Open food diary what am I doing wrong?
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mistress8956 wrote: »Can y'all check out my food diary and let me know what I'm doing wrong? Scale is not moving!! I walk 8-12k steps a day and go to the gym 3-5 times a week ( treadmill/eliptica/bike) I lost 60 lbs about 2 years ago counting calories ( gained back about 10) currant weight is 208 so I still have a lot to lose. Thanks!
How long have you being restricting your calories? And have you only just started exercising?0 -
I weigh the chicken breast raw, then add marinade and cook. I cook for 5 people so I'm making 5 servings. When it's done cooking I weigh it again, but this time I just divide the whole number by 5.
As far as scanning bar codes I have noticed some things are off such as the packages says 130 cal per serving but when scanned it says 110. In that situation I just type in the name of the product and can almost always find it listed with the right info. I usually check and make sure cal are then same, but don't usually check the other nutritional info though0 -
If I'm scanning over these comments correctly- You've been stalled for 3 weeks? Keep going.
I only weigh myself once a month- After my cycle bloat has gone. Last month, I had set MFP/Fitbit to lose 0.50lb/week, and didn't see ANY change until after my period, and boom! 4 weeks, 2lbs down, right on schedule.
To come from the other end of the CICO equation- Are you logging exercise calories? If so, how?0 -
MommyL2015 wrote: »Sakura_Tree wrote: »your eating too much fatty foods and not enough carbs
This. Even if your calories are in check everything you are eating is processed. Processed milk drinks, breaded chicken, candy. No fruits of vegetables.
I eat a lot of "processed food" and I know what you are implying with that. Packaged, full of sodium, yada yada. I have lost 53 pounds. I eat chocolate daily, have some kind of take out weekly, and (putting on my best Oprah persona) I love bread. I eat bread every day. LOL
Consistent, sustainable calorie deficit and patience are all that is needed for weight loss. Fatty food, processed food, high carb, low carb, all of that is personal preference but for weight loss, is not the important factor. I do not lose weight every day, sometimes I don't lose in a week, but over time, I do and my average is about .4 pounds per week because I am very close to my goal.
Yah but if she's hit a plateau, changing that up might help get her over the slump!0 -
MommyL2015 wrote: »Sakura_Tree wrote: »your eating too much fatty foods and not enough carbs
This. Even if your calories are in check everything you are eating is processed. Processed milk drinks, breaded chicken, candy. No fruits of vegetables.
I eat a lot of "processed food" and I know what you are implying with that. Packaged, full of sodium, yada yada. I have lost 53 pounds. I eat chocolate daily, have some kind of take out weekly, and (putting on my best Oprah persona) I love bread. I eat bread every day. LOL
Consistent, sustainable calorie deficit and patience are all that is needed for weight loss. Fatty food, processed food, high carb, low carb, all of that is personal preference but for weight loss, is not the important factor. I do not lose weight every day, sometimes I don't lose in a week, but over time, I do and my average is about .4 pounds per week because I am very close to my goal.
Yah but if she's hit a plateau, changing that up might help get her over the slump!
how so?0 -
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Well, I don't really know what to tell you. I still see questionable things in your diary that lead me to think you're not logging accurately (even if unknowingly), such as the exact same size portion of chicken every time you have it. I'm not convinced you have it down properly, even if you are making some smart logging adjustments. I know that's not what you want to hear, but since you've ruled out a medical condition with your blood work, it is literally the only rational explanation.
Your calorie intake for 3 weeks is far below that which is required for you to lose weight. I plugged your stats into http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/ and got a maintenance allowance of 2025, and that's if you were 5'0"). Given that, your daily deficit is nearly 900 calories, or a total deficit of 19,800 calories in that time period. There is no possible way for you not to have lost a significant amount of weight in that time period.
I know, I know...you think I'm calling you a liar. I'm not. I just think you're not following some logging best practices. As good as that flowchart is, it doesn't walk you through what I think is a necessary next step after ensuring someone is weighing their food, and that is choosing the right database entries. I would try using USDA entries (try searching for foods using things like "Chicken breast raw" or "Corn raw") and using those for a few weeks whenever you are cooking whole foods. Check every bar code scan to make sure the entry matches the package you are using.0 -
I think there's enough context in the thread to rule everything out but logging issues. She is using a scale. She doesn't eat back exercise calories as she is averaging 1124 calories a day. She's had blood work that indicates there are no medical issues (though a follow-up might be in order).0 -
@mistress8956 - I second the flow chart. It explains nicely.
I also quickly glanced at your diary and try to stay away from cups and spoon measurements.
Also I stick to weighing in "grams" unit for solid food as much as I can.
Good Luck.0 -
Maybe go to the dr and get some blood work done.0
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tincanonastring wrote: »
I think there's enough context in the thread to rule everything out but logging issues. She is using a scale. She doesn't eat back exercise calories as she is averaging 1124 calories a day. She's had blood work that indicates there are no medical issues (though a follow-up might be in order).
Was it answered what kind of blood work the OP had done? Like all the normal every day type things or for the cog in the weight loss wheel type things like thyroid and whatever else can hinder normal weight loss?
And I so would have just eaten those 2 last grams of the zone bar.
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tincanonastring wrote: »
I think there's enough context in the thread to rule everything out but logging issues. She is using a scale. She doesn't eat back exercise calories as she is averaging 1124 calories a day. She's had blood work that indicates there are no medical issues (though a follow-up might be in order).
Was it answered what kind of blood work the OP had done? Like all the normal every day type things or for the cog in the weight loss wheel type things like thyroid and whatever else can hinder normal weight loss?
And I so would have just eaten those 2 last grams of the zone bar.
+1 on the extra zone bar bits!
Yep, that's why I suggested a follow-up might be in order. I don't think it was made clear.0 -
My dog is a stalker when I'm in the kitchen lol I eat the egg whites he gets the yokes, I eat the chicken he gets the fat I cut off ect it would hurt his feelings if I didn't share. I think I might have to go back to the dr if I don't see any change0
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Cannot really add anything if you are really weighing everything and checking the accuracy of the food entries after scanning except weigh in grams not ounces.
I am going to say weighing in ounces is better than not weighing but definitely less accurate than grams when considering 28 grams= 1 ounce. I see so many people have exactly 4 ounces of something but I have no idea if they mean exactly 112 grams or 167 grams or anything inbetween. Depending on the calorie density of the said food item that could be a significant difference in calories consumed.
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If you were weighing say 4 oz if it was over wouldn't the food scale then say 4.xx?0
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mistress8956 wrote: »If you were weighing say 4 oz if it was over wouldn't the food scale then say 4.xx?
Yes, it does usually.
Now what kind of blood tests did you get the last time you got them?0 -
I can't remember exactly just the normal ones I think? I know they tested for diabetes, cholesterol, iron levels.... But that's just what I remember them mentioning0
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Thyroid is a very common problem that can stall weight loss. Maybe get your TSH, FT3, FT4, and TGAb tested next time.0
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I hate to be the one to take this a different direction but if your up for giving a new angle a chance then I have a few suggestions. I am no pro and only know any of this from personal experience and research. So take this info however you would like because we are all different! I feel your calories are maybe too low. And that it is taking a toll on your metabolism. Don't be afraid to bump them up as long as your aren't filling those extra calories with crappy food. Also you mentioned you do a lot of cardio. I would add some weight lifting to your week. It doesn't have to be extreme and don't be worried about starting with low weights in the beginning. Also the scale is not the best unit of measurement when making progress. Try not to become addicted to it! Look at it once or twice a month! Don't get discouraged. You got this!0
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