So Frustrated

babyhazelz1
babyhazelz1 Posts: 39 Member
in Motivation and Support
When I started MFP i was eating 1200 cals/day and buring about 500 calories at the gym.I wasnt losing anythuing. Then I was told I wasnt eating enough so I changed my calories from 1200 to 1600/day. Still working out and not losing anything. What am I doing wrong??

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  • olDave
    olDave Posts: 557 Member
    Need more info. How long have you been at it?
  • babyhazelz1
    babyhazelz1 Posts: 39 Member
    I just got back from being sick but even before that I was working out 3-5 days a week. Ive been doing this since the new year
  • rezn8
    rezn8 Posts: 263 Member
    Even at 1600 a day your probably on the low side of your food intake. Are you adding calories for exercise and what are you eating? Are you drinking plenty of water?
  • olDave
    olDave Posts: 557 Member
    Losing one to two pounds/week is considered excellent when using MFP recommendations. Also, people need to stick with it for at least two months and then AVERAGE their weight loss over that time. I have not seen very many here whose weight loss is consistant. There will usually be variations from week to week. I personally have experienced a week when I did great but gained a half pound.

    So...my advice is just be patient and look down the road a few months and stick with the plan.

    Good luck! :smile:
  • Julzygirl06
    Julzygirl06 Posts: 2 Member
    I am having the same problem. I am set for 1300 calories per day, I run 3-4 miles every other day..on my days off running, I'm at the gym doing some other cardio such as the elliptical and strength training. I normally burn 400-600 calories a day. I have only lost 4 pounds and can't out of this slump. I have been faithfully doing this since January...so if you find out let me know..thanks..

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