Not losing weight or cm's

basekly
basekly Posts: 5
in Health and Weight Loss
Hey guys, I'm a bit stuck and lost at what I should be doing. I'd be very grateful for any help
My BMR is at 1884 according to simple science Fitness. I'm 24 and weigh 84kg (186lbs), and I'm 185cm tall (6'1)

I'm eating a 1,900 calorie diet and trying to hit macro's of 40/30/30 (Protein/Carb/Fat) and I'm mostly successful.
My daily diet looks something like

Breakfast:
Oatmeal (Quakers) Fiber
Coffee with Coconut milk/sugar
Lunch: 3-4 Eggs
Dinner: Chicken/Veggies/Veggies
I normally make a shake for a snack in between lunch and dinner that's
Almond Milk unsweetened, Banana, Cinnamon, Flax/Chia Seeds, Dates, and Whey Protein powder

I normally stay around 1,800-1,900 Calories a day and very rarely go over by 50 calories (I track everything)

I also bike to work 3x a week (11minutes for 3.7km each way) and bike to college 3-4x a week (16minutes for 4.5km each way).

I also lift weights for an hour 3x a week (Monday/Wednesday/Friday) Barbell squats/Deadlifts/Bench -The works) about 120+ lbs (I've been at it for 2 months)
I don't miss work outs, I'm very dedicated to them.

When I first started I was 210lbs and I've been steadily losing weight (recalculating my calories accordingly).
I've been stuck at 185-190lbs for a month now, not dropping below. I'm also measuring various body parts and they're staying steady as well.

Thank you for taking time to read this, I can take criticism pretty well so if I'm misinformed on anything please feel free to let me know.

Replies

  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    With only six pounds left to lose, it can take a long time to come off. Do you weigh/measure everything you eat?
  • LoraF83
    LoraF83 Posts: 15,694 Member
    Can you open your diary?
  • basekly
    basekly Posts: 5
    @Malibu I actually want to lose more, but I'm more concerned with BF% then weight, it's just everything I'm doing to track any lose is showing me staying steady at my current size.
    I do use a food scale for everything

    @Lora Done, I've opened it up to the public. My dieting skills are lackluster, any suggestions for meals and stuff I'm lacking is highly desired.
  • LoraF83
    LoraF83 Posts: 15,694 Member
    Your logging looks pretty good.

    When did you start lifting? What program are you using?
  • basekly
    basekly Posts: 5
    I started lifting July 24th, I go for about an hour a day three times a week.
    Monday Is Heavy
    Wednesday is medium (10% less weight)
    Friday is light (15% less weight)
    Every week I increase my reps by one (Starting at 8) until 12. Once I complete the 12 rep week I increase weight by another 10-20% (I've been doubling up on a few lifts I finding very easy)

    Plank, Left and Right Planks, Back plank, Hallow Hold, Superman 1minute for each for a warm up
    Currently:
    Squat 130lbs 9x4 (2 reps with lowered weight to start off to warm my body up)
    Bench 120lbs 9x4 (2 reps with lowered weight to start off to warm my body up)
    Barbell Row 75lbs 9x4 (2 reps with lowered weight to start off to warm my body up)
    Barbell Overhead Press 60lbs 9x2
    Barbell Curls 60lbs 9x2
    Stiff leg DeadLift 120lbs 9x2
    Calf Raises 90lbs 9x2

    I've not missed a single work out day.
    My cardio is my commute to Work/Classes I total about 40-60minutes on my bike a day (Except for Fridays/Sundays)
    I bike rather fast but the times are broken up (11minutes to work, 11minutes back home) (20minutes to school, 20minutes home)

    I first thought I might be gaining muscle and losing weight around the same rate which is why my scale is staying still but I've not been losing any waist line or any other tracking reliably
  • LoraF83
    LoraF83 Posts: 15,694 Member
    I don't have much advice to offer......just that maybe you are retaining fluid from lifting and that's masking your weight loss?

    I would suggest you look up the group "Eat, Train, & Progress" and see if they can help.
  • basekly
    basekly Posts: 5
    Thanks for trying, I'll give the group a check.

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