Not losing weight/inches - help!

startingoveragain2020
startingoveragain2020 Posts: 42 Member
edited July 2015 in Health and Weight Loss
I'm sure this has been asked and answered countless times on here but I'm really stumped as to the lack of weightloss I'm having!
Bit of background. I'm 5"5' and currently 159-162lbs. I gain and lose those three pounds every week. I eat 1200-1500 calories daily. I workout 6days/week running 3days (15miles in total) kettle bells 3days. And I'm also currently on Day 20 of the 30 Day Shred! I initially was doing 5:2 but failed to lose weight on that so went back to CICO. I've been doing this for three months now and initially lost 5lbs but I've lost nothing for exactly 6weeks now and starting to get frustrated and losing motivation! I use digital scales for everything, don't drink any calories and mostly eat quite healthily. I also have a high % of protein each day.
But no weight loss and no inches lost! Does anyone have any advice?

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  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    Can you open your diary?
  • sweetpea03b
    sweetpea03b Posts: 1,123 Member
    How long have you been following the exact same workout routine? I find after a while my body says "nope" and just stays right where it is. If I change up my routine or take a few days off and eat up to maintenance and start again... that usually does the trick. Good luck!
  • sevenofnine01
    sevenofnine01 Posts: 54 Member
    I'm not expert, but I'd look at your food diary if able to and give some advice! :-)

    It's so disheartening to not lose when you're working so hard. When are you due for your next progress pics for 30 day shred? It's possible you're changing your body without losing lbs that the scale would register.

    You're making a positive change! Don't give up!
  • startingoveragain2020
    startingoveragain2020 Posts: 42 Member
    Thanks for replies. Checked settings and think diary is open. I have been running for a while but I love it and get an enormous achievement from it. Never used to be able to run at all.
    I'll check out pics but clothes just fit exactly the same so doubt there'll be any difference. It just makes it so hard to stay healthy when there's no results. Thanks all.
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    Your diary still appears closed to me, so I'm going to give you my generic copy/paste advice. Maybe something here will help.

    The most common problems we see come from underestimating calories eaten and overestimating calories burned.

    You're logging everything you eat? Including condiments, cooking oils, veggies, cheat days, etc? I only ask because so many people forget or skip certain things and it's best to be sure you aren't forgetting about anything. 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/p1

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1234699-logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide/p1

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1290491-how-and-why-to-use-a-digital-food-scale/p1

    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/p1

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets/p1

    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 issues, then it may be best to check with your doctor or get a referral to a registered dietitian who can give you more specific advice.
  • RaspberryTickleChicken
    RaspberryTickleChicken Posts: 629 Member

    diannethegeek wrote: »
    Your diary still appears closed to me, so I'm going to give you my generic copy/paste advice. Maybe something here will help.

    The most common problems we see come from underestimating calories eaten and overestimating calories burned.

    You're logging everything you eat? Including condiments, cooking oils, veggies, cheat days, etc? I only ask because so many people forget or skip certain things and it's best to be sure you aren't forgetting about anything. 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/p1

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1234699-logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide/p1

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1290491-how-and-why-to-use-a-digital-food-scale/p1

    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/p1

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets/p1

    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 issues, then it may be best to check with your doctor or get a referral to a registered dietitian who can give you more specific advice.

    +1

    Also, are you guess-timating your portions or are you weighing your food?

    What kind of food are you eating? Maybe you have a sensitivity to certain types of food that your body is not processing particularly efficiently. Not necessarily gluten intolerance but FODMAP. Here's a general list of low & high FODMAP Foods

    And I agree w/@diannethegeek ... MFP or any calculator is meant for the average. Therefore if you fall outside of that the typical approach may not yield the results as others may see. I strongly encourage you to see a nutritionist or your family physician who may be able to give a more precise customized suggestion.

    Best of luck to you!

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