Stuck for WEEKS of no loss....help! Diary is open!
JagerLewis
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Hi, I'm wondering if anyone has any advice on how to get my weight loss moving again. I have been stuck at the same weight (sometimes higher...Grrr) for weeks now. I used to follow a 1200 calorie diet, but I have increased my calories and try to increase my protein, but no such luck. I have opened my diary for any suggestions on what I can do. Please forgive my Saturday and Friday night logging. Lol (Sunday I was low cause I wasn't feeling too well) I'm embarrassed about those days...but if anything, I would think the higher calories would have shook things up for me to get things moving in the right direction again. Any good advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!!
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I def. agree with the more protein, aim for 0.8 grams per lb of body weight as a minimum.
Are you weighing all of your solid foods and measuring liquids? If not you may be eating 10-50% more than you think you are.
Are you eating back cals burned from 3exercise? If yes, how are you calculating those calories, many methods tend to over estimate the burn.0 -
A few questions; how long is 'weeks'? It takes time for the weight to eventually shift.
Are you weighing and measuring everything? Even your condiments and cooking oil? Your juices and soda's?0 -
im the same, i lost some weight but its stopped now, iv increased my exercise and log everything i eat
i still need to loose another 15-20 lb! 0 -
I do measure most things (cereal and milk goes in a measuring cup first etc) Most of my liquids are water. I haven't been eating my calories back only because a Dr and nutritionist said if you do, you could maintain your weight. I do on occasion eat them...but mostly I don't. I enter my "burned calories" by my heart rate. So I have manually entered all exercise instead of using the MFP database.I def. agree with the more protein, aim for 0.8 grams per lb of body weight as a minimum.
Are you weighing all of your solid foods and measuring liquids? If not you may be eating 10-50% more than you think you are.
Are you eating back cals burned from 3exercise? If yes, how are you calculating those calories, many methods tend to over estimate the burn.0 -
Well,looked back to feb. 1st and that day in particular you didn't log everything. If you're not losing weight, you're eating more than you think. It's really that simple. Put everything that isn't a liquid on a digital scale. Use the gram and ounce entries in the database. Not the "1/2 an avacado" ones. I think you'll be surprised what a portion is0
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Weeks...I would say since right around New Years....It's very irritating knowing I'm doing everything "right" (or so I think). I don't drink juice or soda, if I do, it's a diet soda maybe once a month. Yep, I use my measuring spoons to put oil in my pans before cooking.A few questions; how long is 'weeks'? It takes time for the weight to eventually shift.
Are you weighing and measuring everything? Even your condiments and cooking oil? Your juices and soda's?0 -
That's a good idea, thanks. For fruits and things like that, I just normally enter 1/2, 1/4, etc...I will start weighing them. Especially when I get on a fatting avocado kick!Well,looked back to feb. 1st and that day in particular you didn't log everything. If you're not losing weight, you're eating more than you think. It's really that simple. Put everything that isn't a liquid on a digital scale. Use the gram and ounce entries in the database. Not the "1/2 an avacado" ones. I think you'll be surprised what a portion is0 -
Frustrating isn't it!?!? Good luck to you! We WILL get there...Hopefully sooner than later.im the same, i lost some weight but its stopped now, iv increased my exercise and log everything i eat i still need to loose another 15-20 lb!
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Are you increasing protein intake for muscle growth? Muscle weights more then fat, so scales and muscle building don't well go together.0
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That's a good idea, thanks. For fruits and things like that, I just normally enter 1/2, 1/4, etc...I will start weighing them. Especially when I get on a fatting avocado kick!
Absolutely. Those and peanut butter. Anything very calorie dense are more often than not, quite a bit more calories than the generic entries. I was amazed when II actually started using a scale as opposed to measuring cups.0 -
Stay motivated. You've lost 40 lbs so far, that is a great accomplishment. Good luck0
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This is a great read-n-follow advice from SideSteel & Sarauk2sf, two excellent MFP that help a lot of people.
The title says it all "Started on Your Path to Sexy Pants"
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1175494-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants?hl=sexypants&page=2#posts-184273130 -
maybe excessive or randomly excessive fat in some days (not all days). I dont like eating bacon, pork or potato with mayo salad, except some butter here or some olive oil line to cook. Maybe if you cut the bacon/pork/mayo? I know when I was young like 13 to 14 I had a phase I loved pure mayo and ate everyday with bread, it was the time in my life I was most chubby lol.
But each person has its own metabolism. I cant eat cereals makes me bloated and I gain weight, but some people eat cereals (those sugary ones) a lot for breakfast, dinner etc and gain no weight and have good digestion. : )0 -
I do measure most things (cereal and milk goes in a measuring cup first etc) Most of my liquids are water. I haven't been eating my calories back only because a Dr and nutritionist said if you do, you could maintain your weight. I do on occasion eat them...but mostly I don't. I enter my "burned calories" by my heart rate. So I have manually entered all exercise instead of using the MFP database.I def. agree with the more protein, aim for 0.8 grams per lb of body weight as a minimum.
Are you weighing all of your solid foods and measuring liquids? If not you may be eating 10-50% more than you think you are.
Are you eating back cals burned from 3exercise? If yes, how are you calculating those calories, many methods tend to over estimate the burn.
With cereal you should be using a digital scale, using measuring cups can lead to eating well over 1.5 servings when trying to measure 1. Always weigh solid foods, measuring solids does not work.0 -
That's kind of a tricky question for me. I would like more muscle, I do have a decent amount of muscle. But right now, my main point is losing the fat. I have heard and read that adding more protein helps with hunger, and can help lose the unwanted fat. Granted, I have lost inches since New Years, but have not lost inches since Jan 24. I am the same measurements since then.Are you increasing protein intake for muscle growth? Muscle weights more then fat, so scales and muscle building don't well go together.0 -
You're eating too much it's that simple. Go back to basics out your figures into mfp eat a portion of your exercise calories and make sure you measure and weigh all your food. Give that s few weeks then adjust accordingly0
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Hi, I've taken a look at it. for the last month. You're eating a good variety of foods but don't seem to be meeting your protein goal, however you aren't so low that it would be stalling your weight loss. Your sugars are great, but fat intake is often quite high and your sodium is very high many days. If you aren't weighing then it is possible that you are underestimating how much you are eating, and when your fat intake is already high then under-reporting of those high-fat foods here could be where a lot more calories are coming into your diet than you realise.
The sodium seems to be coming from a lot of processed foods, e.g. the Lean Cuisine meals, and many processed meats.
The other thing I notice are things like 'lasagne' or 'tuna salad' - are these from your own entered recipes or are you just searching for a generic meal in the database? This could be another source of underreported calories.0 -
But if the box says a serving is 3/4 of a cup...how do I know how many grams that should be?
I do measure most things (cereal and milk goes in a measuring cup first etc) Most of my liquids are water. I haven't been eating my calories back only because a Dr and nutritionist said if you do, you could maintain your weight. I do on occasion eat them...but mostly I don't. I enter my "burned calories" by my heart rate. So I have manually entered all exercise instead of using the MFP database.I def. agree with the more protein, aim for 0.8 grams per lb of body weight as a minimum.
Are you weighing all of your solid foods and measuring liquids? If not you may be eating 10-50% more than you think you are.
Are you eating back cals burned from 3exercise? If yes, how are you calculating those calories, many methods tend to over estimate the burn.
With cereal you should be using a digital scale, using measuring cups can lead to eating well over 1.5 servings when trying to measure 1. Always weigh solid foods, measuring solids does not work.0 -
I don't think I've ever eaten a lean cuisine meal.. But yes, when it says chili, soup, tuna salad, etc. those are my recipes.Hi, I've taken a look at it. for the last month. You're eating a good variety of foods but don't seem to be meeting your protein goal, however you aren't so low that it would be stalling your weight loss. Your sugars are great, but fat intake is often quite high and your sodium is very high many days. If you aren't weighing then it is possible that you are underestimating how much you are eating, and when your fat intake is already high then under-reporting of those high-fat foods here could be where a lot more calories are coming into your diet than you realise.
The sodium seems to be coming from a lot of processed foods, e.g. the Lean Cuisine meals, and many processed meats.
The other thing I notice are things like 'lasagne' or 'tuna salad' - are these from your own entered recipes or are you just searching for a generic meal in the database? This could be another source of underreported calories.0 -
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But if the box says a serving is 3/4 of a cup...how do I know how many grams that should be?
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Usually in parentheses right after the 3/4 cup you'll see the grams.0 -
Maybe start tracking your sodium. So many "healthy" food items have a ton of sodium. Ihave an issue with sodium at times.0
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But if the box says a serving is 3/4 of a cup...how do I know how many grams that should be?
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Usually in parentheses right after the 3/4 cup you'll see the grams.
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Ahh...just looked at that. I had a DUH moment. Lol0 -
I don't think I've ever eaten a lean cuisine meal.. But yes, when it says chili, soup, tuna salad, etc. those are my recipes.
Sorry! It was the Salad Additions, chicken and cranberry thing that caught my eye, but you're right they're not the meals. I didn't look carefully enough and thought I'd found the culprit!
Keep at it, but see what happens when you weigh everything. I suspect you're eating more than you think.0 -
Ha ha! Thanks, I will start putting everything in my scale. Hopefully that's it!I don't think I've ever eaten a lean cuisine meal.. But yes, when it says chili, soup, tuna salad, etc. those are my recipes.
Sorry! It was the Salad Additions, chicken and cranberry thing that caught my eye, but you're right they're not the meals. I didn't look carefully enough and thought I'd found the culprit!
Keep at it, but see what happens when you weigh everything. I suspect you're eating more than you think.0 -
I'd definitely say get a food scale and start weighing your portions. Last night was my first night using my new scale, and it was an eye-opener for me. I served myself what I thought were the correct portions of chicken meatloaf and mashed potatoes, then weighed the portions. I would have eaten 2 ounces more potatoes than are in a serving and almost 3 ounces of meatloaf. Clearly that's why my weight loss has slowed a lot.
Keep working at hitting your macros. You're consistently under on your protein goals (sometimes by a lot) and often a little over on your carbs. I'd say cut back on some of the carbs you eat and try to get more protein, whether it's larger servings of meat at meals or snacks like hard boiled eggs, Greek yogurt, and cottage cheese.
Also, you should be eating back at least some of your exercise calories. Otherwise, you might not be netting enough calories to meet your basic caloric needs. That could mess up your metabolism, too.0 -
Wow! I will def start using my scale. I have to use a digital scale for my daughter, and only sometimes use it for me...I will now use it all the time for me. I just might have a hard time now knowing the serving size when entering my own recipes....I do have a hard time with protein...I know I won't get anywhere close to hitting my protein goals when exercising. I just don't know how to do all that while staying within range of my goals.I'd definitely say get a food scale and start weighing your portions. Last night was my first night using my new scale, and it was an eye-opener for me. I served myself what I thought were the correct portions of chicken meatloaf and mashed potatoes, then weighed the portions. I would have eaten 2 ounces more potatoes than are in a serving and almost 3 ounces of meatloaf. Clearly that's why my weight loss has slowed a lot.
Keep working at hitting your macros. You're consistently under on your protein goals (sometimes by a lot) and often a little over on your carbs. I'd say cut back on some of the carbs you eat and try to get more protein, whether it's larger servings of meat at meals or snacks like hard boiled eggs, Greek yogurt, and cottage cheese.
Also, you should be eating back at least some of your exercise calories. Otherwise, you might not be netting enough calories to meet your basic caloric needs. That could mess up your metabolism, too.0 -
JagerLewis...
I also have a hard time eating back my protein. I'm not into the protein shakes & protein bars are so expensive to buy and eat once a day. There is only so much meat, peanut butter, and eggs a girl can eat!! lol
Any one have any other suggestions? I am usually around average 30 lower than my macro is set at.0 -
I hear ya! It's so hard for me to stay within calorie goal and hit my high protein goal AND fiber goal. I don't know how anyone can do this perfectly!JagerLewis...
I also have a hard time eating back my protein. I'm not into the protein shakes & protein bars are so expensive to buy and eat once a day. There is only so much meat, peanut butter, and eggs a girl can eat!! lol
Any one have any other suggestions? I am usually around average 30 lower than my macro is set at.0 -
Are you lifting heavy weights? My phsyique completely changed when I consistently started lifting weights. At that point you can tell inches lost since the number on the scale might not budge. Good luck!0
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Just had Three weeks of no loss. And today, overnight, 2 pounds. It's Weird but I guess It's Like Walking Down the stairs..0
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