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Ready to give up today!
tanya7768
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I weighted in today and gained 3 lbs. I just don't get it, I have been eating under my calories on most days. It feels like my mid section went down, but my scale is saying otherwise. I'm just so frustrated.
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Gained 3 lbs in what period of time? Short term fluctuations are simply changes in water weight.0
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It could be sodium, stress, menstrual cycle or many other things. Don't let the scale dictate your future. Choosing to give up is not going to accomplish your goals. So put the scale away for a week, and keep going.0
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It's not that time of the month. I'm considering that maybe it's a sodium issue. I'm literally in tears. Starting to wonder if I have a thyroid issue or something.0
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It's almost never a thyroid issue. How long between weigh ins did you gain the 3 lbs?0
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A week. I usually weigh in on Wed.0
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Tough love.... And what would giving up accomplish?
One thing no one's commented yet is your admission that you're not 100% with logging - that's got to stop if you want success. And yes, it's very likely that the gain is just water weight since your sodium was pretty high yesterday and you've noticed your stomach is smaller. But you'll never know for sure if you don't log accurately and consistently. No more skipping weekends.
Good luck!0 -
You've been a member for awhile. So how long on this current weight loss plan?
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I weighted in today and gained 3 lbs. I just don't get it, I have been eating under my calories on most days. It feels like my mid section went down, but my scale is saying otherwise. I'm just so frustrated.
dont give up hun it will come off give it time i had the same issue ive been working out for 9 weeks and no weight loss ive lost 7.5 inches just take a second look at your diet and continue to work out it will come off and measure yourself you body composition will change0 -
Start taking your measurements every week; esp your waist. There were plenty of weeks I was so disappointed when I got on the scale and lost 0 or gained. but then measured my waist and lost 1/2-3/4 of an inch. Totally changed my outlook on the previous week. Weight is just a number, body composition if much more important. Keep going and don't get frustrated.0
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The days that aren't logged is because I was sick for a bit and really didn't eat. Or I was not home with access to my pc.0
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Also was wondering if I should change my activity level to light instead sedentary?0
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This makes me feel a bit better. I hope it's the case.0
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What ever you do don't give up! There are always going to be bumps in the road, you can do this!0
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Ty every one , I'm just so frustrated.0
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I feel your pain. That is why I don't weigh myself. I use my clothes to see my progress. Numbers either upset or elate. I may weigh in once a month to see the change. Don't give up!!! There are so many reasons why the gain. Look at your food diary and see if you ate differently from week to week or maybe you did not exercise as much. For what ever the reason for the gain it is a minor set back and is going to happen from time to time. Next week if you weigh in the weight + some will probably be gone. I know when I get PMS I will have a gain but it comes right off the next week if I stick to my plan. Good luck!!!0
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You've been a member for awhile. So how long on this current weight loss plan?
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
3 weeks this time around0 -
If you're re starting exercise, it's not uncommon to GAIN weight for up to 3 weeks due to fluid retention.
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Do you weigh your food?0
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Do you weigh your food?
I do0 -
Step Awaaaayyyyy from the scale. haha. But seriously, step away from the scale.0
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Step Awaaaayyyyy from the scale. haha. But seriously, step away from the scale.
At this point I want to chuck it out the window. lol0 -
Give up the damn scale!!0
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I do
Ok. So what kind of pizza do you get that is 135 calories per slice? Were those slices weighed (assuming you baked pizza yourself)? What is Bologna- beef 1 serving 1 slice? Lettuce - 1 cup? Homemade meatball sub - did you enter this recipe or did you select it from the database?0 -
So give up
You're in charge of you OP. Nobody here can make you want it. It's up to you to weigh your food, log it, exercise in some form, and give it time. 3 weeks is not that long.
Good luck OP :flowerforyou:0 -
Ok. So what kind of pizza do you get that is 135 calories per slice? Were those slices weighed (assuming you baked pizza yourself)? What is Bologna- beef 1 serving 1 slice? Lettuce - 1 cup? Homemade meatball sub - did you enter this recipe or did you select it from the database?
It was a cheap frozen kind of pizza lol. And yes a lot I just search through the data base. Bologna is a lunch meat.0 -
Your logging is sporadic at best. Focus on being more accurate and logging everything every day.
Second, I really wouldn't recommend eating below 1200 calories. With 47 pounds to lose, you could likely eat more than that and still lose weight (but only with accurate and consistent logging).
Once you start logging regularly, you have GOT to increase your protein numbers. I don't see how you aren't hungry all the time eating at or below 1200 calories and only getting in 40 grams of protein.0 -
Your logging is sporadic at best. Focus on being more accurate and logging everything every day.
Second, I really wouldn't recommend eating below 1200 calories. With 47 pounds to lose, you could likely eat more than that and still lose weight (but only with accurate and consistent logging).
Once you start logging regularly, you have GOT to increase your protein numbers. I don't see how you aren't hungry all the time eating at or below 1200 calories and only getting in 40 grams of protein.
That's the thing I'm not really hungry all the time. I'm afraid to eat over that. I agree with the protein.0 -
i reviewed your food diary and noticed the following:
1. your calorie goal is 1200 and I am no DR. but that seems low
2. Even if that is your target calorie goal per MFP or some othe method, several days in the past week you were under, some days by 400+ - that is no good
3. You are not tracking every day so how can you give yourself a fair assessment of whether you are doing what you need to do to lose the weight
Set realistic goals
Track your food every day and if you do that and then add in exercise - you will see results. That is what I did and it worked
Don't do that and honestly, you are not giving yourself a fair shot at hitting your goals
Sorry if this seems harsh but....you asked
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It was a cheap frozen kind of pizza lol. And yes a lot I just search through the data base. Bologna is a lunch meat.
Ok, you're not getting my point so I'll be blunt. You're NOT weighing your food. WTF does "one slice" even mean? Did it weigh 50 grams? 100 grams? If you're not accurate in your logging, then you can't complain about gaining weight because you don't even know for sure how much you're eating.0
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