Why am I not loosing weight? :(

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  • yksdoris
    yksdoris Posts: 327 Member
    I haven't craved any sugary foods.. I don't drink alcohol and I track all my coffee and tea drinks. I am on amitripyline for migraines I have to go back in 2 weeks for a review so I might change meds not sure yet. I'm feeling good now I understand all this malarky. Thanks everyone wish me luck. Since I've been starving myself for the past 2 weeks LOL I have taught myself there's no need to go to the food cupboard when I'm bored and smaller portions and eat little but often. Thanks everyone.

    Migrianes! have you always had them? Are they sometimes triggered by either physical activity or lack of physical activity (i.e. if you do some strenous activity, then the next day you'll get a migraine? Or if you don't even get out of the front door on a Saturday, you'll get a splitting migraine on Sunday?)

    because mine have pretty much disappeared as I stopped eating junk (chips. loads and loads of chips), lost the weight and got in shape. You'd think it's all in my head but I can literally feel the blood vessels in my neck and back be happy with the bloodflow. Though frankly I only noticed it recently: I still have almost all of my painkillers :o
  • Cyndieann
    Cyndieann Posts: 152 Member
    First, there's no such thing as big boned. My bones are, by in large, the same size as yours. You might have a wider frame, but big boned just means fat when people don't want to say fat. Sorry if that sounds harsh, but it's true.


    I disagree. If we all had the same size bones, we would all be the same height & width (excess weight aside). Even at my ideal weight I wear a size 10 shoe and buy mens gloves because womens are to small. I most certainly do have large bones!
  • fit4lifeUcan2
    fit4lifeUcan2 Posts: 1,458 Member
    First, there's no such thing as big boned. My bones are, by in large, the same size as yours. You might have a wider frame, but big boned just means fat when people don't want to say fat. Sorry if that sounds harsh, but it's true.


    I disagree. If we all had the same size bones, we would all be the same height & width (excess weight aside). Even at my ideal weight I wear a size 10 shoe and buy mens gloves because womens are to small. I most certainly do have large bones!

    your talking length vs diameter. Big difference. You can be a size 10 shoe because of fat on top of your bones plus your over all bone LENGTH is longer than someone wearing a 6 or 7. Disagree all you want but your wrong.
  • fit4lifeUcan2
    fit4lifeUcan2 Posts: 1,458 Member
    myth-i-am-just-big-boned.jpg
  • thrld
    thrld Posts: 610 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/884321-a-must-read-story-a-non-scale-victory-with-pics

    two pix - same weight.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,427 MFP Moderator
    Lets add some perspective.. your estimated BMR is around 1725. Lets say you are sedentary and don't work out. Additionally with 30 lbs to lose, 1 lb per week is ideal. Any more is too aggressive.


    So your TDEE = 1725 * 1.2 = 2070
    caloric needs = 2070 - 500 = 1570

    I would at a minimum aim to eat 1570 or 1600 calories a day. If you go for a walk, eat another 100-200. If you start serious exercise then you will up it accordingly. Also, to ensure you get adequate protein, I would adjust your macro nutrients to around 40% carbs, 40% protein and 20% fats. If you want to drop a little water weight or feel carbs bloat you, decrease carbs 10% and increase fats.

    To update based on the fact you do 30DS

    CN = 1725 * 1.375 * .8 = 1875



    Just eat 1875 calories a day and eat around the macro's I posted. Fuel your muscle, burn the fat. That is what I live by. I work hard to minimize or eliminate the ability to lose lean body mass and work to optimize fat loss. So if I lose 1 lb, I want it to be 1lb of fat, not 1/2 lb of muscle and 1/2 lb of fat. Muscle is tight and lean, so you want to maintain it as much as possible. This way you will reduce the need to rebuild muscle through a bulk cycle. Going through bulk/cut cycles can just be tedious.

    In reality if you aren't doing it every day, anywhere between 1600-1900 will suffice. On days you workout, maybe a little extra calories so you can push your hardest to optimize performance gains.
  • lucindat12
    lucindat12 Posts: 16
    myth-i-am-just-big-boned.jpg

    I can 100% assure you I do not look like that. I have a wider frame. Maybe I should take photos to show you guys. Sending someone a pic like that isn't nice. I'm new to this board and I don't think ill be posting again
  • lucindat12
    lucindat12 Posts: 16
    Lets add some perspective.. your estimated BMR is around 1725. Lets say you are sedentary and don't work out. Additionally with 30 lbs to lose, 1 lb per week is ideal. Any more is too aggressive.


    So your TDEE = 1725 * 1.2 = 2070
    caloric needs = 2070 - 500 = 1570

    I would at a minimum aim to eat 1570 or 1600 calories a day. If you go for a walk, eat another 100-200. If you start serious exercise then you will up it accordingly. Also, to ensure you get adequate protein, I would adjust your macro nutrients to around 40% carbs, 40% protein and 20% fats. If you want to drop a little water weight or feel carbs bloat you, decrease carbs 10% and increase fats.

    To update based on the fact you do 30DS

    CN = 1725 * 1.375 * .8 = 1875



    Just eat 1875 calories a day and eat around the macro's I posted. Fuel your muscle, burn the fat. That is what I live by. I work hard to minimize or eliminate the ability to lose lean body mass and work to optimize fat loss. So if I lose 1 lb, I want it to be 1lb of fat, not 1/2 lb of muscle and 1/2 lb of fat. Muscle is tight and lean, so you want to maintain it as much as possible. This way you will reduce the need to rebuild muscle through a bulk cycle. Going through bulk/cut cycles can just be tedious.

    In reality if you aren't doing it every day, anywhere between 1600-1900 will suffice. On days you workout, maybe a little extra calories so you can push your hardest to optimize performance gains.

    Thanks!!
  • mareeee1234
    mareeee1234 Posts: 674 Member
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYi9xjIRvbY

    Watch please! And yes.. EAT MOREE!!:flowerforyou:
  • Pepper2185
    Pepper2185 Posts: 994 Member
    Lets add some perspective.. your estimated BMR is around 1725. Lets say you are sedentary and don't work out. Additionally with 30 lbs to lose, 1 lb per week is ideal. Any more is too aggressive.


    So your TDEE = 1725 * 1.2 = 2070
    caloric needs = 2070 - 500 = 1570

    I would at a minimum aim to eat 1570 or 1600 calories a day. If you go for a walk, eat another 100-200. If you start serious exercise then you will up it accordingly. Also, to ensure you get adequate protein, I would adjust your macro nutrients to around 40% carbs, 40% protein and 20% fats. If you want to drop a little water weight or feel carbs bloat you, decrease carbs 10% and increase fats.

    To update based on the fact you do 30DS

    CN = 1725 * 1.375 * .8 = 1875



    Just eat 1875 calories a day and eat around the macro's I posted. Fuel your muscle, burn the fat. That is what I live by. I work hard to minimize or eliminate the ability to lose lean body mass and work to optimize fat loss. So if I lose 1 lb, I want it to be 1lb of fat, not 1/2 lb of muscle and 1/2 lb of fat. Muscle is tight and lean, so you want to maintain it as much as possible. This way you will reduce the need to rebuild muscle through a bulk cycle. Going through bulk/cut cycles can just be tedious.

    In reality if you aren't doing it every day, anywhere between 1600-1900 will suffice. On days you workout, maybe a little extra calories so you can push your hardest to optimize performance gains.

    This is great advice!

    OP, if you need a little reassurance, I am 5'9" and I lost all my weight eating 2000 calories per day.
  • ClairBears84
    ClairBears84 Posts: 531 Member
    Look different things work for different people and everyone swears that their way is the only way. Try increasing to maybe 1400, Thats what I am on, I don't eat all my cal back either and I gym 5 days a week 30-60 minutes. If i am hungry i eat extra back. and I am losing a steady pace.
    in my OPINION, change it up, see what works for you, maybe add some extra exercise.

    Goods Luck sweetpea
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    what's "big boned" mean?
  • lucindat12
    lucindat12 Posts: 16
    As for the big bone thing - i have a wider frame or whatever go call it, go easy on me im only just starting out...
    changed my goals.
    calories burned from normal daily activity = 2290/day
    net calories consumed/day = 1500
    daily calorie deficit = 790 cals
    projected weight loss = 1.6lb/ a week

    is this better or shall i up my cals? i am doing ripped in 30 by jillian michaels.(not every day) and walking that is all the exercise i do.

    I have upped my eating :-) thank you guys
  • lucindat12
    lucindat12 Posts: 16
    what's "big boned" mean?

    Nothing. I have learnt there is no such thing. Apparently it's an excuse instead of calling yourself fat LOL
  • joss99
    joss99 Posts: 11
    Another thing to do would be to take your measurements. Chest, waist and hips.. (more if you like, but those are good basics ) Sometimes you won't see the numbers going down on the scale, but you might be losing inches... can be a good motivator as well :)
  • pinkraynedropjacki
    pinkraynedropjacki Posts: 3,027 Member
    Hi everyone. I'm 5 foot 8 inches and 192pounds. I'm big boned too.

    Nobody is big boned at all. That's just an excuse people use.
  • lucindat12
    lucindat12 Posts: 16
    Hi everyone. I'm 5 foot 8 inches and 192pounds. I'm big boned too.

    Nobody is big boned at all. That's just an excuse people use.

    Yes if you read the posts we have already established that!!!!!!
  • Elleinnz
    Elleinnz Posts: 1,661 Member
    Lets add some perspective.. your estimated BMR is around 1725. Lets say you are sedentary and don't work out. Additionally with 30 lbs to lose, 1 lb per week is ideal. Any more is too aggressive.


    So your TDEE = 1725 * 1.2 = 2070
    caloric needs = 2070 - 500 = 1570

    I would at a minimum aim to eat 1570 or 1600 calories a day. If you go for a walk, eat another 100-200. If you start serious exercise then you will up it accordingly. Also, to ensure you get adequate protein, I would adjust your macro nutrients to around 40% carbs, 40% protein and 20% fats. If you want to drop a little water weight or feel carbs bloat you, decrease carbs 10% and increase fats.

    Totally agree - make your calories 1600 - and then mke sure you eat 50% of your exercise calories as well....

    I am 5'9 and eat between 1900 and 2200 calories a day - I do exercise quite a bit.....and are losing slowly but steadily...all on all 110lbs....

    Just on the big boned thing - I had a DEXA scan done a few months ago - the surprising bit of information - my BMC (dry bone) only weighs 3.52 kg (7.7lbs) at that stage I weighed 220lbs - and only 7.7lbs are my bones....
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    *sigh* really, why are people so hung up on the big boned thing??? Jesus...

    Your bones might be longer than mine are. Your frame might be wider than mine is. That translates to different body shapes, different heights, but has no bearing on body fat. If you're fat, you're fat regardless of "bone type". If you're thin/lean, then you're thin/lean regardless of bone type.

    When I brought it up initially, my point was to not use the notion of being big boned as an excuse for being fat. You may never have a supermodel's figure, but there's no reason you can't be strong and lean.

    Too many people say, "I'm big boned, so I'll never be as lean or thin as some of you." That's a bull**** excuse. You may have different measurements or your body proportions may be different, but fat is fat and muscle is muscle.
  • RobynLB
    RobynLB Posts: 617 Member
    Big boned, fat, or whatever, you have amazing hair!
  • cedarghost
    cedarghost Posts: 621 Member
    nothing
  • lucindat12
    lucindat12 Posts: 16
    Big boned, fat, or whatever, you have amazing hair!

    thank you :)

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