Stuck at the same weight

lorsmiles
lorsmiles Posts: 3 Member
edited November 12 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi guys! I've been calorie counting for awhile now but the past 2 months I hit a plateau where I'm just not losing weight. I'm eating 1200 calories or less but I just can't seem to lose any more weight .. Any suggestions? Thanks! :#

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  • brittanydrake58
    brittanydrake58 Posts: 1
    Try carb cycling
  • gostumpy
    gostumpy Posts: 156 Member
    Sorry off topic, Gorgeous!! Love the hair
  • lgravelle387
    lgravelle387 Posts: 1 Member
    When you find the answer, let me know. I'm having the same problem. I have a sedentary job, but do at least four one hour workouts per week, still not loosing. Very frustrating.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,428 MFP Moderator
    Do you use a food scale? Do you log consistently? What is your height, weight, age and workout routine? Can you open your food diary?


    Side note, generally someone with 6 lbs to lose, shouldn't be aiming for 1200 calories a day.. generally it's more. As a goal, you should be 1/2 to 1 lb per week and eating more if you exercise.

    Also, what are your goals?
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    How long have you been stuck?
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Also, can you open your diary?
  • memeyer
    memeyer Posts: 1 Member
    Try switching up the way that you are eating. I was at a plateau for a couple weeks - I was basically eating the same thing at meal times so I changed up what I was eating and that seemed to do the trick. Carb cycling would do that (had to google that to find out what it was). Also make sure you are eating enough protein since protein helps build muscle and muscle burns more calories.
  • lorsmiles
    lorsmiles Posts: 3 Member
    I opened up my diary, sorry about that! I'm 23, turning 24 this month. 5' 1" and currently at 121.1lbs. I don't have that much more to lose, just want my stomach slimmer and my legs more toned which I know comes with working out as well.

    I work out 3-4 times a week doing cardio on the treadmill or will my Tone It Up DVD which has a bunch of amazing work outs for cardio and also every other area for your body.

    I have a scale but I rarely use it. Mostly just use measuring cups, etc.

    I've been stuck for about a month-2months.

    I'll have to look into carb cycling! Not sure what it is but I'll try it. :smile:

    Thanks everyone !!
  • superkiki
    superkiki Posts: 7 Member
    Here's an article that explains carb cycling http://www.cutandjacked.com/Carb-Cycling-Made-Easy
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,428 MFP Moderator
    lorsmiles wrote: »
    I opened up my diary, sorry about that! I'm 23, turning 24 this month. 5' 1" and currently at 121.1lbs. I don't have that much more to lose, just want my stomach slimmer and my legs more toned which I know comes with working out as well.

    I work out 3-4 times a week doing cardio on the treadmill or will my Tone It Up DVD which has a bunch of amazing work outs for cardio and also every other area for your body.

    I have a scale but I rarely use it. Mostly just use measuring cups, etc.

    I've been stuck for about a month-2months.

    I'll have to look into carb cycling! Not sure what it is but I'll try it. :smile:

    Thanks everyone !!

    This is the first thing I would correct.

    Second, if you switch to the TDEE method (where exercise is included into the equation, I would probably have you around 1500 calories, macros at 40% carbs, 30% protein and 30% fats.

    And if you are looking to "tone up", which means lower your body fat, I would incorporate more weight training. That will also help maintain your muscle and metabolic functions. But more importantly, your body fat % will improve quicker.
  • auddii
    auddii Posts: 15,357 Member
    psulemon wrote: »
    lorsmiles wrote: »
    I opened up my diary, sorry about that! I'm 23, turning 24 this month. 5' 1" and currently at 121.1lbs. I don't have that much more to lose, just want my stomach slimmer and my legs more toned which I know comes with working out as well.

    I work out 3-4 times a week doing cardio on the treadmill or will my Tone It Up DVD which has a bunch of amazing work outs for cardio and also every other area for your body.

    I have a scale but I rarely use it. Mostly just use measuring cups, etc.

    I've been stuck for about a month-2months.

    I'll have to look into carb cycling! Not sure what it is but I'll try it. :smile:

    Thanks everyone !!

    This is the first thing I would correct.

    Second, if you switch to the TDEE method (where exercise is included into the equation, I would probably have you around 1500 calories, macros at 40% carbs, 30% protein and 30% fats.

    And if you are looking to "tone up", which means lower your body fat, I would incorporate more weight training. That will also help maintain your muscle and metabolic functions. But more importantly, your body fat % will improve quicker.

    Agreed. And if you are looking to "tone", give this a read as well:
    http://www.fitnessrxwomen.com/training/workout-tips-advice/want-the-fastest-path-to-long-lean-muscles/

    Also, ignore the carb cycling. You lose weight by being in a deficit regardless of what your carb intake is like.

    Make sure you are logging accurately and give this a read:
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
  • segacs
    segacs Posts: 4,599 Member
    Where's that flowchart?
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Way too many generic entries, no weighing... you're eating more than you think.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,428 MFP Moderator
    auddii wrote: »

    Agreed. And if you are looking to "tone", give this a read as well:
    http://www.fitnessrxwomen.com/training/workout-tips-advice/want-the-fastest-path-to-long-lean-muscles/

    Also, ignore the carb cycling. You lose weight by being in a deficit regardless of what your carb intake is like.

    Make sure you are logging accurately and give this a read:
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

    I agree on the carb cycling. I haven't seen much research to see it as a benefit for weight loss. It may be beneficial for weight lifting though. I know alan alagon is a huge proponent of it when doing a lifting program (so you would increase carbs on days you lift).
  • lorsmiles
    lorsmiles Posts: 3 Member
    Wow thanks so much guys! This helps me out a lot!
  • StaciMarie1974
    StaciMarie1974 Posts: 4,138 Member
    edited February 2015
    Based on your size and BMR, your total calories burned is rather low. Depending on how active you are, even considering exercise you probably burn between 1500-1900 per day. This means that you'll need to aim for a small deficit (simply cannot take 500-1000 away!) of 250-500 at most.

    With a small deficit accuracy is important. Measuring cups are not accurate for solid food. You are eating more than you think. What you think is 4 ounces by weight could easily be 5. Small detail but in the daily scheme of things: a few small mistakes and your deficit is gone.

    So use your food scale and weigh EVERYTHING. And certainly focus on strength training & toning a that will help appearance to be what you want.
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