Giving Up
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3 weeks? Pfft! That's nothing!
I would add some strength training to your exercise - so maybe 3 days a week of cardio (walking/running/whatever) and maybe 2-3 20 minute sessions of resistance work. This is a good bodyweight routine, you don't need any gear http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/12/09/beginner-body-weight-workout-burn-fat-build-muscle/
And I agree - taking measurements can sometimes be a much better way of tracking changes to yur body.0 -
Also remember that you can still be losing fat while gaining muscle. So you may not see the scale move but are still losing fat (muscle is more dense than fat). Another thing to help keep in mind is that eating healthy and working out is investing in your ability to do the work that you need to do and be fitness and continue working.0
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I really don't want to quit, i guess... I'm just frustrated and feel like I am depriving myself with no gain, But thanks anyway, I will keep this in mind.not enough commitment for what results your looking for. work out more, eat right and youll get better results. its 30 times harder to lose than to gain lol
This. If you're ready to call it quits after just three weeks, you aren't going to make it all the way.
You'll do fine. It's not a race, there are no "weight loss quotas" you must reach or else you fail forever, and everybody loses at their own pace. Just keep going, don't stress on how far you still have to go, remind yourself constantly how far you've come.0 -
I know what you mean about hitting a plateau while doing everything right. I would suggest switching up your calorie intake...1200 calories one day and 1500 calories the next...that way your body doesn't get used to one calorie amt. Also, your muscles retain water during exercise so they can heal. Give that a little while and that wt. will drop. You can also try drinking more water. Those are a few ideas that I have for you. Feel free to add me and message me any time. My name is Kimberlee, 49.0
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I really don't want to quit, i guess... I'm just frustrated and feel like I am depriving myself with no gain, But thanks anyway, I will keep this in mind.not enough commitment for what results your looking for. work out more, eat right and youll get better results. its 30 times harder to lose than to gain lol
This. If you're ready to call it quits after just three weeks, you aren't going to make it all the way.
Are you feeling deprived of certain foods or just a quantity of food you had grown accustomed to? A reasonable (starting point) amount of calories shouldn't leave you feeling overly deprived. And why do you consider eight pounds as "no gain"?0 -
Ate more and upped my protein... ended my plateau.0
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Thank you!!! And congrats on the tremendous weight loss!!Ate more and upped my protein... ended my plateau.0 -
I guess I just feel like I can't eat the things I want anymore and want to feel like it is not in vain. I lost the 8 lbs last month. None since...
I really don't want to quit, i guess... I'm just frustrated and feel like I am depriving myself with no gain, But thanks anyway, I will keep this in mind.not enough commitment for what results your looking for. work out more, eat right and youll get better results. its 30 times harder to lose than to gain lol
This. If you're ready to call it quits after just three weeks, you aren't going to make it all the way.
Are you feeling deprived of certain foods or just a quantity of food you had grown accustomed to? A reasonable (starting point) amount of calories shouldn't leave you feeling overly deprived. And why do you consider eight pounds as "no gain"?0 -
Just another quick suggestion. Have you measured yourself? I am currently not really "losing" any weight (been around the same weight for 2-3 weeks now), but I have gotten smaller... Maybe try something on that you haven't worn for a while and see if it feels different on.Also remember that you can still be losing fat while gaining muscle. So you may not see the scale move but are still losing fat (muscle is more dense than fat).
^^^THIS^^^
I don't know if you know how important it is NOT TO go just by the scale! Measure yourself, take pictures and track your progress like that. Sometimes you don't lose any weight, but you keep losing inches. This girl's story can be a clear example of what i'm telling you :P http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/
Btw, What kind of exercise are you doing??0 -
If you lost 8 lbs every other month for the rest of the year, you'd be at goal by Christmas.
Now tell me you want to give up.0 -
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I started (again) at the beginning of the year. I started by "buying" into the 1200 calorie BS that MFP sets you up on when you start. From January through March my weight would go down a few pounds, and then up a pound. Then it would go down a pound, and back up two or three pounds............there really wasn't any rhyme or reason.
Have I wanted to quit?.....multiple times. Did I feel like deleting my account and saying "screw it"?.......often.
Did I focus too much on a scale, instead of all the relevant numbers?.......obsessively, yes.
I kept on reading about calculating one's TDEE (Google it if you don't know what that is). When I would punch in my numbers, it told me that I needed to consume closer to 2500 calories. I looked at it with a puzzled look, and said "Yeah right, how will I lose if I am consuming that much".
Eventually, I decided to try it, using a spreadsheet that "heybales" posted in these very forums. After three weeks of using this spreadsheet, and eating to my TDEE, I dropped 9 pounds................HOLY ****!!! My waist size dropped almost 3 inches..........HOLY DOUBLE ****!!!
No fasting, no "cleanses", no whack-a-do method pushed by The Biggest Loser or Dr. Oz..............just the realization that my body needs fuel in order to do what it needs to do, and the ultimate realization that the "I've tried everything" mentality might not actually be accurate.
Keep fighting, set realistic goals, and don't let a scale be the sole barometer of your success. Invest in a tape measure (typically sold in your store's fabric section for probably less than $3). Measure your waist, hips, chest, thighs, calves, etc.......and watch those numbers change.0 -
No, i'm not. I lost that in the beginning, in the early part of April, but since starting to work out and eat a LOT healthier, I have not lost one stinkin pound. Not one...You are losing 2-2/3 lbs/week! What more do you want? You are doing great. I know a lady who has spent almost 2 years losing 38 lbs and quiting is not an option for her. @ the rate you are going, you wouldn't exist in 2 years. You are doing well, give you self some time and you will get there. One pound @ a time.0 -
Hi, I hear you on this we all want to see the immediate rewards and get that gratifiation of seeing the number go down on the scale but sometimes we just have to be patient.
Frist and foremost "Trust in the process, because it does take time, but if you feel like your doing all the right things which are
1) drinking plenty of water 64 oz or more
2) cutting the sugar/ eating less processed/ eating more whole foods
3) working out 3-5 times a week ( different videos, exercises keep your body guessing " becuase if it doesnt challenge you it doesnt change you "
4) watching portions/calories if body is not reacting cant budge the pounds dont restrict too low of calories maybe up the calories.
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Then if only then you might want to get your hormone levels checked out by a doctor, because if you can't seem to budge those pounds and your doing everything right it may be due to something more and or do you have stress it also is a major hidden factor of why you might be struggling to loose weight, Hope this helps.
Just don't give up because quitters never win, and winners never quit.0 -
Thank you for that!! I like the way you think... :flowerforyou:If you lost 8 lbs every other month for the rest of the year, you'd be at goal by Christmas.
Now tell me you want to give up.0 -
I ran your #s given in your profile. Before adding activity/exercise calories, you should be eating 1800 calories. This is based on creating a deficit of 20% off your total daily energy expenditure (tdee). Which is how many calories your body would use if you are barely active.
Three weeks isn't a stall. I've been stalled for a year. So I'm focusing on increasing strength, then going back to losing. Hopefully.0 -
if your thinking about giving up after just 3 weeks then you might as well. I mean this in a polite way despite how it sounds but..............come back when you have some dedication. It takes time and has many ups and downs along the way.0
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Take measurements, take measurements, take measurements! The scale is not the only factor.0
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I've had that problem. I solved it by being patient, and enjoying my life. I reached my goal slowly and it was worth it:)0
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I did not loose any weight for 3 weeks at one time . I decided to make changes in my life to feel better, eat clean , and stay with it no matter what as per today I loss 35.5 pounds since January . Yes, this is a slow process but worth it be patient keep on going , do not give up make this time be different from the other times if you give up you will never know how far you can go. One thing I learn this is a lifestyle change not a diet it has no ending date and no a finish line just take one day at the time measure your body sometimes the scale does not show you your progress and sometimes your progress is just eating clean and staying with it .0
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3 weeks? This is an endurance race, not a sprint.0
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The most important thing you need to do is stop being so negative. You need to share a little more imformation what do you weigh now and what is your goal? somtimes you may not be taking in enough calories for the amount of exercise your doing. giving up is not the answer we are all human keep sharing and ask questions. if you want to be friends I am here good luck. valey1234.:bigsmile:0
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Read your profile. So if you're little sister said "I don't get what's being taught to me. Since I can't learn, I'm going to give up on learning!", then what would you say? What approach would you do? And how would you encourage her to stay the course?So here I am in my third week as a user on MFP. I lost weight with no problem in the beginning. I am never overindulging, I am never far over my caloric intake, and I make sure to exercise at LEAST 3 times per week. WHY am I stuck at the same weight??? I know this is why I am where I am today. I tried in the past and when I didn't see the results of my hard work, I gave up.
Is there anyone out there with this problem now or who has been in my shoes?? What on earth did you do to jump start the weight loss again?? I am asking because I am this close to throwing in the towel... again.
And yes... I am a female. :sad:
Then apply to yourself.
As for your stall, if you're doing the same old thing and expecting a different result, that's defined as insanity. While calorie deficit is needed, your metabolic rate automatically slows when deficit starts. So speed it up by exercising a little harder.
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Change it up...exercise, diet/nutrition, routine, etc. After a weight loss of a several pounds, your body's metabolism changes so changing things up keeps your body on the edge AND look at your MFP goals/plan. With the loss, your calorie intake should change if you want to maintain the same loss pace when you started. For instance, according to MFP, if I want to maintain a 1 lb/week loss, my caloric intake is more than 100 calories a day less than when I started because I weigh 30 lbs less and don't need the extra calories to function.
I was plateau for the first three months of the year, part of my own doing and part was it just not coming off even though I put some more focus and effort to it. After four months of gaining and losing the same three pounds, I went on vacation in April, gained the three back, came back and lost it and kept going another 4+ so far, 7.5 lbs. in five weeks. I'll admitted I am not doing weights like I was before due to some injuries but I'm focusing on drinking more water, exercise, and eating more protein and less sugar.
The days where I take a leap from the wagon to enjoy a significant sweet or unhealthy treat or meal, I try to exercise afterwards and/or more that day. I DO NOT beat myself up, I try and plan for it and ENJOY it!!!
STAY FAITHFUL. There can be any number of issues or a combo of issues that play into our journey. Remember, slow and steady wins the race and by doing it that way, you AND your body can turn the lifestyle choices in good habits that won't go away like we have or seen SO MANY others do.0 -
Your diary is locked so I couldn't see it but I'm wondering if you are eating enough.. If you are eating at 1200 calories, try upping that by 300 or 400 calories (give it 6 weeks) and see where you are then.
If you are exercising and being more active than you were when you started, you are going to need more food because as you lose fat, your body has fewer energy stores to burn and you have to add that back by eating more Just eat healthier choices.
make sure you drinking enough water and getting 8 hours of sleep a night. Your body will retain water and bloat during your period too so don't let that week distress you. It's just water weight and it will come off.
I would also suggest that you take weekly pictures of yourself. The camera will show progress that you can't see by looking at yourself every day.
Take weekly or bi-weekly measurements too. It's very possible to be losing inches without your weight changing. Mine hasn't changed in about 4 months but I've dropped 3 pant sizes.
Feel free to add me as a friend. I don't journal my food at the moment but I'm always around for encouragement!0 -
You are right on track. Keep going!!0
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I started (again) at the beginning of the year. I started by "buying" into the 1200 calorie BS that MFP sets you up on when you start. From January through March my weight would go down a few pounds, and then up a pound. Then it would go down a pound, and back up two or three pounds............there really wasn't any rhyme or reason.
Have I wanted to quit?.....multiple times. Did I feel like deleting my account and saying "screw it"?.......often.
Did I focus too much on a scale, instead of all the relevant numbers?.......obsessively, yes.
I kept on reading about calculating one's TDEE (Google it if you don't know what that is). When I would punch in my numbers, it told me that I needed to consume closer to 2500 calories. I looked at it with a puzzled look, and said "Yeah right, how will I lose if I am consuming that much".
Eventually, I decided to try it, using a spreadsheet that "heybales" posted in these very forums. After three weeks of using this spreadsheet, and eating to my TDEE, I dropped 9 pounds................HOLY ****!!! My waist size dropped almost 3 inches..........HOLY DOUBLE ****!!!
No fasting, no "cleanses", no whack-a-do method pushed by The Biggest Loser or Dr. Oz..............just the realization that my body needs fuel in order to do what it needs to do, and the ultimate realization that the "I've tried everything" mentality might not actually be accurate.
Keep fighting, set realistic goals, and don't let a scale be the sole barometer of your success. Invest in a tape measure (typically sold in your store's fabric section for probably less than $3). Measure your waist, hips, chest, thighs, calves, etc.......and watch those numbers change.
^^^^THIS THIS THIS^^^^ I was following what MFP had told me to eat, 1200 calories. Nearly killed someone. Heybales' spreadsheet is very intricate, and is very good. Eat what you want to eat, within reason, lift weights, measure, and watch the weight drop. It's actually as easy as that. Patience is a virtue, and I think too many people think losing weight fast is the way to go. You will find it soon enough later if you rush!0 -
love posts like this just quit ... if ur not serious you will give up sooner or later just go back to before and get bigger and bigger until like me u break down and realise that you now have a person to loose rather than that 14lb back when you first tried dieting but gave up because it didnt come of as fast as you like.. ive been here two years and i still have some way to go ill always eat better now watch my weight and log my calories because i dont want to gain it back it took me 4 years to get serious on dieting. if you want over night results go get surgery0
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First of all, losing 8 lb in three weeks is impressive. Second, are you weighing your food on a food scale? If not, chances are you're eating more than you think.
^^ This
I found my portion sizes were way larger than what I was logging. Once I started weighing and measuring my food I found the weight loss to be steadier.0 -
It happens. I lost 20 pounds in January, Feb & March. Then I went from March 13 to April 14 without losing a pound. Two things happened at that point.
First, Spring arrived and instead of doing 30 minutes on the treadmill, I started walking outside. I take a 15 minute break in the morning and walk around my building's parking lot, I walk on a nature trail for 30 minutes at lunch and take another 15 minute break in the afternoon and walk around the building again. I'm also more active on the weekends and during the week with miscellaneous outdoor stuff.
Second, for one 3 day weekend, I increased my calories from 2000 a day to whatever I wanted to eat. I wanted something to "shock my system".
In the past 3 weeks, I've lost an additional 6 pounds.
Stick it out for another couple weeks, then try and change things up.0
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