Working out everyday, eating right, NOT losing weight??
dreamingofskinny2013
Posts: 17
I've been trying to lose weight for some time, and relatively recently I've kicked it into high gear and really cleaned out my eating and started working out everyday.
I really struggle with losing weight.
For the past four weeks, I've been working out every single day, and as far as I know my diet is good. I cut out fatty foods and processed things, really overhauling from how I used to eat.
The first week I really started I lost one pound. And then all I have done is gain from there.
At the gym, everyday, I do 10-20 minutes of brisk treadmill walking on an incline, and I've incorporated sprints lately.
I do 5-10 minutes of the rowing machine.
10-15 minutes of precor
15 minutes of spin bike.
Then I do arm exercises with a 10 pound kettlebell ( I know it's not much, but I'm tiny and also don't want to build much muscle in my arms; just tone) and I'll do 50 calf raises with 5 pound weights in each hand.
This routine normally has me burning 450-500 calories and I do this at least 6 days a week.
My eating is normally like this;
every morning one measured serving of raisin bran with flax and unsweetened almond milk. (230 calories)
lunch is sometimes a small sandwich on whole grain bread with turkey and lettuce/tomato/onions and no cheese(I'm also dairy free) so around 300 calories.
I'll have either a Kashi healthy bar or an apple and PB2 as a snack(I've also cut peanut butter out of my diet and only have the basically fatless PB2) so around 100-140 calories for my afternoon snack.
Dinner is ALWAYS healthy, mostly grilled chicken and a salad (no cheese and only olive oil and vinegar as dressing) or a veggie burger and baked sweet potato. Something like that. So probably 350-400 calories I'll assume.
And after the gym I'll have a small bowl of cereal because I get very hungry after I workout. I have Cheerios so that's only 130 calories at the most with my almond milk.
I really feel so badly because I look the same as I did over a month ago, and I know it's not a long time for me to be doing this but I expect SOME sort of result after all my hard work
it makes me feel like giving up when I don't see any sort of result. Why aren't I losing weight?
I really struggle with losing weight.
For the past four weeks, I've been working out every single day, and as far as I know my diet is good. I cut out fatty foods and processed things, really overhauling from how I used to eat.
The first week I really started I lost one pound. And then all I have done is gain from there.
At the gym, everyday, I do 10-20 minutes of brisk treadmill walking on an incline, and I've incorporated sprints lately.
I do 5-10 minutes of the rowing machine.
10-15 minutes of precor
15 minutes of spin bike.
Then I do arm exercises with a 10 pound kettlebell ( I know it's not much, but I'm tiny and also don't want to build much muscle in my arms; just tone) and I'll do 50 calf raises with 5 pound weights in each hand.
This routine normally has me burning 450-500 calories and I do this at least 6 days a week.
My eating is normally like this;
every morning one measured serving of raisin bran with flax and unsweetened almond milk. (230 calories)
lunch is sometimes a small sandwich on whole grain bread with turkey and lettuce/tomato/onions and no cheese(I'm also dairy free) so around 300 calories.
I'll have either a Kashi healthy bar or an apple and PB2 as a snack(I've also cut peanut butter out of my diet and only have the basically fatless PB2) so around 100-140 calories for my afternoon snack.
Dinner is ALWAYS healthy, mostly grilled chicken and a salad (no cheese and only olive oil and vinegar as dressing) or a veggie burger and baked sweet potato. Something like that. So probably 350-400 calories I'll assume.
And after the gym I'll have a small bowl of cereal because I get very hungry after I workout. I have Cheerios so that's only 130 calories at the most with my almond milk.
I really feel so badly because I look the same as I did over a month ago, and I know it's not a long time for me to be doing this but I expect SOME sort of result after all my hard work
it makes me feel like giving up when I don't see any sort of result. Why aren't I losing weight? 0
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So you're netting 600-700 calories day? I don't know how you even have the energy to exercise!! You're probably freaking your body out by eating so little and exercising more. Net at least 1200 and see if in a couple months you're not doing better.0
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How tiny is "tiny"?? The less you weigh the less calories you are burning during exercise. You are probably over estimating your calories burned and thus not in as large a deficit as you think. Or since you are "tiny" maybe your body doesn't want to lose any more?0
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Can you make your diary public so we can give better advice? Also what is your height and weight? Is your workout routine new or have you been doing this for a while?0
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Are you guesstimating those calories or are you actually weighing/measuring everything that goes into your mouth accurately. Eyeballing portions doesn't work.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/872212-you-re-probably-eating-more-than-you-think
Also, your body needs fat. Many vitamins and minerals are fat soluble only. Peanut butter is actually good fat and good for you whereas the non-fat substitutes often have other stuff put in so they won't taste like garbage (like oils). You can also have other butters like almond butter.
This is an excellent thread to read: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1175494-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants0 -
My eating is normally like this;
lunch is sometimes a small sandwich on whole grain bread ...
so around 100-140 calories for my afternoon snack.
Dinner is ALWAYS healthy, mostly grilled chicken and a salad (no cheese and only olive oil and vinegar as dressing) or a veggie burger and baked sweet potato. Something like that. So probably 350-400 calories I'll assume.
...so that's only 130 calories at the most with my almond milk.
I think I've identified your problem. See the bolded words.
Unless you are accurately weighing, measuring, and logging what you eat, it's quite likely you're eating more than you think.
I'd also take some measurements from time to time...it's quite possible that you're not losing weight per the scale, but certain areas of your body may be shrinking/growing from the workouts.0 -
A couple of things jump out at me:
-You need dietary fat to be healthy and function, don't be scared of regular peanut butter.
-You are probably over-estimating your calories burned- if you are "tiny" you are not burning 500 calories in that workout.
-Are you weighing your food? 130 calories of cheerios is a fairly small bowl, with the almond milk added I wouldn't be surprised if it was more than you think.
Overall, though- try and relax, figure out a moderate calorie deficit to eat at, weigh your food, and be sure to take rest days.0 -
Tiny as in short. I'm small in stature but I have weight to lose in my stomach , thighs, and a little in my arms.0
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Just eat regular food. No need to cut out stuff you think is "bad," unless you used to enjoy spoonfuls of lard. Even then, IIFYM. Sounds like there's a lot of guesswork in your day - portions ain't as big as you think. I need 1.5 to 2 servings of Cookie Crisp to make me happy in the morning.0
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Yes I do measure and I use those words because I don't eat those same specific foods each day. Based on the different foods I eat it's between those amounts I stated.0
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Can you make your diary public so we can give better advice? Also what is your height and weight? Is your workout routine new or have you been doing this for a while?
It's a new routine that I've been doing for a bit over a month. I weigh 123 and I'm 5'00 -
My eating is normally like this;
lunch is sometimes a small sandwich on whole grain bread ...
so around 100-140 calories for my afternoon snack.
Dinner is ALWAYS healthy, mostly grilled chicken and a salad (no cheese and only olive oil and vinegar as dressing) or a veggie burger and baked sweet potato. Something like that. So probably 350-400 calories I'll assume.
...so that's only 130 calories at the most with my almond milk.
I think I've identified your problem. See the bolded words.
Unless you are accurately weighing, measuring, and logging what you eat, it's quite likely you're eating more than you think.
I'd also take some measurements from time to time...it's quite possible that you're not losing weight per the scale, but certain areas of your body may be shrinking/growing from the workouts.
Yes I do measure and I use those words because I don't eat those same specific foods each day. Based on the different foods I eat it's between those amounts I stated.0 -
Tiny as in short. I'm small in stature but I have weight to lose in my stomach , thighs, and a little in my arms.
Ht, Wt, Age?
Are you really only netting 600-700 cals per day?
The quoted line makes me think you don't necessarily have "weight to lose", but you're in need of a recomp. Can't say for sure without my questions answered, that and your profile locked.0 -
How tiny is "tiny"?? The less you weigh the less calories you are burning during exercise. You are probably over estimating your calories burned and thus not in as large a deficit as you think. Or since you are "tiny" maybe your body doesn't want to lose any more?
In stature I'm small, I weigh 123 pounds. I haven't successfully lost anything, over a few months I've just gained. I work very hard in the gym and by registering my weight in the machines I'm able to tell what I'm burning based on weight.0 -
Yes I do measure and I use those words because I don't eat those same specific foods each day. Based on the different foods I eat it's between those amounts I stated.
Diary/open0 -
A couple of things jump out at me:
-You need dietary fat to be healthy and function, don't be scared of regular peanut butter.
-You are probably over-estimating your calories burned- if you are "tiny" you are not burning 500 calories in that workout.
-Are you weighing your food? 130 calories of cheerios is a fairly small bowl, with the almond milk added I wouldn't be surprised if it was more than you think.
Overall, though- try and relax, figure out a moderate calorie deficit to eat at, weigh your food, and be sure to take rest days.
I plug in my weight in workout machines and I really get in a good hard workout everyday. And I really don't eat much which is why I don't understand how I'm not losing. 130 calories of cheerios is enough for me, it's a one cup serving (100cal) and my almond milk is unsweetened and only 30 calories per cup. I measure it all out. I cut out regular peanut butter because of the high calorie amounts. I am sitting most of the day except for my workouts so I have to maintain a relatively low calorie intake so I'm not gaining.0 -
Have you thought about doing carb cycling? I recently started doing that and love it.0
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Tiny as in short. I'm small in stature but I have weight to lose in my stomach , thighs, and a little in my arms.
Ht, Wt, Age?
Are you really only netting 600-700 cals per day?
The quoted line makes me think you don't necessarily have "weight to lose", but you're in need of a recomp. Can't say for sure without my questions answered, that and your profile locked.
I know I really shouldn't weigh this much; I don't have a flat stomach and my thighs have a lot of fat, and I'm just not toned either. I know for my height (5'0) my weight (123pounds) is probably high. Considering I weigh the amount of my mom who is 5'5.0 -
if you are tiny, why do you need to lose weight?I've been trying to lose weight for some time, and relatively recently I've kicked it into high gear and really cleaned out my eating and started working out everyday.
I really struggle with losing weight.
For the past four weeks, I've been working out every single day, and as far as I know my diet is good. I cut out fatty foods and processed things, really overhauling from how I used to eat.
The first week I really started I lost one pound. And then all I have done is gain from there.
At the gym, everyday, I do 10-20 minutes of brisk treadmill walking on an incline, and I've incorporated sprints lately.
I do 5-10 minutes of the rowing machine.
10-15 minutes of precor
15 minutes of spin bike.
Then I do arm exercises with a 10 pound kettlebell ( I know it's not much, but I'm tiny and also don't want to build much muscle in my arms; just tone) and I'll do 50 calf raises with 5 pound weights in each hand.
This routine normally has me burning 450-500 calories and I do this at least 6 days a week.
My eating is normally like this;
every morning one measured serving of raisin bran with flax and unsweetened almond milk. (230 calories)
lunch is sometimes a small sandwich on whole grain bread with turkey and lettuce/tomato/onions and no cheese(I'm also dairy free) so around 300 calories.
I'll have either a Kashi healthy bar or an apple and PB2 as a snack(I've also cut peanut butter out of my diet and only have the basically fatless PB2) so around 100-140 calories for my afternoon snack.
Dinner is ALWAYS healthy, mostly grilled chicken and a salad (no cheese and only olive oil and vinegar as dressing) or a veggie burger and baked sweet potato. Something like that. So probably 350-400 calories I'll assume.
And after the gym I'll have a small bowl of cereal because I get very hungry after I workout. I have Cheerios so that's only 130 calories at the most with my almond milk.
I really feel so badly because I look the same as I did over a month ago, and I know it's not a long time for me to be doing this but I expect SOME sort of result after all my hard work it makes me feel like giving up when I don't see any sort of result. Why aren't I losing weight?0 -
A couple of things jump out at me:
-You need dietary fat to be healthy and function, don't be scared of regular peanut butter.
-You are probably over-estimating your calories burned- if you are "tiny" you are not burning 500 calories in that workout.
-Are you weighing your food? 130 calories of cheerios is a fairly small bowl, with the almond milk added I wouldn't be surprised if it was more than you think.
Overall, though- try and relax, figure out a moderate calorie deficit to eat at, weigh your food, and be sure to take rest days.
I plug in my weight in workout machines and I really get in a good hard workout everyday. And I really don't eat much which is why I don't understand how I'm not losing. 130 calories of cheerios is enough for me, it's a one cup serving (100cal) and my almond milk is unsweetened and only 30 calories per cup. I measure it all out. I cut out regular peanut butter because of the high calorie amounts. I am sitting most of the day except for my workouts so I have to maintain a relatively low calorie intake so I'm not gaining.
You should be aware that many gym machines are known to overestimate the calories burned rather badly. If you're eating back your earned exercise calories then you may want to back down to logging only 50-75% of them.
Also, there can be inconsistencies with measuring cups/spoons. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1270280-food-weighing-scale-miracles0 -
Have you thought about doing carb cycling? I recently started doing that and love it.
I'm not quite sure what carb cycling is but I've tried eating very low carb and it was really hard for me (dizzy, headaches etc)0 -
By reading this I am gettting the feeling that your logging may not be "on point"...saying that you have a small bowl of cereal that is "at most" 130 calories seems to be an estimate....clean up your logging my dear!I've been trying to lose weight for some time, and relatively recently I've kicked it into high gear and really cleaned out my eating and started working out everyday.
I really struggle with losing weight.
For the past four weeks, I've been working out every single day, and as far as I know my diet is good. I cut out fatty foods and processed things, really overhauling from how I used to eat.
The first week I really started I lost one pound. And then all I have done is gain from there.
At the gym, everyday, I do 10-20 minutes of brisk treadmill walking on an incline, and I've incorporated sprints lately.
I do 5-10 minutes of the rowing machine.
10-15 minutes of precor
15 minutes of spin bike.
Then I do arm exercises with a 10 pound kettlebell ( I know it's not much, but I'm tiny and also don't want to build much muscle in my arms; just tone) and I'll do 50 calf raises with 5 pound weights in each hand.
This routine normally has me burning 450-500 calories and I do this at least 6 days a week.
My eating is normally like this;
every morning one measured serving of raisin bran with flax and unsweetened almond milk. (230 calories)
lunch is sometimes a small sandwich on whole grain bread with turkey and lettuce/tomato/onions and no cheese(I'm also dairy free) so around 300 calories.
I'll have either a Kashi healthy bar or an apple and PB2 as a snack(I've also cut peanut butter out of my diet and only have the basically fatless PB2) so around 100-140 calories for my afternoon snack.
Dinner is ALWAYS healthy, mostly grilled chicken and a salad (no cheese and only olive oil and vinegar as dressing) or a veggie burger and baked sweet potato. Something like that. So probably 350-400 calories I'll assume.
And after the gym I'll have a small bowl of cereal because I get very hungry after I workout. I have Cheerios so that's only 130 calories at the most with my almond milk.
I really feel so badly because I look the same as I did over a month ago, and I know it's not a long time for me to be doing this but I expect SOME sort of result after all my hard work it makes me feel like giving up when I don't see any sort of result. Why aren't I losing weight?0 -
Tiny as in short. I'm small in stature but I have weight to lose in my stomach , thighs, and a little in my arms.
Ht, Wt, Age?
Are you really only netting 600-700 cals per day?
The quoted line makes me think you don't necessarily have "weight to lose", but you're in need of a recomp. Can't say for sure without my questions answered, that and your profile locked.
I know I really shouldn't weigh this much; I don't have a flat stomach and my thighs have a lot of fat, and I'm just not toned either. I know for my height (5'0) my weight (123pounds) is probably high. Considering I weigh the amount of my mom who is 5'5.
Actually, you're within a normal weight for your height. What you're describing sounds more like a body composition issues rather than a weight issue. You might want to start eating closer to maintenance and start a progressive strength routine to get the body you want.
http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/0 -
By reading this I am gettting the feeling that your logging may not be "on point"...saying that you have a small bowl of cereal that is "at most" 130 calories seems to be an estimate....clean up your logging my dear!I've been trying to lose weight for some time, and relatively recently I've kicked it into high gear and really cleaned out my eating and started working out everyday.
I really struggle with losing weight.
For the past four weeks, I've been working out every single day, and as far as I know my diet is good. I cut out fatty foods and processed things, really overhauling from how I used to eat.
The first week I really started I lost one pound. And then all I have done is gain from there.
At the gym, everyday, I do 10-20 minutes of brisk treadmill walking on an incline, and I've incorporated sprints lately.
I do 5-10 minutes of the rowing machine.
10-15 minutes of precor
15 minutes of spin bike.
Then I do arm exercises with a 10 pound kettlebell ( I know it's not much, but I'm tiny and also don't want to build much muscle in my arms; just tone) and I'll do 50 calf raises with 5 pound weights in each hand.
This routine normally has me burning 450-500 calories and I do this at least 6 days a week.
My eating is normally like this;
every morning one measured serving of raisin bran with flax and unsweetened almond milk. (230 calories)
lunch is sometimes a small sandwich on whole grain bread with turkey and lettuce/tomato/onions and no cheese(I'm also dairy free) so around 300 calories.
I'll have either a Kashi healthy bar or an apple and PB2 as a snack(I've also cut peanut butter out of my diet and only have the basically fatless PB2) so around 100-140 calories for my afternoon snack.
Dinner is ALWAYS healthy, mostly grilled chicken and a salad (no cheese and only olive oil and vinegar as dressing) or a veggie burger and baked sweet potato. Something like that. So probably 350-400 calories I'll assume.
And after the gym I'll have a small bowl of cereal because I get very hungry after I workout. I have Cheerios so that's only 130 calories at the most with my almond milk.
I really feel so badly because I look the same as I did over a month ago, and I know it's not a long time for me to be doing this but I expect SOME sort of result after all my hard work it makes me feel like giving up when I don't see any sort of result. Why aren't I losing weight?
I do log and before exercise I'm always at 1200 or a bit under. My cereal is 130 exactly measured. I measure all my portions0 -
I agree with the people who said you are probably overestimating how many calories you are burning at the gym. And possibly underestimating how much you are eating. Also being tiny, you are probably losing weight extremely slowly. You don't have much to lose.0
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Your weight isnt high. It is in the normal range for bmi. There is no reason to cut out pb. You need to open your diary so we can see it. It sounds to me like you arent eating enough. Are you eating back any of your exercise calories. I am the same height and eat way more than what you are showing if that is accurate.0
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Machines typically overestimate, and it's hard to know what you really burn doing the other stuff; but 500 seems really high for your workout.
Also, you'll tone more effectively with heavier weights--you won't get bulky. I'm 5'5 and 125, and I do 50-pound kettle bell swings in my warm up. I'm far from bulky.0 -
You do not have to starve yourself to lose weight. If you are eating that little, how do you possibly have energy to exercise? You are not gaining fat unless you are going over your calories and exercise or TDEE. You could be damaging your metabolism.
Once again, you do not have to starve yourself. That is not what MFP is about.0 -
A couple of things jump out at me:
-You need dietary fat to be healthy and function, don't be scared of regular peanut butter.
-You are probably over-estimating your calories burned- if you are "tiny" you are not burning 500 calories in that workout.
-Are you weighing your food? 130 calories of cheerios is a fairly small bowl, with the almond milk added I wouldn't be surprised if it was more than you think.
Overall, though- try and relax, figure out a moderate calorie deficit to eat at, weigh your food, and be sure to take rest days.
I plug in my weight in workout machines and I really get in a good hard workout everyday. And I really don't eat much which is why I don't understand how I'm not losing. 130 calories of cheerios is enough for me, it's a one cup serving (100cal) and my almond milk is unsweetened and only 30 calories per cup. I measure it all out. I cut out regular peanut butter because of the high calorie amounts. I am sitting most of the day except for my workouts so I have to maintain a relatively low calorie intake so I'm not gaining.
You should be aware that many gym machines are known to overestimate the calories burned rather badly. If you're eating back your earned exercise calories then you may want to back down to logging only 50-75% of them.
Also, there can be inconsistencies with measuring cups/spoons. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1270280-food-weighing-scale-miracles
This. A combination of overestimating calorie burns and estimating portions are probably causing your lack of weight loss. Invest in a food scale and weigh those Cheerios (in grams, not ounces) along with the rest of the food that you eat.
Are you eating back any of your exercise calories?0 -
You do not have to starve yourself to lose weight. If you are eating that little, how do you possibly have energy to exercise? You are not gaining fat unless you are going over your calories and exercise or TDEE. You could be damaging your metabolism.
Once again, you do not have to starve yourself. That is not what MFP is about.
I'm definitely not starving myself. I feel full and satisfied when eating this amount. I'm quite sedentary during the day and therefore my calories have to be low so I can lose0 -
A couple of things jump out at me:
-You need dietary fat to be healthy and function, don't be scared of regular peanut butter.
-You are probably over-estimating your calories burned- if you are "tiny" you are not burning 500 calories in that workout.
-Are you weighing your food? 130 calories of cheerios is a fairly small bowl, with the almond milk added I wouldn't be surprised if it was more than you think.
Overall, though- try and relax, figure out a moderate calorie deficit to eat at, weigh your food, and be sure to take rest days.
I plug in my weight in workout machines and I really get in a good hard workout everyday. And I really don't eat much which is why I don't understand how I'm not losing. 130 calories of cheerios is enough for me, it's a one cup serving (100cal) and my almond milk is unsweetened and only 30 calories per cup. I measure it all out. I cut out regular peanut butter because of the high calorie amounts. I am sitting most of the day except for my workouts so I have to maintain a relatively low calorie intake so I'm not gaining.
You should be aware that many gym machines are known to overestimate the calories burned rather badly. If you're eating back your earned exercise calories then you may want to back down to logging only 50-75% of them.
Also, there can be inconsistencies with measuring cups/spoons. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1270280-food-weighing-scale-miracles
This. A combination of overestimating calorie burns and estimating portions are probably causing your lack of weight loss. Invest in a food scale and weigh those Cheerios (in grams, not ounces) along with the rest of the food that you eat.
Are you eating back any of your exercise calories?
I actually do use a food scale for my portions. All the food I eat in one day amounts to about 1200, or a little less. This includes what I eat after I exercise. I burn 450-500 cals through exercise.0
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