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Serrell64
Serrell64 Posts: 8 Member
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Hey Everyone,

I use the body bug to track my calories in and out etc., and I am working out 6-7 times a week burning well over 3000 cals a day. My daily intake was 1200 but I have gotten it up to 1700-1800 and I still end with a daily deficit of over 1500-1700. I can't eat anymore food I am literally STUFFED :sick: . Can someone please tell me why my body is fighting itself as if I am starving it.

Thanks,

Stunted.

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  • DeMarraDontStop
    DeMarraDontStop Posts: 342 Member
    I ran into this issue for about two months.... I've been reading and found my BMR which has me eating at 1340 calories. I was eating between 1200 - 1250 calories while working out 5-6 days a week.. Once I upped my calories and on days I don't exercise I stay around 1200 calories... I increased my water to about 96 ounces, I was drinking 64 ounces.... Last week I lost 2.3 pounds.....that is what worked for me...
    Wishing you success... Try changing things, but don't give up!
  • Knae22
    Knae22 Posts: 31 Member
    You burn 3000 calories a day?
  • supplemama
    supplemama Posts: 1,956 Member
    I must know...what exercise are you doing that burns 3000 cals??
  • supplemama
    supplemama Posts: 1,956 Member
    I would say it is likely you are overestimating your exercise and underestimating your food. 1500 is a good day, but it is several hundred calories less than what a typical woman at a healthy weight needs to maintain a nice, slender, healthy weight. An obese or overweight woman would lose weight on 1500 calories a day doing no exercise at all, and you should not feel stuffed. Double-check your portion sizes, even get a food scale and weigh your food.
  • dym123
    dym123 Posts: 1,670 Member
    I agree with measuring your food, when I started using a food scale and measuring cups I found that I was way off on estimating a serving size. If you're not already, add strength training to your routine, building muscle helps boost your metabolism, also if you're doing the same workout, try something new. Sometimes changing up your routine can help break out of a plateau. good luck.

    I took the 3000 calories to mean that is what she was burning all day, not just from exercise
  • ichorica
    ichorica Posts: 475 Member
    I would definitely figure out your TDEE and BMR and adjust accordingly. Do some light cardio and have your deficit in place. And think about throwing in some weights!
  • ichorica
    ichorica Posts: 475 Member
    Also do you mind sharing your food log ad stats?
  • Serrell64
    Serrell64 Posts: 8 Member
    Hi and thanks for the replies. Yes, over 3000 is for the entire day but the majority of it is from my workout. I do Zumba 6 days a week, Strength training 3-4 days a week plus riding stationary and regular bikes. How do I determine my BMI or BMR? I'm not really sure how to use this myfitnesspal. I don't have a scale but I do use measuring cups and spoons. When I was counting 1200 - 1400 Cals, I was staying at same weight. This program sometimes tells me to eat over 2000 Cals according to my workout.


    Confused :-/
  • Serrell64
    Serrell64 Posts: 8 Member
    What is TDEE and how do I figure it out?
  • supplemama
    supplemama Posts: 1,956 Member
    If your exercise and food intake is correct, then keep at it. Your body has to start using up your fat reserves because the energy you need has to come from somewhere. Your body simply can't make or keep extra fat on a calorie deficit. Some things to do:

    * Reduce your salt intake. Follow MFP's settings for sodium in your food diary. Too much salt can make your body hold onto water.

    * Drink at least 10 cups of water, 8oz. cups of water every day.

    * Up the intensity of your workouts. You need to work up a good, dripping sweat.

    * Sleep 7-8 hours a night. Trust, this really helps with weight loss.

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