Why Calories In and Calories Out... It really ISN'T that simple.....

Floridaman789 wrote: »

Yes your body knows the difference between natural sugar and processed sugar

Nope.

I have been having so much trouble even losing a pound or two. When I exercise I can burn about 600 calories according to my fitbit and my TDEE for the day can be as much as 3500 but I was trying to eat only around 1200 cal. I was told to eat more and eat more carbs. So Im trying that but still no change except for the day I didn't drink but about 33.8 oz. which I know that is only water weight. I just don't get why I can't lose weight if CICO is all it takes. By the way the reason I have such a high calories burned for the day is because I weigh about 285-290. I've been told that my deficit is too much. Could this really be the problem?

All this back lash and negative energy is not getting anywhere, why go against what someone says everyone is entitled to their own opinion. We are on here tying to stay healthy and record our food and exercise as well as encourage others and help them meet their goals. It is only my third day using this cite and all have seen is a bunch of adults acting like Junior High Kids in regards of going against others own opinions and virtues. Let people speak their mind on their own accords. I'm only 18 and have more dignity and respect then most adults that I know.

mejaneucoconut wrote: »

I have been having so much trouble even losing a pound or two. When I exercise I can burn about 600 calories according to my fitbit and my TDEE for the day can be as much as 3500 but I was trying to eat only around 1200 cal. I was told to eat more and eat more carbs. So Im trying that but still no change except for the day I didn't drink but about 33.8 oz. which I know that is only water weight. I just don't get why I can't lose weight if CICO is all it takes. By the way the reason I have such a high calories burned for the day is because I weigh about 285-290. I've been told that my deficit is too much. Could this really be the problem?

No. That's not the problem.

Do you use a food scale and weigh everything? Do you log everything? (I suspect I know the answer to these questions.)

I went back and looked at your diary. Entries like this are a problem...



Going over your calories by 1700 on Sunday is also a problem. That is going to wipe out any deficit you created through the rest of the week.

mejaneucoconut wrote: »

I have been having so much trouble even losing a pound or two. When I exercise I can burn about 600 calories according to my fitbit and my TDEE for the day can be as much as 3500 but I was trying to eat only around 1200 cal. I was told to eat more and eat more carbs. So Im trying that but still no change except for the day I didn't drink but about 33.8 oz. which I know that is only water weight. I just don't get why I can't lose weight if CICO is all it takes. By the way the reason I have such a high calories burned for the day is because I weigh about 285-290. I've been told that my deficit is too much. Could this really be the problem?

Usually when people struggle to lose weight it comes down to not giving it enough time, lack of consistency, or a mistake in calculating calories in (or calories out).

In your case, it looks like logging calories in may be an issue. I see things like "homemade brownie (how big? who knows?)" in your diary. If your logging isn't accurate, you have no idea how much you're actually eating.

mejaneucoconut wrote: »

I have been having so much trouble even losing a pound or two. When I exercise I can burn about 600 calories according to my fitbit and my TDEE for the day can be as much as 3500 but I was trying to eat only around 1200 cal. I was told to eat more and eat more carbs. So Im trying that but still no change except for the day I didn't drink but about 33.8 oz. which I know that is only water weight. I just don't get why I can't lose weight if CICO is all it takes. By the way the reason I have such a high calories burned for the day is because I weigh about 285-290. I've been told that my deficit is too much. Could this really be the problem?

How do you measure your intake?

The most likely culprit is that you're eating more than you think through inaccurate logging.

MaggieAustin15 wrote: »

All this back lash and negative energy is not getting anywhere, why go against what someone says everyone is entitled to their own opinion. We are on here tying to stay healthy and record our food and exercise as well as encourage others and help them meet their goals. It is only my third day using this cite and all have seen is a bunch of adults acting like Junior High Kids in regards of going against others own opinions and virtues. Let people speak their mind on their own accords. I'm only 18 and have more dignity and respect then most adults that I know.

^^because, some of us have been here a very long time, lost a lot of weight (over 160#) and kept it off for an equally long time (over 2 years). We see the same things here over and over. It is not really helpful to people starting out, and simply not true.

RGv2 wrote: »

cwolfman13 wrote: »

Calories In and Calories Out is by far the most important element to weight loss and weight management in general...nutrition is another matter entirely....

Oh...and as an aside...

Yes....this x1000.

And since the train has already left the station, I just want to reiderate.

People that say CICO is what matters for weight loss mean just that...., not nutrition but purely weight loss.

In the end how many calories you've had will dictate your weight loss, but not your level of nutrition. Your nutrition is dictated by what you eat.

Let's take this a step farther and talk health instead of just nutrition. I would rather be a healthy weight and a little below optimal on a few micros than be obese and eating optimal micros.

And I believe that it's actually difficult to have clinically deficient micros such that health is compromised in a way that is more detrimental than the health consequences of being obese regardless of the "quality" of food.

MaggieAustin15 wrote: »

All this back lash and negative energy is not getting anywhere, why go against what someone says everyone is entitled to their own opinion. We are on here tying to stay healthy and record our food and exercise as well as encourage others and help them meet their goals. It is only my third day using this cite and all have seen is a bunch of adults acting like Junior High Kids in regards of going against others own opinions and virtues. Let people speak their mind on their own accords. I'm only 18 and have more dignity and respect then most adults that I know.

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, however, you are not entitled to your own facts.

All calories are equal from an energy standpoint is a fact. All foods are not created equal from a nutritional standpoint is also a fact.

The OP posting a link to a pseudoscience clickbait article from a source widely known for his woo filled claims is not helpful to anyone, particular people who are new to this site like yourself. There are so many false, unnecessary claims about weight loss prevalent in today's society. That the veterans on this site want to refute them and make sure that people like you have access to the most reliable scientific information possible in order to make your experience here successful does not make them negative and immature. In fact, quite the opposite.

Of_Monsters_and_Meat wrote: »

Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »

Jehovah's Witness bread

Were can I pick up a loaf of this?

From the woo aisle at Whole Foods!