Feel like giving up
amandabaskins
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Not over eating. Counting every calorie I put in my mouth. working out 6 days a week, for 1.5 to 2 hours. burning and avg. of 600 to 900 calories each workout(per polar H/R monitor) . And not losing a pound nor inch!
Never been like this, I've always lost at least 2 pounds a week when not cheating. I don't understand how its possible to maintain a calorie deficit and not lose weight. Just doesn't make logical sense to me. How long can my body maintain a calorie deficit before it has to start losing?
And as far as how much I'm eating goes, I try to hit at least 1000 calories, some days I'm able to get more, some less.
I'm not hungry or tired. And I'm eating the amount recommended by my doctor (800-1000)
Never been like this, I've always lost at least 2 pounds a week when not cheating. I don't understand how its possible to maintain a calorie deficit and not lose weight. Just doesn't make logical sense to me. How long can my body maintain a calorie deficit before it has to start losing?
And as far as how much I'm eating goes, I try to hit at least 1000 calories, some days I'm able to get more, some less.
I'm not hungry or tired. And I'm eating the amount recommended by my doctor (800-1000)
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So you're eating 800-1000 calories and burning 600-900...
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So you're eating 800-1000 calories and burning 600-900...
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this... i'd get another doctor if thats what they recommended doing...0 -
So you're eating 800-1000 calories and burning 600-900...
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this... i'd get another doctor if thats what they recommended doing...
She recommended the amount consumed, and to exercise. I just enjoy spending time in the gym working out, so that's the burn I get.0 -
For one thing, your sodium is really high. Secondly, you definitely aren't eating enough to fuel your body. You should be eating at least half or of your exercise calories.
Are you measuring and/or weighing everything? If you are just eyeing it, you could be off.0 -
that amount might be fine if you just sat on the couch all day but seriously? that's why. you're eating enough to sustain life, and then burning it all off. it's great that you enjoy activity-keep doing it. but feed yourself. unless your doc has some sound nutrition background (and isn't one of those weight loss clinic quacks) you're not eating enough.
and don't give the "I'm not hungry" thing. eat anyway.0 -
You are supposedly ingesting 1000 calories and burning 900 - you are saying you live on 100 calories a day?
Give up, really - it is healthier or else have a word with your doctor.... is he actually aware of what you burn?0 -
The minimum calorie intake for a woman is 1200 calories. You need to eat!!0
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I'll be the jerk here then. You're overestimating calories burnt and under estimating calories eaten.0
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you eat a lot of foods high in sodium which will retain water and hinder weight loss.
Sodium mask weight loss, it does not hinder it.
OP, Go see a nutritionist, you have no idea what you are doing.0 -
Are you measuring and/or weighing everything? If you are just eyeing it, you could be off. From what I see, you eat a lot of foods high in sodium which will retain water and hinder weight loss.
I weigh everything. And I' know I'm not retaining water, because I take blood pressure medicine that is also a fluid pill.0 -
My weight didn't drop for a long while until I raised my calories to an amount that healthy for my body. I can almost guarantee you are eating too little, even without knowing your stats.
There is a group here, called 'Eat more to weigh less' as well as a bunch stories of men and women who raised their calories and the weight loss began0 -
If you are on blood pressure medicine, you really should be watching your sodium intake.0
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I'll be the jerk here then. You're overestimating calories burnt and under estimating calories eaten.
That's what I assumed also, but I weigh ALL my food. And the polar heart rate monitor is supposed to be very accurate.
So, not sure how I can really be that far off.0 -
you are really trying too hard right now. create a menu for yourself for 1200 calories, and read your packaging if you like convenient foods over fresh, Wow the salt girl, way over. That will not only retain water, it's going to cause health problems down the road. If you like fish, I am going to suggest fresh salmon, you season as you like. I'm new to grilling but here to tell you grilled salmon is great. I do several pieces and freeze part of them. 6 days at the gym is a whole bunch. 3 would do and walk some of the other days. treat yourself to fresh meat, fruit and veggies that you really like. doesn't matter if you eat the same ones often. Relax and enjoy yourself. You are so committed that you can/will do this. keep looking for menus that you like. See you fit and thin soon.0
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Does your doctor know you're that active? How long ago did they give you that calorie limit? I ask that 2nd one becuase according to your ticker, you started out needing to lose a lot but it's pretty unrealistic to expect a 2 pound per week loss when yuo get closer to goal. I honestly have no idea how you can get through your workouts eating so little...I'd pass out!0
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Sounds like the typical thing you need is just too eat more.
I have been losing weight on 1200-1500 calories a day for the last 9 months.0 -
800-1000 a day?! sorry but your doctor is a moron.0
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Is your doctor versed in nutrition? Many people (doctors, dietitians, people on forums etc...) seem to give by the book advice without adjusting for the patient's/ customer's specific requirements. Where are you measuring? If you aren't measuring a range of locations you might be missing locations where muscle is sneaking up on you
Personal opinion: body fat % is more indictative of overall results than inches/ pounds. Right now I am gaining weight but maintaining my BF%. If I were only measuring my belly I would think I was stuck in a rut. You might be in the same boat. Think about going to a nutritionist to get a plan designed specifically for you. Plus most of them have a scale that will tell you your BF%, viseral fat and a couple of other cool things.
Keep on the exercise / diet path and eventually good things will happen. We all hit the no progress wall once in a while :sad:0 -
That's what I assumed also, but I weigh ALL my food. And the polar heart rate monitor is supposed to be very accurate.
So, not sure how I can really be that far off.
Something is off, that is for sure. You're either not counting all your food or you are overcounting your exercise.0 -
Why do american doctos suggest women eat 800-1000 calories? - its like most forum posts are about american doctors suggesting a stupidly low amount..
Probably not just american doctors but whenever I speak to my doctor he points me towards 20000
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