Feeling pretty bummed...

In addition, your caloric intake is set at a calorie deficit right off the bat. If you want to lose 1 lb per week, your deficit is 500. If you want to lose 2, it is 1000. So check your settings.

This page is more like a guide. I do not follow it religiously. But it is very simplistic, and it is free. Weigh loss is that simple, calories/nutrients in, calories/nutrients out. If you take in more than your body can process in a given day, you will gain weight.

Btw....200 calories in 1/2 hour is rather low for a workout. It means you are not going at a high intensity level. Decide how you want to do it, but you only get out what you put in. Keep that in mind. It is like buying a car, essentially. The nice, fancy cars cost more, and take more effort to maintain and keep looking nice.

Hi, First off i want to say not to get discouraged and that judging by your profile picture you are adorable the way you are. If I may make a suggestion based on your diary...and I am only saying this because my entire weight gain had been from being too busy to make food and it was easier to go out to mcdonalds and eat or grab a tim hortons coffee and things like that. I cut those all out, and started bringing my lunch, which was a chore in itself but it was so much cheaper that I used the money I was saving as the incentive. I figured out that eating out for lunch daily cost me between 10-18 dollars a day. Say 20 work days in a month and that was 360 a month I was now saving, not including the gas to get to and from the fast food places.

I also started really reading labels...for example i saw you had 4 bacon that was 340 calories..i have myself gone tot he butterball turkey bacon and its 4 slices for about 140 calories. I used to do the bacon and eggs every weekend and by changing my bacon, switching tot he wonder bread plus bread (2 slices 130 calories) and getting the omega 3 eggs, i cut off about 300-400 calories from that meal alone and was able to eat more and still not go over my allotment, as well i was getting more nutrition. I have also started making more home made meals..crock pot stews, home made soups and things like that. Way less calories than the store bought things and a heck of a lot healthier and it feeds me for supper and also gives me lunch for work the next day.

I also set myself at 1200 calories per day with the mind set that i know i should be eating around 1600 and I should still lose weight at that. I find if i keep to 1200 then when i fall off the wagon on a day or snack a bit more, I always have that wiggle room so I don't feel guilty about it. I was actually eating way less and caught hell from a friend so now I am making sure I eat a bit more than my 1200 a day and it seems to be losing me my weight finally.

Not saying my way is correct or anyone's way is, but it has worked for me so figured I'd stick it out there. The weight is slow coming off me too and it's so darn easy to get discouraged, so when i do start to and think ahhh I want mcdonalds..I remind myself about the money I have saved up til now, stick to my diet and go out and buy myself a new computer game or book with that money instead and reward myself. My latest reward was a wii fit which has made a huge difference with toning. Even on my laziest days I can turn it on and get in 20 minutes of yoga and at least I've done something and can feel better about that candy bar I just snacked on. LOL

Based upon the fact you drink pepsi and eat chocolate, and eat at mcdonald's , don't know your weight, calories.............I think maybe you shouldn't of done this. Don't get me wrong, healthy people eat chocolate at times, mcdonald's, and pepsi, but just by your writing, I'm assuming your new to this whole thing. Maybe just start by doing some basic exercises, staying within your calorie count, drinking a lot of water, and maybe you'll see a difference without the 30 day shred. I've logged my food for nearly a month, have done my best to re adjust my sugar intake because it was high when I started, and do some exercising almost every day. I do have one big advantage over you, I'm over 200 lbs, so it'll come off me easier than you. The best to you regardless!

From glancing at your diet, you're getting a lot of carbs from chocolates, sweet drinks and such, and not much protein. I think upping your protein should help you feel more energized, and try to control the carbs from your sweets and eating out. Its going to be tough, but baby steps! If you must eat out, try looking for meals with more protein or other healthier options. Maybe limit yourself to one treat a day to start? Also, if you must have a soda, you can look into those zero calorie sodas. When I get soda cravings, I drink a Sprite zero and I get my soda fix without the added calories.

Also, as a fellow gamer, I know we don't get much sleep sometimes , but try to get as much rest as you can. I've found that when I sleep more, I lose better, and also my muscles recover. So try to get some good sleep too!

Good luck

her diet is fine, protein intake is over rated.

Pu - that might be your opinion, but from personal experience - if I get the munchies constantly - which OP says she is struggling with - an increase in protein is a very successful way to get satiated - and many others will tell you the same thing. Frankly OP needs ideas to experiment with to find what works for her - everyone is different!

do not take words out of my mouth. I did say "calories/nutrients in, calories/nutrients out" or maybe you need to go back and read it again.

I am not going to argue with you, because you seem to know more about things than everyone else. I have seen you post that exact phrase elsewhere, "your diet is fine, protein is overrated." McD? Frozen Fries? 240 calorie pepsi? Get a life dude, and actually pay for advertisement as a personal trainer instead of getting people to check out your website. That is all.

Deary me, there is a lot of fail in this thread.

OP: If you are exercising, especially as you do not have than much weight to lose you should be eating your exercise calories back. By not doing so you are creating a large deficit that is impacting your energy levels. This is one of the main problems with large deficits - you get tired, do not work out as much, your NEAT decreases, your TDEE goes down and you can no longer lose weight at that level and have to drop calories again - its a viscous cycle and some are more susceptible to it than others and the leaner you get the more susceptible you often get.

So, I would suggest:

1) eating at least some of your exercise calories back
2) set yourself at a reasonable activity level (sedentary is just that - basically doing nothing. I have a desk job and do very little outside planned exercise and mine is between lightly active and active )
3) set yourself at a reasonable weight loss 1/2 - 1lb a week,
4) log ALL your food accurately. Use a scale/measuring cups and spoons
5) while weight loss is calories in/calories out, it helps to keep a balanced diet with fruit veggies and mix of fats and enough protein for health and body composition purposes.

Be patient.

Deary me, there is a lot of fail in this thread.

OP: If you are exercising, especially as you do not have than much weight to lose you should be eating your exercise calories back. By not doing so you are creating a large deficit that is impacting your energy levels. This is one of the main problems with large deficits - you get tired, do not work out as much, your NEAT decreases, your TDEE goes down and you can no longer lose weight at that level and have to drop calories again - its a viscous cycle and some are more susceptible to it than others and the leaner you get the more susceptible you often get.

So, I would suggest:

1) eating at least some of your exercise calories back
2) set yourself at a reasonable activity level (sedentary is just that - basically doing nothing. I have a desk job and do very little outside planned exercise and mine is between lightly active and active )
3) set yourself at a reasonable weight loss 1/2 - 1lb a week,
4) log ALL your food accurately. Use a scale/measuring cups and spoons
5) while weight loss is calories in/calories out, it helps to keep a balanced diet with fruit veggies and mix of fats and enough protein for health and body composition purposes.

Be patient.

You call "us" the fail thread, but you just said everything we just said! Okay, maybe not me, but everyone else. Talk about stuck up.........try eating something every once in awhile!

LOL - you are funny. I ate 2,200 calories today and I average 2,000 - how much do you eat, and how much do you net?. And I like the way you assume that I was not talking about you, when I was mainly talking about your posts. And obviously reading comprehension is in short supply because my post was nothing like yours and did not give the same advice in the slightest.

And your misogynistic slant is coming through again darling...

Deary me, there is a lot of fail in this thread.

OP: If you are exercising, especially as you do not have than much weight to lose you should be eating your exercise calories back. By not doing so you are creating a large deficit that is impacting your energy levels. This is one of the main problems with large deficits - you get tired, do not work out as much, your NEAT decreases, your TDEE goes down and you can no longer lose weight at that level and have to drop calories again - its a viscous cycle and some are more susceptible to it than others and the leaner you get the more susceptible you often get.

So, I would suggest:

1) eating at least some of your exercise calories back
2) set yourself at a reasonable activity level (sedentary is just that - basically doing nothing. I have a desk job and do very little outside planned exercise and mine is between lightly active and active )
3) set yourself at a reasonable weight loss 1/2 - 1lb a week,
4) log ALL your food accurately. Use a scale/measuring cups and spoons
5) while weight loss is calories in/calories out, it helps to keep a balanced diet with fruit veggies and mix of fats and enough protein for health and body composition purposes.

Be patient.

You call "us" the fail thread, but you just said everything we just said! Okay, maybe not me, but everyone else. Talk about stuck up.........try eating something every once in awhile!

LOL - you are funny. I ate 2,200 calories today and I average 2,000 - how much do you eat, and how much do you net?. And I like the way you assume that I was not talking about you, when I was mainly talking about your posts. And obviously reading comprehension is in short supply because my post was nothing like yours and did not give the same advice in the slightest.

And your misogynistic slant is coming through again darling...

if you were talking about me, your giving me way too much credit, obviously. There is very intelligent conversation in this thread, whether you agree with the poster or not, mine.............comeon, can you take it seriously, I only mention in nearly every thread that I comment to in this type of form, that I'm NEW to all this. Geez, I'm falling for you antic's now. Oh and how many calories do I eat..................many.

Sara, when you're hungry you're not yourself. You turn in to a Diva, you need a snickers bar.

Are you calling me Betty White? - I know I am old but sheesh.

And I know you know I eat so hungry is never my problem


Edited to take off the infini-quotes as there is enough blue on this page already.

Ribbons390........................I'm sorry your thread ended up this way. This was not posted under the "fun chit chat" forum and it still has gone ugly. Hopefully the person who walked in with the insults can walk out, nicely, and we can turn this thread back around. I truly think everyone wants to help you here, it's just some felt the need to belittle others opinions. Sometimes this makes a person feel "BIG" if they can talk down others ideas and values.


Honestly, I think your a beautiful girl. I respect your wish of wanting to get healthier, I just don't think you need this 30 day shred thingy. I think, like I originally stated, you just need some of the simple start things.

My disclaimer* Just like MFP say's, No, I am not a professional nutritionist, I am brand new to weight lose and living a calorie counting life. I am only giving you my humble pie opinion, and take from it what you will. Once again, sorry it got ugly, I feel like I'm in a Jerry Springer episode.

Sweet dreams.

Ironic post is ironic.

My comment in my first post - not quoting anyone:

Deary me, there is a lot of fail in this thread.

your comment specifically quoting me:

Talk about stuck up.........try eating something every once in awhile!

Who exactly was insulting who?

OP: apologies for being part of derailing the thread. Hopefully you get some good advice. I will bow out now as this will just get derailed even more.

Good luck.

Your a MFP pro, use selective quoting, deny your insults, edit half of them, then say your bowing out, pathetic. You walked in with your opener, "fail thread" so yes, I quoted you, all of you, not taking out what I want. Your lame, seriously. Too good for your own good, know it all, except respect for ours and there opinions. I have a quote for you "blah ba blah ba blah blah."

I love being quoted.................and they fail do read what i wrote." My humble pie opinion"...............that really sounds like i'm saying Im an expert. LOL....................wow, dealing with some real thinkers here.

A lot of people seem to be showing differences with the 30 Day Shred, but I don't see much at all on myself. I didn't have something to measure myself with on day 1 so I don't have anything to compare. My weight hasn't gone down even though I've done it every day. I do have a measuring tape now but don't know where exactly to measure.
Also I started to watch my calories at day 7 or 8, and I can't seem to keep my food intake at 1200. I keep wanting to snack and eat a lot.
For the first week or so I was happy and had a decent sleeping schedule and work out schedule. I looked forward to working out. Now I feel super low, drained and tired. I've limited my Pepsi/chocolate and junk food intake to once a week, so I think the lack of it is causing my energy to drop. Many mornings I've woken up and wished I could continue to sleep forever, and have postponed my work out until late at night. The only thing I got going for me is that I haven't missed a day, but I really want to.
Also I talked about the soreness in my legs to my friends and they think they are shin splints? Either way it gets hard to work through.

Anyway, I'm down in the dumps that I'm almost halfway through the 30DS and don't see a difference, and that my will power with food is nonexistent. (If you look at my diary you will see McDonalds.)

Anyone out there having similar problems?

Sara's advice is solid:

So, I would suggest:

1) eating at least some of your exercise calories back
2) set yourself at a reasonable activity level (sedentary is just that - basically doing nothing. I have a desk job and do very little outside planned exercise and mine is between lightly active and active )
3) set yourself at a reasonable weight loss 1/2 - 1lb a week,
4) log ALL your food accurately. Use a scale/measuring cups and spoons
5) while weight loss is calories in/calories out, it helps to keep a balanced diet with fruit veggies and mix of fats and enough protein for health and body composition purposes.

I would add a couple more things to it. Try for a week planning out your meals ahead of time. Figure out what you're going to eat for the whole day the night before (or plan the whole week in advance) and stick with it. This doesn't mean you can't have any indulgences, just not any that you don't plan in. See how that affects your energy levels and performance in your workout. I find that when I plan my food ahead, I end up eating more nutritious foods and do a better job of hitting my macros. What are your current protein, fat, and carbohydrate targets?

How much sleep are you getting?