Gettin a bit peeved!
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afclong
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Not happy, seems I'm putting in a lot of time & effort into losing a bit of weight, 3rd week on here but i started my mission a week before so 28 days of total life change! I'm doing cardio at gym (first time in years) swimming eating an average 1000 cals a day, was delighted when last week i'd lost 5lb, but guess what ive gained some back! how? puzzled. I am wearing t-shirts that i couldnt before but the scales are laughing at me, was sceptical at the 'your not eating enough posts' ands have upped my intake to 1500 last three days, yep i reckon thats a failure coinciding with recent weigh-in.. my diets been mainly fruit no fizzys no beer no sweets/choc NO REWARDS!
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You aren't eating enough, plus you are developing muscle, which weighs more than fat. You should go more by how your clothes are fitting than by what the scales say. That's the true test -- are you getting smaller?0
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boxednranch wrote: »You aren't eating enough, plus you are developing muscle, which weighs more than fat. You should go more by how your clothes are fitting than by what the scales say. That's the true test -- are you getting smaller?
You're not developing muscles. You're eating too little. You're doing it wrong, my friend. And the scale does fluctuate, even if you're doing it right. Figure out your TDEE and eat at a %15 or %20 deficit.0 -
No one who is eating 1000 calories a day is developing muscle. And I imagine that the OP is feeling pretty sucky eating mainly fruit. How about figure out a reasonable calorie level, eat a wide variety of foods, including foods that make you happy? That is really what it takes to go the distance.
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Thanks boxed, ive upped my intake last three days + gained weight! not sure im convinced with the 'eat more to lose more' theory, not noticibly getting smaller but feel comfier now in tops I wouldnt wear before, Hard work innit' X
Cheers guys, what is TDEE? Cant help but feel eating more is not the answer,0 -
Thanks boxed, ive upped my intake last three days + gained weight! not sure im convinced with the 'eat more to lose more' theory, not noticibly getting smaller but feel comfier now in tops I wouldnt wear before, Hard work innit' X
But in you're case it's not even an "eat more to weigh less" issue, you're a man and you just have to eat more because science.0 -
Thanks boxed, ive upped my intake last three days + gained weight! not sure im convinced with the 'eat more to lose more' theory, not noticibly getting smaller but feel comfier now in tops I wouldnt wear before, Hard work innit' X
Any time you make changes to your routine, including adding more calories, you need to give your body a few weeks to adjust and release the excess fluid it's holding onto right now. Three days is not enough time to decide it's not working.
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Looking over your diary, you're probably eating too much. Generic entries/cups instead of weights/incomplete days...you need to be accurate with your logging. 1000 is too low for most people, and 1500 is borderline too low for a male (it's lower than what I eat), but you're most likely exceeding those amounts.0
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Thanks ardita, just on a bit of a downer shouldnt of jumped on the scales before bed!
really have been putting a lot of effort in tho for not a great deal back, x0 -
Can someone post those awesome threads for people who are starting out? The sexy pants one and stuff? I am bad at technology and lazy.0
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Thanks ardita, just on a bit of a downer shouldnt of jumped on the scales before bed!
really have been putting a lot of effort in tho for not a great deal back, x
Keep your weigh-ins consistent. We tend to weigh about 5 pounds heavier in the evenings. Weighing at different times of day is a recipe for disappointment!
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Looking over your diary, you're probably eating too much. Generic entries/cups instead of weights/incomplete days...you need to be accurate with your logging. 1000 is too low for anyone, and 1500 is borderline too low for a male (it's lower than what I eat), but you're most likely exceeding those amounts.
know wqhat ya saying here my diary isnt strict as should be i avnt logged drinks but have only drank water & tea, but seriously some days i cheat adding items i haventr add trying to avoid the low calorie warnings on MFP0 -
I'm outtie0
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Here you go, read the first post in this thread to help you get on the right path:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants#latest0 -
Why is your comment in the quote. I hope he sees it.0
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