Trying and failing to lose. #frustratedfemale
MplsJones
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I do 50 minutes of cardio/strength training 3-5x each week and eat pretty healthy yet I haven't lost anything-- Im going to Mexico at the end of April and I really want to hit my goal before then. Not sure what I'm doing wrong- help!
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Have you taken measurements? Muscle weighs more than fat!0
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Are you weighing and measuring everything you consume? A food scale will be your best friend during weight Loss.
What are your stats and how many calories are you eating daily? How much weight do you have to lose?0 -
When you say your are eating healthy does that mean you are eating in a calorie deficit?0
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iliajones, it's impossible to give you advice with the information you are providing. Do you how many calories you need to consume to mainatin your weight? Do you how many calories are you eating? Whitout this information will be difficult for you to manage weight loss. There are many free Caloric Intake Calculators in the Internet. Get this information and we will be able to help.
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I have a horrible time losing, but it can be done. For me, 1200 calories of very low fat, high fiber, no
gmo or pesticide laden veggies (check
ewg.org) That translates into brown & wild rice, beans, lentils, other good grains, no wheat, no sugar etc. I did Jillian Michaels workouts & diet for 2 years and finally lost 40 lbs.
Fogure out what is really stopping weight loss, don't make excuses for yourself because you are doing a few good things. It's all the way or no results for some of us.0 -
how long have you been exercising and trying to lose weight, I started about 3 weeks back and gained 3lbs at first, but now I am starting to lose it, I lost 3o lbs last year and the same thing I am trying to do this year, the 1st 4wks you exercise most people will usually see little results, but keep it up and continue eating healthy and if you are on diet and trying to lose try a 1200-1500 diet, you don't want ur body to get used to anything one day eat 1500 calories the next 1200, just mix up ur calorie intake day to day. Same thing with your workouts mix it up, you want to keep your body confused and try to eat something every 3 hours at least. I am working with a personal trainer also, so I can share tips that I learn. I hope some of that helps Good Luck! I am trying to get into a size 5/6 by june! I wear a 12/13 now so I have 35-55lbs to lose to get there! Good Luck once again, hope you get to your goal!0
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Do you weigh all your food and hit your calorie goal?0
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Are you weighing all your food on a food scale and logging everything?
When I open these threads the first thing I read is "I'm exercising and eating healthy". To lose weight you have to eat at a deficit. Not only is it possible to not lose weight exercising and eating "healthy", it's possible to GAIN weigh doing these things if you're still eating more than your TDEE.0 -
Two things:
1) You are likely consuming far more calories then you think you are. Like Thorsmom05 said, a food scale is an amazing way to make sure you're only eating 4 oz of chicken instead of 6 or 8!
2) You are also likely over estimating the amount of exercise you're doing/calories burned. Stick to the calorie calculation that Myfitnesspal (or another calculator) gave you without entering any of your workouts. If you add in your workouts then the app will give you "bonus" calories, which will slow down your progress.
You can do this!0 -
I do measurements every 2 weeks so I will this weekend. I hope it's muscle!0
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I do measurements every 2 weeks so I will this weekend. I hope it's muscle!
It won't be muscle in a calorie deficit. You need a surplus for that.I don't weigh my food but I do track calories. I've been told to up my protein and lower carbs. I'm a vegetarian so that has proven somewhat difficult. @c
You have to weigh your food. Get a scale, give it two weeks, and let us know your progress.0 -
I'm eating 1200 calories daily: 40% protein/ 30% carbs /30% fat0
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If you open your diary we can give you a bit more help too.0
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Get a food scale. Weigh and measure everything! Your likely eating more then you think. You'll be shocked once you start to weigh things, portions are very different then what we assume.
There's no reason to cut carbs unless you have a medical condition
Until you weigh your food, there's no way of knowing if your eating at a deficit or not.0 -
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What's working for me is clean eating - no processed foods, dairy, gluten along with 2 Zumba classes a week and crossfit once a week (plus short daily workouts) good luck! x0
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stop hash tagging and you'll see results0
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What does weighing your food do? Lol I am at a loss here...open my mind please?0
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http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1290491/how-and-why-to-use-a-digital-food-scale
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1234699/logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10012907/logging-accuracy-consistency-and-youre-probably-eating-more-than-you-think0 -
Don't listen to people that tell you to eliminate processed foods, gmo, whatever.
The secret is calories, that's all. And you have to track them accurately.
For example: If I measure with a spoon a TBS of peanut butter, and then weigh that amount on a scale, I'm likely eating more than the calories for that serving (look at the grams on the nutrition facts). These numbers add up fast. It's the best thing I ever did for my weight loss.
#seriouslygetafoodscale
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i was just as flausterated untill i started tracking food comsumption .and wow o wow made a huge differance and then heres,the other big one not over exercising .what i mean was i was spending hours and hours every day .to much way to much found a balance and started loseing .consistant is everything !! good luck to u0
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FitForMaddy wrote: »What does weighing your food do? Lol I am at a loss here...open my mind please?
It helps you keep track of your calorie intake more accurately than just "eyeballing" your portion sizes.0 -
Be patient. Stay consistent. The pounds will come off. You can do it!!!0
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FitForMaddy wrote: »What does weighing your food do? Lol I am at a loss here...open my mind please?
Many foods are meant to be weighed, not measured with a dry measuring cup. Meat, vegetables, etc. Even peanut butter. Very often the amount you can fit in a measuring cup vs. the serving size weighed, is way more than the serving. It can stall weight loss.0 -
CupcakeCrusoe wrote: »Don't listen to people that tell you to eliminate processed foods, gmo, whatever.
The secret is calories, that's all. And you have to track them accurately.
For example: If I measure with a spoon a TBS of peanut butter, and then weigh that amount on a scale, I'm likely eating more than the calories for that serving (look at the grams on the nutrition facts). These numbers add up fast. It's the best thing I ever did for my weight loss.
#seriouslygetafoodscale
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Ugh, I bought peanut butter yesterday and weighed it (I've avoided it for awhile), and two tablespoons is miniscule.0 -
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