Losing it because I am gaining

are you logging EVERYTHING you eat??? drinks, condiments, ect????
are you eating your exercise calories????
have you tried lowering your calories????

wow im not sure what could be going wrong??? Hopefully Banks will come on today and give you some better answers than i have....


sorry im not more helpful:frown:
jackie

Just thought I'd add here--given your height and weight currently, you are within a healthy BMI already. It is possible that your body does not not to lose any weight but simply tone what you have?

Ok-first, there's no reason you should be gaining eating the calories you are.

So, it must be something else. Either a medical condition (have you checked with a doc?) or you are retaining fluid or something.

Also, it is still possible that you are at the weight your body "needs" to be at--as I said, you are in your healthy range now--and that is after your weight gain. When you weighed 139, you were right at a good healthy size for your height.

Have you checked your body frame size and then looked to see what would be a healthy size for your frame?

Finally, and don't take this wrong because I am older than you--but you are getting older. And sometimes our bodies change as we age. Your body could be making adjustments and it might not want to be a lighter weight right now.

Lastly, if your BMR is 1450 and you are eating between 1400-1600 and that INCLUDES your exercise calories, you are NOT EATING enough. You would require 1740 calories a day at a sedentary lifestyle to maintain your calories. Keep in mind, BMR is if would take to maintain your weight if you were in a coma, ok?

Times 1450 by 1.2 for a sedantary lifestyle (more if you are active) and that gives you 1740.

So, you're looking at 1740 to just maintain IF you have a sedentary lifestyle--factor in the amount of exercise you are doing, and you're not eating enough.

I know you probably don't want to hear it but you need to eat more. You may very well have put your body into the mode where it is starved for fuel and is refusing to let go of anything you eat because it is simply trying to keep you going.

Mlillie we are the same height, I weigh a few lbs. more than you and have the exact same type schedule. My weight has moved up and down within 5 lbs since January! :embarassed:

My entire body has totally morphed from head to toe :huh: into being composed of much more lean muscle than I have ever had before. Like you, I eat 4-6 very healthy small meals too.

We are in the same boat...but I may be a little older than you...soon to be 49. I know that I am doing things right 'cause when I look at my body I see a much healthier and toned me.

In order to jump start getting rid of this hard to lose old ab fat covering my toned abs I am gonna do the 30 day shred starting Sept. 1 with the others on that thread. If that doesn't work...then...I will try something else. Don't lose it...know that you are NOT alone!!!

Jillian Michaels 30 day Shred...here I come!!!!!!!

~Namaste :flowerforyou:

~Mi

Are you weighing yourself at the same time each day and using the same scale? I've noticed up to a 5 pound difference when I use a different scale. It can be frustrating. Also, what were your eating habits like before? I know that a lot of us have had problems with crash diets (ie- starving ourselves) and so your body really grabs onto those extra calories you're taking in and stores them as fat (in anticipation for another bout with starvation) I don't know if this is the case with you, but if it sounds familiar, you just need to perservere and keep going, eventually your body will realize this is a forever change and there will be no more deprivation. Another thing could be that you are piling on muscle mass but still burning fat. If you're working out hardcore I'd lean towards this. Try taking measurments and not just weighing yourself, Measurements are sometimes a more accurate way to monitor fat loss. Good luck :flowerforyou: You can do it!

I know how you feel. At my weight 6 months ago, I wanted to lose weight. Now all I want is to be back at that weight. I was more toned. I don't understand why my body is fighting me. I am like you. I really try to watch. I have the occasional bad days. I am faithful in my exercise. My jeans are too tight and I don't look good in my clothes. I am discouraged as well.
I am going to be in the 30 day shred with other exercise. I have nothing to lose, except weight. I know I am getting older and my body is changing. But why is it waging war against me.
We will get through this with will power, persistence and the help of MFP.

Good luck. Keep checking in.

MK

I stepped on my scale today 3 times.
Each time I got different results.

Then, I put a 5 pound dumbbell on it once or twice trying to adjust it, and depending where I placed it, the results were different.

:grumble:

My scale is like that too. Also if I lean to the side or forward at all the reading changes. lol, makes it hard to lean forward to read the numbers!

I just discovered this. It helps you figure out your happy weight and what your ideal weight range is. I understand what you mean about the BMI and how you feel heavy for your weight.

http://www.self.com/fitness/nutrition/calculators/happyWeight



Why this formula works
Height and frame size
Your height is used to calculate your weight at a body-mass index of 22, which is in the middle of the healthy range, so it's a good place to start. (You should always aim to keep your BMI under 25.) But there are many different factors that can contribute to your happy weight, including frame size.

Do you have an obese sibling or parent?
This makes you two to three times more likely to be overweight.

Age
Although women begin to lose 1/3 to 1/2 pound of muscle each year and gain at least that much in body fat as they age, it's possible to prevent some of this weight gain by exercising and eating right.

Do you have children?
Pregnancy results in a 4- to 7-pound weight gain, on average, according to a study in The Journal of the American Medical Association.

How often do you exercise and weight train?
The muscle you build by strength training increases your metabolic rate, so you'll burn more calories.

Recently quit smoking?
Most quitters gain weight, but the health benefits are well worth it.

Do you allow yourself a treat now and then?
"Occasionally indulging can be healthy," says Shiri Morgan, R.D., a dietitian at the UCLA Diabetes Gonda Center in Los Angeles. You'll feel happier if you cut yourself some slack.

What's the 30 day shred someone mentioned? Also, I weigh 150 (some days) most around 147. I would be thrilled to just get down to 140. (I'm about 5' 5 1/2") I have been at that weight and it is where I look and feel the best . I just can't seem to be consistently good. Three or found days of eating great and exercising, and then a day or two of blowing it. I am fairly inconsistent on this site. One thing I can't figure out though is if there is a way to communicate with the same people or group regulary so it's a more personalize support system. Is there?

As for going 139 to 150 that seems quite a lot. I would recommend seeing a doctor if that continues. However, my weight can easily range 5 pounds within several days because of water retention. Also, I agree with the post about going by the feel of your clothes also. I understand the frustation of only needing to lost 5-10 pounds. People at work are always offering food and make fun if I say I'd rather not because of watching calories. Oh well.

What's the 30 day shred someone mentioned? Also, I weigh 150 (some days) most around 147. I would be thrilled to just get down to 140. (I'm about 5' 5 1/2") I have been at that weight and it is where I look and feel the best . I just can't seem to be consistently good. Three or found days of eating great and exercising, and then a day or two of blowing it. I am fairly inconsistent on this site. One thing I can't figure out though is if there is a way to communicate with the same people or group regulary so it's a more personalize support system. Is there?

As for going 139 to 150 that seems quite a lot. I would recommend seeing a doctor if that continues. However, my weight can easily range 5 pounds within several days because of water retention. Also, I agree with the post about going by the feel of your clothes also. I understand the frustation of only needing to lost 5-10 pounds. People at work are always offering food and make fun if I say I'd rather not because of watching calories. Oh well.

On Sept. 1st a fellow MFPer asked anyone who wants to join her in a challenge>

First, you purchase Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred
Then, you view it to find your level.
Next, you do it for only 20 minutes a day for 30 Days.
Finally, you enjoy your toned body and the weightloss which can be 20 lbs. in 30 Days.

There is a thread for the challenge where you can join the party,

Are ya in?!

~Namaste :flowerforyou:

I definately agree with all previous posts... if you've been doing weight/resistance training... it could be you have gained muscle. I would look into trying a different scale for the next few weighs and maybe look into getting one that checks your water/fat/muscle mass. This could explain the weight gain.