Healthier eating not working!

Hi, I too struggle with this... what I found was up the workouts, both strenght training and cardio as well as change the foods Im eating. I noticed a dif right way, its just sticking to that. I exercise at least 5 days a week and try to stick to the calorie restriction but found it really helpful to watch the sodium intake and the RiGhT carbs ie only whole wheat/whole grain, no starchy potatoes, whole wheat whole grain oatmeal/cereals and rice etc. yes the cal does count when you get down to losing 10-20 pds... my opinion:) MoRe veggies and fruit for sure:) good luck!

I was always taught, work out 3x to maintain, but if you want to lose, then work out 4-5x a week. Try stepping up your workouts and see if you start losing.

pastas not your friend in weight loss........I used to have it 3 - 6 time s a week and notcied that I started slowing down on weight loss.....cut it out to once a week, and BINGO, its coming off , Im not an expert on nutrition, only telling you how I lost my weight.


that and lots and lots and lots of fruits and vegetables...........that and tons of water, and some protein, and youre going to be the belle of the ball..........Best wishes.........Lloyd

too many carbs and starches, my dear! Veggies all the way. Maybe try turnip/parsnips. they are filling and when you put them in soup, they always trick my hubby because he thinks they are potatos!

If you love the potatos, try red-skin potatos. They have an easier metabolized starch than white/yellow potatos. But, try really hard to find a veggie you like. Even if you have to eat the same one every day because it's the only one you like. Just get them in there! Or how about mixed salad with lettuce and cut up veggies? It will also be less work at meal time

When you track your food, calories are not the only consideration you should have. (BUT...portion size is the KEY...if you are not careful with portion/serving size, you can really go off track!) If you go to the "FOOD" tab at the top and click on the "SETTINGS" tab, it gives you the option of tracking fat, carbs, protein, sugar, sodium, etc. I suggest that you try to keep the carbs and fat within the range suggested. If you go over on protein and fiber, that is not such a big deal. Also, the sodium tracker is a good tool. Too much salt can make you retain water (adding pounds). I'm not an expert by any means...this is just my method. :flowerforyou:

I have been snacking on frozen yogurt...tastes just like ice cream! Yummy! However, you only get 1/2 cup per serving. I use a measuring cup to measure and I eat it right out of the cup. It is usually only about 100 to 120 calories per serving (depending on the kind you get).

As far as sweet potatoes, they are more calories than regular potatoes but they have more nutrients and fiber. I hate to say it, but the sweet peas and corn are not that great either...the corn is not great because it does not offer much nutrition and it's hard to digest...the peas have a good bit of carbs but they are better than the corn (I think).

Also, for those saying that you should eat more fruit, fruit has carbs as well. Just do some research to find the fruits that have less and stick with those.

Good luck!

I found I had to go in and do a custom adjustment to drop my carbs and up my protein. It helped.

ok I see, with those mesurement, you need to eat all you exercice cals. You can't be under 1200 NET ...please notice the NET. Add also resistance training. It will help.

Good luck