felling hopeless
crystalmoore83
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I have been struggleing with weight loss for a few years, I have tried diet and exercise and nothing seems to work, I am currently eating a low carb diet (about 1200-1300calories a day) I go to the gym a hour and a half 5 days a week..I do a half hour of weights and abs and finish with a hour of cardio and i haven't lost a single pound infact I have gained 7! Idon't know what I am doing wrong any advice?
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Do not be discourage remeber it takes time to add weight to our bodies so sometimes we won't see immediate results. The key is really to change your eating habits and to set small goals. It has been very tough for me as well no results but I refuse to give up and be unhappy. So let's do it together I know you can. I have up my water intake and cut oout all diet drinks including soda because the add water weight. I also set a goal to be done eating by 6p. Sit-ups right before bed. You can do it!! I believie in you!!!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:0
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Well weights can give the scale give a higher number so I would just say just do cardio then when u get to a size you want then lean up and do the weights
But just hang in there weight loss can be a b**ch and sometimes we don't understand our bodies but just stick to it you can do it!0 -
I am not going to stop I just get really discouraged and depressed...thank you for the encouragement
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I am not going to stop I just get really discouraged and depressed...thank you for the encouragement
That's the way to do it don't stop you got it0 -
remember muscle weighs more than fat, so you might be losing fat and building muscle. The scales are only one indicator of weight loss. How do your clothes fit? that is a good question. Keep working on it. It will happen.0
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Well weights can give the scale give a higher number so I would just say just do cardio then when u get to a size you want then lean up and do the weights
But just hang in there weight loss can be a b**ch and sometimes we don't understand our bodies but just stick to it you can do it!
NO! do not give up weights for just cardio!! Throw the scale away and go by how you feel. The number means NOTHING!0 -
Go see your doctor. You could have many things that are preventing you from losing. But the main thing is to keep doing what you are doing 0
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I would say keep doing the weights, it won't bulk you up, but more muscle burns fat.
take your measurements as you could be losing inches of fat without realising.0 -
Ignore the pounds and take measurments. Once you ahve been in your routine for a while then you can start weighing again. You will gain some at first with the addition of muscle, but you should be loosing inches. Make sure you are eating enough of the right foods often enough. Under eating is just as bad as over eating and you will gain because your body holds on to everything thinking you are starving it.0
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if you workout five days a wk for an hr and a half a day you may not be eating enough to sustain that. thats a lot of exercise! no way i could exist on 1200 a day consistently with the workouts i do. also being honest about what exactly you are putting in your mouth, weigh and measure everything, ck yourself by your clothes also not just the scale.0
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I would say keep doing the weights, it won't bulk you up, but more muscle burns fat.
take your measurements as you could be losing inches of fat without realising.
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You may be gaining muscle0 -
Keep going... It took forever before I started to lose weight.... I was eating good and working out all the time...and did not see much progress... Just keep your spirits up and keep going.... Things will work out...0
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nope nope nope! A pound of muscle equals a pound of fat...they weigh the same...don't let this false notion get stuck in your head!remember muscle weighs more than fat, so you might be losing fat and building muscle. The scales are only one indicator of weight loss. How do your clothes fit? that is a good question. Keep working on it. It will happen.
Also...DON'T give up weights...some of both will really help.0 -
I know how you feel. Due to some surgery I had 5 years ago, I really can not do any exercise that involves my upper body - even riding a stationary bicycle even brings the pain! I have tried to be good with my eating, and yet I have now lost a pound. But I KNOW that we can do it! Muscle weighs more than fat, so the extra pounds could be from all the muscles you are building and toning! You should be very proud that you are doing all of that exercise! Regardless of the weight you are getting healthier every day!0
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Are you eating enough calories to support all that activity? I bet you feel so worn out doing low-carb and that level of calorie restriction with all of that working out! Perhaps you need to eat a bit more to lose the weight? There are a lot of threads about pepole at a low calorie level (1200) increasing their calories to break through a plateau.0
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Well weights can give the scale give a higher number so I would just say just do cardio then when u get to a size you want then lean up and do the weights
But just hang in there weight loss can be a b**ch and sometimes we don't understand our bodies but just stick to it you can do it!
NO! do not give up weights for just cardio!! Throw the scale away and go by how you feel. The number means NOTHING!
True numbers don't matter its how you feel about yourself0 -
I would say keep doing the weights, it won't bulk you up, but more muscle burns fat.
take your measurements as you could be losing inches of fat without realising.
this^
You may be gaining muscle
She's not gaining muscle if she's only eating 1200-1300 calories. Don't get discouraged, it takes longer for some people and from what you posted you are on the right track. However, your diary is closed so it's hard to tell. Some tips are to keep exercising, eat a lot of protein and always weigh and measure your food accurately. It will happen.0 -
Are you eating enough calories to support all that activity? I bet you feel so worn out doing low-carb and that level of calorie restriction with all of that working out! Perhaps you need to eat a bit more to lose the weight? There are a lot of threads about pepole at a low calorie level (1200) increasing their calories to break through a plateau.
I agree with skinnyforhi. You should try to find out what your BMR (Base Metabolic Rate) is. That's the number of calories you burn by simply existing. If you're working out that much you need to give your body the energy it requires to do it. If you don't give your body energy then it will break down your muscle and use that to fuel itself. Basically it sounds like you're in survival mode. Feed your body the energy it needs to build muscle and then the muscle will use the energy stored as fat.
I was in a pretty bad slump not losing any weight even though I was working out 1 to 1.5 hours a day 5 days a week. I increased my calories and BOOM the weight started peeling off. It seems counter-intuitive but it worked.0 -
When i first started this it took a little for me to notice any change. My body was slow to respond to the changes but once it did the pounds dropped off pretty fast. I just hit a plateau and know i will work through that as well. Have patience w yourself. Try to scale back on your weigh ins so your not going nuts about it.0
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Don't be discouraged!! It took almost 2 months for me to start losing weight (or anything notable at least), and I was doing both cardio and strength training. It's really frustrating! But one day, my jeans wouldn't stay up! It came out of nowhere, and not only did my jeans start sagging at that point that I noticed I had lost 20 lbs. But that first 2 months of working my *kitten* without being able to see any progress pretty much SUCKED.
Everyone here is right- don't go by the scale! It is a mean little machine meant to depress people ;-) Now I mostly go by how my clothes feel, and measuring myself, and how I feel!
Make sure to eat back your exercise calories- that was one thing I (still) struggle with. I'm doing the dreaded 1200 calorie thing, and usually eat 200-300 of my exercise calories back, and it definitely has boosted my weight loss.
Keep working at it, when you do finally see the results it will be sooo worth it!0 -
My best tip is to keep your routine well-rounded. Do your cardio AND your strength training because they are both beneficial.
Most importantly, don't step on the scale every day. When I first started, I didn't step on the scale until after 3 months. Give your routine time for your body to catch up with it.0 -
Hang in there!!0
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I have been fat all my life, topping out at 392 pounds. It’s taken six years for me to lose 135 pounds and over 10 inches in my pants size. One thing that was hard for me to accept is for all the years that I said I was trying to lose weight I wasn't. Sure I would eat healthy most of the time but would pig out other times wiping out all the good I had done by eating healthy. I would go to the gym and work out but I never really left there totally spent. I would sweat a little but I never felt like I really got a great workout.
If any of this sounds like stuff you do then you may be half assing it like I did for 10+ years. See a dietician if you struggle with your eating, weigh you food, and put everything you eat and drink into MFP. When it comes to working out, I believe if you’re going to take the time to go to the gym make it worth your time. When you’re done you should be exhausted and a sweaty mess. Few thing s feel better than a hot shower after a great workout. If you have the money, get a few sessions with a personal trainer that has a focus on weight loss.
Remember only you can change you, good luck.0 -
Bless you, I feel for you. I would just advise you to carry on doing what you are doing but to maybe go and see your doctor and get checked over. Having had a very slow thyroid function for the past few years I have just had to start taking thyroxine which will hoefully eventually impact my attempts at losing weight! Good Luck! x0
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PS- I've just realised that we have no idea of your weight or stats. Are you sure you actually need to lose weight??? Just a thought .0
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I have had thyroid cysts but my doctor didn't think it was a big problem...he isn't very helpful when I ask him about my weight issues, and since I go to a military doctor I don't have the option of geting a second opinionBless you, I feel for you. I would just advise you to carry on doing what you are doing but to maybe go and see your doctor and get checked over. Having had a very slow thyroid function for the past few years I have just had to start taking thyroxine which will hoefully eventually impact my attempts at losing weight! Good Luck! x0 -
yes I am extremely over weight almost 200lbs:sad:PS- I've just realised that we have no idea of your weight or stats. Are you sure you actually need to lose weight??? Just a thought .0 -
If you can do an hour and a half of weights and then an hour of cardio - either your weights routine is FAR FAR too easy... or you've gotten so good at cardio that it isnt going to change your body right now.0
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I actually studied nutrition in college and in every book or calss low carb diets are considered the worst for your body and mind. First, your brain can only use carbs as energy. If your brain doesn't get enough your body will start breaking down protein, not fat, to create a carb-like chemical called a ketone which your brain can use in the absence of carbs. These resulting ketones are acidic and can actually increase the acidity of your blood which is not a good thing. Second, carbs are the first form of energy you burn while doing any high intensity workout like cardio when your heart rate goes over around 140 bpm. If I were you, I would get on a more balance diet to start out with. You need at least 60% of your daily calories to be from carbohydrates, 20-25% fat, and 15-20% protein. Also, I agree with everyone saying that your inches mean more than your weight. Keep up the good work on all your exercise, both the strength and cardio will help your body lose those inches! Hope this helped!0
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remember muscle weighs more than fat, so you might be losing fat and building muscle. The scales are only one indicator of weight loss. How do your clothes fit? that is a good question. Keep working on it. It will happen.
Hey Crystal - I totally agree with above - have you taken measurements as your body is changing & muscle mass in increasing?? Remember, the more muscle mass you have the more your body will burn calories even at rest.0
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