not losing weight????
simply_bubbz
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Ok so last week I was under my calorie goal all the way til saturday and sunday I went over but it wasn't drastic. I weighed myself this morning I was the exact weight as I was last week! did those 2 days I went over destroy me??? it's so discouraging! Is it b/c I barely exercised last week? But if I was under my calorie goal 5 out of 7 days should it matter if I didn't exercise as much? Shouldn't I have still lost my 2 lbs or at least 1 !!! I'm so discouraged !! Please help, the more answers the better!!!!
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Flowchart courtesy of @lemonlionheart This answers most of the typical "not losing weight" questions.
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Weight loss isn't linear, some weeks you lose some you might now. Could be water weight. Are you tracking your foods accurately? Using a food scale?0
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Weight loss isn't linear. Did you go out to eat over the weekend? That could mean excess sodium intake, which leads to an increase in water weight. Or, if you're nearing TOM, you can also retain water from that.
You'll never lose week to week, and there will be times you even see a gain. Just keep doing what you're doing, and if it sticks around for a month then it's time to reevaluate your diary to see what can change.0 -
Flowchart courtesy of @lemonlionheart This answers most of the typical "not losing weight" questions.
According to this it suggests to see a doctor..but I have lost weight b4 so would this apply?0 -
strong_curves wrote: »Weight loss isn't linear, some weeks you lose some you might now. Could be water weight. Are you tracking your foods accurately? Using a food scale?
Yes I started using a food scale about a week ago...I'm tracking foods accurately as well. I jst don't understand why my weight is the exct same all the way down to the decimal point!0 -
Weight loss isn't linear. Did you go out to eat over the weekend? That could mean excess sodium intake, which leads to an increase in water weight. Or, if you're nearing TOM, you can also retain water from that.
You'll never lose week to week, and there will be times you even see a gain. Just keep doing what you're doing, and if it sticks around for a month then it's time to reevaluate your diary to see what can change.
Sorry for my ignorance, what is TOM?
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If your diary were open, we might be able to give you more specific advice.0
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simply_bubbz wrote: »Weight loss isn't linear. Did you go out to eat over the weekend? That could mean excess sodium intake, which leads to an increase in water weight. Or, if you're nearing TOM, you can also retain water from that.
You'll never lose week to week, and there will be times you even see a gain. Just keep doing what you're doing, and if it sticks around for a month then it's time to reevaluate your diary to see what can change.
Sorry for my ignorance, what is TOM?
Time of the month/your period0 -
You will not lose weight each & every week. Its almost impossible. Could be the same because you're retaining water which is hiding your fat-loss. Water retention could be from eating high sodium over the weekend, TOM/hormones, stress, etc. If you stay the same for 4-6 weeks, then its time to re-evaluate. For just 1 though, keep going and trust the science and assume your body will catch up soon.0
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simply_bubbz wrote: »strong_curves wrote: »Weight loss isn't linear, some weeks you lose some you might now. Could be water weight. Are you tracking your foods accurately? Using a food scale?
Yes I started using a food scale about a week ago...I'm tracking foods accurately as well. I jst don't understand why my weight is the exct same all the way down to the decimal point!
If you've only been at it for a week, there's no need to see a doctor yet. Perhaps you can open your diary so we can take a look how you're logging.
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simply_bubbz wrote: »Ok so last week I was under my calorie goal all the way til saturday and sunday I went over but it wasn't drastic. I weighed myself this morning I was the exact weight as I was last week! did those 2 days I went over destroy me??? it's so discouraging! Is it b/c I barely exercised last week? But if I was under my calorie goal 5 out of 7 days should it matter if I didn't exercise as much? Shouldn't I have still lost my 2 lbs or at least 1 !!! I'm so discouraged !! Please help, the more answers the better!!!!
My advice: Stop trying to pinpoint direct weight loss to specific days/weeks.
Weighing in regularly is fine, but the fluctuation between individual data points is meaningless. Literally...meaningless.
Track your data for a couple months and then look at the long term trend line (or there are several computer apps/programs that can do it for you). If the overall trend is going down at a good rate on average, then keep going. If it's not then make appropriate adjustments.0 -
Do you usually exercise? Sodium can definitely make you bloat but your exercise routine could also be a factor. Sometimes you can hit a plateau ( I did when I lost my first 10 lbs) so I just had to switch out my workout routine a little and then I lost 10 more
I'm still on my journey myself so I'm not sure how much of a help I am. I also watch my macros and not just my calories. Your carb, fat and protein ratio can play a huge factor on your progress. 0 -
SherryTeach wrote: »If your diary were open, we might be able to give you more specific advice.
My diary is open0 -
oh duh, gotcha! But not at the moment...simply_bubbz wrote: »Weight loss isn't linear. Did you go out to eat over the weekend? That could mean excess sodium intake, which leads to an increase in water weight. Or, if you're nearing TOM, you can also retain water from that.
You'll never lose week to week, and there will be times you even see a gain. Just keep doing what you're doing, and if it sticks around for a month then it's time to reevaluate your diary to see what can change.
Sorry for my ignorance, what is TOM?
Time of the month/your period
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simply_bubbz wrote: »SherryTeach wrote: »If your diary were open, we might be able to give you more specific advice.
My diary is open
Nope. Still closed.0 -
Do you usually exercise? Sodium can definitely make you bloat but your exercise routine could also be a factor. Sometimes you can hit a plateau ( I did when I lost my first 10 lbs) so I just had to switch out my workout routine a little and then I lost 10 more I'm still on my journey myself so I'm not sure how much of a help I am. I also watch my macros and not just my calories. Your carb, fat and protein ratio can play a huge factor on your progress.
I was slacking last week, however I figured as long as I was under my calorie deficit I should still lose my 2 lbs a week! I'm going to go back hard in the gym though...as far as the carb, fat and protein thing, I have no idea how much of what I'm suppose 2 have and it became a headache trying to monitor all of that and track calories it gets overwhelming! How do you do it?0 -
simply_bubbz wrote: »Do you usually exercise? Sodium can definitely make you bloat but your exercise routine could also be a factor. Sometimes you can hit a plateau ( I did when I lost my first 10 lbs) so I just had to switch out my workout routine a little and then I lost 10 more I'm still on my journey myself so I'm not sure how much of a help I am. I also watch my macros and not just my calories. Your carb, fat and protein ratio can play a huge factor on your progress.
I was slacking last week, however I figured as long as I was under my calorie deficit I should still lose my 2 lbs a week! I'm going to go back hard in the gym though...as far as the carb, fat and protein thing, I have no idea how much of what I'm suppose 2 have and it became a headache trying to monitor all of that and track calories it gets overwhelming! How do you do it?
That's why you log your foods on this site. If you open your diary, we may be able to help you!
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Sorry guys I had it open to friends only. I just made it public to you! thanks for pointing it out!0
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LeanButNotMean44 wrote: »simply_bubbz wrote: »Do you usually exercise? Sodium can definitely make you bloat but your exercise routine could also be a factor. Sometimes you can hit a plateau ( I did when I lost my first 10 lbs) so I just had to switch out my workout routine a little and then I lost 10 more I'm still on my journey myself so I'm not sure how much of a help I am. I also watch my macros and not just my calories. Your carb, fat and protein ratio can play a huge factor on your progress.
I was slacking last week, however I figured as long as I was under my calorie deficit I should still lose my 2 lbs a week! I'm going to go back hard in the gym though...as far as the carb, fat and protein thing, I have no idea how much of what I'm suppose 2 have and it became a headache trying to monitor all of that and track calories it gets overwhelming! How do you do it?
That's why you log your foods on this site. If you open your diary, we may be able to help you!
I just made it open to public it was only open to friends. I didn't know O_O sorry!0 -
Cups and spoons are not accurate methods of weighing food...buy a scale and weigh everything out and hopefully that will put you back on track 0
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It's ok.
I scanned back several days through your log. My sense is you're not weighing the foods you're eating and logging consistently enough. There's a lot of entries like "Oatmeal (1 cup)".
If you go by the serving size on the package of the oatmeal, it almost always has a weight such as (30 grams) next to it. If you weigh your portion at 35 grams, you're getting 16% more on that item alone.
These are some posts about logging and counting that are very helpful for someone just starting out.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1234699/logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide/p1
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1296011/calorie-counting-101/p1
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10012907/logging-accuracy-consistency-and-youre-probably-eating-more-than-you-think/p10 -
simply_bubbz wrote: »I was slacking last week, however I figured as long as I was under my calorie deficit I should still lose my 2 lbs a week! I'm going to go back hard in the gym though...as far as the carb, fat and protein thing, I have no idea how much of what I'm suppose 2 have and it became a headache trying to monitor all of that and track calories it gets overwhelming! How do you do it?
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/macro-math-3-keys-to-dialing-in-your-macro-ratios.html
I usually read a bunch of different articles and compare them all to get a feel for what is realistic and what is not. I'm not quite sure how credible this is but it definitely is do-able and has helped shed some weight without feeling sluggish since I run and do zumba during the week. In you diary you can edit the amount of calories you eat and the percentages of macros. I've done that because MFP told me to eat only 1200 calories which was pretty low for my activity level, so I wasn't losing any weight since my body was holding on to everything. Now that I upped it to 1500 and adjusted my macros accordingly I have not only felt more energized but i have been losing about 1.5 lbs a week for the past month. I may plateau later again, but that's when I will adjust my whole diet plan and keep my body fueled and healthy 0 -
If it's just one week I wouldn't worry, a few months ago I ate at a 2lb loss for a week and the scale was the same as the week before (when I was consistently losing a pound a week til then) but then I lost four pounds by the next week, it can be anything really! Just give it a bit more time0
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It's ok.
I scanned back several days through your log. My sense is you're not weighing the foods you're eating and logging consistently enough. There's a lot of entries like "Oatmeal (1 cup)".
If you go by the serving size on the package of the oatmeal, it almost always has a weight such as (30 grams) next to it. If you weigh your portion at 35 grams, you're getting 16% more on that item alone.
These are some posts about logging and counting that are very helpful for someone just starting out.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1234699/logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide/p1
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1296011/calorie-counting-101/p1
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10012907/logging-accuracy-consistency-and-youre-probably-eating-more-than-you-think/p1
it says that b/c that's exactly what it is lol. It's not a packet of oatmeal it's them oatmeals on the go that you just add water and microwave. It comes in a container similiar to those noodles in a cup...0 -
simply_bubbz wrote: »It's ok.
I scanned back several days through your log. My sense is you're not weighing the foods you're eating and logging consistently enough. There's a lot of entries like "Oatmeal (1 cup)".
If you go by the serving size on the package of the oatmeal, it almost always has a weight such as (30 grams) next to it. If you weigh your portion at 35 grams, you're getting 16% more on that item alone.
These are some posts about logging and counting that are very helpful for someone just starting out.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1234699/logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide/p1
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1296011/calorie-counting-101/p1
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10012907/logging-accuracy-consistency-and-youre-probably-eating-more-than-you-think/p1
it says that b/c that's exactly what it is lol. It's not a packet of oatmeal it's them oatmeals on the go that you just add water and microwave. It comes in a container similiar to those noodles in a cup...
Unfortunately, even packet food can be quite a bit off. Whenever I'm home, I'm weighing everything, including condiments. I've found single serve packet foods can be as much as 5-10% off sometimes.
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simply_bubbz wrote: »I was slacking last week, however I figured as long as I was under my calorie deficit I should still lose my 2 lbs a week! I'm going to go back hard in the gym though...as far as the carb, fat and protein thing, I have no idea how much of what I'm suppose 2 have and it became a headache trying to monitor all of that and track calories it gets overwhelming! How do you do it?
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/macro-math-3-keys-to-dialing-in-your-macro-ratios.html
I usually read a bunch of different articles and compare them all to get a feel for what is realistic and what is not. I'm not quite sure how credible this is but it definitely is do-able and has helped shed some weight without feeling sluggish since I run and do zumba during the week. In you diary you can edit the amount of calories you eat and the percentages of macros. I've done that because MFP told me to eat only 1200 calories which was pretty low for my activity level, so I wasn't losing any weight since my body was holding on to everything. Now that I upped it to 1500 and adjusted my macros accordingly I have not only felt more energized but i have been losing about 1.5 lbs a week for the past month. I may plateau later again, but that's when I will adjust my whole diet plan and keep my body fueled and healthy
I thought when you have a lower calorie goal you'll lose weight? what do you mean by holding on to everything?? This is so confusing lol0 -
annavalente wrote: »Cups and spoons are not accurate methods of weighing food...buy a scale and weigh everything out and hopefully that will put you back on track
Yes I have a scale and it helps me alot...I never use an actual spoon to measure...only teaspoons and tablespoons measurement tools0 -
simply_bubbz wrote: »It's ok.
I scanned back several days through your log. My sense is you're not weighing the foods you're eating and logging consistently enough. There's a lot of entries like "Oatmeal (1 cup)".
If you go by the serving size on the package of the oatmeal, it almost always has a weight such as (30 grams) next to it. If you weigh your portion at 35 grams, you're getting 16% more on that item alone.
These are some posts about logging and counting that are very helpful for someone just starting out.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1234699/logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide/p1
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1296011/calorie-counting-101/p1
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10012907/logging-accuracy-consistency-and-youre-probably-eating-more-than-you-think/p1
it says that b/c that's exactly what it is lol. It's not a packet of oatmeal it's them oatmeals on the go that you just add water and microwave. It comes in a container similiar to those noodles in a cup...
I don't think you get it, this video does a great job of explaining:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=JVjWPclrWVY
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simply_bubbz wrote: »annavalente wrote: »Cups and spoons are not accurate methods of weighing food...buy a scale and weigh everything out and hopefully that will put you back on track
Yes I have a scale and it helps me alot...I never use an actual spoon to measure...only teaspoons and tablespoons measurement tools
Like i said these are not accurate ways to measure/weigh food - you need to be using an actual food scale! The video above will explain perfectly!0 -
We discussed before simly_bubbz
Weigh your food is the only solution.
you are not in a deficit!!!!!!
nothing is changed, start weighing all your food!0
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