Discouraging :-/

dizzylizzy213
dizzylizzy213 Posts: 18 Member
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Hello,

I am relatively new to myfitnesspal but not new to calorie counting. I am hoping to lose weight in preparation for a wedding I will be in this coming summer.

When I first started, and for the past 2 weeks, I have been a lot better about exercising and really watching what I eat. But for the past few days I can't seem to stop eating!!!!! I feel like I have lost the small amount of progress that I gained...(gained the small amount of weight that I lost :grumble: and am not sure how to get back on track.

I have been reading the messages of wonderful support in this community and was selfishly hoping for some encouragement to keep going...HHEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks :bigsmile:

Elizabeth

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  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    Have you figured out what your daily caloric intake should be?

    If not, you need to get those numbers down....
    Figure out your TDEE, and what your macro breakdown should be.

    I like the calculator on IIFYM.com
    Use that for a ball park figure and work from there.

    And be sure you use the diary on MFP to track **all** food intake.
  • carolinemorgan758
    carolinemorgan758 Posts: 4
    I was exactly the same yesterday, hit a bump in the road as I hadn't lost as much as I was hoping for, but with some encouragement from some new friends I worked extra hard in the gym last night, I also printed off photos off me in my dress when i first got it and a more recent photo of me in it to keep as motivation for me to fit in it next month, this trick has worked for me in the past

    feel free to add me as a friend and hopefully we can keep each other motivated

    Caz
  • PrintUSMC
    PrintUSMC Posts: 116 Member
    i chew gum when i want to eat when its not time.
  • askeates
    askeates Posts: 1,490 Member
    Hi Elizabeth...

    We all struggle a bit with this... don't beat yourself up. Figure out the reason this has happened and work to avoid it again.

    So looking at your diary I noticed that you are set to 1200 calories per day. This could be the issue, althought it could also be the types of food that you are eating. I suggest that you go to the below links and do some reading, I have found that Sarah and SideSteel are very helpful, and have provided key information in these links that make a HUGE difference.

    The Basics

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819925-the-basics-don-t-complicate-it

    Not posted in this group yet, but the much more comprehensive and expanded version of "The Basics' thread:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

    Setting Your Calorie and Macro Targets

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1058378-oh-noes-i-am-eating-below-my-bmr

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1072049-thoughts-on-tdee-calculators-and-switching-from-mfp-to-tdee

    Logging accuracy

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/872212-you-re-probably-eating-more-than-you-think

    They also have a group that they started called Eat, Train, Progress. It is amazing!

    Best of luck to you, if you need friends to help motivate feel free to add me, just please make sure to include a note.
  • dizzylizzy213
    dizzylizzy213 Posts: 18 Member
    Thanks for all of your feedback! I know the 1200 is low, it definitely feels like not enough some days, but it was working. Sometimes if I eat anymore than that it feels like too much. I sometimes eat back my calories when I exercise and sometimes not... and also have a boat load of trouble on the weekends because I am out of my routine. I have also noticed if I eat anything "sugar free," or with fake sweetener it makes me eat more later in the day so I know that is definitely something I can work on too.

    Looks like I have some reading/browsing to do....hopefully today will go better!!!!!
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    1200 calories may work for a while, but at some point you are gonna get frustrated......because it will stop working its magic....

    The hormonal side of things start creeping up that begin to hinder weight loss.

    Look up leptin.
  • dizzylizzy213
    dizzylizzy213 Posts: 18 Member
    It looks like I have to change something or I will never sustain any progress!!!! I need this to be a long term change as I have tried so many times and have never successfully maintained a weight that I am happy with. Perhaps I will up my calorie intake slightly, though I am still confused as to what it should be????

    Even if I lose less initially I will keep in mind that this wedding is not until June and slow and steady wins the race...
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    what are your stats?
    Weight, height, BF% if you know it.
    What is your exercise like?
  • JessAilene86
    JessAilene86 Posts: 54 Member
    Have you figured out what your daily caloric intake should be?

    If not, you need to get those numbers down....
    Figure out your TDEE, and what your macro breakdown should be.

    I like the calculator on IIFYM.com
    Use that for a ball park figure and work from there.

    And be sure you use the diary on MFP to track **all** food intake.

    ^^This
  • bacitracin
    bacitracin Posts: 921 Member
    You're probably thirsty.
  • dizzylizzy213
    dizzylizzy213 Posts: 18 Member
    Max -
    Height - 5'1
    Weight - 134
    I don't know my BF %
    I exercise as much as I have time for - I do a 45 min. spinning class twice a week and 60 min on the elliptical at least two other times. If not, I do some sort of kickboxing video at home. In addition, I walk once a week with my boyfriend.
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    Max -
    Height - 5'1
    Weight - 134
    I don't know my BF %
    I exercise as much as I have time for - I do a 45 min. spinning class twice a week and 60 min on the elliptical at least two other times. If not, I do some sort of kickboxing video at home. In addition, I walk once a week with my boyfriend.

    Based on your numbers.....
    Your TDEE is gonna be around 1700 - 1800 calories.
    If you are looking to lose weight, then your calories should be around 1500 daily.
    Your protein intake should be around 110 - 135 gr/day
    Fat should be around 50 - 60 gr/day
    Carbs should be around 130 gr/day <-- this one you can slide in either direction to either increase or decrease calories.
    Depending on goals.

    Now, with cardio for exercise.....look in the mirror, and that is how you will look, only a smaller version.
    I would encourage you to lift weights, so then when you look in the mirror, you will have tone and definition.
  • dizzylizzy213
    dizzylizzy213 Posts: 18 Member
    Thanks for the information! Hoping this will be better for my sustained effort!!!!

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