Not losing weight and frustrated!
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tschenk99
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I've been tracking my meal on mfp for 60 days and am yet to lose 1lb. I've tried eating as low as 1200 calories but was too hungry. My trainer says I should eat between 1600 - 1800. I work out, a lot. Weights and cardio. I'm 5'8 153lbs trying to get to 145. I've been on a plateau for almost a year. Please help!
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Basic question: Do you use a food scale? If not, that's the prob.0
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rosnigetsfit wrote: »Basic question: Do you use a food scale? If not, that's the prob.
Pretty much this. You've got a lot of diary entries in cups and other similar measurements, such as tablespoons of peanut butter. Start weighing everything you eat, you'll probably find you're eating more than you think.0 -
youre eating more than you think you are.0
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DemoraFairy wrote: »rosnigetsfit wrote: »Basic question: Do you use a food scale? If not, that's the prob.
Pretty much this. You've got a lot of diary entries in cups and other similar measurements, such as tablespoons of peanut butter. Start weighing everything you eat, you'll probably find you're eating more than you think.
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DemoraFairy wrote: »rosnigetsfit wrote: »Basic question: Do you use a food scale? If not, that's the prob.
Pretty much this. You've got a lot of diary entries in cups and other similar measurements, such as tablespoons of peanut butter. Start weighing everything you eat, you'll probably find you're eating more than you think.
Totally agree!
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RunRutheeRun wrote: »DemoraFairy wrote: »rosnigetsfit wrote: »Basic question: Do you use a food scale? If not, that's the prob.
Pretty much this. You've got a lot of diary entries in cups and other similar measurements, such as tablespoons of peanut butter. Start weighing everything you eat, you'll probably find you're eating more than you think.
Totally agree!
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A plateau for a year means you're eating at maintenance.0
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I think sometimes, things defies logic.
CICO logic may or may not help.
It is best to look closely at the food you eat 'plus' have you considered gain in muscle mass?
Because if you work out as hard as you said, you must have gained some muscle mass.
It is hard to pin point the exact reason.0 -
cups and tbsp can be just as accurate as weighing so long as you make them level.
But my questions is, do you really need ot lose anymore weight. You are probably looking pretty close to perfect as you are now.0 -
If you're not losing, you're not in a deficit. You're eating at maintenance. Drop 100 calories for two weeks, rinse, repeat.0
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With only 8 pounds to lose, it's going to be far more difficult than for someone who has 50 to lose. You have to log really tightly and like everyone said - weigh your food.0
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Thanks all for the amazing feedback. I do have a scale that I use and I'll change all my measurements to grams or ounces vs cups. Not currently taking any meds other than vitamins. May try dropping my calories. I really do believe I've been on maintanance calories and not deficit. Need to drop the 8 lbs so my abs will show☺0
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Thanks all for the amazing feedback. I do have a scale that I use and I'll change all my measurements to grams or ounces vs cups. Not currently taking any meds other than vitamins. May try dropping my calories. I really do believe I've been on maintanance calories and not deficit. Need to drop the 8 lbs so my abs will show☺
Good luck! Those last few pounds are HARD. You got this!!0 -
I think sometimes, things defies logic.
CICO logic may or may not help.
It is best to look closely at the food you eat 'plus' have you considered gain in muscle mass?
Because if you work out as hard as you said, you must have gained some muscle mass.
It is hard to pin point the exact reason.
Actually, it is not hard to pinpoint the reason. If you are not losing weight, you are not in a calorie deficit, period.
So you are saying if I eat the right type of food, and eat in a 500 calorie surplus that I can still lose weight?0 -
Thanks all for the amazing feedback. I do have a scale that I use and I'll change all my measurements to grams or ounces vs cups. Not currently taking any meds other than vitamins. May try dropping my calories. I really do believe I've been on maintenance calories and not deficit. Need to drop the 8 lbs so my abs will show☺
I would also suggest that you make sure that you are using correct MFP entries from the food database.0 -
Thanks all for the amazing feedback. I do have a scale that I use and I'll change all my measurements to grams or ounces vs cups. Not currently taking any meds other than vitamins. May try dropping my calories. I really do believe I've been on maintanance calories and not deficit. Need to drop the 8 lbs so my abs will show☺
If you were actually eating 1200 calories, you should have lost weight. I'm going to assume you are weighing and logging accurately. Did you feel deprived from those 1200 calorie days and have some cheat meals or days that could have erased your deficit?0 -
I have heard about apple cider vinegar and cucumbers when you are on a plateau.0
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mylittlerainbow wrote: »I have heard about apple cider vinegar and cucumbers when you are on a plateau.
Neither one of those are going to generate weight loss.0 -
mylittlerainbow wrote: »I have heard about apple cider vinegar and cucumbers when you are on a plateau.
which have absolutely nothing to do with weight loss...
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