah I'm Using MFP & I'm 20 And My Weight Is 198.4 I'm 4'5" And I'm Trying To First Get To 154, 140 & Then 133.
  • kittyhasclaws
    kittyhasclaws Posts: 446 Member
    Not a clue since your profile and diary aren't viewable.
    This! :ohwell:

    What are you eating? Are you measuring or guessing? Are you using a heart rate monitor for exercise or using MFP calories burned (which are way off for me)? How much do you currently weigh and how much do you want to lose? How old are you?

    Could be a lot of reasons.....

    Nope I'm Not Guessing And Yeah I'm Using MFP & I'm 20 And My Weight Is 198.4 I'm 4'5" And I'm Trying To First Get To 154, 140 & Then 133.

    I hope you meant 5'4"! Start measuring things. It gives you a perspective on just how much you really are eating.
  • lizziebeth1028
    lizziebeth1028 Posts: 3,602 Member
    Looking at your diary - you're logging HUGE calorie burns! What type of exercises are you doing? Do you wear a HRM (heart rate monitor) to get a more accurate idea of the cals you burn through exercise?

    You need more fresh fruits and veggies!!

    And your protein intake is very low. More protein!
  • ChelseaCousins
    ChelseaCousins Posts: 21
    Okay, you're getting in basically no raw fruit or veggies. Skip the juice and switch in real fruit instead- the fiber will help a lot. It would be a really good idea to track your sodium instead of vitamin C, and track fiber too. You need a lot more vegetables, less carbs from bad sources (like white bread and pizza dough), and less ready-made foods if you can. If you track your sodium, you'll probably be grossed out by just how much salt is in all those ready-made foods. And sodium is a BIG factor in retaining water, which means no movement on the scale.

    Thanks I'll Try That & I'm Only Drinking Orange Juice In The Morning Because I Don't Know What To Drink As I Use To Drink Pepsi & Cola.
  • skonly
    skonly Posts: 371
    I would say skip the juice and eat fruit instead and stop eating out and eating so many prepared foods. I know it's hard at first but it's really not good for you.

    Eat more fruits and vegetables!!!!!
  • StarvingDiva
    StarvingDiva Posts: 1,107 Member
    How is it possible you did situps for an hour and burned 711 calories?
  • ChelseaCousins
    ChelseaCousins Posts: 21
    Nope I Am 4'5

    I Do Walking , Sit Ups , Wii & My Stepper , Nope I Just Time Myself & Put How Long I Done It For.
  • lizziebeth1028
    lizziebeth1028 Posts: 3,602 Member
    Nope I Am 4'5

    I Do Walking , Sit Ups , Wii & My Stepper , Nope I Just Time Myself & Put How Long I Done It For.

    I would guess your calories burns are not as high as you're estimating. I would invest in a HRM if you can afford it. If not (and I rarely say this but) you probably DON"T want to eat back all your exercise calories. Also more protein, fruits and veggies!
  • blytheandbonnie
    blytheandbonnie Posts: 3,275 Member
    I have to agree with those who are saying to eat more whole foods and keep the prepared stuff for occasional meals. For myself, I usually only eat back about one third to one half of my calories back due to MFP over-estimating them. My diary is open if you would like to look at it. I'm definitely not perfect, but I do stick with mostly fresh foods. Good luck. You'll figure it out. just don't give up. :flowerforyou:
  • ChelseaCousins
    ChelseaCousins Posts: 21
    Nope I Am 4'5

    I Do Walking , Sit Ups , Wii & My Stepper , Nope I Just Time Myself & Put How Long I Done It For.

    I would guess your calories burns are not as high as you're estimating. I would invest in a HRM if you can afford it. If not (and I rarely say this but) you probably DON"T want to eat back all your exercise calories. Also more protein, fruits and veggies!

    Okay I'll Do That Then Thanks.
  • ChelseaCousins
    ChelseaCousins Posts: 21
    I have to agree with those who are saying to eat more whole foods and keep the prepared stuff for occasional meals. For myself, I usually only eat back about one third to one half of my calories back due to MFP over-estimating them. My diary is open if you would like to look at it. I'm definitely not perfect, but I do stick with mostly fresh foods. Good luck. You'll figure it out. just don't give up. :flowerforyou:

    Thanks For Your & I'll Have A Look At Your Diary Too :)
  • alexis831
    alexis831 Posts: 469 Member
    Nope I Am 4'5

    I Do Walking , Sit Ups , Wii & My Stepper , Nope I Just Time Myself & Put How Long I Done It For.

    Cardio 3x a week, weights 3x a week (not some dinky 3lb weights either), tighten up your diet and make sure your food is correct. If you want to lose weight you need to stop just walking and cleaning house and expect results especially considering some days you are ingesting 2000k plus calories. That will get you no where fast.
  • alexis831
    alexis831 Posts: 469 Member
    I have to agree with those who are saying to eat more whole foods and keep the prepared stuff for occasional meals. For myself, I usually only eat back about one third to one half of my calories back due to MFP over-estimating them. My diary is open if you would like to look at it. I'm definitely not perfect, but I do stick with mostly fresh foods. Good luck. You'll figure it out. just don't give up. :flowerforyou:

    Thanks For Your & I'll Have A Look At Your Diary Too :)

    This is not true. Its calories in and calories out, I don't eat "whole or clean foods" and since you are not really "exercising" just the ocasional walk you need to get moving.
  • chunkydunk714
    chunkydunk714 Posts: 784 Member
    Basically I've Been On A Diet For 8 Weeks (4 Weeks On My MFP) & I Have Been Exercising But Im Not Losing Any Weight Not Even 1pound I Don't Get What I'm Doing Wrong My Eating And Excercise Has Changed So Much Compared To A Few Months Ago , Do Any Of You Know What I'm Doing Wrong ??

    You took the words right out of my mouth....im feeling the EXACT way you are. My clothes are even tighter! WTF?!?!?!!
  • alexis831
    alexis831 Posts: 469 Member
    Basically I've Been On A Diet For 8 Weeks (4 Weeks On My MFP) & I Have Been Exercising But Im Not Losing Any Weight Not Even 1pound I Don't Get What I'm Doing Wrong My Eating And Excercise Has Changed So Much Compared To A Few Months Ago , Do Any Of You Know What I'm Doing Wrong ??

    You took the words right out of my mouth....im feeling the EXACT way you are. My clothes are even tighter! WTF?!?!?!!

    Lift some weights too... your only doing cardio.
  • Melanie_RS
    Melanie_RS Posts: 417 Member
    try to eat simple foods - or foods with less than 5 ingredients! and start eating tons of big salads and more fruit. go easy on the salad dressing though - keep it within the 1-2 tbs....adding fruit to your salads actually helps! but you really want more basic foods and no prepared/boxed/fast foods for awhile. Not saying never, just so you can get a taste of healthier eating and losing weight. get a lot of water, 8 hours of sleep, yada yada. it all adds up! and then just keep at it...it might be a slow process, but it's worth it!

    a HRM is great - perhaps start an easy running program? running is a great cardio workout!
  • denise032
    denise032 Posts: 108 Member
    Do everything you're doing now, except replace ALL liquids with water, and drink between 6-10 glasses per day. Do it for two weeks. I can almost guarantee you'll lose at least half a pound.
  • albayin
    albayin Posts: 2,524 Member
    Nope I Am 4'5

    I Do Walking , Sit Ups , Wii & My Stepper , Nope I Just Time Myself & Put How Long I Done It For.

    Cardio 3x a week, weights 3x a week (not some dinky 3lb weights either), tighten up your diet and make sure your food is correct. If you want to lose weight you need to stop just walking and cleaning house and expect results especially considering some days you are ingesting 2000k plus calories. That will get you no where fast.

    I simply want to admire your stomach. It looks nice!
  • ChelseaCousins
    ChelseaCousins Posts: 21
    Thankyou All For Your Help I'm 100% Gunna Try It All.
  • alexis831
    alexis831 Posts: 469 Member
    Nope I Am 4'5

    I Do Walking , Sit Ups , Wii & My Stepper , Nope I Just Time Myself & Put How Long I Done It For.

    Cardio 3x a week, weights 3x a week (not some dinky 3lb weights either), tighten up your diet and make sure your food is correct. If you want to lose weight you need to stop just walking and cleaning house and expect results especially considering some days you are ingesting 2000k plus calories. That will get you no where fast.

    I simply want to admire your stomach. It looks nice!

    Thanks! 2 c-sections didn't help but doing it the right way with the workouts sure did. Even though I eat REALLY bad I have a deficit and I do both weights and cardio. It works just fine but you do need both! Sheesh you can eat utter garbage like the twinke diet and loose just as long as you have a deficit and r workin out! I love my little debbies and twix bars... OW AND ICE CREAM! Mmm
  • MrsLehman24
    MrsLehman24 Posts: 204 Member
    too many carbs
  • marycmeadows
    marycmeadows Posts: 1,691 Member
    are you eating enough?? I'm guessing probably not.
  • sweetsungirl
    sweetsungirl Posts: 94
    Are you eating back your exercise calories? I didnt start to really lose until I just stuck to the basic calorie allowance. I still do not eat back the exercise calorie allotment. Also, you should lift weights. I recommend doing a basic program from an exercise DVD or follow a book (ie...The New Rules Of Lifting for Women) that incorporates resistance exercise.
  • KarenisPaleo
    KarenisPaleo Posts: 169 Member
    too many carbs

    ^^ This, WAY too many carbs

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