Not loosing
Smoothroz
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I did not lose a pound in 6 days. Last week I lost 3 pounds. This is only my second week . what am I doing wrong. I stay within my allotted calories per day, I exercise daily , walking, aerobics and I use dumbbells.
I need help.
I need help.
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Possibly nothing. I didn't lose ANYTHING for 14 days, then lost 3 in 3 days. You'll get everyone saying "Weight loss is not linear" It's true, yet still frustrating as hell.
Keep on, keeping on!0 -
You are doing nothing wrong. 3 pounds for two weeks are great. Sometimes weight loss does that, it not linear. Keep plugging away0
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Thank you.0
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That's okay! That happens!
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You won't always lose the amount it tells you to lose - there are other factors at work. Stress, water retention [sodium!], bowel movements [such as if you are constipated], etc, all play into weight.
I'll go 3 weeks without moving on the scale, and I eat around 1200 calories/day. Then I'll suddenly drop 8lbs over the course of a day, and stay at that lowest weight. xD;
If you aren't losing weight for a longer period of time, say a month, then ask what's up.0 -
Great advice. I will give next week another shot.0
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Thank you0
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I'm right there with you. I'm at two weeks and my scale went up higher than when I started. I balled my eyes this morning and wanted to give up. I am staying under my goal and it feels like it's for nothing0
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I stayed at the same weight for 3 weeks (down a few ounces here and there) and then this morning I weighed myself and was down 3 pounds. The same thing happened last month. Don't let it get you down!0
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I'm right there with you. I'm at two weeks and my scale went up higher than when I started. I balled my eyes this morning and wanted to give up. I am staying under my goal and it feels like it's for nothing
Dont be disheartened. Everybody's weight fluctuates throughout the days and weeks. I 'put on' a pound last week despite being under my calorie goal but I know damn well the overall trend will be (must be if you are eating a deficit) downwards.
Don't give up, be strong you're in this for the long term0 -
Weighy loss isn't linear. You will not always lose the amount that mfp says you will each week. Pay attention to overall trends like , how much have I lost in a month ? But since this is only your second week, its too soon to make a judgement call .
Use a food scale to weigh everything that you eat. Log it here. Be as accurate as possible.
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Not losing either. In fact, I gained at first and now holding the same. I'm within about 50 cal of goal every day and I'm not including calories burned through exercise. Trying not to get discouraged. I guess my body is very efficient and gets by on fewer calories than the eight loss calculators suggest.....0
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Not losing either. In fact, I gained at first and now holding the same. I'm within about 50 cal of goal every day and I'm not including calories burned through exercise. Trying not to get discouraged. I guess my body is very efficient and gets by on fewer calories than the eight loss calculators suggest.....
Nope, it's all about CI/CO. Do you use a food scale because if you are not that may be why you are frustrated.0 -
Ladies I woke up refreshed, completed my power walk and I am ready to fight this battle of the buldge. Thanks for the encouragement. I will keep at it to get under 200lbs.0
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I have not weighed my food but I will start this week. Another thing I am curious about is this...I eat a lot of fruit and even though it's natural, I wonder if this could be one of my problems?0
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What's with all of the loose and loosing?0
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Maybe one week I'll weigh in and see a miracle number on the scales... Lol. How exciting that would be.0
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skadoosh33 wrote: »What's with all of the loose and loosing?
Its a constant typo, wouldnt worry yourself about it.
OP dont grip too tightly, be patient and look at trends over a period of weeks.0 -
Unless you have medical reason to eat less sugar, eating fruit is okay. Eating in a caloric deficit is key. Regarding sugar intake I track fiber instead.I have not weighed my food but I will start this week. Another thing I am curious about is this...I eat a lot of fruit and even though it's natural, I wonder if this could be one of my problems?
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I have not weighed my food but I will start this week. Another thing I am curious about is this...I eat a lot of fruit and even though it's natural, I wonder if this could be one of my problems?
No, fruit is not the problem. Accurately logging your fruit can be the problem. An apple can be 100g or 150g and that can change the level of your deficit.
Not every one needs to weigh their food, but if you're not having success, then taking the time to do it will open your eyes that measurements and eyeballing sometimes aren't good enough. Discrepancies between the calories of a bunch of fruits and all foods can demolish your deficit. So you may be eating more than you think you are.0 -
Not gonna give up:) I weigh and measure everything. So plan is to increase exercise frequency and intensity. Move more. Cut back a little bit more. Always feel better with a plan!!0
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Not gonna give up:) I weigh and measure everything. So plan is to increase exercise frequency and intensity. Move more. Cut back a little bit more. Always feel better with a plan!!
I see you only have 14 pounds to go. read this. May be this will give some insight
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/113609/relatively-light-people-trying-to-get-leaner/p1
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I guess it's better to measure everything instead0
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Or not even check the scale for a long period of time . That's what il do . I can't wait to just keep pushing0
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queenliz99 wrote: »Not gonna give up:) I weigh and measure everything. So plan is to increase exercise frequency and intensity. Move more. Cut back a little bit more. Always feel better with a plan!!
I see you only have 14 pounds to go. read this. May be this will give some insight
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/113609/relatively-light-people-trying-to-get-leaner/p1
Edited for clarification
Thank you! That is helpful.0 -
Thanks for all of your advice.0
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