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Buffalogirl227
Buffalogirl227 Posts: 17 Member
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Hi I started back on MFP 2 weeks ago....have tracked everyday.....although not up to par on the exercises yet. have not lost any weight yet....have been tracking religiously, but still think I'm not eating right....still eating too many carbs...anybody have any ideas for me. I'm not the best eater, a pretty finnicky (sp) eater, don't like alot of veggies. any ideas? thanks..

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  • Trilby16
    Trilby16 Posts: 707 Member
    Open your diary so people can give you meaningful suggestions.
  • nczuczu
    nczuczu Posts: 611 Member
    How many calories are you eating? Are you drinking water? Your diary is not open, so we can not view what your habits are or what you are eating.

    In the past, I have used calorie deficit calculator on fitwatch.com. It takes into account your height, weight, age and activity level to come up with a good calorie goal for you. Might want to check it out. Or provide a bit more information and perhaps we can help you.
  • Buffalogirl227
    Buffalogirl227 Posts: 17 Member
    most are quick calorie counts on my diary.....not supposed to be using the computer for that at work , so use it mostly to just add them up quickly and do not have a smart phone. will try to add foods more though to get some feedback. thanks for your reply though!
  • Buffalogirl227
    Buffalogirl227 Posts: 17 Member
    will have to try the fitwatch.com....thanks for the advice....also am making an effort to drink more water..thanks!
  • sexymuffintop
    sexymuffintop Posts: 636
    It's not too many carbs that make you fail to lose weight. It's not having a calorie deficit that makes you fail to lose weight.
  • prattiger65
    prattiger65 Posts: 1,657 Member
    It's not too many carbs that make you fail to lose weight. It's not having a calorie deficit that makes you fail to lose weight.

    This^^^
  • KAYRRIE
    KAYRRIE Posts: 201 Member
    It's not too many carbs that make you fail to lose weight. It's not having a calorie deficit that makes you fail to lose weight.

    Can you explain what you mean by calorie deficit? Is that the same as just counting your calories?
  • Calliope610
    Calliope610 Posts: 3,783 Member
    Your body requires a specific amount of daily calories (TDEE - total daily energy expenditure) to fuel itself in order to perform daily functions and activities. Eat in excess of TDEE, you gain weight. Eat at TDEE, you maintain weight. To lose weight, you must eat at a calories deficit, i.e. fewer calories than TDEE.

    Depending on how much weight you want to lose, the calories deficit should be anywhere between 10%-25%. Search the forums for IPOARM for more info on determining your TDEE and decifit.
  • dynamitegalxo
    dynamitegalxo Posts: 299 Member
    hello fellow buffalonian!

    if you log the food you're going to eat the night before, you won't have to be on the computer at work to do it. i pre-plan my meals at least one, if not 2 or 3 days in advance so i know what i'm going to be eating. this lets me keep track of my carbs, protein, and fat, and i'll know in advance what to pull out of the freezer or what i need to go grocery shopping for.

    you might want to try pre-logging in order to be more accurate and save time. hope that helps!
  • KAYRRIE
    KAYRRIE Posts: 201 Member
    Hi Buffalogirl. In order for this program to work, you have to be absolutely honest with your log ins and that just means being very accurate. You have to count not just the foods (which I do seperately and I try using the scanner anytime there's a barcode on a food), but you have to include counting your sugar, butter, mayonnaise, creamers, milk, everything that goes into your body needs to be counted. It's tough in the beginning but you really do get used to it and it can turn into a game to be able to see how you can beat yourself at finding ways to substitute what you're used to. Like recently I switched from regular eggs to egg substitutes, the calories are a drastic difference for the same amount of food. You said you don't have a smartphone and that can make it hard to log everything in as you're going so start planning your breakfast, lunch and even dinners and you can log them all in before you leave or even the night before. If you end up not eating what you planned or changing something you can add or delete when you get home. Just remember that you do have to be vigilant with your log ins. Hope I helped a lil.
  • sexymuffintop
    sexymuffintop Posts: 636
    It's not too many carbs that make you fail to lose weight. It's not having a calorie deficit that makes you fail to lose weight.

    Can you explain what you mean by calorie deficit? Is that the same as just counting your calories?

    It just means burning more calories than you have taken in. Most people base theirs on a 24 hr period. I generally burn around 2500 calories a day (according to my fitbit) so if I want to lose fat i have to eat less than 2500. This is a creating a deficit.
  • KAYRRIE
    KAYRRIE Posts: 201 Member
    @Seximuffintop: How in the world do you burn 2500 calories a day?! If I did that I would drop weight like flies.
  • elyelyse
    elyelyse Posts: 1,454 Member
    most are quick calorie counts on my diary.....not supposed to be using the computer for that at work , so use it mostly to just add them up quickly and do not have a smart phone. will try to add foods more though to get some feedback. thanks for your reply though!

    unless you are truly tracking everything accurately, there is really no way to know what you are doing right, wrong, what needs to change, etc. Can't use the computer at work? Some suggested planning and logging the night before and that's one strategy, or you can keep a written list with old fashion paper and pen and then log it when you get home.

    eta: just logging WHAT you have eaten won't be enough, you need to track how much as well
  • Buffalogirl227
    Buffalogirl227 Posts: 17 Member
    yeah, I'll have to keep a written list until I get home. I have been keeping track of portions already. I count everything out, measure , etc. Thanks for your help!
  • Buffalogirl227
    Buffalogirl227 Posts: 17 Member
    thanks, I'll try that. Haven't been very good at pre-planning either, but I guess its time to start! Thanks, went walking tonite , beautiful out in Bflo today , isn't it!
  • CakePlate
    CakePlate Posts: 27 Member
    Consider that you are not eating ENOUGH. We love to focus on the fact that we are overweight due to overeating, but when we diet we often start eating too few calories and our bodies hang on. You do need to find out how many calories you need per day as the others suggested, then go from there. I don't subscribe to the theory that too many carbs, too much protein, etc. is the problem. I've lost plenty eating popcorn at 9:00 p.m. Calories in versus calories out. You can do this, don't get discouraged.
  • Buffalogirl227
    Buffalogirl227 Posts: 17 Member
    Thanks, yeah have probably forgotten sometimes about sugars, etc. will have to pay closer attention to that. Thanks!!
  • Buffalogirl227
    Buffalogirl227 Posts: 17 Member
    I did figure that out and its supposed to be about 1240 calories per day. been trying to keep that , had gone over sometimes the first week. It is hard to get into a routine. I just have to try harder and eat better, keep the junk food and stuff outta my house! Thanks for your encouragement!
  • arturo_marti
    arturo_marti Posts: 13 Member
    HI !
    I would say to you to not rely on the scales, I know this can be very hard at the beginning because is what we aim for , but in reality if you are new to excercising and speciallly weightlifting you will have to be patient, because it oftens discourages people. Muscle weights more than fat (youtube: a pound of fat and you will be amazed).
    So, you might have lost fat but have gained muscle, that could be an explanation to why the scales arent moving yet.

    Patience ! Eat nutritious food, is the most important part.

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