Eating right and still gaining :(

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  • elliebaker1118
    elliebaker1118 Posts: 1
    Do you drink alcohol frequently? There are close to 200 calories in just one glass of wine. While you may think you are curbing your appetite and just enjoying a beverage, you might just be stuffing your stomach with empty calories.
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    I just started a new medication for nerve pain, and came off of hormones (have been on them for 5 years). I have had labs done and am under the care of a Physician. I am going to give my body some time to adjust to these changes and then will follow up as needed. I am not starving, quite the contrary. Just a little frustrated at the scale.

    Sounds about right. I changed my birth control and instantly gained a few pounds. Hormones are tricky business.
  • jamieben1824
    jamieben1824 Posts: 46 Member
    I am eating a clean 1200 calorie diet, gluten free, high protein, lots of fruits and veggies. One would think that would = weight loss. I am gaining consistently. I have gained 3 lbs this week and am really frustrated. I had weight loss surgery 4 years ago and have gained about 20 lbs back after a 100lb loss. I am eating for fuel, not for pleasure and I am just really frustrated. No wheat, no potatoes, limited dairy, organic meat, fruits and veggies. Ugh!!!!:sad:

    Are you exercising at all? Just curious, regardless yes it sounds like something is amiss. I too and in a similar boat so I'm very close to going to have my thyroid checked. Could really be the medication. They do affect people's weight.
  • wiseacre99
    wiseacre99 Posts: 2 Member
    Can I ask why your eating so much "snack" food?

    Your running 35 - 37% of your daily food in snack foods.

    Not only is that "processed" foods they are notorious for being incorrect on labeling.

    If I add your morning protein shake in your eating 50% of your calories on noting.

    Why the protein shakes in the morning, are you working out and need to feed your muscles or just starving?
  • jasonmh630
    jasonmh630 Posts: 2,850 Member
    I have recently had a change in medication, I will take a look at that. I measure, trust me I measure. The only time I don't measure is when dining out which is maybe once a week. I also think it might be hormonal. I will just keep doing my thing and eventually the tide should turn.

    To clarify: Are you measuring everything (solids and liquids), or are you WEIGHING solids and measuring liquids? I had a rude awakening when I started weighing solid foods instead of measuring them. Now, I weigh solids in grams and then convert it on the scale to ounces, if there's no option for grams on here.
  • thinnerrugger
    thinnerrugger Posts: 25 Member
    I've read quite a few replies and no one has asked you this very important question: How much fruit are you having? If you are truly eating a clean diet, eliminate the fruit, keep doing what you're doing and see if THAT doesn't make a difference. there is a ton of sugar in fruit.
  • J72FIT
    J72FIT Posts: 6,002 Member
    I've read quite a few replies and no one has asked you this very important question: How much fruit are you having? If you are truly eating a clean diet, eliminate the fruit, keep doing what you're doing and see if THAT doesn't make a difference. there is a ton of sugar in fruit.

    Fruit is not the problem...
  • colors_fade
    colors_fade Posts: 464 Member
    I've read quite a few replies and no one has asked you this very important question: How much fruit are you having? If you are truly eating a clean diet, eliminate the fruit, keep doing what you're doing and see if THAT doesn't make a difference. there is a ton of sugar in fruit.

    Fruit is not the problem...

    Exactly.

    @martinel2099 has the best answer here.

    If you really are tracking accurately and not losing weight, then see a doctor. There are medical conditions (rare though they are) that can prevent weight loss.
  • extra_medium
    extra_medium Posts: 1,525 Member
    a lot of good advice here, but mainly I wouldn't freak out yet if this is only after one week of dieting. depending on how you ate before you started, you might have to stabilize a bit before you see a loss. also please try to enjoy your food or you'll be miserable (if you aren't already)
  • erinknurse1
    erinknurse1 Posts: 40
    Thank you

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