My progress is slow

I had a similar problem, and found that watching my sugar and fat intake carefully on MFP has really helped. However, you have a nutritionists plan, so you shouldn't need to watch those things, so i'm a bit surprised. From the fact you add "won't" keep to the plan, i think it seems as if you don't really want to be on such a strict plan, so i would suggest you ask your nutritionist for alternatives that are tastier.

For example, i followed a nutritionists diet plan i found in a magazine, and one breakfast was an omlette with a chopped avocado. Apart from the avocado it was low in fat, so i decided the avocado was there to provide good fats. I didn't like avocado's, though. So i swapped it for cheese. Not such good fats, but so much tastier. I think it was a good decision.

By the way, i think it's totally ok to eat at kfc now and again, as long as you do it instead of another meal, and not as an additional snack (which i used to do with some fast food).

Congratulations on the running. It shows you are committed to losing weight and general health.

Don't worry about your lapses. Just stick at it. Your body will adjust to your reduced calories intake so that any of these lapses won't affect your overall weight loss.

I know that some people recommend cheat meals to increase metabolism, but aren't they supposed to be infrequent? Considering she says she cheats a lot, and her progress is slow, i'm inclined to believe that her cheating is affecting her weight loss. Especially as she exercises regularly too.

I couldn't possibly stick with a strict diet plan either. There are plenty of good articles on IIFYM/flexible dieting out there and many threads on it on MFP. The point is to make sure that you hit your calorie goal, get adequate protein and good fat, and otherwise get sufficient nutrition (micronutrients and fiber). How you get there doesn't matter so long as you get there. This makes life a lot easier, for example, when you do decide to have a piece of fried chicken, as you can adjust the rest of your day around that to make it fit.

Slow to lose, means quick to maintain solidly, when you've finished.
Maintenance is the most difficult

mmmmmm KFC, ha-ha next time call me!

The thing you will come to realise is that it takes a long time before you naturally opt for the "right" foods steer clear of the cravings, enjoy a cheat meal or even a cheat day once a week, if you eat "clean" all week then you deserve it and it feels great.

There are lots of wonderful things you can eat, maybe talk to your planner about adding in some things you really enjoy?

The main things is that your not giving up, even though your falling off the horse, your continuing to get back on, I've feel off so many times that it's crazy but after time it becomes a little easier, my weakness is crisps ha-ha to which i still have a problem with but my goals are always on my mind and if i mess up then I just come back twice as hard and it really does help.

It takes time to develop habits, keep up the good work and do your best.

Hit your Macros and don't turn it into a negative thing. Most of all enjoy it

Find a plan you can stick to and will work long term the one you're on obviously doesn't work for you

My progress has been very slow also-- I recently increased my calorie intake from 1200 to 1800 allowing 200-300 calories for a not so healthy snack (no candy, chips, or fast food) just something not so "clean" and so far it has been working for me-- just having that freedom knowing that if i crave something I can eat it and not be over my calories does wonders to the way I approach my eating. In the past month I have not lost any weight but i have lost inches. I have been reading a lot about TDEE but Im scare to raise my calories that much. I have to admit that 1800 calories of healthy & clean food is a lot and sometimes I cant eat them all.

I was a slow loser too, but that was on purpose. (About a half pound a week.) I wanted to take my time and do it the right way and I wasn't willing to do anything extreme or cut out any of my favorite foods. I haven't gained anything back and I've been on maintenance now for well over 2 years.

Don't do anything to lose the weight that you aren't willing to keep up for the rest of your life. Otherwise, your loss won't be sustainable. It's not a race and it shouldn't feel like a punishment. Take your time and do it right! :drinker:

I was a slow loser too, but that was on purpose. (About a half pound a week.) I wanted to take my time and do it the right way and I wasn't willing to do anything extreme or cut out any of my favorite foods. I haven't gained anything back and I've been on maintenance now for well over 2 years.

Don't do anything to lose the weight that you aren't willing to keep up for the rest of your life. Otherwise, your loss won't be sustainable. It's not a race and it shouldn't feel like a punishment. Take your time and do it right! :drinker:

100% TRUE

. Why are you paying a nutritionist and not following their advice ? Why is a nutritionist that you are paying not listening to you ?

I lost 20 pounds in about 2 years.....it is slow but I got there.

That bein said you have to commit and you do not sound like you are willing to make the right choices.

Stressing about it will make weight loss slow - stop worrying about it., have the treats only less of them, ie kfc kids meal will fill you up and be less damaging.

Also never go shopping on an empty stomach.... and have fruit handy to snack on....

Job done


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Hello,

I have been starting my healthy lifestyle first of January 2013. I run 4/5 times a week and I have been starting some easy lifts from July 1st.

However I cheat a lot when comes to food. Although I have a diet plan from a nutritionist where I go twice a month, I cant/wont keep that plan. Yesterday night I went to movies in a mall and I ate at KFC.

How have you handled this? What can I do about it?


Thanks so much!
diana
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How in the heck can a diet be discussed in terms other than calories?

My advice would be to adopt healthy habits one at a time. You already run, which is great. You've probably adopted other healthy habits this year. So keep on that trend - this month pick one thing to focus on (for example, eating a healthy breakfast), and do it until you make it a habit. Then on to the next one.

Don't yell at yourself or expect yourself to be perfect all at once - making lifestyle changes takes a long time!

My whole life changed when, in my mind, a "cheat" became a "treat". The "diet" became my "lifestyle". When I was on a diet, I punished myself and gave up when I cheated. Cheating is for dieters. People with a healthy lifestyle have "treats". When I realized that this is a lifestyle change and not a diet, my entire perspective changed. Now I don't feel bad when I treat myself, and its even more enojoyable that I thought it out, planned it, looked forward to it, or even rewarded myself for a small victory. This may not work for everyone, this perspective thing, but it worked for me. I'm currently planning to TREAT myself at a local mexican food restaraunt that was completely off-limits when I was on a diet. I hope someone hits me over the head with a 2x4 if I ever say "I'm going on a diet" again. I hope you find what works for you! Good luck!