Slow results....very frustrated need some help and support

jrek521 wrote: »

What are your workouts like? Mostly strength or cardio or blend of both? If you're gaining muscle, it could mess with the numbers on the scale. Do your clothes feel like they fit differently, or are workouts seeming easier? Monitor your measurements, as well as the scale, because you might be getting smaller without realizing it.
I struggled with disordered eating for years. The number on the scale can be the worst tracking method for me at times so I've learned to look at the non-scale successes.
Healthy, realistic weight loss is 1-2 pounds per week (according to the CDC).

its doubtful she is gaining muscle with that small of a caloric intake aside from newbie gains and it most likely would not be enough to mess with the scale a month in (muscle is gained in a surplus). OP are you weighing all your foods on a food scale? if not you could be eating more than you think,especially if you are eyeballing portions or using measuring cups for solids. how much weight do you expect to lose in a month? 3 lbs is a good start and you will weight can stall/pleateau from time to time its normal.also the less weight you have to lose the slower it comes off. do you have your goal set to lose .5lbs a week? with only 25 lbs a week,thats where you should have it set.anything higher may be too aggressive of a goal. just keep doing what you are doing and give it some time. it can take your body a little time to catch up. also make sure that you eat back at least 25-75% of your exercise calories burned. you dont want to net under 1200,a day here and there wont hurt but its not good long term.

Once you get a scale and you are sure about the amount of food you are eating you will probably see consistent results.

If not, then I would suggest that you consult a doctor. It is possible to go lower in calories, but you should do that with professional supervision so that you are sure you are staying healthy, especially considering your past problems.

Slow progress is still progress. Maybe it would be better for you to only weigh yourself once a month. Set eating and exercise goals and track your progress with those. That will give you victories to focus on instead of just the scale.

I really think that accurate weights and measures will help you. When you are small, the margin for error is also small, so you have to be really sure about how many calories you are eating.

Please be careful. Remember, your goal is to be healthy not to win a weight loss race.

I am sorry to hear about past struggles and current frustration. There are several things you may want to try that could help. Look at your protein ratio. Proteins should be about .8 grams per lb of body weight. Since protein is typically low in calories, you can actually eat more and feel full within the same calorie restriction. Try to eat carbs, in form of resistant starches is even better, to keep the digestion steady, along with your protein. Take body measurements as a different way to track progress. Weight fluctuates with water/ dehydration and hormones. Think long term goals, not short term. Its a journey and small progress adds up quickly. Finally, if you continue to have problems, don't beat yourself up. Seek the help of a dietician. With your past, your metabolism has to be recovering still from near starvation mode. A dietician should be able to help. It may be you actually need to eat more to weigh less, breaking that survival mechanism you may have triggered previously. I wish you the bestof luck and hope you start seeing the fruits of all your efforts soon.