Open food diary what am I doing wrong?
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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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My diary is open to view. Now I'm quite athletic so my consumption and use of food vastly differs from yours.
However, it appears clear that your formula just is not working for you.
In an honest point of view, you're eating tons of fats and improper sources of nutrition. If you eat more healthful foods, you should increase that metabolism which seems damaged from a deficit and lacking true wholesome natural foods less processed. To each especially own however.
Hope you cut the crap; You most likely know what it is. Not saying your making excuses....0 -
I'd like to chime in and say OP, you aren't eating anything remotely healthy. Your diary barely has any vegetables or poultry. It mainly consists of flavored water and nutrition bars. Then on top of that, unhealthy junk food like cookie dough and peanut butter cups. You can be under your calories all you want, but if you aren't eating food that will properly fuel your body, you aren't going to see a weight loss.0
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Op - I usually loose weight 1 week every month. I will drop 2-3 pounds over 5 days and then sit there for 2-3 weeks before I get another big drop.
Sodium, constipation, time of the month, lack of sleep... All of these play a roll for me. 1 night at maintenance can see my scale go up for 3-4 days until the bloat from a big meal has had a chance to clear.
Give yourself a few more week. If you are eating less and burning more it will move again. I promise.0 -
maidengirl_ wrote: »I'd like to chime in and say OP, you aren't eating anything remotely healthy. Your diary barely has any vegetables or poultry. It mainly consists of flavored water and nutrition bars. Then on top of that, unhealthy junk food like cookie dough and peanut butter cups. You can be under your calories all you want, but if you aren't eating food that will properly fuel your body, you aren't going to see a weight loss.
Talk about crap...
You and the poster above would have a heart attack if you could see what I ate to lose over 100 lbs.
And you know how I lost it?
By being in a calorie deficit.0 -
Sometimes I eat cookies for dinner and sometimes I eat ice cream for lunch and I've some how managed to still lose weight. Must be a miracle!?0
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maidengirl_ wrote: »I'd like to chime in and say OP, you aren't eating anything remotely healthy. Your diary barely has any vegetables or poultry. It mainly consists of flavored water and nutrition bars. Then on top of that, unhealthy junk food like cookie dough and peanut butter cups. You can be under your calories all you want, but if you aren't eating food that will properly fuel your body, you aren't going to see a weight loss.
Talk about crap...
You and the poster above would have a heart attack if you could see what I ate to lose over 100 lbs.
And you know how I lost it?
By being in a calorie deficit.
Are you referring to me? I said nothing about the "quality" of her meals.0 -
OP, you're diary shows that you drink protein shakes, milkshakes, peanut butter cups, tons of cheese, tons of protein bars, and artificially flavored drinks while under your kcal limit.
I'd recommend to find a few members who you may believe to have a healthy fit appearance and then copy and eat what they eat. I'd imagine it's different than your "diet" plan....
I'm may appear critical and harsh but anyone who defends her should ask themselves if they can live off her diet and lose weight. If so then prove it and eat her meal plan for 7 days and tell us then if you'd agree with it.
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I really do hope you see the positive in my message rather than defend your indulgences....0
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Expatmommy79 wrote: »maidengirl_ wrote: »I'd like to chime in and say OP, you aren't eating anything remotely healthy. Your diary barely has any vegetables or poultry. It mainly consists of flavored water and nutrition bars. Then on top of that, unhealthy junk food like cookie dough and peanut butter cups. You can be under your calories all you want, but if you aren't eating food that will properly fuel your body, you aren't going to see a weight loss.
Talk about crap...
You and the poster above would have a heart attack if you could see what I ate to lose over 100 lbs.
And you know how I lost it?
By being in a calorie deficit.
Are you referring to me? I said nothing about the "quality" of her meals.
No, I was talking about shawnathan9.0 -
shawnathan9 wrote: »OP, you're diary shows that you drink protein shakes, milkshakes, peanut butter cups, tons of cheese, tons of protein bars, and artificially flavored drinks while under your kcal limit.
I'd recommend to find a few members who you may believe to have a healthy fit appearance and then copy and eat what they eat. I'd imagine it's different than your "diet" plan....
I'm may appear critical and harsh but anyone who defends her should ask themselves if they can live off her diet and lose weight. If so then prove it and eat her meal plan for 7 days and tell us then if you'd agree with it.shawnathan9 wrote: »I really do hope you see the positive in my message rather than defend your indulgences....
I've lost 75 pounds eating things that would probably make you cry. They aren't indulgences, they are my food that I eat. If I don't eat my food and just try to change everything that I'm eating then I won't lose weight because I'll give up and go back to eating my food.
A calorie deficit is all that's required to lose weight.0 -
I am getting really frustrated too. Been eating under my calories for 10 days now. Dropped 2 pounds right away, now just go up .5 lbs then down that .5lbs. Weigh every morning at the same time. I log every bite. I don't think I drink enough water. I am just going to stick with it and hope I take a big jump down soon. I feel your frustration. Don't give up!
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shawnathan9 wrote: »OP, you're diary shows that you drink protein shakes, milkshakes, peanut butter cups, tons of cheese, tons of protein bars, and artificially flavored drinks while under your kcal limit.
I'd recommend to find a few members who you may believe to have a healthy fit appearance and then copy and eat what they eat. I'd imagine it's different than your "diet" plan....
I'm may appear critical and harsh but anyone who defends her should ask themselves if they can live off her diet and lose weight. If so then prove it and eat her meal plan for 7 days and tell us then if you'd agree with it.
I don't need to try her plan for 7 days, I've kept eating stuff like that for more than the last two years and guess what? Lost 50 pounds and maintained that loss the rest of the time.0 -
I am getting really frustrated too. Been eating under my calories for 10 days now. Dropped 2 pounds right away, now just go up .5 lbs then down that .5lbs. Weigh every morning at the same time. I log every bite. I don't think I drink enough water. I am just going to stick with it and hope I take a big jump down soon. I feel your frustration. Don't give up!
Weight loss is not immediate. 10 days is nothing. If you drink 8 oz of water you'll be .5 lbs heavier. Did that water make you gain .5 lbs of fat? Nope.0 -
maidengirl_ wrote: »You can be under your calories all you want, but if you aren't eating food that will properly fuel your body, you aren't going to see a weight loss.
That's nonsense.
If you have a calorie deficit, you will lose weight.
Making poor food choices may be harmful to your health in other ways, but the content of the calories has no impact on weight loss.
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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?
Are you weighing in ounces? Not that it would be enough to stall you, but weighing in grams is more accurate because it's a smaller unit of measure.0 -
mistress8956 wrote: »If you were weighing say 4 oz if it was over wouldn't the food scale then say 4.xx?
Are you weighing in ounces? Not that it would be enough to stall you, but weighing in grams is more accurate because it's a smaller unit of measure.
Not only that, non-liquid packaged foods (and some liquid ones) have their serving weights on the nutritional information chart listed in grams rather than ounces. If you weigh everything in grams, you don't need to worry about converting between grams and ounces.0 -
I don't believe the calories in, calories out method applies to diabetics, or people with insulin resistance, or lots of belly fat. Carb calories are very different for us. Try a Low Carb High Fat diet. Look up Keto diets.0
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I don't believe the calories in, calories out method applies to diabetics, or people with insulin resistance, or lots of belly fat. Carb calories are very different for us. Try a Low Carb High Fat diet. Look up Keto diets.
You believe incorrectly.
Medical conditions may cause the Calories out side to vary from the population norms, but the overall equation still applies.0 -
I don't believe the calories in, calories out method applies to diabetics, or people with insulin resistance, or lots of belly fat. Carb calories are very different for us. Try a Low Carb High Fat diet. Look up Keto diets.
Absolutely incorrect. CICO applies to all people, but medical issues can affect the CO part of the equation. People with IR and diabetes may need to closely watch their carbs, but that doesn't mean they need to go keto or even low carb.
Belly fat has nothing to do with it.0 -
I think your first "problem" is that you think there is a wrong and right here.
There is not.
You eat less than you burn and your body sheds weight (hopefuy fat and not LBM)
It's just math. All you can do "right" is the process. You eat to your goal, keeping as accurate a record of the CI as possible and you dispassionately note results averaged over 6-8 week time periods.
Lose too little for your tastes, adjust CI a bit down. too much? CI up a bit. Then it doesn't matter whether your logging is that of a mad scientist or that of a 'eyeballer'. You log how you log and you adjust your intake to your results, not others logging rules that you can't keep (echoes of a woe that's not for you ringing here).
You cannot control the results, only the process. Follow the math and you will see results. Do not relate results to your worth or value as a Human being.
Remember that results won't be in 3 weeks and they won't be dramatic, until you've months and months of process strung together.0
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