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rebeccalou4rs
rebeccalou4rs Posts: 8 Member
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I have had so many stomach problems over the last few months so i have to be so careful with what i eat, i am currently on 1400 calaries a day but i never eat that much even if i try! I have stuck around 11st for a while now and dont kmow what else i can do, i am going on holiday in october first holiday aince i put on weight as i was too embarrased i have a full time job with long hours and cant get to the gym i dont know what else to do?

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  • lemonsnowdrop
    lemonsnowdrop Posts: 1,298 Member
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    How do you know you're eating less than 1400 calories? Do you weigh and measure all your foods?
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
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    It's hard to answer these kinds of posts without more details. How long has it been since you last saw a drop on the scale? A plateau is something like 6-8 weeks without a drop on the scale and with no changes to your routine (since diet & exercise changes tend to come with some water weight retention - which can screw with the scale). If it's only been a few weeks, then it's possible that it's just a natural stall and will go away on its own.

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10084670/it-is-unlikely-that-you-will-lose-weight-consistently-i-e-weight-loss-is-not-linear

    Other than that, the most common problems we see come from underestimating calories eaten and overestimating calories burned.

    Opening your diary might help to get you more specific advice if you're comfortable doing so.

    You're logging everything you eat? Including condiments, cooking oils, veggies, cheat days, etc? Are you using a food scale, measuring cups, or eyeballing your portion sizes? Most people can be off in their estimates by several hundred calories when they eyeball portions. Measuring cups are better, but a food scale is going to be the most accurate.

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1296011/calorie-counting-101
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1234699-logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1290491-how-and-why-to-use-a-digital-food-scale

    And make sure that you've calculated your calorie goals appropriately. Remember that these are just estimates. You may need to play around a little to find what works best for you.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets

    If you're exercising and eating back your earned exercise calories, be sure that you're using accurate estimates of your burn. MFP and gym machines have a tendency to overestimate certain activities, which can cause you to eat back more calories than you need to. Even a heart rate monitor isn't 100% accurate. If you're eating those extra earned calories it might be a good idea to eat only 50-75% of those.

    And there's something to be said for the fact that some people just burn fewer calories than the generic equations predict. If you're an outlier due to size, age, or medical conditions, then it might be best to check with your healthcare provider or get a referral to a dietitian who can help you.

    tl;dr version:
    71tkryat4l9e.jpg
  • rebeccalou4rs
    rebeccalou4rs Posts: 8 Member
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    Yes everything! Only just started using this but before this i was writing it all down
  • soccerabs
    soccerabs Posts: 4 Member
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    Do you watch any tv whenever you're home? Whenever a commercial comes on I do a small few minute workout while I wait and it makes a difference. I hope this helps!
  • rebeccalou4rs
    rebeccalou4rs Posts: 8 Member
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    diannethegeek wrote: »
    It's hard to answer these kinds of posts without more details. How long has it been since you last saw a drop on the scale? A plateau is something like 6-8 weeks without a drop on the scale and with no changes to your routine (since diet & exercise changes tend to come with some water weight retention - which can screw with the scale). If it's only been a few weeks, then it's possible that it's just a natural stall and will go away on its own.

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10084670/it-is-unlikely-that-you-will-lose-weight-consistently-i-e-weight-loss-is-not-linear

    Other than that, the most common problems we see come from underestimating calories eaten and overestimating calories burned.

    Opening your diary might help to get you more specific advice if you're comfortable doing so.

    You're logging everything you eat? Including condiments, cooking oils, veggies, cheat days, etc? Are you using a food scale, measuring cups, or eyeballing your portion sizes? Most people can be off in their estimates by several hundred calories when they eyeball portions. Measuring cups are better, but a food scale is going to be the most accurate.

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1296011/calorie-counting-101
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1234699-logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1290491-how-and-why-to-use-a-digital-food-scale

    And make sure that you've calculated your calorie goals appropriately. Remember that these are just estimates. You may need to play around a little to find what works best for you.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets

    If you're exercising and eating back your earned exercise calories, be sure that you're using accurate estimates of your burn. MFP and gym machines have a tendency to overestimate certain activities, which can cause you to eat back more calories than you need to. Even a heart rate monitor isn't 100% accurate. If you're eating those extra earned calories it might be a good idea to eat only 50-75% of those.

    And there's something to be said for the fact that some people just burn fewer calories than the generic equations predict. If you're an outlier due to size, age, or medical conditions, then it might be best to check with your healthcare provider or get a referral to a dietitian who can help you.

    tl;dr version:
    71tkryat4l9e.jpg


    It has been about 2 weeks since i last lost and mostly i dont really have condiments or anything like that my stomach cant tollerate them,
    I dont eat after my work out because its at might before bed as that is the only time i can do it.
  • Monklady123
    Monklady123 Posts: 512 Member
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    rebeccalou4rs wrote: »
    I have had so many stomach problems over the last few months so i have to be so careful with what i eat, i am currently on 1400 calaries a day but i never eat that much even if i try! I have stuck around 11st for a while now and dont kmow what else i can do, i am going on holiday in october first holiday aince i put on weight as i was too embarrased i have a full time job with long hours and cant get to the gym i dont know what else to do?

    Not really enough information for anyone to give advice, although all those links that dianne gave will have good info. You didn't really elaborate on what "stomach problems" means, but I'll just say that I had indigestion, bloating, etc. ALL the time. Then I went to the doctor where I discovered that my a1c was high and where I learned that indigestion can be a sign of pre-diabetes, or of actual diabetes. (for me it was pre-diabetes). It was amazing how all those symptoms cleared up completely when I started eating fewer carbs all at one time and balancing what I did eat with protein. In other words, no breakfasts of just toast with jam, or cold cereal with skim milk. Better was toast with jam and an egg, or oatmeal with slivered almonds.

    Anyway, I'm not a doctor nor do I play one on TV :wink: so take my story with a grain of salt. I'll assume you've been to your doctor, and that they did blood work and other tests?

    Otherwise, start with all those links above.
  • rebeccalou4rs
    rebeccalou4rs Posts: 8 Member
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    soccerabs wrote: »
    Do you watch any tv whenever you're home? Whenever a commercial comes on I do a small few minute workout while I wait and it makes a difference. I hope this helps!
    Not often but thats a really good idea i will try that!
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
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    rebeccalou4rs wrote: »
    diannethegeek wrote: »
    It's hard to answer these kinds of posts without more details. How long has it been since you last saw a drop on the scale? A plateau is something like 6-8 weeks without a drop on the scale and with no changes to your routine (since diet & exercise changes tend to come with some water weight retention - which can screw with the scale). If it's only been a few weeks, then it's possible that it's just a natural stall and will go away on its own.

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10084670/it-is-unlikely-that-you-will-lose-weight-consistently-i-e-weight-loss-is-not-linear

    Other than that, the most common problems we see come from underestimating calories eaten and overestimating calories burned.

    Opening your diary might help to get you more specific advice if you're comfortable doing so.

    You're logging everything you eat? Including condiments, cooking oils, veggies, cheat days, etc? Are you using a food scale, measuring cups, or eyeballing your portion sizes? Most people can be off in their estimates by several hundred calories when they eyeball portions. Measuring cups are better, but a food scale is going to be the most accurate.

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1296011/calorie-counting-101
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1234699-logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1290491-how-and-why-to-use-a-digital-food-scale

    And make sure that you've calculated your calorie goals appropriately. Remember that these are just estimates. You may need to play around a little to find what works best for you.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets

    If you're exercising and eating back your earned exercise calories, be sure that you're using accurate estimates of your burn. MFP and gym machines have a tendency to overestimate certain activities, which can cause you to eat back more calories than you need to. Even a heart rate monitor isn't 100% accurate. If you're eating those extra earned calories it might be a good idea to eat only 50-75% of those.

    And there's something to be said for the fact that some people just burn fewer calories than the generic equations predict. If you're an outlier due to size, age, or medical conditions, then it might be best to check with your healthcare provider or get a referral to a dietitian who can help you.

    tl;dr version:
    71tkryat4l9e.jpg


    It has been about 2 weeks since i last lost and mostly i dont really have condiments or anything like that my stomach cant tollerate them,
    I dont eat after my work out because its at might before bed as that is the only time i can do it.

    That's all you got from that whole post and links?

  • soccerabs
    soccerabs Posts: 4 Member
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    rebeccalou4rs wrote: »
    soccerabs wrote: »
    Do you watch any tv whenever you're home? Whenever a commercial comes on I do a small few minute workout while I wait and it makes a difference. I hope this helps!
    Not often but thats a really good idea i will try that!

    Tell me how it goes! If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to ask.
  • rebeccalou4rs
    rebeccalou4rs Posts: 8 Member
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    Monklady123 wrote: »
    rebeccalou4rs wrote: »
    I have had so many stomach problems over the last few months so i have to be so careful with what i eat, i am currently on 1400 calaries a day but i never eat that much even if i try! I have stuck around 11st for a while now and dont kmow what else i can do, i am going on holiday in october first holiday aince i put on weight as i was too embarrased i have a full time job with long hours and cant get to the gym i dont know what else to do?

    Not really enough information for anyone to give advice, although all those links that dianne gave will have good info. You didn't really elaborate on what "stomach problems" means, but I'll just say that I had indigestion, bloating, etc. ALL the time. Then I went to the doctor where I discovered that my a1c was high and where I learned that indigestion can be a sign of pre-diabetes, or of actual diabetes. (for me it was pre-diabetes). It was amazing how all those symptoms cleared up completely when I started eating fewer carbs all at one time and balancing what I did eat with protein. In other words, no breakfasts of just toast with jam, or cold cereal with skim milk. Better was toast with jam and an egg, or oatmeal with slivered almonds.

    Anyway, I'm not a doctor nor do I play one on TV :wink: so take my story with a grain of salt. I'll assume you've been to your doctor, and that they did blood work and other tests?

    Otherwise, start with all those links above.

    I have been in and out of hospital with ot and no luck:(
    I am in severe pain after i eat and i am sometimes sick! I have neary cut out all carbs( doctors orders) but i still have to eat, they said it might help by loosing weight but so far no good i have lost over a stone in the last two months but then it stopped so im stuck on what to do, i need food thats high in nutrients but in small portions so i am not in pain, i wish i could explain more about my stomach problems but as of yet no answers, i am going to a specalist soon so hopefully that will be sorted
  • rebeccalou4rs
    rebeccalou4rs Posts: 8 Member
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    diannethegeek wrote: »
    rebeccalou4rs wrote: »
    diannethegeek wrote: »
    It's hard to answer these kinds of posts without more details. How long has it been since you last saw a drop on the scale? A plateau is something like 6-8 weeks without a drop on the scale and with no changes to your routine (since diet & exercise changes tend to come with some water weight retention - which can screw with the scale). If it's only been a few weeks, then it's possible that it's just a natural stall and will go away on its own.

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10084670/it-is-unlikely-that-you-will-lose-weight-consistently-i-e-weight-loss-is-not-linear

    Other than that, the most common problems we see come from underestimating calories eaten and overestimating calories burned.

    Opening your diary might help to get you more specific advice if you're comfortable doing so.

    You're logging everything you eat? Including condiments, cooking oils, veggies, cheat days, etc? Are you using a food scale, measuring cups, or eyeballing your portion sizes? Most people can be off in their estimates by several hundred calories when they eyeball portions. Measuring cups are better, but a food scale is going to be the most accurate.

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1296011/calorie-counting-101
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1234699-logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1290491-how-and-why-to-use-a-digital-food-scale

    And make sure that you've calculated your calorie goals appropriately. Remember that these are just estimates. You may need to play around a little to find what works best for you.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets

    If you're exercising and eating back your earned exercise calories, be sure that you're using accurate estimates of your burn. MFP and gym machines have a tendency to overestimate certain activities, which can cause you to eat back more calories than you need to. Even a heart rate monitor isn't 100% accurate. If you're eating those extra earned calories it might be a good idea to eat only 50-75% of those.

    And there's something to be said for the fact that some people just burn fewer calories than the generic equations predict. If you're an outlier due to size, age, or medical conditions, then it might be best to check with your healthcare provider or get a referral to a dietitian who can help you.

    tl;dr version:
    71tkryat4l9e.jpg


    It has been about 2 weeks since i last lost and mostly i dont really have condiments or anything like that my stomach cant tollerate them,
    I dont eat after my work out because its at might before bed as that is the only time i can do it.

    That's all you got from that whole post and links?

    No sorrry! It was an amazing answer and im looking into the links now just cant reply a long message as i am in work, i have a rowwing machine and i dont trust the display on it so i dont go off that just try to get as much of a work out in as possible, i do weigh my food and dont really have condiments but im going to start weighing in and adding the cooking oil i use for example even though i dont really use a lot it might all add up, its been about 3-4 weeks since i last saw my weight decline so hopefully like you said it will just be a natural stall and i will start dropping the pounds soon! Thank you so much that has really helped me!:)

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