just not losing the weight :(

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  • trogalicious
    trogalicious Posts: 4,584 Member
    The body needs to kickstart its metabolism and in order to do that, it needs to equip itself.

    Um no, just no
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    Pretty sure the kickstart was what really warranted the comment.
  • BellaFe
    BellaFe Posts: 323
    You're on track! I think most people tone up before they start really losing weight. The body needs to kickstart its metabolism and in order to do that, it needs to equip itself. In order to equip itself, it builds muscle which in turn burns more calories than fat does. You'll get there!



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    Um no, just no


    Yes! "Toning up the muscles also helps strengthen your body to burn off calories."
    http://www.livestrong.com/article/394835-losing-weight-toning-up/



    it sure does, but not on its own as you have implied. You need to actually do something to build muscle and it takes more than 2 weeks to do so. Also Trogalicious is correct.


    ETA: At the calories she is eating, or rather not eating there is no muscle being built, that is for sure
  • OutsideCreativ
    OutsideCreativ Posts: 143 Member
    Well, yes, it's implicit that you need to do something to rev up your metabolism. It won't do it on it's own-- figured people knew that.

    Anyhow, you're right, she does need to eat more calories.
  • eclaflin
    eclaflin Posts: 1 Member
    I'll echo what most have said. You have GOT to eat enough calories. I know it's hard to wrap your head around, but 1200 may be too low for you. Especially if you are exercising a lot and/or overweight. Ask your doctor. He/she will be able to give you a TRUE calorie intake goal for the day given your height, weight, etc.

    And as others have said, you have GOT to log the foods you eat. And you have GOT to stop eating Weight Watchers crap! That stuff is so incredibly processed and nasty. It's hardly "food". You may lose weight, but you'll end up with cancer or something :) Seriously, though, eat whole, natural foods as much as you can. And PLEASE stay away from fat-free foods. They are chock full of carbs which turn into sugar in your body, which then turns into fat. You can read a million articles online why fat-free foods may have caused more health problems and obesity in the US than any other diet "trend". Just eat FOOD. Real food. Not altered and processed food. Not scientifically "improved" food. REAL food (mostly plant-based).
  • natashanjones
    natashanjones Posts: 6
    have you tried detoxing with raw fruit and veggies? that helps out
  • supplemama
    supplemama Posts: 1,956 Member
    also heard it could be that my fat is turning to muscle as i have been working out a lot

    Oh dear. Fat cannot turn into muscle. They are two very different things. Like your eyeball cannot turn into your nipple, or like your hair cannot turn into your finger.
  • lasmit4477
    lasmit4477 Posts: 308 Member
    hi i was hoping for some advice. i started fitness pal just under 2 weeks ago and so far i haven't really noticed much difference apart from my clothes feeling a little looser. when i started on the 2nd of jan i was 10 stone and a quarter and today i am 9"12 and a half so i have lost less than 2lb. could somebody maybe take time to look at my food diary and tell me what i might be doing wrong as it's so irritating!! i wanted to get to 9 stone by the 23rd of next month but at the moment it just doesn't seem dooable :( i have drank nothing but water since the 2nd of jan so really hoped for more of a difference than this. i have been told it might be that i have lost inches rather than pounds but when i started to diet i didn't take measurements so it's hard to tell if that's true. i have taken measurements today though so i can keep track from now on. also heard it could be that my fat is turning to muscle as i have been working out a lot but if that's the case how long until i will start seeing a difference on the scales? would really appreciate some help and advice. thanks xx


    You can not increase your fat-free mass (muscle) while under a calorie deficit. With that being said, your "fat" isn't turning to muscle!!! I would recommend finding out what your true TDEE is and create your deficit from there (usually 250-300 calories below TDEE). I would also suggest that you measure yourself and find out what your body fat % is. The scale is just one tool used during weight loss.
  • lasmit4477
    lasmit4477 Posts: 308 Member
    Check out this link as well: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12
  • supplemama
    supplemama Posts: 1,956 Member
    Well, yes, it's implicit that you need to do something to rev up your metabolism. It won't do it on it's own-- figured people knew that.

    This is incorrect. What's implicit is that your metabolism is already working and revved up on it's own - otherwise, how has any fat person been even living?? You don't have to 'jump-start' or 'kick-start' or 'rev-up' your metabolism.

    http://baye.com/fat-loss-myths-part-1-overweight-people-have-slow-metabolism/
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/treatments/healthy_living/your_weight/medical_myths.shtml
  • elothen
    elothen Posts: 155 Member
    I think others have pretty much covered the issues but one thought I have for you is to switch around when you eat what. You're starting off the day on very little (100) calories and each meal increases. Try eating more earlier in the day and less later in the day. While you're up and active you'll burn more calories than at night/rest.
  • lasmit4477
    lasmit4477 Posts: 308 Member
    I think others have pretty much covered the issues but one thought I have for you is to switch around when you eat what. You're starting off the day on very little (100) calories and each meal increases. Try eating more earlier in the day and less later in the day. While you're up and active you'll burn more calories than at night/rest.


    Meal timing is of no importance. It is personal preference. At the end of the day, being in a calorie deficit is what will cause weight loss, not the timing of meals.
  • Jo4applerose
    Jo4applerose Posts: 36 Member
    Helpful hint already presented...it is impossible to input the calories without a kitchen scale and measruring utensils. Impossible! Sure, processed foods have the calories on the labels but when it says for example 1 cup of cereal for 100 calories you must get out a measuring cup and not just pour it in a bowl. You MUST weigh or measure! It is crucial to pay attention to portion sizes or you will NEVER succeed at this. Hope that helps. Good luck...be patient and learn all you can.
  • kr1stadee
    kr1stadee Posts: 1,774 Member
    also heard it could be that my fat is turning to muscle as i have been working out a lot

    Oh dear. Fat cannot turn into muscle. They are two very different things. Like your eyeball cannot turn into your nipple, or like your hair cannot turn into your finger.

    I literally laughed out loud, then had to explain to my coworkers what was so funny...

    Everyone has it on the nose, you need to eat. Take your setting off of 1.5 or 2 pounds per week, set it at half a pound a week, eat allotted calories (plus exercise calories - I eat half, I'm assuming that MFP overestimates), log the food you are eating, not just quick added calories. If you follow this, you'll lose. Stick with it for more than 2 weeks, you'll get there,

    I want to say that what Jo4applerose says is 100% bang on, You need to weigh and measure if you want to be accurate with your foods!!
  • trogalicious
    trogalicious Posts: 4,584 Member
    have you tried detoxing with raw fruit and veggies? that helps out

    also no, but eating them is good for you.
  • OutsideCreativ
    OutsideCreativ Posts: 143 Member
    Well, yes, it's implicit that you need to do something to rev up your metabolism. It won't do it on it's own-- figured people knew that.

    This is incorrect. What's implicit is that your metabolism is already working and revved up on it's own - otherwise, how has any fat person been even living?? You don't have to 'jump-start' or 'kick-start' or 'rev-up' your metabolism.

    http://baye.com/fat-loss-myths-part-1-overweight-people-have-slow-metabolism/
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/treatments/healthy_living/your_weight/medical_myths.shtml

    I think you missed the beginning of the conversation. Yes, your metabolism is always working-- that's how fat people are living. But you can almost always increase/"rev up"/jump start"/"crank up" your metabolic rate through things like consistent activity, eating breakfast, adequate caloric intake to support a higher metabolic rate.

    http://www.redbookmag.com/health-wellness/losing-weight/speed-metabolism-yl-2
  • fstephanie4
    fstephanie4 Posts: 196 Member
    It's only 2 weeks. 2 lbs loss is right on track - that's the pace you should be aiming for.

    ^ This.

    And don't just quick add! searching adds all the other stuff like protein, sugar and sodium which is good to keep track of too!!

    We all want a quick fix but all of us on MFP have realised it just isnt going to happen! You'll learn that soon enough. Once you're past that you'll be just as happy when you lose 0.1lbs as when you lose 2lbs! Trust me. Be a tortoise not a hare!
  • lealea_2012
    lealea_2012 Posts: 10 Member
    thanks everybody for taking the time to comment. i realise now what changes i need to make. went shopping this evening and bought lots of different meats, fruit, veg, rice and some healthy snacks. definitely no more ready meals and will do my best to double my calorie intake from now on. i go the gym most nights and usually burn off about 500 so does that mean i need to eat 1800 to make up for it? or can i go a bit less than that as that just seems like a huge amount, especially when i am only eating healthy foods and no takeaways. felt a bit thick reading some of the comments back but i genuinely thought the less food you ate, the more weight you would lose.. how wrong was i! fingers crossed i get somewhere now :-) thanks again xx
  • kr1stadee
    kr1stadee Posts: 1,774 Member
    If you are going by MFP estimations, you may want to eat a little less. This site seems to overestimate. I usually eat half. If you are using a heart rate monitor, eat what you burn! It seems strange, but yes, you do get to eat while losing weight!! :wink:

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