Day 5 of Drastic Calorie Reduction Diet and NO RESULTS!
totalbloat08
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Hi,
I am on my 5th day of a drastic calorie reduction diet and haven't seen any results ... None! Just to give you some background, I am 31 year old female. I weigh 150 and I am 5'10". I carry all of my weight in my midsection. In the last three years I've gradually seen the scale creeping up with a weight gain of approximately 15 pounds. I have finally decided to do something about it.
Previously, I was eating a lot of proceseed food and not making wise decisions. Many days the menu was low in fat, but really high in empty calories. I would generally skip breakfast all together with the exception of my Venti Skinny Caramel Machhiato. I know loaded with empty calories! Lunch was whatever was close to the office and quick, usually take out sushi. Multiple cups of coffee throughout the day with flavored fatfree creamer or more Starbucks or Diet Dr Pepper. Dinner well while cooking my husband and I would slice up sharp white chedder, asiago and manchego cheese with triscuts and then finish with a large portion of pasta and wine, ok I will be honest a bottle of wine. That's a separate issue all together. NO WONDER I GAINED WEIGHT. Much easier to see now typing it all out. I never consumed water never and I usually had about 4 diet sodas a day.
In the last five days I have been extremely dilligent tracking all of my food and making much healthier decisions. I have been drinking atleast a 2 liter of water and usually more than that. I have not had any alcohol or any soda.
For breakfast I usually have 2 cups of coffee with fat free organic milk, one large egg and 'Healthy Life' light multigrain english muffin and 1 tblspoon of pace chunky salsa. Lunch I have 1/2 cup of fatfree cottage cheese and 5 cherry tomatoes OR I will have a fresh spring mix salad with one stalk of celery, 5 mushrooms, 5 cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, 1/8 of an avocado, brocco sprouts and a can of albacore solid white tuna in water - no dressing. Snack I have a Gala apple if hungry - many days I don't feel I need a snack. Dinner I have 4 oz of boneless skinless chicken tenderlion cooked in PAM and seasoned with Italian seasoning, 2/3 cup of Nasoya Pasta Zero Plus, mushrooms, onions and brussel sprouts cooked in skillet with PAM spray a pinch of salt, lots of cracked pepper and italian seasoning. According to my tracker I am consuming approximately 700-900 calories a day.
I usually use the stationary rower for 30 to 60 minutes a day alternating 5 days a week. I walk about 2 miles a day, but at a casual pace.
My husband is dropping weight just by getting out of the bed, but the scale has stayed the same for me. Why is this?
Thank you so much for any responses! This is my first post and I apologize for the length I just wanted to provide as much detail as possible.
I am on my 5th day of a drastic calorie reduction diet and haven't seen any results ... None! Just to give you some background, I am 31 year old female. I weigh 150 and I am 5'10". I carry all of my weight in my midsection. In the last three years I've gradually seen the scale creeping up with a weight gain of approximately 15 pounds. I have finally decided to do something about it.
Previously, I was eating a lot of proceseed food and not making wise decisions. Many days the menu was low in fat, but really high in empty calories. I would generally skip breakfast all together with the exception of my Venti Skinny Caramel Machhiato. I know loaded with empty calories! Lunch was whatever was close to the office and quick, usually take out sushi. Multiple cups of coffee throughout the day with flavored fatfree creamer or more Starbucks or Diet Dr Pepper. Dinner well while cooking my husband and I would slice up sharp white chedder, asiago and manchego cheese with triscuts and then finish with a large portion of pasta and wine, ok I will be honest a bottle of wine. That's a separate issue all together. NO WONDER I GAINED WEIGHT. Much easier to see now typing it all out. I never consumed water never and I usually had about 4 diet sodas a day.
In the last five days I have been extremely dilligent tracking all of my food and making much healthier decisions. I have been drinking atleast a 2 liter of water and usually more than that. I have not had any alcohol or any soda.
For breakfast I usually have 2 cups of coffee with fat free organic milk, one large egg and 'Healthy Life' light multigrain english muffin and 1 tblspoon of pace chunky salsa. Lunch I have 1/2 cup of fatfree cottage cheese and 5 cherry tomatoes OR I will have a fresh spring mix salad with one stalk of celery, 5 mushrooms, 5 cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, 1/8 of an avocado, brocco sprouts and a can of albacore solid white tuna in water - no dressing. Snack I have a Gala apple if hungry - many days I don't feel I need a snack. Dinner I have 4 oz of boneless skinless chicken tenderlion cooked in PAM and seasoned with Italian seasoning, 2/3 cup of Nasoya Pasta Zero Plus, mushrooms, onions and brussel sprouts cooked in skillet with PAM spray a pinch of salt, lots of cracked pepper and italian seasoning. According to my tracker I am consuming approximately 700-900 calories a day.
I usually use the stationary rower for 30 to 60 minutes a day alternating 5 days a week. I walk about 2 miles a day, but at a casual pace.
My husband is dropping weight just by getting out of the bed, but the scale has stayed the same for me. Why is this?
Thank you so much for any responses! This is my first post and I apologize for the length I just wanted to provide as much detail as possible.
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just give it a few weeks, 5 days is NOTHING in the weight loss world lol!0
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You're not netting 700 to 900 calories if you're exercising. The calories you're burning are lowering that. I'd suggest figuring your BMR and TDEE then eat between them. Your body needs fuel to function and continuing to eat so little will hurt you in the long run.0
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5 days is really not a realistic time in which to look for results. What works is the looooooooooooooooooooooong haul. I am happy with losing 1/2 a pound a week. It's staying off!0
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Your metabolism will slow to support life at that level of calories. If you want to stoke the fire, eat your BMR PLUS to NET at least 1200. At your height you will likely need much more. You might gain a few over a few weeks but then will drop. Look up a BMR and TDEE calculator after searching the forums to truly understand these term and how they figure into losing weight.0
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As others have pointed out, 5 days is nothing, and if you did drop dramatically it is likely to be water weight anyway
What does MFP give you in calories for your desired weight loss? I suggest you use that, eat sensibly and do not panic if nothing happens, it often does not, then it does in the end0 -
you are eating far too little, your body is starving and hanging onto every calorie of fuel for dear life. Change it to 1500-1700 calories a day and you'll see progress.0
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152-173 That is the range if you are large boned. You already weigh less than that. It is really hard to lose weight if you are already at your ideal weight or less. This is something you really should see a nutritionist about maybe a dietitian about to access your health situation.0
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Thanks to everyone for the quick responses. I really appreciate it and I apologize if I irritated anyone. I have read a lot of mixed information regarding metabolism slowing down and the body going into "starvation mode". My husband isn't working out and he is dropping weight every day and the scale is at the same number for me. So, I just wanted to see if others thought I should give it more time OR if I should up the calories. Once again, thank you for the response!0
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As a few people have already commented, figure out your BMR and TDEE. Get an accurate count of what you are burning and eat for a sensible deficit according to your personal goals. Be patient, be consistent. If you search these forums you'll see a lot of people who have no luck with eating so little, generally an average daily deficit of 500 calories for the loss of a lb a week is realistic and sustainable. With exercise calculated in, you should have a nice calorie allowance. No need to go hungry or deprive yourself. Good luck in your journey!0
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Time to lift some weights, dude. Sounds like you want to reshape your body, rather than need to lose weight. Eat more and lift heavy things!0
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The only 2 major flaws in your cunning plan are a) you are eating ridiculously too few calories (you need to net your BMR at least) and b) your expectation of results in a short space of time.0
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Five days is not enough time to see results.0
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It sounds like you're trying to achieve results too quickly. You don't have a huge amount of weight that you are wanting to lose, so keep making sensible choices of what to eat, but eat a suitable quantity. I would up the fruit to 2 pieces a day, btw. I understand the desire for 'overnight' results but it simply isn't realistic.
Quick weight loss coming from a very low calorie diet should only really be done by obese-morbidly obese and be monitored by a health professional. Often prescribed for people needing surgery etc. It does not sound like you fit into this category.
Make your food choices about being healthy and not necessarily about the scale number - that will take care of itself in time.
Best wishes
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three things:
1. LOL @ a 5 day sample size, show some damn patience otherwise you will fail
2. LOL @ people claiming starvation mode has already set in
3. Don't do a gimmick diet. Use a reasonable daily deficit.0 -
700-900 calories is not enough. You are eating too few calories which can also slow weight loss. Also I find the scale doesn;t really move unless I exercise as well as watch what I eat.Hi,
I am on my 5th day of a drastic calorie reduction diet and haven't seen any results ... None! Just to give you some background, I am 31 year old female. I weigh 150 and I am 5'10". I carry all of my weight in my midsection. In the last three years I've gradually seen the scale creeping up with a weight gain of approximately 15 pounds. I have finally decided to do something about it.
Previously, I was eating a lot of proceseed food and not making wise decisions. Many days the menu was low in fat, but really high in empty calories. I would generally skip breakfast all together with the exception of my Venti Skinny Caramel Machhiato. I know loaded with empty calories! Lunch was whatever was close to the office and quick, usually take out sushi. Multiple cups of coffee throughout the day with flavored fatfree creamer or more Starbucks or Diet Dr Pepper. Dinner well while cooking my husband and I would slice up sharp white chedder, asiago and manchego cheese with triscuts and then finish with a large portion of pasta and wine, ok I will be honest a bottle of wine. That's a separate issue all together. NO WONDER I GAINED WEIGHT. Much easier to see now typing it all out. I never consumed water never and I usually had about 4 diet sodas a day.
In the last five days I have been extremely dilligent tracking all of my food and making much healthier decisions. I have been drinking atleast a 2 liter of water and usually more than that. I have not had any alcohol or any soda.
For breakfast I usually have 2 cups of coffee with fat free organic milk, one large egg and 'Healthy Life' light multigrain english muffin and 1 tblspoon of pace chunky salsa. Lunch I have 1/2 cup of fatfree cottage cheese and 5 cherry tomatoes OR I will have a fresh spring mix salad with one stalk of celery, 5 mushrooms, 5 cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, 1/8 of an avocado, brocco sprouts and a can of albacore solid white tuna in water - no dressing. Snack I have a Gala apple if hungry - many days I don't feel I need a snack. Dinner I have 4 oz of boneless skinless chicken tenderlion cooked in PAM and seasoned with Italian seasoning, 2/3 cup of Nasoya Pasta Zero Plus, mushrooms, onions and brussel sprouts cooked in skillet with PAM spray a pinch of salt, lots of cracked pepper and italian seasoning. According to my tracker I am consuming approximately 700-900 calories a day.
I usually use the stationary rower for 30 to 60 minutes a day alternating 5 days a week. I walk about 2 miles a day, but at a casual pace.
My husband is dropping weight just by getting out of the bed, but the scale has stayed the same for me. Why is this?
Thank you so much for any responses! This is my first post and I apologize for the length I just wanted to provide as much detail as possible.0 -
It's too soon to see any result. I came back to MFPand was keeping track of what I ate just a few days back but i'd say i started putting more effort into doing some exercise since the 15th of April 2013...
I started the 30day shred (day 9 completed today), walked for at least an hour each day and was working my self off...I didnt find any weight loss instead my weight went up on the scale! Luckily it's coming down now and this is the 16th day and I have just seen a drop on the scales...Just enjoy your new way of life and before you know it you will start seeing results. All the best.0 -
Also, what you ate before does not sound all that bad. Pasta, cheese, and wine can be a great, healthy meal--just watch portion size. Even your "empty calorie" skinny macchiato wasn't: it had 14g protein and 45% of your day's calcium for 160 calories.
You don't have to go to extremes--you can eat the foods you love as long as you pay attention. Keep to a reasonable calorie goal that fuels your body's basic functions and your exercise and you will lose weight slowly and comfortably, and have a better chance of keeping it off because you'll be teaching yourself how to eat normal food in reasonable portions along the way.0 -
Way under calories.
check these threads out, they are very helpful
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/952996-level-obstacles-lose-weight-target-fat-easy
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/912920-in-place-of-a-road-map-3-20130 -
Way under calories.
check these threads out, they are very helpful
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/952996-level-obstacles-lose-weight-target-fat-easy
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/912920-in-place-of-a-road-map-3-2013
THIS!!!!!!! Since doing it i've seen amazing results and will never under eat again.0 -
Why do you want to drop lower then 150 at 5'10? I'm an inch shorter and thats where I try to maintain.
My suggestion, eat more(like1500-1700 calories) and lift! You may not drop weight as quick, but you will drop fat and inches/sizes.
Last time I weighed 150, I was wearing a size 10. Now at 150(or even a little higher) I wear a size 4-6. BIg difference and the only thing I did was eat less, and move more by doing cardio and lifting weights.0 -
Hi
I'm 5ft 8in and I weigh about eight pounds more than you - and my BMI is at the top of the healthy range! I plan to lose maybe another six pounds if I can. Do you really need to lose that much? Weight can fluctuate day to day. And, as virtually everyone else has said - you're not eating enough!0 -
What exactly were you expecting to happen after 5 days?0
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When you have calculated your ideal daily calorie allowance, weigh your food on a food scale for a much more accurate account of your calorie intake. Cups are great for liquids, but not so good for solid foods. Also, there can be a huge difference in the size of a celery stick, or mushroom, so this can lead you astray. Good luck 0
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Why do you want to drop lower then 150 at 5'10? I'm an inch shorter and thats where I try to maintain.
My suggestion, eat more(like1500-1700 calories) and lift! You may not drop weight as quick, but you will drop fat and inches/sizes.
Last time I weighed 150, I was wearing a size 10. Now at 150(or even a little higher) I wear a size 4-6. BIg difference and the only thing I did was eat less, and move more by doing cardio and lifting weights.
This!0 -
three things:
1. LOL @ a 5 day sample size, show some damn patience otherwise you will fail
2. LOL @ people claiming starvation mode has already set in
3. Don't do a gimmick diet. Use a reasonable daily deficit.
This ^
Eat more so your body can actually drop the weight in a healthy way, be patient (give it a month or more to let yourself adjust). I net 1500 cals a day, sometimes more depending on exercise, and have been dropping weight just fine for months. There is zero need to starve yourself on any kind of 'drastic diet'. Good luck losing the weight and reaching your goals!
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Who knew that 5 days of dieting couldn't erase years of eating?0
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To echo others maybe at 5ft 10" and 150lbs you are already at your ideal weight. I can relate to your frustrations as I've been cutting back on food and upping my exercise considerably since the start of the year and lost nothing. Last Sat night I went away with my sons rugby team, drank FAR too much wine and although I had a full breakfast next morning ate nothing else for the remainder of the day but drank loads of water. Monday morning I had lost 4lbs since Friday. Monday I didn't eat much ie under 1000 cals, same yesterday and today I've lost another 1.5lbs.
I KNOW it's probably water weight and i KNOW that it's not sensible and I KNOW it won't last but for now, it's just so wonderful to see the scales going down at last and I'm wondering if my body just needed a break. Maybe I was eating too much even though I'd done my TDEE/BMR etc. So Im trying to stick to eating less for this week then back to normal and see what happens!
Maybe you need a break in routine!0 -
I'm sorry but are you kidding me?!
1. 5 days is nothing, as someone said before, learn patience.
2. DRASTIC CALORIE REDUCTION said it all for me, figure it out or go see a doctor because that is just stupidity to be eating that little and exercising.
3. Men lose weight much easier and faster than women so stop comparing yourself to him
4. 150 for 5'10" is a fine weight! I wouldn't even try to lose. If all of the fat is in your midsection, do some weight lifting and ab exercises and tone your mid section
If you don't know how to diet, go talk to a doctor or nutritionist, because this is NOT the way to do it... :grumble:0 -
Who knew that 5 days of dieting couldn't erase years of eating?
I want to LIKE this. :laugh:0 -
What results were you expecting in 5 days?? A quick fix is not the answer. I would eat in a way that will work long term not for short term results. I would eat more, exercise more (strength training etc) and not weigh yourself all the time. Do this for 2 weeks then weigh yourself.0
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