Advice please - why am I struggling to lose weight?

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  • TJbubbles23
    TJbubbles23 Posts: 22 Member
    I found my old measurements this morning... I had the similar goals last year and I hit them!

    As at Christmas last year I was at my weight goal of 57.5kg...

    I was also 0.5cm smaller in the bust, 2.5cm smaller in the waist, 5cm smaller in the hips, 1.5cm smaller in each arm and 2.5cm smaller in each thigh. I am gutted! I can't believe how much I have let myself go - why obtain a goal and then lose it?

    Actually I know the answer to that - stressful year - moving countries, changing jobs, relationship fun - you know, all that stuff that makes you forget to make time for yourself and your health and fitness?

    I would love to lose 5cm+ off my waist, 8cm+ off my hips, gain 5cm+ on my bust (ok I know this is impossible, but a girl has to dream!)... I'm not sure about arms and thighs, they need to shrink, but I'm not sure by how much...
  • TJbubbles23
    TJbubbles23 Posts: 22 Member
    My weight was up all week... And I mean REALLY up - I was gutted! Officially weighed in this morning and I had lost 1.1kg... I nearly fell off the scales - very unexpected.

    I had no idea how I lost... If anyone can see my diary and let me know what you think that would be great!

    I tried to up my calories, but struggled to eat enough. I also had Friday where I skipped dinner (wasn't feeling well) and then Saturday where I pigged out at a Thanksgiving dinner...
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    It's probably what is known as a 'whoosh'.

    http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/of-whooshes-and-squishy-fat.html
  • nixirain
    nixirain Posts: 448 Member
    It's probably what is known as a 'whoosh'.

    http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/of-whooshes-and-squishy-fat.html

    I second the woosh. It can be pushed by alcohol consumption which I see you enjoyed :-) I love that side affect!
  • TJbubbles23
    TJbubbles23 Posts: 22 Member
    Update on my numbers:

    My numbers are:

    Weight - 61kgs (134lbs) now 58.6kgs (129lbs)
    Height - 173cm (68.1 inches)
    Age - 31
    Sex - female
    Neck - 12.5 inches now 12 inches
    Waist - 27.5 inches now 26.75 inches
    Hips - 39 inches now 38.58 inches
    Activity level - day job sedentary
    Exercise - aiming for minimum 5 days/week. Most days are 60 minutes. I haven't been wearing my HRM (will start soon) but I think MFP is overestimating calories burnt. Have confirmed that MFP is actually fairly accurate

    Goal weight - 125lb
    Goal body fat - 18%

    I got...
    Body fat - 25.3% now 24.5%
    BMR - 1352 now 1322 (Katch McArdle)
    TDEE - 1695 (sedentary) now 1668
    TDEE - 2189 (includes 5 days exercise) now 2155

    I'm still afraid to eat too much, but I've been exercising more.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Update on my numbers:

    My numbers are:

    Weight - 61kgs (134lbs) now 58.6kgs (129lbs)
    Height - 173cm (68.1 inches)
    Age - 31
    Sex - female
    Neck - 12.5 inches now 12 inches
    Waist - 27.5 inches now 26.75 inches
    Hips - 39 inches now 38.58 inches
    Activity level - day job sedentary
    Exercise - aiming for minimum 5 days/week. Most days are 60 minutes. I haven't been wearing my HRM (will start soon) but I think MFP is overestimating calories burnt. Have confirmed that MFP is actually fairly accurate

    Goal weight - 125lb
    Goal body fat - 18%

    I got...
    Body fat - 25.3% now 24.5%
    BMR - 1352 now 1322 (Katch McArdle)
    TDEE - 1695 (sedentary) now 1668
    TDEE - 2189 (includes 5 days exercise) now 2155

    I'm still afraid to eat too much, but I've been exercising more.

    What is the period from one data point to the other? i.e. over how many weeks did you see the 5lb loss?
  • AshleyChapmanPlexus
    AshleyChapmanPlexus Posts: 2
    If your hormones are out of balance you can have problems losing weight. Your hormones also help your thyroid function which can cause your metabolism to slow down in turn not allow you to burn fat metabolism or any amount of calories in the day. You would literally be consuming more calories than what you are burning because your hormones are not working.

    Also if you have an overgrowth of yeast known as Candida that can cause you not to lose weight either. I know it doesn't sound fun but there are ways of getting you back on track. :D
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    If your hormones are out of balance you can have problems losing weight. Your hormones also help your thyroid function which can cause your metabolism to slow down in turn not allow you to burn fat metabolism or any amount of calories in the day. You would literally be consuming more calories than what you are burning because your hormones are not working.

    Also if you have an overgrowth of yeast known as Candida that can cause you not to lose weight either. I know it doesn't sound fun but there are ways of getting you back on track. :D

    Nothing will impact you to a degree where you burn no calories in a day...well, except death.

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