Been dieting for a month now...no results!
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I've just joined MFP in order to figure out what I've been doing wrong these past few weeks. My starting weight was 189 lbs at 5'6", 28 yrs old. I want to lose about 35 pounds and in the past 4 weeks of eating very lightly, running 1-2 times a week and walking 35 minutes almost every weekday (plus 12 hours of kayaking last weekend) I have lost a grand total of 5 pounds!!! I'm getting really discouraged and I really don't think it's muscle or anything like that since my jeans still do not fit right at all. You can check my food diary, it's pretty much what I've been eating every week day since I started cutting back.
I do have to admit to cheating somewhat on weekends, but I've been so good all week, can some wine and cheese really destroy 5 days' worth of 1200 calories a day?!?
I do have to admit to cheating somewhat on weekends, but I've been so good all week, can some wine and cheese really destroy 5 days' worth of 1200 calories a day?!?
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Losing 5 lbs in one month is NOT "no results"
That's a great start...just keep at it.I do have to admit to cheating somewhat on weekends, but I've been so good all week, can some wine and cheese really destroy 5 days' worth of 1200 calories a day?!?
Possibly - cheese is quite calorie dense...it doesn't take all that much to be several hundred calories or more.0 -
I only see the past 3 days logged in your diary, so it's really really difficult to give any useful advice. How were you tracking your intake for the ~3.5 weeks prior to that?0
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So your title is wrong. You've lost just over a pound a week which considering the amount you have to lose is good and sensible rate You need to learn patience what you're doing is working. You didn't pt 35 pounds on in 5 weeks so it wont come off that quick.
Good luck and congratulations on your loss0 -
No results? You lost 5 lbs in 4 weeks. That's over a pound a week and right what you should be losing. You need more realistic expectations if you think losing over a pound a week is a problem.0
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thats a result, and a pretty good one at thatI've just joined MFP in order to figure out what I've been doing wrong these past few weeks. My starting weight was 189 lbs at 5'6", 28 yrs old. I want to lose about 35 pounds and in the past 4 weeks of eating very lightly, running 1-2 times a week and walking 35 minutes almost every weekday (plus 12 hours of kayaking last weekend) I have lost a grand total of 5 pounds!!! I'm getting really discouraged and I really don't think it's muscle or anything like that since my jeans still do not fit right at all. You can check my food diary, it's pretty much what I've been eating every week day since I started cutting back.
I do have to admit to cheating somewhat on weekends, but I've been so good all week, can some wine and cheese really destroy 5 days' worth of 1200 calories a day?!?0 -
You've lost 1.25 pounds per week. That's great! What did you want?
And, yes, weekend cheating can absolutely destroy 5 days of effort. Although, in your case, it hasn't.
Congrats on your loss!0 -
Losing 5 pounds in 4 weeks doesn't really sound like 'no results' to me. 1lb/week is a good (well balanced) amount to lose.0
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5 lbs in a month is a good start...any loss is a good loss.0
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Now that it's been firmly established that you ARE getting results, I just have to say that your food diary makes me sad. Who told you to eat 1200 calories per day?0
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Looking at your diary, I'm thinking you should be eating 1600 calories a day, especially if you're working out. You will probably have the same amount of weight loss and enjoy your life a bit more. If you eat under 1200 calories a day, you can slow your metabolism.0
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5lbs a month is what I average with a total weight loss goal of 20-25 lbs. you seem to be on the right track. If you dont have much to lose, it will come off slow. but hey, slow and steady wins the race, right? Just be patient friend.
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Hell yeah a weekend can undue a fantastic week! Lets say you are under 500 calories mon-fri that is a total of 2500. A big weekend can gobble up a number of those calories pretty easily and next thing you know you "only" lose 5 lbs in a month.I've just joined MFP in order to figure out what I've been doing wrong these past few weeks. My starting weight was 189 lbs at 5'6", 28 yrs old. I want to lose about 35 pounds and in the past 4 weeks of eating very lightly, running 1-2 times a week and walking 35 minutes almost every weekday (plus 12 hours of kayaking last weekend) I have lost a grand total of 5 pounds!!! I'm getting really discouraged and I really don't think it's muscle or anything like that since my jeans still do not fit right at all. You can check my food diary, it's pretty much what I've been eating every week day since I started cutting back.
I do have to admit to cheating somewhat on weekends, but I've been so good all week, can some wine and cheese really destroy 5 days' worth of 1200 calories a day?!?0 -
I've just joined MFP in order to figure out what I've been doing wrong these past few weeks. My starting weight was 189 lbs at 5'6", 28 yrs old. I want to lose about 35 pounds and in the past 4 weeks of eating very lightly, running 1-2 times a week and walking 35 minutes almost every weekday (plus 12 hours of kayaking last weekend) I have lost a grand total of 5 pounds!!! I'm getting really discouraged and I really don't think it's muscle or anything like that since my jeans still do not fit right at all. You can check my food diary, it's pretty much what I've been eating every week day since I started cutting back.
I do have to admit to cheating somewhat on weekends, but I've been so good all week, can some wine and cheese really destroy 5 days' worth of 1200 calories a day?!?
Wait? Wut? You're supposed to lose a pound a week, you're ahead of the game!0 -
Hi, I hate to tell you this but you have to have patience, it's not going to happen as quick as you would like. :flowerforyou: (Speaking from experience) What is your water intake? How much "cheating" are you actually doing? Do you weigh your food or eyeball the portions? Why did you start at 1200 calories? Did you calculate your macro's or did you let MFP calculate them for you? Do you have a bad list/good list of foods mentality? You will have to learn what works for your through trial and error. Or if you finances allow hire a trainer and make sure it's a good trainer and not a Instagram trainer. I'm going to take a look at your diary but please not I am not a nutritionist.
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5lbs = results
I think that's great! How are you feeling? Healthier? More energy?
It never seems to come off fast enough, I totally get it, but if you were to lose 5lbs a month x 7 months your 35lbs would be gone. It's not that long at all! It was just New Year's a short time ago and now the year's half over. Time really does fly.
Keep at it!0 -
Same question I asked. I would be dying at 1200 calories0
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Just some thoughts on your brief post.
1. 1200 calories a day may be too few -- your body needs enough energy to burn, otherwise it thinks you are starving and stops fate loss.
2. Drinking 8 glasses of water a day? Body needs water to flush burned fat. A hydrated body does not hold water (bloat, and weight).
3. 5 pounds in 4 weeks is not bad. 1-2 lbs per week is about all one can *actually* do (as opposed to "10 lbs in 7 days" articles designed to sell magazines (or diet powders).
4. Whatever else you do, cut out refined sugar, fried foods, and foods made with flour. Lean protein, veggies, olive oil, limited fruit in natural state. Doing this will accelerate your fat loss.
5. 5 lbs of 35. That's one-seventh of the way. Don;t give up and -- given your success rate to date, you will reach your goal in 6 more months. Give up, and you'll gain the 5 plus 5 more within a few weeks.
Losing weight is hard, and it gets harder the older you get. Work hard now to get it off and keep it off, and you'll avoid chipping away at 270 lbs like I am doing now at 66. 5 months of effort, 14 lbs down.0 -
5lb a month is very good going!
Relax, take each month at a time and you'll be amazed how you compare when you look at your photos in a few short months!0 -
I do agree with the other posters, 5 lbs in a month is nothing to scoff at. Remember to have patience, and have small goals to keep yourself going.
The question I have for you is in regards to your diary entries, A lot of them say Homemade for the food items. Are you making these at home? Are these recipes you are entering? If not, the calories could be off.0 -
Congratulations on your weight loss! I say, keep doing what you're doing!0
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You're making progress - this is the point where you need to be proud of yourself for the first 5 pounds gone and move on to the next 5.
What's your body 'shape'? Personally it took me a few months before my pants started being too big. Partially because I first lose in my face/chest and partially because I had been stuffing myself into jeans that honestly were a size too small. Its hard to notice the difference between 'very tight' and 'just right' when I was in denial about them fitting in the first place!
It would be wise to readjust your goal & get a more reasonable calorie intake level. Change to 1.5 pounds per week (750 calorie deficit per day) and aim to eat back some of your exercise calories. OR save the exercise calories (if you don't feel you need them during the week) for the wine & cheese on the weekends.
1-2 pounds a week is the ideal loss rate so you're right on target. No harm with the wine & cheese on the weekends, but log & track it. And perhaps consider making it an occasional thing, rather than every week.0 -
Thank you so much for the encouragement you guys! I really needed that encouragement! About the food dairy...I did let MFP determine the calorie intake but I figure it's about what I've been eating anyways...and it's not sad at all! I love my fish soup and curry I make 97% of my meals and so I try to find the nearest possible match... Can anyone tell me if it's possible to see the ingredients in these foods in order to pick the closest match? I've just been guessing. Thx again! 0
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Thank you so much for the encouragement you guys! I really needed that encouragement! About the food dairy...I did let MFP determine the calorie intake but I figure it's about what I've been eating anyways...and it's not sad at all! I love my fish soup and curry I make 97% of my meals and so I try to find the nearest possible match... Can anyone tell me if it's possible to see the ingredients in these foods in order to pick the closest match? I've just been guessing. Thx again!
add your own entries so you dont have to guess. Its really easy. The next time you have the same meal, its in your history so it will just pop right up for you to add to your diary.0 -
I only lost three pounds last month, and I run 3-6 days a week, on top of doing pilates and yoga 4-6 days a week. 5 pounds in one month is great, keep going!0
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5 pounds in a month is excellent work, just be patient and keep at it steady weight loss is always the best because you'll keep it off. 0
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