Eating at a deficit but not losing fat or lbs.

Ok. So when you guys say weigh everything, does that also mean pre-packaged items that have a set value. For instance, a thinwich bun is 100 calories, or a can of tuna (which I actually did weigh once and my 5oz can was only 3.6 oz I felt totally jipped! Lol) Do I need to weigh things like that too? Or are we just talking fruits, veggies, oatmeal, etc? I imagine I'm actually overestimating on some of these (often putting in a large apple, when it's actually small or medium). And if I'm weighing a banana or an avocado, is that with or without peel?

I weigh everything but yogurt/pudding cups pretty much, because that would be too much of a pain. Avocado and bananas I weigh without peel, peaches etc... I'm still not sure what you're supposed to do, lol.

Also make sure to use the correct entries for raw vs cooked for meats, pasta etc.

Ok. So when you guys say weigh everything, does that also mean pre-packaged items that have a set value. For instance, a thinwich bun is 100 calories, or a can of tuna (which I actually did weigh once and my 5oz can was only 3.6 oz I felt totally jipped! Lol) Do I need to weigh things like that too? Or are we just talking fruits, veggies, oatmeal, etc? I imagine I'm actually overestimating on some of these (often putting in a large apple, when it's actually small or medium). And if I'm weighing a banana or an avocado, is that with or without peel?

Weigh everything means everything. The label of that bun will say 100 calories for one bun, then (probably in parentheses) it will specify a weight in grams. Weigh that bun. If it's more than specified, it's more than 100 calories.

Learn to read labels. That can of tuna probably specifies a serving as x number of grams, drained. Weigh everything. For produce (and probably meat), look for USDA entries. They often specify whether it's peeled or not.

Nobody thinks they're underestimating their food, but you're going to be shocked when you start weighing your food.

Is it possible that the Bodymedia is calculating your burns too high? It sounds like you're doing some serious workouts, and it looks like you're about 10 years younger than me so you should still have a decent metabolism, but TDEE of 2700 sounds quite high, especially if you're not that overweight.

I was thinking the same. I'm also a SAHM, I'm on my feet most of the day, & and even on my Insanity workout days (I alternate Insanity w/ running 3-4 miles), I only burn 2300 calories at best. On a lazy day, I burn about 1600. I'm 38 & at 30% body fat, so not far off from you. Make sure you are weighing/measuring all your food/beverages & drinking plenty of water. Dehydration slows your metabolism.

No I am simply saying that using the existing hormones to your advantage for fat loss just makes sense. 4 years of personal experimentation shows that it works. It is the main principle behind diets like carb backloading and the warrior diet which both work very well for muscle preservation while shedding fat. I initially set out to prove these wrong as I was once a calories in calories out advocate but when I tried them they worked very well. That led to the use of a cyclic ketogenic diet which works extremely well for fat loss and muscle retention and there is very little caloric cutting needed to make it work well. I have been at 158 lbs and 10% bodyfat however any weight I was losing at that point was nearly a 50/50 ratio of fat to muscle mass. I have also been 165 and 175 lbs and 10% bodyfat at what point was I healthier? At my heaviest was my best blood work. My doctor warned me that using a cyclic ketogenic diet was going to cause more damage so we took blood work, measurements and did a bodyfat analysis I was 167 lbs and about 12 % bodyfat at the time. Blood pressure was high normal, cholesterol was slightly high. Waistline was 33" at the time. Now fast forward 4 months into a cyclic ketogenic diet all health markers had improved dramatically, blood pressure was normal, cholesterol was excellent, waistline was 31" (first movement in that one in over a year or just caloric cutting) and I was down to 163lbs and 10% bodyfat. I am not saying take my word for it, try it yourself, however I can say with 100% conviction that 1 calorie of protein or fat is not equal to 1 calorie for carbs. Carbs are not the enemy but when it comes to fat loss timing, and how they are used can make a world of difference. Anyone who has eaten at a deficit and has not seen bodyfat changes will know this to be true. Weight without context means squat to your health, you can just become a smaller less healthy you or you can learn how to manipulate macros and use them to your advantage.

No I am simply saying that using the existing hormones to your advantage for fat loss just makes sense. 4 years of personal experimentation shows that it works. It is the main principle behind diets like carb backloading and the warrior diet which both work very well for muscle preservation while shedding fat. I initially set out to prove these wrong as I was once a calories in calories out advocate but when I tried them they worked very well. That led to the use of a cyclic ketogenic diet which works extremely well for fat loss and muscle retention and there is very little caloric cutting needed to make it work well. I have been at 158 lbs and 10% bodyfat however any weight I was losing at that point was nearly a 50/50 ratio of fat to muscle mass. I have also been 165 and 175 lbs and 10% bodyfat at what point was I healthier? At my heaviest was my best blood work. My doctor warned me that using a cyclic ketogenic diet was going to cause more damage so we took blood work, measurements and did a bodyfat analysis I was 167 lbs and about 12 % bodyfat at the time. Blood pressure was high normal, cholesterol was slightly high. Waistline was 33" at the time. Now fast forward 4 months into a cyclic ketogenic diet all health markers had improved dramatically, blood pressure was normal, cholesterol was excellent, waistline was 31" (first movement in that one in over a year or just caloric cutting) and I was down to 163lbs and 10% bodyfat. I am not saying take my word for it, try it yourself, however I can say with 100% conviction that 1 calorie of protein or fat is not equal to 1 calorie for carbs. Carbs are not the enemy but when it comes to fat loss timing, and how they are used can make a world of difference. Anyone who has eaten at a deficit and has not seen bodyfat changes will know this to be true. Weight without context means squat to your health, you can just become a smaller less healthy you or you can learn how to manipulate macros and use them to your advantage.

Ok. So when you guys say weigh everything, does that also mean pre-packaged items that have a set value. For instance, a thinwich bun is 100 calories, or a can of tuna (which I actually did weigh once and my 5oz can was only 3.6 oz I felt totally jipped! Lol) Do I need to weigh things like that too? Or are we just talking fruits, veggies, oatmeal, etc? I imagine I'm actually overestimating on some of these (often putting in a large apple, when it's actually small or medium). And if I'm weighing a banana or an avocado, is that with or without peel?

Yes weigh everything. Absolutely everything. All beverages. All food that goes into your mouth. At least for a couple of months. After that you will get a better idea of eye-balling portions. BUT, even after a few months I would recommend you keep on weighing calorie dense stuff like peanut butter, cheese and ice cream. Even a couple of grams this way or that will throw your counts out by significant quantities each week. With practice you should be able to stop weighing stuff like fruit and vegetables, slices of bread, or pre-portioned stuff. But do get a digital scale and try it for at least two months. You have nothing to lose except weight

ETA: Yes 2700 does sound extremely high. I'm over six foot tall and my maintenance is 2700+exercise calories. Are you nearly six foot or taller? If not then I would be extremely surprised to find you burn that many calories. Combine this with underestimating your intake (even by as little as 10%) you have found the reason you aren't losing body fat.

I'd agree, but I have seen some ladies say they eat that much to lose. For me personally, 1700 is my cutting calorie level with running 2 days per week and lifting 3 days per week.

Ok. So when you guys say weigh everything, does that also mean pre-packaged items that have a set value. For instance, a thinwich bun is 100 calories, or a can of tuna (which I actually did weigh once and my 5oz can was only 3.6 oz I felt totally jipped! Lol) Do I need to weigh things like that too? Or are we just talking fruits, veggies, oatmeal, etc? I imagine I'm actually overestimating on some of these (often putting in a large apple, when it's actually small or medium). And if I'm weighing a banana or an avocado, is that with or without peel?

Yes weigh everything. Absolutely everything. All beverages. All food that goes into your mouth. At least for a couple of months. After that you will get a better idea of eye-balling portions. BUT, even after a few months I would recommend you keep on weighing calorie dense stuff like peanut butter, cheese and ice cream. Even a couple of grams this way or that will throw your counts out by significant quantities each week. With practice you should be able to stop weighing stuff like fruit and vegetables, slices of bread, or pre-portioned stuff. But do get a digital scale and try it for at least two months. You have nothing to lose except weight

ETA: Yes 2700 does sound extremely high. I'm over six foot tall and my maintenance is 2700+exercise calories. Are you nearly six foot or taller? If not then I would be extremely surprised to find you burn that many calories. Combine this with underestimating your intake (even by as little as 10%) you have found the reason you aren't losing body fat.

I'd agree, but I have seen some ladies say they eat that much to lose. For me personally, 1700 is my cutting calorie level with running 2 days per week and lifting 3 days per week.

Yeah it's definitely possible, although in this specific instance I would be surprised given lack of fat or weight loss.

Agreed.

OP: how much do you weigh?

To get a sense if the BodyMedia sensors work correctly for you at all.

Look at your night time calorie burn per min. Find the average low, like if it alterates between 1.1 and 1.2, you know it's trying to show 1.15.
Take that average low x 1440 - that's the BMR it's using.

How would that compare to your Katch BMR based on bodyfat estimate?

Because the Bodymedia does indeed try to adjust by looking at your temps - but it can only adjust so much.

Then find some daytime sitting block of time, watching TV or such where there is good steady low value. Same thing, find the average low value per min.
Take that awake resting low x 1440 - that's the RMR is't calculating.

RMR should be about 150-250 more than BMR - if the sensors are working well.

Also look at your section time and graph for intensity and METs for like a workout day.
Does it show the increased level when the workout started and it remaining high? 3 and above METS is not that intense, and almost any cardio workout should have that shown totally.
Lifting should at least show the time of the activity.

If those 3 things don't pan out for you - it's likely not getting good enough sensor readings. Mine never did. I've had several show success when they adjusted their height to cause the initial BMR it starts with to match their Katch BMR, and then the other stuff all got better.
But if the BMR and RMR are the same, and you notice most time that should be RMR is BMR level - the sensors aren't reading temp well at all. Likely inflated.