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  • Hellguy76137
    Hellguy76137 Posts: 53 Member
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    You're not eating enough. Do some research on how the body works and utilizes different foods for energy so you can be educated about this. MFP is not the only resource, and it puts everyone into a "one size fits all" category. Or you can give up and never lose the weight.
    Harsh but I like it.
  • chocl8girl
    chocl8girl Posts: 1,968 Member
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    Dude...you lose 24 pounds in 6 WEEKS. That. Is. AMAZING. I know it's probably already been said, but weight loss is not linear. Weight loss is not necessarily the steady pace we would want it to be. The MFP "In 5 weeks you'd weigh blah" is crap. Don't even bother with it. KEEP going. Do what you are doing. Maybe tweak your calories a little, then GIVE IT TIME to see if that will work.

    You've got this.
  • MinisterTom
    MinisterTom Posts: 108 Member
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    Just a thought...
    When I started this program, it placed me at almost 1700 calories/day (according to the information that I supplied). I was seeing absolutely NO results. I was obviously discouraged and slightly irked. It was my nutritionist that originally told me about MFP, so of course, I yelled at her. She set up my goals so that they were down to 1500 and lowered my sodium intake significantly (high blood pressure). I was seeing maybe 1 lb loss per week. She wasn't happy with that and neither was I. Not to mention that I felt like I was getting more than enough food. So she dropped me down to 1300, and that seemed to do it. I lost 20 lb over the course of a month and I still feel like I am getting enough food. My thoughts? Perhaps talk to a nutritionist... Maybe your numbers aren't exactly right.

    MFP Had my numbers way higher than actual. That's why I started trying electronics like the FitBit One and Body Media Link. MFP uses an equation (the same one for everyone). The electronics tell you whats up. I adjust my numbers based on the actual data collected daily on my armband.
  • maqsmj
    maqsmj Posts: 697
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    your calorie in take will change as u r losing weight because of muscle gains and your digestion system

    make some new calculations and you will see that your numbers had changed and please find your body fat % as it helps alot
  • Mads1997
    Mads1997 Posts: 1,494 Member
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    I have plotted my weight for the last few months. From the top of the mountain ( last stall) I've been seeing a dietician and although my weight fluctuates sometimes 500 gms a day it usually comes down as quick in a few days. This is eating the same pretty much all the time. It kinda puts it into perspective.

    Don't worry about gaining a kilo here or there as long as you are consistant is what counts.

    Hope this pic works

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  • cebreisch
    cebreisch Posts: 1,340 Member
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    There are many things that you need to look at. First, you do need to eat all your calories as it will help boost your metabolism. You should also look at the quality of food you're having. ONe of my nutritionists told me to focus on lean/healthy proteins and the carbs/fats will take care of themselves...I've found that to be pretty much on target. Also increase your fiber intake, and drink lots of water. No empty calories with full sugar sodas, etc. and make sure you log EVERYTHING - well, maybe not the packet of ketchup you put on your sandwich, unless you go through 50 packets a day. :)

    Anyway - don't be so hard on yourself!!! 24 pounds in 6 weeks is great progress!!
  • mamasmaltz3
    mamasmaltz3 Posts: 1,111 Member
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    If I understand your post, you've lost 24 pounds in about 6 weeks? That seems pretty awesome to me, that's about 4 pounds a week on average.

    This... It seems like it's working beautifully... it's just your expectations that are out of whack.

    Weight loss is never linear. There'll be times you lose more, times you lose less, times you don't lose at all, and times you gain. If you know you're doing everything right, if your clothes are fitting better and you're making improvements to your health and fitness, you have to ignore those little blips on the scale.

    The .6 pounds you "gained" could be a 2 pound loss that's hiding behind a little fluid retention and a giant poop.



    ^^^^^^This! You are doing great.
  • meggonkgonk
    meggonkgonk Posts: 2,066 Member
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    This is very true information. I agree with everything except the fat. There really is no such thing as healthy fats. I would get a minimal amount only. Let's see the food log. That will help.

    Dafaqu????

    Healthy fats is just a myth made up so people can eat almonds and avocados and olive oil? Real sinister food those healthy fats.

    Fat you retain isn't caused by consuming fat. It's overall overconsumption.
  • mraudit2000
    mraudit2000 Posts: 69 Member
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    Thanks everyone for all the help. It really helps to hear the good words and the ideas. I know I need to eat my calories each day, I have read all the articles.

    I will keep at it, I swear. Maybe I will go to weighting myself every 2 weeks instead of once a week. I will also start to look at my macros more. I have noticed that my carb content is always low, and my protein is always close to the goal.

    My knee is feeling better so I should start to be able to do more exercises soon!

    once again, thanks for all the help.

    Tim
  • emtjmac
    emtjmac Posts: 1,320 Member
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    I weigh myself every day.
  • StaceyJ2008
    StaceyJ2008 Posts: 411 Member
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    stop worrying about a number. There are people that weigh what I do and wear clothes that I could fit two of myself in. It is just a number.
  • MissFit0101
    MissFit0101 Posts: 2,382
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    See your doctor.
  • crazybookworm
    crazybookworm Posts: 779 Member
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    Don't get me wrong, I love MFP! But I didn't use it when I was losing weight(I didn't even know about it!) I didn't join until I reached my goal and was learning how to maintain. Losing weight has been made to be so much more difficult than it really should be. If your not suffering from any medical issues like Thyroid or anything like that, than losing weight is a simple stragedy(i'm not saying an easy one, just a simple one!) Portion control, moderation, healthier eating choices and exercise. If your doing those 4 things, you will lose weight.
  • been285
    been285 Posts: 99 Member
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    I average 1½ lb weight REMOVAL per week.

    ???? how long are you willing to commit to in order to attain your goal ???

    attitude really can be everything.

    keep going,,, it's not over till you quit.
  • disasterman
    disasterman Posts: 746 Member
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    For some perspective: I just busted my *kitten* for six weeks doing hardcore boot camps 4 days a week, eating 1700 calories a day, running on weekends, and sometimes doing two workouts a day. Watched my macros carefully, drank a lot of water, got lots of sleep, and only splurged on alcohol a few times. I lost 11 pounds, dropped my body fat by 2%, and lost a couple inches off my waist. I was THRILLED with these results. Everyone's different but I'd say 24 pounds in six weeks is pretty awesome. How long did it take to put that weight on?
  • agggie550
    agggie550 Posts: 281 Member
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    For me the key was Varity, I started at 382 lbs., plateaued around 320 for a few weeks, plateaued again at 290, plateaued at 265, and I found that every time I would start to plateau it was time to change what I was doing, Switch from running to riding the bike, switch from Isometric lifting to circuit lifting. I would also change my meal plans up, eating oatmeal instead of eggs, eating salads at lunch instead of meat and vegetables. Your body is smart and will learn what you are/trying to do. It will try to compensate, store food, plan for your exercising, so when you switch it up, it’s the classic body confusion, that you always hear people talking about. It’s a true statement though, at least in my experience. Just some food for thought, good luck.
  • cedarghost
    cedarghost Posts: 621 Member
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    Have no idea why you are complaining.....:angry: You lost an average of four lbs a week, your clothes fit better and you are not hungry.....So what is the problem?
    No ****.....lol

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