10 weeks in, meeting calorie target, but no lost weight

Don't take this the wrong way - but are you recording everything you eat? The extra bites of stuff can really add up..

You shold log those exercise calories, even those walks. Then you need to eat those calories back. Also, be sure you are drinking plenty of water. At your weight, you need 115 ounces a day. (1 ounce for every 2 pounds). Get plenty of sleep also. Lack of sleep and not enough water can hinder weight loss a great deal. Hope this helped!

Reduce the calories a little and mix up the exercise. Your body gets used to a routine. Rotate walking, strength training, biking. Good luck!

Instead of watching my calorie intake, I am watching my carb intake. I never go over my daily suggested intake of carbs. It's very similar to the new Weight Watcher's Points Plus Program (don't watch calories but watch carbs) and it's working!! Seriously, I am eating more, eating more often and eating healthier than I ever have and I've lost 3lbs in 3 weeks (1lb a week is suggested the healthy way to lose weight). I have 3 family members who are also doing this and they are having the same results that I am. I'm feeling great...............Hang in there!!

Hi folks,

I'm 10 weeks in and have yet to shed a pound. I'm keeping under 2 000 calories on average, which is what MFP suggests is what I need to be at in order to drop 1lb a week. Admittedly, I'm exercising very little (30-60 minutes of walking, 5 days a week is about it) and my diet is more carbs than vegetables. I don't record the any walking unless it's above my usual amount (eg. a long walk over lunch will get recorded).

My clothing fits just as ever, so I don't think any muscle is sneaking in here.

I'd love some direction on what else needs to change as I'm getting a bit frustrated.

Extra info if it helps: 1.8m/5'11", male, 105kg/230lbs

it's 80% food and 20% exercise that really amounts to weight loss. if you're not getting enough fibre and veggies, that may be stalling things. I'd add fibre and sodium to your tracking since you mentioned your diet is mostly carbs. what about protein?

ideally your plate should consist of 1/2 veggies, 1/4 starch (so your carbs like whole grain pasta), and 1/4 lean meats. size should be about the height and width of a deck of cards.

best wishes!

From your diary, it looks like you're eating too much processed food with little nutritional value. It's not just about the calories. Those calories have to be packed with vitamins and nutrients - especially when your cals are restricted. I would try to replace sugary cereals for breakfast with yogurt, fruit, oatmeal, or wheat toast. Try to avoid cookies and fast food. Also, I noted that you're eating three large meals a day. Dumping that much sugar and carbs into your body at once can mess with your insulin levels and metabolism. Try to eat 5-6 smaller meals throughout the day. Spread those calories out. I recommend you add sugar and sodium to your diary - you may be surprised at the numbers. Just tweak your diet a bit and I think you'll start to see the results you want. Good luck!

I had never heard of sodium affecting weight loss.... I'll need to look into this. Links about this are welcome!

Thanks to everyone who replied!

Sodium makes you retain water like CRAZY. Cutting down on the sodium will help shed extra water weight.

I also have been here since January 3rd 2011, and have only lost 3.6 lbs... I know it is very frustrating but I keep tracking my food and excercise (when I can get it in) but even with 12 to 1300 calories a day I am not seeing a difference on the scale. But ya know some people change their calorie intake from day to day, like one day they mightr eat 1100 calories, and the next they might eat 1300.. I foget what they call it but they are tricking their metabolism... it works for a lot of people. And make sure you're drinking about 100oz of water a day.. good luck to you and I can't wait to hear the good news of your loss!:flowerforyou:

I agree with the post about upping your water intake.... I just started this week, its not as tough as it seems. I use a 20oz bottle and I will have a bottle before I eat at each meal (that's 60 oz right there) I try to drink another while eating and finish it after (you're already at 120) .... If yiy start small with having water before you eat each meal or snack not only does it help you increase your intake but it also helps with feeling fuller faster.

RedBlue. I think it's great for your health that you took away the daily chocolate bar. Congrats! Be watchful that you don't replace it with high carbs, as carbs turn into sugar and would ultimately result in no change in your weight. If the sodium lowering and upping your water isn't effective, consider trying my advice. My belief is fat doesn't make you fat - sugar does. Best of luck.

Hi Redblue

I was looking at your daily food intake, (and please don't take this the wrong way) but you aren't going to have a weight loss if you are eating cookies every night before you go to bed. Also on one day you have an onion soup from applebee's but then go to starbucks and have a chocalate crossaint. Also, you are eating way to much processed food.

Try making food at home.....you would be suprised at how much better the food taste, and so many less calories. Try eating lean meats, lots of veggies, and good carbs.

If at night, you are craving something sweet, maybe have some yogurt with fresh fruit. Good luck on your journey.

Don't give up! Just by changing a few things....you will be on your way to meeting your goal.

I agree you can eat your calorie limit and not lose anything and its what you eat rather than the calorie content as its how your body processes that type of food. thats why its never as easy as "eat fewer cals you'll lose weight"

if you eat loads of sugary, processed foods automatically your body kicks in with the insulin which stores all that sugar to reduce your blood sugar to normal i.e weight gain, I know a girl who all she eats is sweets (haribos and marshmallows) as they have no fat, but she never loses any weight even though shes under her cals a day.

the only way thats ever going to lose weight is, and its horrible to say, but if you get diabetes and your body will just try to urinate out all that sugar as it cant store it. my mate lost 100lbs and he couldnt understand why but it turned out to be diabetes as his diet was attrocious (chocolate daily, sweets, coke etc) even tho he wasnt necessarily over his daily calorie intake