Frustrated!
Amanda750
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I have been eating my calories recommended all week. I've worked out everyday doing anything from body pump, zumba, turbo kick, or the elliptical. I've felt really good about the week. Im down no weight! Why? Help!
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in a week? really.
This is the problem with most humans.... we all want immediate gratification. Why is it you think just because you've eaten right and exercised for a week (wow a whole 7 days) that you should see awesome results??
take a chill pill. This stuff takes time. I'm pretty sure you didn't put on the weight you want to lose in a week, two or even 6. So just be patient and stick with it.0 -
The reason I usually don't post on here is because of people that feel it is necessary to put down people. I have been doing this for a month. I have changed up what I have been doing this past week to try to push through this plateau but its not working. I was looking for advice not someone to put me down thanks!0
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I understand the frustration but unless you've been doing what you have been doing for a few weeks, I'd relax and see what happens. The scale isn't the most accurate way to measure fat loss, it is just the most convenient. And if you are closer to goal then changes take even longer.0
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Totally agree with this! I'm the same as you, iv been working hard for 3 months but the last 2 weeks havnt lost anything even tho I'm doing insanity! Maybe your calorie intake is too low? Iv just upped mine by 200 to see if this helpsThe reason I usually don't post on here is because of people that feel it is necessary to put down people. I have been doing this for a month. I have changed up what I have been doing this past week to try to push through this plateau but its not working. I was looking for advice not someone to put me down thanks!
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definitely keep track of your progress with a measuring tape. i lose inches and not pounds sometimes. I hope that helps.0
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Oh this aswell! Try measuring yourself as you will probably find that you are losing inchesI understand the frustration but unless you've been doing what you have been doing for a few weeks, I'd relax and see what happens. The scale isn't the most accurate way to measure fat loss, it is just the most convenient. And if you are closer to goal then changes take even longer. 0 -
Are you drinking enough water? I find that really helps me - not only because I feel less hungry, but it seems to speed up the weight loss. No that any day do I manage the 8 glasses recommended, but I do my best!0
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I understand your frustration! I keep my measurements so that I have some satisfaction when the weight is not moving at all :flowerforyou:
Keep up the good work and I am sure you will get there.0 -
Thanks everyone for the positive thoughts... I'm going to up my calories and try that and see if anything changes. I drink tons of water. I don't drink soda or anything. I still have a lot to lose! Lets hope this week budges just a little! 0
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I'm going to ask two questions...
Do you have a HRM?
Do you have a food scale?
These two things CHANGED MY LIFE. I was WAY overestimating calories burned, and WAY underestimating food intake. Combine these two and that was my recipe for disaster. They both help you get a more accurate measurement of what's going in and what's coming out.
Also, if you make changes to your plan, you've gotta give them a month to settle in. Changes don't affect you overnight - just like the weight didn't come on overnight. Just be patient and keep plugging away. Listen to your body and if you're hurting, have a rest. Make the exercise you do fun, so that you don't dread it. Enjoy your food. Eat the things you like in moderation and make sure you cover all your vitamins/macros in the day.
And lastly, it's not easy. If it was easy, we'd all be at our ideal weight all the time!0 -
Your diary is closed. I suggest you open it up if you want advice.0
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one of the main reasons for no loss in weight (for a 2-3 week period) is usually miscalculating your input and output of calories.
if you are eating back your exercise calories, make sure you are properly estimating how many calories you are burning.
do not use the numbers given by MFP...they are whacky high compared to reality.
make sure your activity level is set correctly.
make the investment to have your bodyfat tested by a professional.
weight fluctuations will drive you insane. it isnt your total weight that is important, it is your body fat percentage.0 -
I have been eating my calories recommended all week. I've worked out everyday doing anything from body pump, zumba, turbo kick, or the elliptical. I've felt really good about the week. Im down no weight! Why? Help!
Try to take your measurements to see if you've lost inches. Whenever I get down in the dumps over a no weight loss week I look at all of my activity that week and take my measurements. Chances are you've lost fat and gained muscle. Remember a pound is a pound is a pound no matter what form but fat takes up more space than muscle does so if the scale doesn't move it doesn't mean you didn't lose any fat. How are you clothes fitting you now? Are you finding you have a little more room or those pants are not as tight as they used to be? Whatever you do don't give up. That scale will start to move again you'll see. :happy:0 -
Try switching it up - maybe some running or spinning?
Are you drinking enough water?
Did you just start?
I find that I lose in bulk - so the scale needle will stay at one place for a while and then when I check again a few weeks later -- I'll see a change (versus checking daily).I have been eating my calories recommended all week. I've worked out everyday doing anything from body pump, zumba, turbo kick, or the elliptical. I've felt really good about the week. Im down no weight! Why? Help!0 -
The reason I usually don't post on here is because of people that feel it is necessary to put down people. I have been doing this for a month. I have changed up what I have been doing this past week to try to push through this plateau but its not working. I was looking for advice not someone to put me down thanks!
What she said was right though, I don't think is trying to put you down, it's just honest advice.
One of the biggest mistakes people make on here is ditching a plan that has ween working for them up until then because they don't get a loss over a few days or a week.
You don't need to 'shock your body' or 'kickstart your metabolism' you just need to keep going. Weights will stall and fluctuate, more so when you get leaner. Don't over react, keep doing what you have been doing, 1 week is not a plateu.0 -
one of the main reasons for no loss in weight (for a 2-3 week period) is usually miscalculating your input and output of calories.
if you are eating back your exercise calories, make sure you are properly estimating how many calories you are burning.
do not use the numbers given by MFP...they are whacky high compared to reality.
make sure your activity level is set correctly.
make the investment to have your bodyfat tested by a professional.
weight fluctuations will drive you insane. it isnt your total weight that is important, it is your body fat percentage.
This, This and THIS.0 -
I agree that if you are going to ask for help, you should open your diary.
Your post DID say you've been doing right "all week" which gets people a little excited because it does take time and patience. If you've been at it for a month, that's great, but, aggressive as some people may have been, they were responding to what you said.
edited to add: your post shows that you started MFP this month (which is 9 days max) were you strictly counting calories before that? if not, I would consider when you started logging to be the real start.0 -
Hi,
Welcome to the boards and more importantly congrats on you choice to live a healthier life. When you make changes to you diet and exercise routine it can take awhile for your hormones/metabolism to catch up with your new life. Please be patient with ourself. There are a few things to look at in the long run ---
Is your calorie target set up properly?
Here is a good link to help you find all those numbers - BMR TDEE how big a cut etc. MFP will give you some wonky numbers if you have set your weekly loss goal too high for how much you have to lose. If you follow the link and need some help PM me and I will help you check your numbers.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12
Is your sodium intake high - it will cause water retenntion
Are you drinking enough water - It helps to flush out water weight retained if your sodium intake is high.
Are your close to your TOM?
Did you just up your exercise duration/intensity? It can cause a temporary water/weight gain as your muscles recovery form the new level of intensity.
Most people will tell you that the scale is not your friend - track your measurements and look at you body fat % they will be more consistent. Measure your progress by how well you feel, how strong you are, how your stamina/endurance has improved, how your cloths fit. They are all a better measure of how healthy you are when compared to the number on the scale!
Be patient - it will happen.0 -
The reason I usually don't post on here is because of people that feel it is necessary to put down people. I have been doing this for a month. I have changed up what I have been doing this past week to try to push through this plateau but its not working. I was looking for advice not someone to put me down thanks!
Ive been on a lot of forums over the years and I gotta tell ya...THIS forum is probably the single most judgmental forum that Ive ever come across. As a disclaimer of sorts.......it is also one of the most supportive- you just gotta find the right people. Im surprised new people ever get the courage to post. I dont understand the snotty rude judgmental responses Ive seen here. We're all here for like minded reasons, there's no reason for the sniping judgmental responses.
OP.....stand strong, you're doing a great job. GOOD LUCK0 -
I am having the same problem, just stick with it and be true to yourself...things will happen0
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The reason I usually don't post on here is because of people that feel it is necessary to put down people. I have been doing this for a month. I have changed up what I have been doing this past week to try to push through this plateau but its not working. I was looking for advice not someone to put me down thanks!
Ive been on a lot of forums over the years and I gotta tell ya...THIS forum is probably the single most judgmental forum that Ive ever come across. As a disclaimer of sorts.......it is also one of the most supportive- you just gotta find the right people. Im surprised new people ever get the courage to post. I dont understand the snotty rude judgmental responses Ive seen here. We're all here for like minded reasons, there's no reason for the sniping judgmental responses.
OP.....stand strong, you're doing a great job. GOOD LUCK
People come on here and ask for advice. Then they get upset when they are told things they don't want to hear, or things that don't fit the things they WANTED to hear.
If you ask a question, you should expect answers.
Life is not always rainbows and unicorns playing in a grass field.0 -
Hi,
Welcome to the boards and more importantly congrats on you choice to live a healthier life. When you make changes to you diet and exercise routine it can take awhile for your hormones/metabolism to catch up with your new life. Please be patient with ourself. There are a few things to look at in the long run ---
Is your calorie target set up properly?
Here is a good link to help you find all those numbers - BMR TDEE how big a cut etc. MFP will give you some wonky numbers if you have set your weekly loss goal too high for how much you have to lose. If you follow the link and need some help PM me and I will help you check your numbers.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12
Is your sodium intake high - it will cause water retenntion
Are you drinking enough water - It helps to flush out water weight retained if your sodium intake is high.
Are your close to your TOM?
Did you just up your exercise duration/intensity? It can cause a temporary water/weight gain as your muscles recovery form the new level of intensity.
Most people will tell you that the scale is not your friend - track your measurements and look at you body fat % they will be more consistent. Measure your progress by how well you feel, how strong you are, how your stamina/endurance has improved, how your cloths fit. They are all a better measure of how healthy you are when compared to the number on the scale!
Be patient - it will happen.
^^^^^ THIS! The road map will help you see how to fuel your body and also how not to burn out doing cardio 7 days a week for hours on end. It has been the best thing that happened to me on MFP. LIke minded individuals - who want to lose weight without starving or over working their bodies. It's also a great supportive site with a facebook page with info too. Check it out. You won't be sorry. Good luck & be patient!
ETA: Remember YOU are the only one that sees the scales - everyone sees your progress. Aim for inches lost - not pounds! Aim for a fitter, stronger body. Everyone sees that! :happy:0 -
I once read that when you change up your routine, be it calories or exercise, it takes a little time for your body to adjust. Please try to be patient.
You are doing all the right things and your body needs to get used to the new routine.
Good luck and if anyone puts you down, just ignore it. Most people are here to help so please just let the ones you feel are negative go. Also, they might be trying to be helpful and just have a hard time typing out what they are really trying to say. Did a course on how emails may be misunderstood.
Keep up the great work!0 -
I understand your frustration, but remember the scale only measures 1 thing--total body weight. It can't measure how much more muscle you're gaining, how much more healthy you're becoming, or how great exercise makes you feel, both physically and emotionally. If you can broaden how you understand this process and focus on the numerous benefits that eating right and exercising provide then your level of frustration will likely diminish. Perhaps you might consider taking a vacation from the scale in order to focus on the other benefits? In any case plateaus are just a part of the process, and maybe they'er necessary, so don't look at them as if they mean you aren't succeeding because each time you choose to eat right and to exercise you are succeeding.0
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As what as been shown time and time again that it seems NO ONE seems to care about on here...
Why eat back your training calories? You do not need to... And often you eat more than you think because you think you deserve more as you trained...
Calories IN is much much more important than calories OUT....
Research has shown again time and time again, that even with adaptive thermogenesis (Which people here say is starvation mode, which it isn't...) You will still lose weight. Problem is your needs get lower, and a screw up leads to faster weight gain as you have to increase slowly again to get your thermogenesis in your body back up to normal levels.
Simple fact, eat less than you use and you will lose... Doesn't get more simple than that people... I would suggest if you are really not seeing anything, measure yourself first to see if maybe your composition is changing more than you think. Or actually weigh your foods out and get your portions ACTUALLY under control!
Most problems is that people do not have the portion sizes they think and actually underestimate the calories and then complain they not losing anything... Yea... your still having too many calories IN...
Here is something people never say... change your goals every month... it does change ya know... Also a 300 pound person DOES need less than 150 pound person...
Point is, even with an open diary people might get the wrong idea as you might be weighing items incorrect or not putting down important information such as water etc. Monitor your food intake precisely for a week or even a few days and see what portions you really come up with....0 -
As what as been shown time and time again that it seems NO ONE seems to care about on here...
Why eat back your training calories? You do not need to... And often you eat more than you think because you think you deserve more as you trained...
Calories IN is much much more important than calories OUT....
Research has shown again time and time again, that even with adaptive thermogenesis (Which people here say is starvation mode, which it isn't...) You will still lose weight. Problem is your needs get lower, and a screw up leads to faster weight gain as you have to increase slowly again to get your thermogenesis in your body back up to normal levels.
Simple fact, eat less than you use and you will lose... Doesn't get more simple than that people... I would suggest if you are really not seeing anything, measure yourself first to see if maybe your composition is changing more than you think. Or actually weigh your foods out and get your portions ACTUALLY under control!
Most problems is that people do not have the portion sizes they think and actually underestimate the calories and then complain they not losing anything... Yea... your still having too many calories IN...
Here is something people never say... change your goals every month... it does change ya know... Also a 300 pound person DOES need less than 150 pound person...
Point is, even with an open diary people might get the wrong idea as you might be weighing items incorrect or not putting down important information such as water etc. Monitor your food intake precisely for a week or even a few days and see what portions you really come up with....
True that some people miscalculate exercise and intake - but seriously - have you read the way MFP is set up? You are supposed to eat your exercise calories. A deficit is already built into their program. If you don't eat back exercise cals - at least some of them? You are netting really low cals. Like 800 - 900 and sometimes lower. People need to look at their NET cals at the end of the day.0 -
Oh would like to add I say don't eat your training calories back because likely your not training hard enough to warrant it.
If I run or train for an hour maybe up to two hours, I will not change my daily eating at all.... No point, it is easy to run that time and relaxing... Might say I burn 1200 maybe 2000 calories, but I know it is likely much much less I might have a quick carb before or after, but nothing major would change for that time...
If I run maybe 2+ hours, then sure I need to change my nutrition as that is a significant time on your feet and you will start depleting your liver glycogen stores....
If you only train an hour, then no do not even say you will eat back your calories, there is absolutely no need...0 -
Sometimes I will stall for several weeks then suddenly get a big whoosh. Weight loss is not linear.0
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Thanks everyone. Yes I use a heart rate monitor and weigh and measure my food.0
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As what as been shown time and time again that it seems NO ONE seems to care about on here...
Why eat back your training calories? You do not need to... And often you eat more than you think because you think you deserve more as you trained...
Calories IN is much much more important than calories OUT....
Research has shown again time and time again, that even with adaptive thermogenesis (Which people here say is starvation mode, which it isn't...) You will still lose weight. Problem is your needs get lower, and a screw up leads to faster weight gain as you have to increase slowly again to get your thermogenesis in your body back up to normal levels.
Simple fact, eat less than you use and you will lose... Doesn't get more simple than that people... I would suggest if you are really not seeing anything, measure yourself first to see if maybe your composition is changing more than you think. Or actually weigh your foods out and get your portions ACTUALLY under control!
Most problems is that people do not have the portion sizes they think and actually underestimate the calories and then complain they not losing anything... Yea... your still having too many calories IN...
Here is something people never say... change your goals every month... it does change ya know... Also a 300 pound person DOES need less than 150 pound person...
Point is, even with an open diary people might get the wrong idea as you might be weighing items incorrect or not putting down important information such as water etc. Monitor your food intake precisely for a week or even a few days and see what portions you really come up with....
True that some people miscalculate exercise and intake - but seriously - have you read the way MFP is set up? You are supposed to eat your exercise calories. A deficit is already built into their program. If you don't eat back exercise cals - at least some of them? You are netting really low cals. Like 800 - 900 and sometimes lower. People need to look at their NET cals at the end of the day.
Yes, but if you are miscalculating Cals in and Cals out, the net doesn't matter. Actually, none of it matters because all the calculations will be off.
Does the OP have a scale?
Measuring cups?
Does the OP look at the food database and consistantly use the food with the higher cal count or the LOWER count?
Does the OP use the estimated cals burned according to the database?
Does the OP measure PROPERLY?
If the OP answers NO, NO, LOWER and YES, NO, she could be off by THOUSANDS of calories in the wrong direction.0
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