I am so done with this program!!
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This person is obviously frustrated and it kills me how so many ppl on here have negative, slightly snotty comments. Find a hobby or read the b**** (I'm probably not allowed to refer to G**)0
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Hmmm were you doing the program when you gained all your weight ??? Maybe you should blame the program for that also.
Clearly if you were able to keep in the bounds you wouldn't have gained weight in the first place. Try being honest with yourself then start measuring and weighting your foods. Stop eating junk foods, drink plenty of water, low carbs (below 100) and add exercise.0 -
You have to build muscle in order to burn fat.
Cardio, Cardio, Cardio!
You need to eat in order to keep your metabolism fully functioning.
That's not really correct. Muscle tissue does burn more calories than fat, but not as much as we were originally led to believe. It also doesn't "burn fat."
The key to losing fat is a low-fat diet that crates a deficit and cardio. Strength training should be part of an exercise program, but not to burn fat.0 -
I have followed this program to the letter for a month now, and thanks to MFP, I am now at the highest weight I have ever been. It doesn't work!!!!
Your diary is closed, but I noticed you're older and thus you almost certainly have a slower metabolism than in the past. You probably didn't create an adequate, consistent calorie deficit and didn't exercise.
I'm older, too, and without a doubt I can't eat the way I did up to age 30.
I would give it another try.0 -
It's really sad that internet trolls like this get 9 pages of responses, but people in real need of help get hardly any...SMH0
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LOL at everyone still posting advice in this thread.
It's 7 pages long and it became clear after page 1 the OP isn't taking on board any thing people have to say.
But, but, but....we like to hear ourselves talk!!! :smokin:
:yawn: 8 pages now....:yawn:
Sometimes, I feel like I don't know "proper etiquette" for forums...But I have to ask...Why are you guys being so negative towards people just trying to help out? Isn't that what MFP is all about? Providing a nonjudgmental, supportive community to help each other through weight loss journeys? Maybe the OP hasn't replied to the forum, but you don't know that they're not reading it, plus there's plenty of people who browse forums and might come across some valuable information. Browsing these forums is one of the biggest tools I've used in learning to eat right. With the things people have been saying, I don't blame her for not replying! I've read a few (not all are like this, but there's a decent amount) who say things along the lines of "well if you eat junk, of course you're not going to lose weight". This is a true statement, yes, but can you imagine how embarrassed she must feel? It's basically screaming "You're dumb, you can't eat hot dogs, your wrong in EVERYTHING that you're doing". She obviously thinks that she's eating the right things if she believes she's "doing everything right down to the letter". Ever thought maybe they don't know any other way of eating? I used to eat fast food ALL the time, 2 times a day sometimes, and I honestly didn't believe that it was THAT bad for me. Through MFP and general research, I learned how to choose healthier foods, and I learned how truly unhealthy my prior habits used to be. I wasn't born knowing that information though. I learned through support and questions, and I know if I had people react the way people react on here, I would feel even worse about myself than I already did.
I guess I just find it a shame that so many people are ready to jump down somebody's throat for not eating healthy enough, instead of providing constructive criticism that will actually teach them WHAT they're doing wrong and WHY. That's what made me love MFP so much, the community helped me learn right from wrong.
I'll get off my soap box now...lol
Lots of people TRIED to offer the OP real advice, and she responded by calling people jerks and telling everyone "Bite me!"---It kinda becomes difficult to feel bad for someone when they are so incredibly combative, obstinate, and unreceptive to advice. I tried to offer a sincere comment earlier in this thread, but it just gets old trying to help someone who doesn't want to accept personal responsibility for their own journey.0 -
LOL at everyone still posting advice in this thread.
It's 7 pages long and it became clear after page 1 the OP isn't taking on board any thing people have to say.
But, but, but....we like to hear ourselves talk!!! :smokin:
:yawn: 8 pages now....:yawn:
Sometimes, I feel like I don't know "proper etiquette" for forums...But I have to ask...Why are you guys being so negative towards people just trying to help out? Isn't that what MFP is all about? Providing a nonjudgmental, supportive community to help each other through weight loss journeys? Maybe the OP hasn't replied to the forum, but you don't know that they're not reading it, plus there's plenty of people who browse forums and might come across some valuable information. Browsing these forums is one of the biggest tools I've used in learning to eat right. With the things people have been saying, I don't blame her for not replying! I've read a few (not all are like this, but there's a decent amount) who say things along the lines of "well if you eat junk, of course you're not going to lose weight". This is a true statement, yes, but can you imagine how embarrassed she must feel? It's basically screaming "You're dumb, you can't eat hot dogs, your wrong in EVERYTHING that you're doing". She obviously thinks that she's eating the right things if she believes she's "doing everything right down to the letter". Ever thought maybe they don't know any other way of eating? I used to eat fast food ALL the time, 2 times a day sometimes, and I honestly didn't believe that it was THAT bad for me. Through MFP and general research, I learned how to choose healthier foods, and I learned how truly unhealthy my prior habits used to be. I wasn't born knowing that information though. I learned through support and questions, and I know if I had people react the way people react on here, I would feel even worse about myself than I already did.
I guess I just find it a shame that so many people are ready to jump down somebody's throat for not eating healthy enough, instead of providing constructive criticism that will actually teach them WHAT they're doing wrong and WHY. That's what made me love MFP so much, the community helped me learn right from wrong.
I'll get off my soap box now...lol0 -
Sorry you feel this way... MFP is like the game of golf... It's what you do.. Count your calories and count your golf strokes....It's all a mind game.... Maybe you could give it another try. I have a few friends and family on this and we have all had good results. Oh, the weight doesn't come off as fast as we would have liked but it is coming off....I am not one to exercise alot --even though I have lots of time to do it. I just have to get my butt in gear and do it.....So hopefully you will try this again and you will have good results. You can friend me it you want.. I am 56 years old and have had some health issues. But I will tell you that as of this week, I no longer have them.. My cholestrol and sugar levels are better than good. I am now off the cholestrol medicine.... That is a great thing for me... My blood pressure is back to normal......0
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Off the bat, I see a lot of days where you didn't finish logging. I also see a lot of days where you didn't drink any water at all. If you're drinking diet soda and that sort of thing without flushing it out with water, it could be water weight from excess sodium.
I can understand you're frustrated. It's incredibly tough, especially when you put in effort and don't see results. But keep at it for a bit longer. Weigh and measure absolutely everything - portion sizes can be deceiving. Log every bite. Drink some water.
If all that fails, go see your physician and have them run some bloodwork. You may be hypothyroid or have some other medical condition that precludes weight loss.
Keep at it! Best of luck.
This is true and dont give up. It takes a lil longer for some people. At first I thought the same thing, but I wasnt really following the program like I should. As soon as I actually started taking time out and doing it, I and everyone else can see the progress Im making...0 -
If you think that your program has to much carbs and not enough protein, you can go in and customize your program to follow more of a low carb eating style.
I do a customized plan for low carb.0 -
rachy_09, sent you a PM.
Barb0 -
Except that it's "by and large" not "by enlarge." FYI.
"Enlarge"....
Bwahahahahahaha!:laugh:
On a thread about gaining weight! Bwahahahahaha!:laugh:
*wipes away tear...
Best thing I ever read....
sigh.....:flowerforyou:0 -
I don't know if anyone noticed but Dlmowrey stated in her profile "..had my thyroid removed 7 years ago".
As "the thyroid gland produces hormones that balance all body functions, including your metabolism" this has gotta be a factor in her weight loss programme.
If I were in this situation I would be consulting a dietician or some other professional.
Well intentioned as the MFP community is, it may be counter-productive or even dangerous to tell someone without a thyroid gland, "your not eating enough"....
Considering this important bit of information was NOT there when the thread was started it would be hard for us to notice it. Not sure when it was added but when I looked and made my reply in the first pages the profile was empty.
Dimowrey didn't have their thyroid removed 7 years ago. They were just responding to another post.
When you go and ask people for 'help' then it is in your best interest to actually give people details. This - if it's even true - would have been a good detail to know!0 -
OP is about to become HAES/FA.0
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Wow. I was thinking about posting a question about my diet/exercise but after reading this post I think I'll pass.
Some of you are so mean! Just because other people don't follow your strict rules and diets and exercises doesn't give you the right to jump on your high horse and put others down for thier struggles.
It's awesome you work out 6x a week, twice a day, and eat EXACTLY 40% protien/20% fat/30% carbs, and that you can take time out of your busy days to record every grain of salt or pepper you add to your grilled asparagus..*claps*
If this is supposed to be a supportive community, it sure doesn't show in this thread.0 -
There is no try. There is only do.0
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I'm with ya...since I started MFP..I've gained 10 pounds , I started at my ultimate goal weight of 109, after alot of hard work and, now back up to 120 since the last time I weighed myself, scared to get on the scale...not happy...I ork really hard, wrk out almost everyday, watch what I eat and log everything, drink water......ughhh... I am on the brink of quiting too
Muscle weighs more that fat and judging from your profile pic you've got muscle.
Muscle does not weigh more than fat. A pound is a pound, be it feathers or gold. Muscle is more dense than fat.
EXACTLY...i have no muscle...I may look slim, but I jiggly wiggly wiggly0 -
It took me about 3 months to lose because I was having a LOT of other issues. It wasn't until I got some medications sorted out that this really started working for me.0
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I have been struggling and I am starting Slimquick. Just curious, has anyone had success with Slimquick?0
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silly0
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Just scroll down at all the replies from your original post and look at everyone's weight loss ticker, almost all posts show a loss. That is proof that they are doing something right, and the one thing they all have in common.....is this site.0
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I call bullsh*t. It does work! I have gained back some weight, but that's because I stopped exercising and ate like a pig. You may need to lower your calories if it is not working. Also, maybe there are health issues that are interfering. Remember, it is a computer program that calculates your calories and not guaranteed to be 100% accurate.0
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Quit.
Its obvious you are doing something wrong. Start at the beginning and go from there.0 -
Why are you trying to lose what??:noway: I'm with ya...since I started MFP..I've gained 10 pounds , I started at my ultimate goal weight of 109, after alot of hard work and, now back up to 120 since the last time I weighed myself, scared to get on the scale...not happy...I ork really hard, wrk out almost everyday, watch what I eat and log everything, drink water......ughhh... I am on the brink of quiting too
I lost 60 pounds, then when I joined my fitness pal, not to lose more, but to maintain, I gained 10 back...I want to relose those 10 again,0 -
Well for one it takes more then a month for some... If you didn't put on the weight over night, how can you expect to lose it over night?
For two, you are barely eating anything... so maybe try eating more. Also eat more whole foods and not as much processed... and drink plenty of water.
Three, I hardly saw any exercise in your diary... so throw some of that in. Cardio/strength training is what I've found out to work best.
^^^^^^ This
Keep at it....be honest with yourself....drink you water
most importantly....BE Patient!0 -
Wow. I was thinking about posting a question about my diet/exercise but after reading this post I think I'll pass.
Some of you are so mean! Just because other people don't follow your strict rules and diets and exercises doesn't give you the right to jump on your high horse and put others down for thier struggles.
It's awesome you work out 6x a week, twice a day, and eat EXACTLY 40% protien/20% fat/30% carbs, and that you can take time out of your busy days to record every grain of salt or pepper you add to your grilled asparagus..*claps*
If this is supposed to be a supportive community, it sure doesn't show in this thread.
Do you want results? Because those of us that do want to see results will log our meals, will always try to hit our macros, and will work out regularly. You have to be consistent, and make time to make fitness work.0 -
yes I used it it, It was a great supplement to my diet. Plus a way to drinkmore water as I hate drinking water lol, it doesnt perform miracles or anything but certianly you will benefit if your eating well and exercisingI have been struggling and I am starting Slimquick. Just curious, has anyone had success with Slimquick?
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Giggity goo.0
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(1) Eat REAL food (not processed all the time)
(2) Eat LOTS of veggies
(3) EXERCISE (long walks PLUS lifting weights). If you can't go to the gym, they sell lots @ the stores.
You have to move & build muscle
Please don't give up! Hundreds of people have had amazing success here. Perhaps log into one of the support groups?
All the best!0 -
Wow. I was thinking about posting a question about my diet/exercise but after reading this post I think I'll pass.
Some of you are so mean! Just because other people don't follow your strict rules and diets and exercises doesn't give you the right to jump on your high horse and put others down for thier struggles.
It's awesome you work out 6x a week, twice a day, and eat EXACTLY 40% protien/20% fat/30% carbs, and that you can take time out of your busy days to record every grain of salt or pepper you add to your grilled asparagus..*claps*
If this is supposed to be a supportive community, it sure doesn't show in this thread.
Do you want results? Because those of us that do want to see results will log our meals, will always try to hit our macros, and will work out regularly. You have to be consistent, and make time to make fitness work.
I've been here almost a year now, and I have seen results.
Like I said, I am all for being consistant and logging when you need to, exercising, etc. I just don't think it's right for others to put people down because they aren't as strict with themselves.0
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