Stalled weight at 1200 calories!
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If you're eating 1200, you're losing weight. If you're gaining weight, you're not eating 1200 - not without breaking known laws of thermodynamics
You're eating more than you're counting. That's quite common actually - a lot of people who want to lose weight tend to underestimate their calorie intake. I'd say you're probably about 300-500 calories above your maintenance.0 -
B01JHenningson wrote: »Actually that's a fallacy I just learned when I started this diet! the fact is that muscle weighs the same as fat - i.e. a pound of feathers and a pound of bricks are still a pound. I do know muscle does burn more calories. Not sure how to reply to some earlier questions - I had a bowel obstruction related to prior abdominal surgical scars (c-section for one). Anyway, it just seems so wrong to gain when I only eat 1400 or 1500. Sounds like I need to invest in a food scale. I can't wear the clothes I wore before, so that is an issue, too.
- Thanks again - I'll keep checking comments - I feel better knowing some others are stalled out too.
You really, really do. I'm a bit younger than you, but I'm still older, and I'm shorter too. With those two factors alone, there's not a lot of wiggle room for error when it comes to creating a deficit. A food scale will enable you to get your intake and calorie count more accurate. At this point, you're probably eating more than 1200 calories.
I had a recent month long stall, and let me tell you, the one thing that kept me from freaking out about it was knowing, wayyyyyy deep down that my calorie counting and logging were as accurate as could be. That knowledge was all thanks to my food scale.
I bet you'll see progress as soon as you start weighing your food.
Good luck.
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So, let me get this straight...
You've lost 6 lbs since Jan 2015 and haven't lost any weight for 2 weeks?
Weight loss isn't linear. 2 weeks could be water retention, such as: hormonal changes, sodium intake, more carbs than usual, muscle repair, etc.
Give it more time and be patient.0 -
So, let me get this straight...
You've lost 6 lbs since Jan 2015 and haven't lost any weight for 2 weeks?
Weight loss isn't linear. 2 weeks could be water retention, such as: hormonal changes, sodium intake, more carbs than usual, muscle repair, etc.
Give it more time and be patient.
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Plus,
1.You can't "spike" your metabolism.
2. You're not "building muscle" in a deficit.
3. Eating more is not going to make you lose.0 -
Is it possible you might be retaining fluid? How is your salt intake or the sodium content of the foods you are eating?0
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Terpnista84 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »I dunno really. I am unhappy at 1200 calories. I am also 5'4", current weight is My BMR is 1450 calories a day. That is what my body needs to lay in bed all day and breath.
About 4 weeks ago I weighed 162. I have been eating 1450 calories + 80% of my exercise calories back, but trying to not eat more that 1750 in a day.
Honestly, try eating a little more. I know it sounds counter intuitive but it will help, especially if you are not eating back any exercise calories.
If she isn't creating a calorie deficit sufficient to lose weight, how will increasing calories help her lose weight?
. I don't think it's ever good to eat only 1,200 calories whether you exercise or not because when you stop losing you feel like you have to cut more calories and you are already eating so little.
Wrong. I've eaten at 1200 calories for 3 months. This is a lifestyle change, not a diet, so I'm not concerned about how long it takes to lose. Doing it right is all that matters to me, so that it will last. I stall for 2-4 weeks, and will then lose 2-6 pounds in a week. Woosh.0 -
Terpnista84 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »I dunno really. I am unhappy at 1200 calories. I am also 5'4", current weight is My BMR is 1450 calories a day. That is what my body needs to lay in bed all day and breath.
About 4 weeks ago I weighed 162. I have been eating 1450 calories + 80% of my exercise calories back, but trying to not eat more that 1750 in a day.
Honestly, try eating a little more. I know it sounds counter intuitive but it will help, especially if you are not eating back any exercise calories.
If she isn't creating a calorie deficit sufficient to lose weight, how will increasing calories help her lose weight?
. I don't think it's ever good to eat only 1,200 calories whether you exercise or not because when you stop losing you feel like you have to cut more calories and you are already eating so little.
This is a lifestyle change, not a diet, so I'm not concerned about how long it takes to lose. Doing it right is all that matters to me, so that it will last. I stall for 2-4 weeks, and will then lose 2-6 pounds in a week. Woosh.
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Terpnista84 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »I dunno really. I am unhappy at 1200 calories. I am also 5'4", current weight is My BMR is 1450 calories a day. That is what my body needs to lay in bed all day and breath.
About 4 weeks ago I weighed 162. I have been eating 1450 calories + 80% of my exercise calories back, but trying to not eat more that 1750 in a day.
Honestly, try eating a little more. I know it sounds counter intuitive but it will help, especially if you are not eating back any exercise calories.
If she isn't creating a calorie deficit sufficient to lose weight, how will increasing calories help her lose weight?
It will help spike her metabolism. When I did 1,200 plus exercising and not eating calories back I lost weight initially and then stalled. I upped my calories and started losing again. I don't think it's ever good to eat only 1,200 calories whether you exercise or not because when you stop losing you feel like you have to cut more calories and you are already eating so little.
No. Your metabolism doesn't need "spiking". More likely you were not counting calories correctly and we're eating over 1200 cals.
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Some people Woosh. Some people don't. My food scale is slowly becoming my bestest friend as I adjust to using it each day. Drink water to thirst, you'll probably pee a lot but have comfort in the knowledge that science is behind your efforts and it will pay off! 0
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gomezcasondra wrote: »Are you doing any weights??? I wonder if you are just building some muscle since it weighs more than fat.
Doubtful. Muscle does not weigh the same as fat, it just takes up less pace. In other words, a pound of at weighs the same as a pound of fat. 0 -
B01JHenningson wrote: »I just read the post about inaccuracies in recording, but I can't see that I have changed anything in recording. How come I can't lose any more weight (after 2 weeks of 1200 or fewer calories) when I am 5ft 4inches and exercise 3 days a week for 45 to 60 minutes??? any ideas?
Seems this whole weight issue started after a 2 week hospitalization where I had NO food intake for 10 days!
Hi B01JHenningson,
I just looked at your diary. It appears that you are not weighing your food because you use a lot of generic entries, and some of your calories seem underestimated. Not weighing food and ensuring correct entries can pretty much kill a deficit.
I suggest you weigh your food instead of using measuring cups and spoons and eyeballs, and make sure you are locating accurate entries.
Here is a thread you might be interested in:
community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1296011/calorie-counting-101#latest
It also looks like you've lost some weight, so you might want to be a little patient as well and just take a good hard look at your logging habits.
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I'm confused were you recently in the hospital? Or that was last year only? I was in the hospital for kidney stones and an infection in my kidney for 3 days (could barely eat because of the medicines) however I gained 9 pounds while in the hospital (apparently from the iv fluids) it took about 18 days for me to have it all drop off. I would just keep doing your logging and stick it out. If your in a deficit the weight will start coming off again.0
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Hiya I'd increase the days you exercise to every other day, but decrease the time you do it.
I started off by doing 20 mins on crosstrainer 20 on treadmill and gradually increased my time and equipment I use. Also varying from gym to classes depending on how I feel.
Big thing though you need to understand. It's 20% exercise BUT 80% nutrition.
What you eat is so important. I myself have quit sugar to its min. Good sugars. I follow a low GI, low saturated fat, low carb and no sugar diet.
As I've PCOS.
Miracle of miracles it's finally working and I've lost 1 stone to date.
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hlvincent15 wrote: »Hiya I'd increase the days you exercise to every other day, but decrease the time you do it.
I started off by doing 20 mins on crosstrainer 20 on treadmill and gradually increased my time and equipment I use. Also varying from gym to classes depending on how I feel.
Big thing though you need to understand. It's 20% exercise BUT 80% nutrition.
What you eat is so important. I myself have quit sugar to its min. Good sugars. I follow a low GI, low saturated fat, low carb and no sugar diet.
As I've PCOS.
Miracle of miracles it's finally working and I've lost 1 stone to date.
Weight loss is 100% calories in/calories out. While nutrition helps our energy levels and makes sure we get all our nutrients and helps meet our macros, and exercise is for endurance (cardio) and muscle retention or building, depending on calorie intake (weight lifting), neither has anything to do with weight loss. In other words, you do not have to exercise to lose weight and keep it off.
There is no good or bad food. It's all about moderation in all foods you like. Type of diet does not matter to weight loss, either, because there is no magic in any type of diet except the magic you/we give it. You just have to find the eating plan that helps you stick to that calorie deficit.
As for me, I eat everything under the sun that I like, lost 44 pounds this way, and have maintained that loss for well over a year, I just don't overdo it 95% of the time. However, I do weight lifting and cardio because I love how it makes me feel, but I could lose weight without on less calories.
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In summary, some people can and do build a decent amount of muscle while they’re in a calorie deficit.
http://muscleevo.net/calorie-deficit/0 -
WalkingAlong wrote: »In summary, some people can and do build a decent amount of muscle while they’re in a calorie deficit.
http://muscleevo.net/calorie-deficit/
Not germane to this thread. The OP weighs 133 pounds. Hardly obese.
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hlvincent15 wrote: »Hiya I'd increase the days you exercise to every other day, but decrease the time you do it.
I started off by doing 20 mins on crosstrainer 20 on treadmill and gradually increased my time and equipment I use. Also varying from gym to classes depending on how I feel.
Big thing though you need to understand. It's 20% exercise BUT 80% nutrition.
What you eat is so important. I myself have quit sugar to its min. Good sugars. I follow a low GI, low saturated fat, low carb and no sugar diet.
As I've PCOS.
Miracle of miracles it's finally working and I've lost 1 stone to date.
Weight loss is 100% calories in/calories out. While nutrition helps our energy levels and makes sure we get all our nutrients and helps meet our macros, and exercise is for endurance (cardio) and muscle retention or building, depending on calorie intake (weight lifting), neither has anything to do with weight loss. In other words, you do not have to exercise to lose weight and keep it off.
There is no good or bad food. It's all about moderation in all foods you like. Type of diet does not matter to weight loss, either, because there is no magic in any type of diet except the magic you/we give it. You just have to find the eating plan that helps you stick to that calorie deficit.
As for me, I eat everything under the sun that I like, lost 44 pounds this way, and have maintained that loss for well over a year, I just don't overdo it 95% of the time. However, I do weight lifting and cardio because I love how it makes me feel, but I could lose weight without on less calories.
Unfortunately, this does not apply to women with PCOS. I did moderation for years and eat a very healthy diet and still put weight on, doctors would fob me off by saying the same thing until I met one lady doctor who specialised in PCOS, and knew what she was talking about.
That is the problem with my condition. For others with 'normal' bodies that is, no insulin resistance problems, you can eat 'moderately'.
Women with PCOS WILL have to exercise, but crucially eat a low sat fat/carb, low GI diet and quit sugar in their diets for any effects to happen.
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It's not limited to only the obese. I'm not suggesting the OP is experiencing this. Just posting it in response to the "you can never build muscle in a deficit" type responses. For anyone new to lifting, it's common.mamapeach910 wrote: »WalkingAlong wrote: »In summary, some people can and do build a decent amount of muscle while they’re in a calorie deficit.
http://muscleevo.net/calorie-deficit/
Not germane to this thread. The OP weighs 133 pounds. Hardly obese.
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I stalled out for two weeks during my 7th and 8th week and I diligently weigh and measure everything. It eventually started back up again. I didn't change anything with my diet other than try to force a couple more cups of water a day in me and add a little more protein to my diet.0
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Thanks for the comments once again. Now I am week 3 and still stalled!!! No weight change at all since Fe. 25th and then it was only 0.2 of a lb. This is getting frustrating. I have begun measuring and weighing everything and can't see that it is making any difference.0
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