Having a Bad Day

Bloodyrose82
Bloodyrose82 Posts: 8
in Health and Weight Loss
I was wondering if someone could give me a boost and maybe some advice on calories etc.

History: I've recently lost approx 45 pounds. I'm now at approx 210lb. I'm. 5ft 8 female. I lost the weight by using weight watchers, and also introducing exercise into my life where I didn't do much before. I got down to 199 just before Xmas but I couldn't exercise for two weeks and completely lost my mojo.

Present: I'm stuck. I keep losing and gaining three pounds. I want to break through the 200lb barrier and head down towards my ultimate goal weight which is approx 150lb. I'm getting really low because nothing seems to be helping.

Diet: I was on weight watchers until I found this place and cancelled my subscription. I've been talking to various people and it appears I have been eating too few calories which may be why my weight loss has stopped and I am now struggling. I was only eating around 1200 calories (and finding it almost impossible, and every so often binging). I have decided to up my calories to eat properly. I have my ratios set to 40 protein, 30 carbs and 30 fat as I naturally gravitate towards a higher protein diet.

Stats: My resting rate is about 1750 apparently, with TDEE at around 2300.

Exercise: I have an office job. I walk to work (approx 15 minutes) and I will also be walking home (though until recently I was getting a lift). I do 45 minutes on the treadmill five mornings a week, which I calculate on my fitbit as "general jogging" (it's usually interval training on different inclines). I'm also now lifting weights approx three times per week for fifteen minutes each time. I have logged myself as lightly active. My fitbit tracks at roughly 12000 steps on a day I do the treadmill and weights.

Plan: to eat 1800 on resting days and around 2000 on days I am on the treadmill.

Can anyone give me any further advice? I put on three pounds this week (and I know why. It was stupid birthday cake indulgence and completely my fault) but I am deathly afraid eating this many calories above will just make me put on more weight. I'm starting to feel annoyed with myself that I can't seem to shift down below 200. Help!

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  • zoeysasha37
    zoeysasha37 Posts: 7,088 Member
    Hello :-)

    I'm glad you've found this site. You'll learn many things that ww doesn't teach.
    I would start by getting an food scale, if you don't already have one. Be sure to weigh and measure everything!! Then log it accurately. This way you'll know if your truly eating at a deficit.
    After a few weeks of logging, you will be able to see a trend and you can adjust from there if needed.

    I started my journey at.202 . I'm also 5"8 tall. I now weigh 135. I've made it a complete lifestyle change. I know about portion control and much more , from using this site :-) good luck!
  • _HeartsOnFire_
    _HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
    Read these:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here?hl=so+you're+new+here

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/974888-in-place-of-a-road-map-2k13

    TL:DR the link right above this one then ->http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/975025-in-place-of-a-road-map-short-n-sweet

    If you have 75+ lbs to lose 2 lbs/week is ideal
    If you have 40-75 lbs to lose 1.5 lbs/week is ideal
    If you have 25-40 lbs to lose 1 lbs/week is ideal
    If you have 15 -25 lbs to lose 0.5 to 1.0 lbs/week is ideal
    If you have less than 15 lbs to lose 0.5 lbs/week is ideal

    Want to lift heavy things?
    http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

    Stronglifts Summary
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/560459-stronglifts-5x5-summary

    Stronglifts Womens Group
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women
  • mymodernbabylon
    mymodernbabylon Posts: 1,038 Member
    You can do it! Definitely eat that many calories and you'll lose weight. Keep exercising for your heart and you'll feel better. It may take a few weeks, but you'll see that things will start moving in a positive direction. What will be good about eating more than 1200 calories (WAY TOO LOW for you) is that you won't feel the need to binge. You can do it!
  • Bloodyrose82
    Bloodyrose82 Posts: 8
    Thanks guys, I really appreciate it. Everyone seems so supportive here.

    I have some new (apparently super accurate) food scales so I will give those a try and see if that helps. Thanks for the tip.

    Will read all the links now!
  • goldfinger88
    goldfinger88 Posts: 686 Member
    One thing that stood out was 45 minutes on the treadmill. That's way too long. You're losing muscle when you do more than about ten minutes. Do more strength training. Also, simply watch your portions. Forget calories. Eat natural, not processed foods. Drink full fat milk if you drink milk. Fat does not make you fat. It makes you full so you eat less.

    Diets don't work. Calorie restriction doesn't work. They all work short term but then you gain it all back and more. As to the three pounds up and down, that's pretty natural for a women. I do the same thing. We seldom stay at one number.
  • Bloodyrose82
    Bloodyrose82 Posts: 8
    But I like running. I don't really want to give that up.
  • healthygreek
    healthygreek Posts: 2,137 Member
    One thing that stood out was 45 minutes on the treadmill. That's way too long. You're losing muscle when you do more than about ten minutes. Do more strength training. Also, simply watch your portions. Forget calories. Eat natural, not processed foods. Drink full fat milk if you drink milk. Fat does not make you fat. It makes you full so you eat less.

    Diets don't work. Calorie restriction doesn't work. They all work short term but then you gain it all back and more. As to the three pounds up and down, that's pretty natural for a women. I do the same thing. We seldom stay at one number.
    I disagree. I lost weight with a calorie deficit and treadmill, elliptical, walking and lifting. I've been maintaining well for over a year.
  • prattiger65
    prattiger65 Posts: 1,657 Member
    One thing that stood out was 45 minutes on the treadmill. That's way too long. You're losing muscle when you do more than about ten minutes. Do more strength training. Also, simply watch your portions. Forget calories. Eat natural, not processed foods. Drink full fat milk if you drink milk. Fat does not make you fat. It makes you full so you eat less.

    Diets don't work. Calorie restriction doesn't work. They all work short term but then you gain it all back and more. As to the three pounds up and down, that's pretty natural for a women. I do the same thing. We seldom stay at one number.

    OP, ignore this. Keep running if you want to. You are not losing muscle by running more than 10 minutes. It is true that a progressive loading strength training plan will help you keep your lean mass. Also, I am not sure why someone is on a calorie counting website forum giving the advice to not count calories, I have lost 60 pounds, I think it works just fine. Portion control is important, but what is more important is self control. For me, I have a plan and I stick to it. Looks down at ticker........Yep, it works. Again, ignore the above post.
  • Bloodyrose82
    Bloodyrose82 Posts: 8
    Thanks guys, I appreciate that. I did wonder why I was being advised not to count calories when that's the point of the website.
    I'm on track today so fingers crossed I will get out of my slump.
  • Ang108
    Ang108 Posts: 1,711 Member
    One thing that stood out was 45 minutes on the treadmill. That's way too long. You're losing muscle when you do more than about ten minutes. Do more strength training. Also, simply watch your portions. Forget calories. Eat natural, not processed foods. Drink full fat milk if you drink milk. Fat does not make you fat. It makes you full so you eat less.

    Diets don't work. Calorie restriction doesn't work. They all work short term but then you gain it all back and more. As to the three pounds up and down, that's pretty natural for a women. I do the same thing. We seldom stay at one number.


    No, no, no, no.....you need to update your information.......

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