I don't know what to do!

Ahzuri
Ahzuri Posts: 272 Member
edited September 22 in Motivation and Support
I just don't know what it is about 250lbs but it seems to be my unlucky number in weight loss! When I got here last time I ended up pregnant, I didn't continue exercising or eating healthy so I gained it all back, I'm finally back down here and I've gained 10lbs! I don't know if its water weight or what but in the last week and a half I've gone from 248 to 258, it makes me want to cry! Its like there is an invisible wall here and I'm just bashing my head against it.

As soon as I saw I'd started to gain instead of lose I also noticed my eating habits just went to ****. I've eaten all kinds of bad for me things and splurged this last half of the week. Its almost like I'm burnt out from it all even though I have over 100lbs left to lose!

I go to the gym Mon, Tue, Thurs, and Friday we rotate Abs and Cardio and do strength training with it. I don't think I've fully counted my calories for most of this week (embarrassed by what I've eaten :() Should I do more Cardio? Cut out the strength training completely?? I can't cut calories any further back because I'm breastfeeding but I think I'm going to stop adding in the extra calories for that since I should be fine at 1800.

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  • bparr
    bparr Posts: 246 Member
    I read an article a few weeks ago that said you should do as much cardio as you can when trying to lose weight. Always count your calories-- no matter what you've eaten or how much. You don't have to wait until the start of another day to get back on track. Get back on track ASAP!
  • kaymd
    kaymd Posts: 470 Member
    I usually keep a very close eye on my sodium because it kills me on the scale. I also have been drinking tons of water. You can do this! I know you can! Some say losing weight is 80% diet 10% exercise and 10% support. It's a little different for everyone though. I know I wouldn't be able to do this without all the support I'm getting.
  • EternalMysteria
    EternalMysteria Posts: 22
    I would suggest a plant-based diet. And drinking A LOT of water. No sodas, no juice. Just water for a whole month and see how you feel. Also, when you see yourself nearing that number(250) don't look at it as "Oh no, here comes that wall" because if you have it in your mind that this is where your weight loss is ending, it will. Your mind is a powerful tool. Vegetables and fruits have protein, Iron and calcium just like animal products do, but without the icky fats and cholesterol. You'll feel amazing. Trust me. That's my suggestion. I hope you find the answers you're looking for.
  • carl1738
    carl1738 Posts: 444 Member
    Do not cut out the strength training! It is actually the most important form of exercise for long term weight loss. More muscle=higher metabolism=more calories burned! Keep up with your exercise program, get back on track with your diet, and start logging everything that you eat, junk included. Don't let a temporary setback become a permanent one. If you see a large weight gain like that, it is most likely just a bit of water retention, and will disappear before too long. Remember, to gain 10 lbs of fat in one week, you would have needed to consume about 35000 calories above what you're allotted on MFP. I seriously doubt that was the case! Don't let one bad week destroy everything that you've worked so hard for!
  • buffalogal1979
    buffalogal1979 Posts: 236 Member
    I think our babies are about the same age. I quit counting my breastfeeding calories burned. I think that even if the babes are still nursing, they are eating more solids and therefore take less of our milk, meaning less cal. burned for us. I was losing consistently while consuming around 2000-2100 cal/day, PLUS breastfeeding and exercise calories - but have had to back off to 1900 cal/day and I don't give myself extra for breastfeeding anymore. So, it could be that.

    Don't cut out the strength training! I think muscle burns more calories throughout the day. I also think you will be happier with how you look if you have some muscle tone. I also agree with watching sodium, and drinking lots of water, of course and definitely about mind over matter. You will get over that 250 hump. Mine is 170 - I beat it and then I see it again, I am sick of looking at it!

    We can do this! Just take it one day at a time - one meal at a time and even if the scale doesn't budge for a while you are still getting healthier and that is definitely worth it!

    J
  • suzukigrl
    suzukigrl Posts: 71
    well, you're defeating yourself before you have a chance to get going. congratulations on your baby. remember your baby eats what you eat so you want to eat a balanced diet because of that. kudos on going to the gym. that's great in itself. i don't think you put on 10 lbs in one week. it probably is water or even muscle since you are working out more. keep a very tight watch on what you're eating. i think you should be fine at 1800 even with breastfeeding. drink plenty of water. stick to it. even if you eat something bad, it doesn't shoot down your whole day. get out of that mindset or you'll never make it. you eat something you shouldn't, get on it the very next meal, not the next day. good luck. hope this helps.
  • Ahzuri
    Ahzuri Posts: 272 Member
    Thanks guys I feel a LOT better about it now. I was just in such disbelief when I weighed in yesterday and had 258 staring me in the face! Recently with Halloween and all we've had candy in the house and its been my enemy and it doesn't help Soda has been finding its way into the house too. I know I need to not eat/drink either but sometimes I feel like I just can't help myself but as of right now I'm vowing not to touch either for awhile (at least a month!) :)

    Thinking I might add anywhere from 10 - 30 minutes on top of my strength training or do it on the rest days, gotta burn as many of those pesky calories as I can :)
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