Cant lose any more weight after the initial water loss

Makoce
Makoce Posts: 938 Member
edited January 15 in Health and Weight Loss
I started about a month ago tracking calories and exercising.
I am at 1,600 calories a day ( TDEE for lightly active ) -- I do 30 day shred once a day, and go to the gym for an hour 3 times a week, sometimes I walk my dog for about 20 minutes, but she's recovering from a leg injury so its sparce.

I lost my initial 7lbs ( 167lbs - 160lbs ), which people have told me in my previous topic was my water weight.

It's been maybe 2 1/2 weeks and I am still at the same weight after losing the water weight.

My measurements are NOT different, my clothes do NOT fit different.

I barely eat clean, as my parents are not supportive and refuse to change what they buy for groceries, and basically don't care if I lose weight or not, theyre bothered that I "annoy them with my workout DVDs".
So, processed junky foods and snacks for miss broke wallet.

Ive been told my multiple people on this community its not what you eat to lose weight ( verses getting healthy ) -- its a matter of calories in and calories out. But other people on other sites say you wont get any progress unless you eat different.

I'm so confused and lost. I DON'T plan on giving up, but Id really like some GUIDANCE.

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  • jzammetti
    jzammetti Posts: 1,956 Member
    SOmetimes it just takes our bodies a little bit to get on board with the weight loss thing. I would suggest patience, making sure you are logging accurately, do not eat below your BMR, drink lots of water.
  • Makoce
    Makoce Posts: 938 Member
    That was my guess. I was hoping it was just a delay on my body -- it's just a curious thing when you feel as if you're doing everything right - but you're not seeing results as of yet.

    I was patient the first 2 weeks, but now Im just sitting with my arms raised like what the hell!

    I feel Im logging accurately, I cant afford a food scale so I eyeball my best guess or use measuring cups and add on a few extra fractions to make sure I cover my butt. Id rather over calculate than under calculate.
  • jzammetti
    jzammetti Posts: 1,956 Member
    That was my guess. I was hoping it was just a delay on my body -- it's just a curious thing when you feel as if you're doing everything right - but you're not seeing results as of yet.

    I was patient the first 2 weeks, but now Im just sitting with my arms raised like what the hell!

    I feel Im logging accurately, I cant afford a food scale so I eyeball my best guess or use measuring cups and add on a few extra fractions to make sure I cover my butt. Id rather over calculate than under calculate.

    Are you sure your TDEE is accurate? I am 42 years old and 5'2" tall weighing 125 pounds and I eat 1800 a day to lose .5 pound per week...you are much younger (which usually means you need more). Did you factor in your body fat percentage?
  • curvynblonde
    curvynblonde Posts: 170 Member
    Is it possible for you to work part time to earn your own money?
    I would have to think that 200 cals from sugar and 200 cals from veggies do completely different things in your body.
    One would help your body run efficiently, while the other would just gunk up your insides and make you sluggish.
    I could be wrong but that's my thoughts on it.
  • Makoce
    Makoce Posts: 938 Member
    That was my guess. I was hoping it was just a delay on my body -- it's just a curious thing when you feel as if you're doing everything right - but you're not seeing results as of yet.

    I was patient the first 2 weeks, but now Im just sitting with my arms raised like what the hell!

    I feel Im logging accurately, I cant afford a food scale so I eyeball my best guess or use measuring cups and add on a few extra fractions to make sure I cover my butt. Id rather over calculate than under calculate.

    Are you sure your TDEE is accurate? I am 42 years old and 5'2" tall weighing 125 pounds and I eat 1800 a day to lose .5 pound per week...you are much younger (which usually means you need more). Did you factor in your body fat percentage?

    I'm 5"2' 1/2, 160lbs, 20yrs old, and I set the TDEE site to lightly active which gave me 1,600 exactly at -20%
    I'd like to lost a pound a week.
    Is it possible for you to work part time to earn your own money?
    I would have to think that 200 cals from sugar and 200 cals from veggies do completely different things in your body.
    One would help your body run efficiently, while the other would just gunk up your insides and make you sluggish.
    I could be wrong but that's my thoughts on it.

    I get what you're saying and I agree. BUT even so, regardless of how my body is being fueled -- wont that have more of an impact on my health vs my weight loss?
  • LoganAnthony6
    LoganAnthony6 Posts: 164
    I wish I had some advice for you, but I don't. I'm in the exact same boat as you. When I first joined last month the weight dropped off like THAT.. But two weeks later nothing has changed.. Just keep at it and hope for the best.
  • Makoce
    Makoce Posts: 938 Member
    I wish I had some advice for you, but I don't. I'm in the exact same boat as you. When I first joined last month the weight dropped off like THAT.. But two weeks later nothing has changed.. Just keep at it and hope for the best.

    Seems like that's all I can do!

    Other than what I eat, I feel Im still calculating the best I can and being dedicated to exercising.

    So there's not much else to do but hope my body will kick itself into gear and get with the program.
  • keepitcroosh
    keepitcroosh Posts: 301 Member
    80% of your health, fitness & appearance results from what you eat! You shouldn't have to depend on your family to make you healthier food options. When I was living at home, I would be buying my own vegetables, etc. Head over to walmart for cheap options ( broccoli, cauliflower, carrots are super cheap! ) , salads, buy flavored tuna like Cloverleafs sweet thai chilli or tomato basil etc, buy chicken, buy chickpeas and other beans, and whole grain brown rice. And measure everything!! You will see a difference if you are consistent with eating healthy. Also , your body usually takes about 4 weeks for it to be used to a certain routine you've got going with food and workouts. Give it time! Good luck!
  • honkytonks85
    honkytonks85 Posts: 669 Member
    I started about a month ago tracking calories and exercising.
    I am at 1,600 calories a day ( TDEE for lightly active ) -- I do 30 day shred once a day, and go to the gym for an hour 3 times a week, sometimes I walk my dog for about 20 minutes, but she's recovering from a leg injury so its sparce.

    I lost my initial 7lbs ( 167lbs - 160lbs ), which people have told me in my previous topic was my water weight.

    It's been maybe 2 1/2 weeks and I am still at the same weight after losing the water weight.

    My measurements are NOT different, my clothes do NOT fit different.

    I barely eat clean, as my parents are not supportive and refuse to change what they buy for groceries, and basically don't care if I lose weight or not, theyre bothered that I "annoy them with my workout DVDs".
    So, processed junky foods and snacks for miss broke wallet.

    Ive been told my multiple people on this community its not what you eat to lose weight ( verses getting healthy ) -- its a matter of calories in and calories out. But other people on other sites say you wont get any progress unless you eat different.

    I'm so confused and lost. I DON'T plan on giving up, but Id really like some GUIDANCE.

    It's been 2 weeks... wait a little longer before freaking out.
  • bajoyba
    bajoyba Posts: 1,153 Member
    I understand your frustration. My first month, the weight fell off and I lost about 12 pounds. After that it was slower, and the past couple of weeks, the scale hasn't budged. 7 pounds is still really good for one month, and I bet water weight is probably the easiest weight to lose, so I'm trying to be patient. My plan is just to keep doing what I'm doing. I know that my body is benefiting from the exercise, and I'm sure the scale will catch up eventually. It might take your body a little while to adjust to the new regime, and I've also heard that weight training can cause your muscles to retain water, so that could be part of it too. Be patient with your body and I'm sure you'll get where you want to be!
  • Makoce
    Makoce Posts: 938 Member
    It's hard when you're one of those stupid people who are losing weight for an event, so there's added stress.

    Not that this won't be long term, but, the original spark for it was an event in June.
    Wanted to drop 20lbs....

    Especially the amazing results a lot of people have on here in a few short months, its inspiring and frustrating at the same time.
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