Lacking Motivation :(
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Well, the good news is you're making progress. That's great! I lost 90 pounds at 1 pound per week. 2 pounds is a high deficit and hard to maintain. Just my opinion. Many people do it that way though, so to each his/her own.
Again, you might be eating too little. Eat back your exercise calories. Too high a deficit could stifling your progress. How much do you want to lose per week?
I have lost 0.5lb since last Tuesday, cant help but feel disheartened as was hoping for better losses
I was hoping on 2lbs per week
Again, best of luck to you.
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TavistockToad wrote: »
Again, you might be eating too little. Eat back your exercise calories. Too high a deficit could stifling your progress. How much do you want to lose per week?
I have lost 0.5lb since last Tuesday, cant help but feel disheartened as was hoping for better losses
I was hoping on 2lbs per week
to be honest with 20lbs to lose, the most you should be aiming for is 1lb per week.
but, eating too little wont stop you from losing weight, which is the point eldamiano has been making. how long have you been at 1200 cals for without losing weight?
It is just the last week I have only lost 0.5lbs which has disheartened me ive only been following MFP for 2 weeks
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TavistockToad wrote: »
Again, you might be eating too little. Eat back your exercise calories. Too high a deficit could stifling your progress. How much do you want to lose per week?
I have lost 0.5lb since last Tuesday, cant help but feel disheartened as was hoping for better losses
I was hoping on 2lbs per week
to be honest with 20lbs to lose, the most you should be aiming for is 1lb per week.
but, eating too little wont stop you from losing weight, which is the point eldamiano has been making. how long have you been at 1200 cals for without losing weight?
It is just the last week I have only lost 0.5lbs which has disheartened me ive only been following MFP for 2 weeks
weight loss isnt linear, you wont lose every week, some weeks you might even gain...0 -
TavistockToad wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »
Again, you might be eating too little. Eat back your exercise calories. Too high a deficit could stifling your progress. How much do you want to lose per week?
I have lost 0.5lb since last Tuesday, cant help but feel disheartened as was hoping for better losses
I was hoping on 2lbs per week
to be honest with 20lbs to lose, the most you should be aiming for is 1lb per week.
but, eating too little wont stop you from losing weight, which is the point eldamiano has been making. how long have you been at 1200 cals for without losing weight?
It is just the last week I have only lost 0.5lbs which has disheartened me ive only been following MFP for 2 weeks
weight loss isnt linear, you wont lose every week, some weeks you might even gain...
God help me that week then :-( I will see how I get on ive been reading up on calorie deficit so will continue with what I am doing but try and eat some of my exercise calories back
Thanks for your help and advice0 -
TavistockToad wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »
Again, you might be eating too little. Eat back your exercise calories. Too high a deficit could stifling your progress. How much do you want to lose per week?
I have lost 0.5lb since last Tuesday, cant help but feel disheartened as was hoping for better losses
I was hoping on 2lbs per week
to be honest with 20lbs to lose, the most you should be aiming for is 1lb per week.
but, eating too little wont stop you from losing weight, which is the point eldamiano has been making. how long have you been at 1200 cals for without losing weight?
It is just the last week I have only lost 0.5lbs which has disheartened me ive only been following MFP for 2 weeks
weight loss isnt linear, you wont lose every week, some weeks you might even gain...
God help me that week then :-( I will see how I get on ive been reading up on calorie deficit so will continue with what I am doing but try and eat some of my exercise calories back
Thanks for your help and advice
No hard feelings by the way, I hope.....0 -
It is just the last week I have only lost 0.5lbs which has disheartened me ive only been following MFP for 2 weeks
Weight loss isn't always linear. I know that in the beginning of my journey on MFP, I got so frustrated because I was at my 1000 calorie deficit every day but didn't lose the full 2lb that I felt this deficit entitled me to. However! There is light at the end of the tunnel, because I've since discovered that I might go weeks without losing and then lose 5lb+ overnight.
I did some research and I'm not the only one who experiences these big whooshes in weight loss. It's quite common and I think especially prevalent when you're female since we tend to hold onto a lot of water weight for two weeks out of the month due to our cycles.
I would suggest that you stick with what you're doing - keep active and keep logging accurately. Re-visit in 4-6 weeks and if you still haven't lost anything, speak with your doctor. But remember that 0.5lb a week isn't insignificant when your goal is to lose 20lb. Slow and steady is always better.
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TavistockToad wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »
Again, you might be eating too little. Eat back your exercise calories. Too high a deficit could stifling your progress. How much do you want to lose per week?
I have lost 0.5lb since last Tuesday, cant help but feel disheartened as was hoping for better losses
I was hoping on 2lbs per week
to be honest with 20lbs to lose, the most you should be aiming for is 1lb per week.
but, eating too little wont stop you from losing weight, which is the point eldamiano has been making. how long have you been at 1200 cals for without losing weight?
It is just the last week I have only lost 0.5lbs which has disheartened me ive only been following MFP for 2 weeks
weight loss isnt linear, you wont lose every week, some weeks you might even gain...
God help me that week then :-( I will see how I get on ive been reading up on calorie deficit so will continue with what I am doing but try and eat some of my exercise calories back
Thanks for your help and advice
No hard feelings by the way, I hope.....
no hard feelings... things can often come across more harsh in txt/message rather than face to face 0 -
It is just the last week I have only lost 0.5lbs which has disheartened me ive only been following MFP for 2 weeks
Weight loss isn't always linear. I know that in the beginning of my journey on MFP, I got so frustrated because I was at my 1000 calorie deficit every day but didn't lose the full 2lb that I felt this deficit entitled me to. However! There is light at the end of the tunnel, because I've since discovered that I might go weeks without losing and then lose 5lb+ overnight.
I did some research and I'm not the only one who experiences these big whooshes in weight loss. It's quite common and I think especially prevalent when you're female since we tend to hold onto a lot of water weight for two weeks out of the month due to our cycles.
I would suggest that you stick with what you're doing - keep active and keep logging accurately. Re-visit in 4-6 weeks and if you still haven't lost anything, speak with your doctor. But remember that 0.5lb a week isn't insignificant when your goal is to lose 20lb. Slow and steady is always better.
Thank you
I am going to try and up the exercise and continue top log everything0 -
So pleased I stuck with my regime 8lbs down xx
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Take measurements. From August 1st to October 1st I only lost ONE POUND, but over 10 inches on my body. From October 1st to November 1st, I lost 4 more inches, and five pounds. For me, measurements have been a MUCH better indicator of change than the number on the scale.0
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Congrats kirstyk05! Way to stick with it!!0
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Sounds like you just need to stop being impatient and keep going and make sure you're tracking as religiously as you say. You don't stop losing weight at 1000 calories a day. Just give it time and keep doing what you're doing. If you don't have much weight to lose you will lose it slower. Stop being impatient.-1
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Everyone has days like that, but the thing to remember is that in the long run your goals will be achieved. When I feel like slowing down or not putting in as much effort I look at pictures of myself now and when I first started about 2 years ago and can immediately see the difference, and that helps to keep me motivated.0
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When I really drop my calories, I get demovated and tired, too, and feel like I am not making progress. Now, my goals are better, more intense workouts. I like staying motivated. It is hard to fuel motivation, let alone muscles, on very little calories.
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one thing that works for me is making some small NSV goals! things like "do X amount of pushups", "run X amount faster", "take the stairs", etc. i find these types of goals give me confidence when i reach them even if i haven't hit what i wanted on the scale. it's not just about the scale, it's an overall healthy way of living!0
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It could be stress but it sounds like your doing everything you can so just give it time.0
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How long have you been"stuck"? Do you tend to eat the same kinds of foods regularly? maybe you need to "shock" your system with different foods and different exercise. Good luck, and keep your chin up!0
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I am sorry for all the flack you are getting here, really. Computers are really bringing out the worst in people it seems. I didn't read every post, but did you state how long you have been in a stall? Sometimes the body catches up after several weeks, not sure how much time you've given it?0
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HerbertNenenger wrote: »I am sorry for all the flack you are getting here, really. Computers are really bringing out the worst in people it seems. I didn't read every post, but did you state how long you have been in a stall? Sometimes the body catches up after several weeks, not sure how much time you've given it?
who's giving her flack?? you should read all the posts, and dates of the posts, to give you an idea of what is going on.0 -
I would focus on your logging make sure you are logging everything and its accurate plus your deficit is set up properly. As the others have pointed out 1lb a week would be more realistic and it isnt linear. No indication how much exercise you are doing either.
There are people on the success section who have lost weight over three years through sheer pesistence. Start getting some perspective that it isnt going to happen overnight and that you ahve enough determination to see it through.0 -
Sounds like you just need to stop being impatient and keep going and make sure you're tracking as religiously as you say. You don't stop losing weight at 1000 calories a day. Just give it time and keep doing what you're doing. If you don't have much weight to lose you will lose it slower. Stop being impatient.
You seriously need top mind your own business! How rude can you be!
If you see my recent post it was to show people to stick with what your doing as the results will show! Hence ive lost 8lbs
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I find it extremely sad that people tend to go off on one and be rude on the forums.
Did your parents not teach you anything? If you don't have anything nice or helpful to say then don't bother 0 -
Change your routine up.-1
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lisalynn1973 wrote: »Congrats kirstyk05! Way to stick with it!!HerbertNenenger wrote: »I am sorry for all the flack you are getting here, really. Computers are really bringing out the worst in people it seems. I didn't read every post, but did you state how long you have been in a stall? Sometimes the body catches up after several weeks, not sure how much time you've given it?
Thank you for your kind comments, I really appreciate it xx
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Sometimes water hangs on for several weeks after the fat is lost. It is very confusing trying to keep track while this is going on. It will come off eventually but Lord only knows when, or how it "decides" when it's time! So check and see if your measurements are changing, or your clothes are fitting differently... or any other indicators that could give you a clue as to your progress.
Also, I hope people besides just me will keep on telling MFP that we want our "ignore" button back so as not to have to be bothered with internet "experts"/ know it alls who take it upon themselves to "school" others. *rolls eyes*0 -
The reality of weight loss is that you need to eat a caloric deficit. Judging by your profile picture, you're not that large. So weight loss is going to take longer for you. If you're TDEE is 1600 calories, and you're eating 1200 calories--you're at a 400 cal/day deficit. That would put you at a weekly deficit of 2800 cal/week. For a month that is a 3.2 pound loss, or .8lb/week. Weight loss takes time, stick with it.0
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If you're already close to a normal weight it's better to keep your weight loss slow. Like 0.5 pounds a week. And it takes time. LOTS of time.
I would guess that you're not eating enough for one thing, you need to increase those calories by a few hundred. I eat 1,500 a day and I'm still losing fairly steadily, I am active usually 4-5 times a week and lift weights.
But to give you an idea of how slow it is, I will have been doing this steadily for one year on 11/6 (tomorrow) and I have lost almost 20 pounds, which is about a half pound a week. Some weeks the scale does nothing, then overnight I'll drop 1.5 pounds. So yeah. It's torture. But you just have to keep doing it.
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how long have you been doing the same thing?
it might be time to increase the difficulty.0
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