So let me get this straight....
maxphia32
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I am eating 1600 or less right now for the past two weeks - working out 5 days a week (walk/jog on the other 2 days), and 3 out of the 5 days I am using weights - I am doing the Chalean Extreme program. My scale has moved 1lb - really??? So, I read the road map to fitness and put in my numbers and at my activity level in on fat 2 fit (used moderate because not quite sure how much I burn during exercise) I could eat 2296 to maintain (I am assuming). If I take 20% of that it is 1831. Should I really be eating 1800 calories to lose weight? That seems like a lot... Any help would be greatly appreciated. 
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Thanks for the response. I do weigh and measure everything... I don't trust myself not too.
I really think from the way I ate before starting two weeks ago to the way I am eating now I should have at least lost some water weight. I won't rush into anything, but if after a month I haven't lost a decent amount or haven't lost inches I am going to maybe try eating more. 0 -
Also, sometimes, your body shape changes but the scale doesn't move. I suggest you take up measuring yourself once a month to see a difference that the scale may not show. Good luck and don't give up!0
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Thanks for the reply. I am going to measure myself in a couple weeks to see where I am at. I measured when starting, so we will go from there. Not going to give up at all!!! Just feeling a little frustrated at the scale. I am doing this to become more healthy and fit, so I just want to make sure I am eating the correct amount of calories for my goals...0
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Two weeks?
Give it time.
When you first start exercising your body may gain weight or stay the same due to glycogen and water weight. If your calculations are correct, your calorie intake is measured, and you're being honest with yourself about exercise calories burned, then the fat will come off. Just be patient.
If nothing happens within the next 2-4 weeks, then consider that your calculations may be off somewhere. Don't be afraid to tinker, but make small adjustments, not large ones.
I also agree with measuring, but that takes longer than 2 weeks to change. Patience!0 -
Estimating calories can be a challenge. Even when you nail down a number it may require tinkering here and there until you get to know your body. Give me your height, weight, height, age and describe your workouts for me (intensity and how often your workout). I'll put something together for you. Not perfect but it is a starting point.0
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I started strength training in May and I've bounced around the same 3 pounds since then. I'm currently own a whole 1 pound from where I started.
HOWEVER.....
I dropped a size.
I lost 4 inches off my waist.
I lost at least 2.3% body fat.
2 inches off my hips gone.
Cellulite has greatly diminished.
My butt and legs look AMAZING.
I am SO MUCH stronger that it makes me realize that I must have been a total weakling before.
Take some before pictures. I really, really regret not taking any. Keep doing what you are doing and then in 2-3 months take another set of pics. You'll be stunned at the difference even if the scale hasn't moved at all.0 -
Just out of curiosity, did you sit around waiting for the weight gain like you are the weight loss?
This is your life now. Two weeks is nothing. Concentrate on building healthy habits. The rest will come in time.0 -
Of course I didn't sit around waiting for weight gain. I am just wondering if increasing my calories is really something I should do. I really believe from the way I was eating to the way I am not there should have been a significant amount of water weight lost the first week just like every other time I have started a different way of eating. I have weighed and measured everything (mostly weigh because I believe it is the most accurate) I eat. My calories should be right on in my menu.
I just wanted peoples opinions on calories, weight lifting, and what combination would be best to lose weight. If everyone thinks sticking out the 1600 then by all means I will. There are just so many conflicting views on what I should be doing. Even the fitness coach I was working with wasn't too happy with the 1lb weight lose, but maybe the scale won't budge but my measurements will. 0 -
Are you referring to the In Place Of A Road Map thread here at MFP? If so - yay! Great info there, and the tools I used to set up my daily goals and macros as well. My 20% cut also came out to about 1800 cals, and after eating that way for over a year, I had the best success with dropping fat and inches.I am eating 1600 or less right now for the past two weeks - working out 5 days a week (walk/jog on the other 2 days), and 3 out of the 5 days I am using weights - I am doing the Chalean Extreme program. My scale has moved 1lb - really??? So, I read the road map to fitness and put in my numbers and at my activity level in on fat 2 fit (used moderate because not quite sure how much I burn during exercise) I could eat 2296 to maintain (I am assuming). If I take 20% of that it is 1831. Should I really be eating 1800 calories to lose weight? That seems like a lot... Any help would be greatly appreciated.
So yes, if you entered everything correctly, and you're measuring all your food intake correctly, you're good to go. Give it a good 4-6 weeks before making any adjustments, and remember to take your measurements and progress photos along the way as well - the scale does not always show progress (I dropped inches and went down a full size with no change on the scale!).
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Two weeks?
Give it time.
When you first start exercising your body may gain weight or stay the same due to glycogen and water weight. If your calculations are correct, your calorie intake is measured, and you're being honest with yourself about exercise calories burned, then the fat will come off. Just be patient.
If nothing happens within the next 2-4 weeks, then consider that your calculations may be off somewhere. Don't be afraid to tinker, but make small adjustments, not large ones.
I also agree with measuring, but that takes longer than 2 weeks to change. Patience!
What BeachIron said.
Honestly, the difference between 1600 and 1800 is unlikely to make much of a difference. If you're hungry, eat up to 1800 and track it. Eat between 1600 and 1800 every day if you like. It could very well be the right amount for you. I lost all my weight eating 2100 calories daily, but then I seem to burn a lot for a girl.0 -
Sometimes, I hit a wall for a while. I'll lose some then stop, lose some then stop, etc. It's frustrating for me, too. But then I'll be able to run a little bit longer or do more than I had before and my clothes start to feel a little looser and then I'll try the scale and see I've lost a little more. I agree with everyone on here to give it some time. Another thing that helps me, too, is to not weight every single day. I usually weigh my self once or twice a week. When I first started, I weighed myself every day, and I was starting to obsess about every ounce. I had to just start concentrating on exercising and eating well. You're doing all the right things, and it will all come.0
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Two weeks?
Give it time.
When you first start exercising your body may gain weight or stay the same due to glycogen and water weight. If your calculations are correct, your calorie intake is measured, and you're being honest with yourself about exercise calories burned, then the fat will come off. Just be patient.
If nothing happens within the next 2-4 weeks, then consider that your calculations may be off somewhere. Don't be afraid to tinker, but make small adjustments, not large ones.
I also agree with measuring, but that takes longer than 2 weeks to change. Patience!
Jus quoting again.
I hit the gym, went up in weight and stayed there for an entire month. I also took measurements and pics. The scale did not move, the measurements changed little, but you could see a difference in the one month pics. I lost in areas not easy to measure. You could see a difference between my waist and hips, my arms, my face, etc.
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I am eating 1600 or less right now for the past two weeks - working out 5 days a week (walk/jog on the other 2 days), and 3 out of the 5 days I am using weights - I am doing the Chalean Extreme program. My scale has moved 1lb - really??? So, I read the road map to fitness and put in my numbers and at my activity level in on fat 2 fit (used moderate because not quite sure how much I burn during exercise) I could eat 2296 to maintain (I am assuming). If I take 20% of that it is 1831. Should I really be eating 1800 calories to lose weight? That seems like a lot... Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Don't lost faith. I am in the PUSH month with ChaLEAN and decided that I wasn't getting enough cardio in (cardio + weights = weight loss) so I added T25 to the mix.
Up your cardio... If you don't want to do T25, add in Burn Intervals every other day... and work out 6 days a week. Keep eating clean. let your body get used to what you're doing to it. Good luck
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Two weeks?
Give it time.
When you first start exercising your body may gain weight or stay the same due to glycogen and water weight. If your calculations are correct, your calorie intake is measured, and you're being honest with yourself about exercise calories burned, then the fat will come off. Just be patient.
If nothing happens within the next 2-4 weeks, then consider that your calculations may be off somewhere. Don't be afraid to tinker, but make small adjustments, not large ones.
I also agree with measuring, but that takes longer than 2 weeks to change. Patience!
This^^
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The calories in x calories out thing really doesn't work. I know. I'm bloody frustrated.0
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Make sure you're weighing everything. Make sure you're not over eating.
Have some patience. It's only been 2 weeks. Let the process take its course. Give it a few more weeks of solid tracking and then see what you have lost before you race of to make any adjustments. I see most days you're eating in the 1500's. Could you be eating more? Maybe. Should you be dropping calories lower, No. Just be patient and keep doing what you're doing.
This! Also one of the biggest mistakes people make is to rely too heavily on the numbers a scale says! Use clothes as a point of reference rather than a scale. Find a comfortable fitting outfit and an outfit (you currently own) that is too tight to wear. Use these as to and from points.
Many times we gain muscle as well as loose fat during our progress. This can mean we loose size and redistribute weight but not drop weight for quite some time as our bodies become acclimated to the new diets and workouts.0 -
Two weeks?
Give it time.
When you first start exercising your body may gain weight or stay the same due to glycogen and water weight. If your calculations are correct, your calorie intake is measured, and you're being honest with yourself about exercise calories burned, then the fat will come off. Just be patient.
If nothing happens within the next 2-4 weeks, then consider that your calculations may be off somewhere. Don't be afraid to tinker, but make small adjustments, not large ones.
I also agree with measuring, but that takes longer than 2 weeks to change. Patience!
What BeachIron said.
Honestly, the difference between 1600 and 1800 is unlikely to make much of a difference. If you're hungry, eat up to 1800 and track it. Eat between 1600 and 1800 every day if you like. It could very well be the right amount for you. I lost all my weight eating 2100 calories daily, but then I seem to burn a lot for a girl.
^^yep. Give it a few more weeks to let the water/glycogen weight stabilize and then assess.0 -
You have quite a few high-sodium days. If you're anything like me, it can take a few days to drop the water weight from a high-sodium day, and that often equals a few extra pounds. Try keeping your sodium below 2000 mg, and add a couple extra cups of water.0
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The calories in x calories out thing really doesn't work. I know. I'm bloody frustrated.
Yes it does0 -
The calories in x calories out thing really doesn't work. I know. I'm bloody frustrated.
....Yeah no.0 -
pay 25-50 bucks and get your metabolic raye tested, most hospitals do it.0
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The calories in x calories out thing really doesn't work. I know. I'm bloody frustrated.
Yeah because
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I can't say anything except I've gone through several seemingly long periods when I didn't seem to make progress which was frustrating. Fortunately, I usually kept my head and told myself to be patient and focus on today. Stick to my goals every day. And I always came through and sometimes dropped a lot weight in a hurry after that. I hope that happens to you but can't be sure, obviously. Good luck!0
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In about 3 months I've gone from a 27.5 inch waist to 24.5, 22.5 inch thighs to 19.7 inches, my hips went from 35 to 32 inches, my chest from 34 to 32
The scale hasn't budged and my arms have actually gotten bigger (weirdly thin 9 inches around to 10.5 but that's from intentional lifting and I prefer it this way)
So anyway point is my weight is the same but I have more muscle definition and less body fat. I've never had my BF officially tested but I am leaner and more toned and I don't follow as strict of a weight lifting schedule as you seem to because i focus much more on LD running in the warmer months with 2-3 days of light to moderate lifting thrown in...
Point is the scale is stupid and really means nothing in terms of getting fit. I also pretty much eat at maintenance with the way everything averages out at the end of the week maybe only a few hundred under but I've lost weight nonetheless (I log and eat back exercise calories)0 -
If all of this is new these past few weeks, then yeah, starting to lift is going to change things for you. I did the same thing and saw no loss for probably a few months. I think you're likely putting on some muscle now, which is initially going to slow down the weight loss, but help you later.0
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Weigh all your food. Keep in mind also that most TDEE calculators overestimate what your activity is like. I workout with weights twice a week and walk every day for 1 to 2 hours, and I have to put 'lightly active' to be close to my real TDEE (I use a fitbit).0
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Dear lord, if op took all the advice in this thread, her program would be totally manic. Although I would agree that resistance training should be at the center of anyone's exercise program if the goal is to look good.
The reality is simple. Your perception of effort is huge right now, because it takes a large portion of your willpower to get it done. Therefore your expectation of results is quite high. But let me assure you, this is JUST the beginning, and what you think of as a huge lift right now will become your normal routine if you keep building the habit. Looking for results two weeks in is a sign you are on the road to failure, and you need a course correction. This isn't as easy as getting fat, and if only quick results will satisfy you, you are in for major disappointment. Forget about the scale and focus on your behavioral patterns.
Keep in mind, your willpower and calorie consumption are somewhat linked. People who are successful at this figure out ways to be patient and not try to lose weight as quickly as possible, because they understand everything is a trade off. If you overeat, you get stronger but fatter. Under eat, you get leaner but weaker in body and spirit. Get it just right, and you GRADUALLY lean out while building healthy habits FOR LIFE.0
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