I don't know what I'm doing wrong?
ashleebear23
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Hi all,
This is my first post so please be kind!
Around 3 months ago now I decided that enough was enough and I needed to lose some weight.
I'm 5"11 and started at 12st7. Three months later and I'm....wait for it... 12st6
I've been eating well, putting in correct amounts, going to the gym 3 sometimes 4 times a week but just can't shift my weight at all!
I've given up twice, for about a week then i start again. But nothing is working. I started at a 1300 calorie intake and have steadily made it down to 1000 calories to see if that made a difference. Alas, no!
At the beginning of the year I went on a low carb diet and lost 5 pounds, but piled it straight back on when I came off of it, so that's a no go for me now.
Any tips or motivation people can lend me? I just feel like giving up all together if I'm honest
This is my first post so please be kind!
Around 3 months ago now I decided that enough was enough and I needed to lose some weight.
I'm 5"11 and started at 12st7. Three months later and I'm....wait for it... 12st6
I've been eating well, putting in correct amounts, going to the gym 3 sometimes 4 times a week but just can't shift my weight at all!
I've given up twice, for about a week then i start again. But nothing is working. I started at a 1300 calorie intake and have steadily made it down to 1000 calories to see if that made a difference. Alas, no!
At the beginning of the year I went on a low carb diet and lost 5 pounds, but piled it straight back on when I came off of it, so that's a no go for me now.
Any tips or motivation people can lend me? I just feel like giving up all together if I'm honest
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If you'd please kindly answer these questions:
- Are you using an electric scale to weigh your foods?
- Are you weighing accurately? i.e. using grams instead of cups
- How are you obtaining your calorie burns? MFP, HRM or machines?
Also, open your diary so we can look at your logging. Don't eat at 1000 calories, the minimum RDA is 1200 and I still think that is too low for most.0 -
I'll also ask if your body measurements are changing??
don't let the scale master you..its just a number. Keep putting in the effort for the entire time you've set aside and see where you end up. I know in the past when I've lost weight that it was almost to the end of the 12 weeks before the scale showed any significant change.
Keep the faith. Working out and eating right is rarely a bad decision. However, reducing your calories that low is bad for you and could send your body into starvation mode and make it hold onto every calorie it gets. So give that some thought.
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I'll also ask if your body measurements are changing??
don't let the scale master you..its just a number. Keep putting in the effort for the entire time you've set aside and see where you end up. I know in the past when I've lost weight that it was almost to the end of the 12 weeks before the scale showed any significant change.
Keep the faith. Working out and eating right is rarely a bad decision. However, reducing your calories that low is bad for you and could send your body into starvation mode and make it hold onto every calorie it gets. So give that some thought.
Stef
No. It's a myth.
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How are you determining your caloric intake? Can you open your food diary?
(and no starvation mode as that poster used it isn't a thing).0 -
I hate this conversation, starvation mode may not be a thing but metabolic damage certainly is and I think that is what most people refer to when they use the term starvation mode. If you are not eating enough your metabolism will slow and burn fewer calories. Your body is a complex machine and needs to be treated properly.0
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You are not eating at the deficit you think you are.
To put it simpler: You're eating too much.
HINT: You are not eating at the 1000/day you think you are, or we wouldn't be having this conversation, right?0 -
stevesample76 wrote: »I hate this conversation, starvation mode may not be a thing but metabolic damage certainly is and I think that is what most people refer to when they use the term starvation mode. If you are not eating enough your metabolism will slow and burn fewer calories. Your body is a complex machine and needs to be treated properly.
Go away.
Your misinformation is not needed here.-2 -
IsaackGMOON wrote: »If you'd please kindly answer these questions:
- Are you using an electric scale to weigh your foods?
- Are you weighing accurately? i.e. using grams instead of cups
- How are you obtaining your calorie burns? MFP, HRM or machines?
Also, open your diary so we can look at your logging. Don't eat at 1000 calories, the minimum RDA is 1200 and I still think that is too low for most.
^^this!0 -
SergeantSausage wrote: »You are not eating at the deficit you think you are.
To put it simpler: You're eating too much.
HINT: You are not eating at the 1000/day you think you are, or we wouldn't be having this conversation, right?
ALL of this!0 -
In all honesty I haven't been using an electric scale, I have a pretty demanding job so don't always have time to weigh my food! The last couple of weeks I've majorly slipped out of MFP so my diary as it stands is a load of BS ha.
I've been writing my calorie burns off of the machines, as MFP was counting way higher.
Would you recommend the way to go is to weigh food ultimately?
I have noticed a change in my body shape which is great, just want to look at the scale going down now!0 -
ashleebear23 wrote: »In all honesty I haven't been using an electric scale, I have a pretty demanding job so don't always have time to weigh my food! The last couple of weeks I've majorly slipped out of MFP so my diary as it stands is a load of BS ha.
I've been writing my calorie burns off of the machines, as MFP was counting way higher.
Would you recommend the way to go is to weigh food ultimately?
I have noticed a change in my body shape which is great, just want to look at the scale going down now!
You need to be weighing your foods to get the correct amount of calories into your body. You have been eating more than you think, I'm afraid.
Eat around 50-75% of your calorie burns from machines because they are notoriously inaccurate.0 -
How long of weighing until I start to see some weight loss do you estimate??
Thanks for helping!0 -
ashleebear23 wrote: »How long of weighing until I start to see some weight loss do you estimate??
Thanks for helping!
Usually, in the first week of calorie restricting you will see some water weight reduction. After that, it sort of depends on the person... for some people the scale doesn't go down but the measurements does in the first week.
Just keep with a caloric deficit, made accurate by logging foods
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SergeantSausage wrote: »stevesample76 wrote: »I hate this conversation, starvation mode may not be a thing but metabolic damage certainly is and I think that is what most people refer to when they use the term starvation mode. If you are not eating enough your metabolism will slow and burn fewer calories. Your body is a complex machine and needs to be treated properly.
Go away.
Your misinformation is not needed here.
Just for clarification, you don't think metabolic damage is real?
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stevesample76 wrote: »SergeantSausage wrote: »stevesample76 wrote: »I hate this conversation, starvation mode may not be a thing but metabolic damage certainly is and I think that is what most people refer to when they use the term starvation mode. If you are not eating enough your metabolism will slow and burn fewer calories. Your body is a complex machine and needs to be treated properly.
Go away.
Your misinformation is not needed here.
Just for clarification, you don't think metabolic damage is real?
Eating 1000 calories for a couple weeks isn't going to cause long-term metabolic damage.
That doesn't mean it's good idea.
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take pictures, take measurements, and use a food scale. After 4 weeks, check and see if there was a change (and don't have your check in week be your TOM, lol).0
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I also suggest getting yourself a heart rate monitor. I find that it is more accurate than what MFP and the machines calculate what you have burned. I find that MFP and the machines can either be way under or way over. This gives me more peace of mind when I use my heart rate monitor. I wear mine like a watch, it's with me all day, every day.0
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Let's not hijack the OP's thread.
OP, if you open your diary, there is a good chance folks here will be able to point out some issues that may be preventing your weight loss.0 -
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Meal prepping is the way to go if you don't feel you have time in a day. I meal prep on sundays, and takes me up to a couple hours to cook everything. I weigh everything in my containers, and then prelog the meals I prepped. It has worked for me so far. 0
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Meal prepping is the way to go if you don't feel you have time in a day. I meal prep on sundays, and takes me up to a couple hours to cook everything. I weigh everything in my containers, and then prelog the meals I prepped. It has worked for me so far.
Great I'll have to try this! What sort of meals would you recommend?0 -
I also suggest getting yourself a heart rate monitor. I find that it is more accurate than what MFP and the machines calculate what you have burned. I find that MFP and the machines can either be way under or way over. This gives me more peace of mind when I use my heart rate monitor. I wear mine like a watch, it's with me all day, every day.
I was looking into getting a Fitbit!0 -
ashleebear23 wrote: »Meal prepping is the way to go if you don't feel you have time in a day. I meal prep on sundays, and takes me up to a couple hours to cook everything. I weigh everything in my containers, and then prelog the meals I prepped. It has worked for me so far.
Great I'll have to try this! What sort of meals would you recommend?
last week for lunch was rotisserie chicken (i was lazy and bought it at the store) brown rice with yellow bell pepper and onion, steamed spinach and brocolli, and cherries. For me it totaled 450 cal (my portions, you can adjust to fit your plan). This week is grilled pork, cauliflower mash, and steamed broccoli (again) haha. Peaches are on sale this week, so I'll eat that too! Snack is usually some sort of veggie with hummus.
For breakfast I have been eating oatmeal with coconut, sliced almonds, and blueberries. I prep all the dry ingredients, add the berries in the morning, and then just add hot water at work and throw it in the microwave!
Its really whatever you want to make. You can mix it up throughout the week too. I know a lot of people may not be able to eat the same thing for a week like that.0 -
I started out with 1200 calories however weight wouldn't budge. When I upped my calories to 1500 the weight started coming off. But I'm aiming for slow and steady weight loss. About .5 lb a week.0
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i think the number of calories on treadmills, etc. grossly miscalculate the calories you burn. I think it's a lot less than it says. also make sure you are weight training too!0
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You also might want to see your dr. If your thyroid is sluggish, it can effect your weight loss too. Or certain meds or supplements. Everyone works different but you might do better eating 6 meals rather than 3. I was in the same place as you. Losing nothing. I'm under a Drs care now. Having tons of bloodwork done although I already know i have hypothyroidism. The meds seem to help a little. I'm waiting for more recipes.
All the best!0 -
Along with using a food scale, you need to make sure that you are using accurate entries from the database. If you use entries marked homemade, generic, and has small/medium/large as a measurement (usually found with fruits) then your diary may be inaccurate without you knowing it. Add that with not using a food scale and it can easily wipe out your deficit.
This is why people asked to see your diary. These are the things that they are looking for.
This link is a great step by step guide on how to find the accurate entries in the database:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1234699/logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide/p10 -
ashleebear23 wrote: »I'm 5"11 and started at 12st7. Three months later and I'm....wait for it... 12st6
I've been eating well, putting in correct amounts, going to the gym 3 sometimes 4 times a week but just can't shift my weight at all!
I'm curious if at 5'11' if 127lb isn't already a good weight for you? I'm 5'6 and around 130ish give or take is my supposed "healthy" weight.
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I also have a very hectic work schedule. I always meal prep and use a digital scale it's the only way to ensure I get the correct caloric intake0
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weigh once a month at your local doctors office, or fire station.0
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