Why am I not losing weight anymore ☹
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"this week I have gained 1 pound so far"
You haven't gained a pound. Your weight will fluctuate naturally based on sodium levels, water retention, hormones, muscle fatigue, etc. You just have to get used to seeing this and keep doing what you're doing, because it is working.
My fave quote:
"Do what you know is right and the number on the scale will eventually follow."0 -
shaunjadon wrote: »As a person who was on this very forum asking the same question, my biggest advice for you is to trust in the process!!! We all want to the instant gratification of the scale numbers dropping, but unfortunately that is not always the case especially as we move past the first few weeks of our lifestyle change. Losing weight is noted as being 20% exercise and 80% diet, but I have learned its 100% mental. I'm entering my third month of change and I'm slowly weaning myself away from the scale. Look for gratification in other things besides the "dropping sizes" or dropping weight dramatically. I feel like focusing on those things really is a deterrent because weight loss is bound to slow down and plateaus will happen. Be positive. Find your gratification elsewhere. When I stopped focusing on weight loss so heavily, I started to see other changes towards a healthier me. I wear my fitbit religiously and my resting heart rate has dropped from the low 90s to the low 70s in the last few months. I haven't consumed a soda in months and I used to HATE water but its the only thing I drink now. I feel full and satisfied eating 1200-1300 calories per day. My fitness level has definitely improved and I've set goals for myself to progress even further. The weight loss will happen!!! Constantly standing on a scale is like always looking at a clock, if you pay too much attention to it, it will seem likes its taking forever to change!!!! This healthy lifestyle will eventually become second nature. Utilize your tools (food scale, calorie counter, etc) and one day you'll look at yourself and say "WOW is that me?" It may be at 30lbs or it may be at 75lbs....again TRUST IN THE PROCESS!!
Well stated, I love this!0 -
^^ That. For kicks and giggles, I measured something in a cup, then weighed it, and the difference was off enough where if I went by measuring cup I would have been eating more calories than I thought I was. A lot of the posts you'll see from people having issues with loss will consistently tell people to weigh, and log as the weight, not by cup for better consistency.SpiderGwens wrote: »I'm having a similar problem... I'm 6 weeks into my lifestyle change, but I've plateaued for two weeks now. Being patient isn't something I'm very good with, so I bought a food scale at the beginning of the week ($12 on Amazon) and I discovered that I was seriously underestimating some of my cals. For example, I logged a small sweet potato as 5oz when really it was 10oz! That's a 121 cal difference, which can definitely add up. I'm not sure if it's what caused the plateau or not, but it helps that I feel like I'm doing something different. Good luck!0 -
Weight loss isn't linear, so you may lose one week, and not lose for a couple of weeks then whoosh, you've lost 2-3lbs. Weight fluctuates during the day, and from day to day due to water/food weight, sodium intake, hydration, and hormonal changes.
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queenliz99 wrote: »Aukeilagirl wrote: »Suzanne106 wrote: »Give it time. It took me two weeks to lose 2 lbs working out every day 1 1/2 hours a day and eating 1100 calories a day. It will happen just be patient! Good Luck
Thank you! I'm trying to be patient but it's hard. I know I didn't get this big over night and I'm not going to lose all this weight over night. I should be happy with losing 15 pounds in 1 month it just makes me nervous when I see the numbers go up after I'm working so hard. I don't want to gain the weight back.
Oh, hun, you've gotta prepare yourself for the long haul! If you're not content with 15 lbs in a month, what's going to happen when you've slowed down to a couple lbs a month? Weight loss is a little tedious- you just have to readjust your thinking and realize this process is not just about the scale. Glad you read those links about how you won't always lose weight consistently. I don't have the link, but you might also look up an awesome thread that was called something like, "Why is it better to lose weight slowly?" Best to you
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10344934/why-is-slow-weight-loss-good/p1
That was awesome of you, @queenliz99 ! I'm not the handiest with links.0 -
It happens. It does seem like you stop loosing but you don't it's just temporary. Keep going and it will fall of it happens to me and once I got through it the fat started melting off. It doesn't hurt to increase activities when this happens.0
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What kind of exercises is everyone doing?0
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Aukeilagirl wrote: »Suzanne106 wrote: »Give it time. It took me two weeks to lose 2 lbs working out every day 1 1/2 hours a day and eating 1100 calories a day. It will happen just be patient! Good Luck
Thank you! I'm trying to be patient but it's hard. I know I didn't get this big over night and I'm not going to lose all this weight over night. I should be happy with losing 15 pounds in 1 month it just makes me nervous when I see the numbers go up after I'm working so hard. I don't want to gain the weight back.
Oh, hun, you've gotta prepare yourself for the long haul! If you're not content with 15 lbs in a month, what's going to happen when you've slowed down to a couple lbs a month? Weight loss is a little tedious- you just have to readjust your thinking and realize this process is not just about the scale. Glad you read those links about how you won't always lose weight consistently. I don't have the link, but you might also look up an awesome thread that was called something like, "Why is it better to lose weight slowly?" Best to you
Thank you. I need to get in the mindset that this is not a race.0 -
shaunjadon wrote: »As a person who was on this very forum asking the same question, my biggest advice for you is to trust in the process!!! We all want to the instant gratification of the scale numbers dropping, but unfortunately that is not always the case especially as we move past the first few weeks of our lifestyle change. Losing weight is noted as being 20% exercise and 80% diet, but I have learned its 100% mental. I'm entering my third month of change and I'm slowly weaning myself away from the scale. Look for gratification in other things besides the "dropping sizes" or dropping weight dramatically. I feel like focusing on those things really is a deterrent because weight loss is bound to slow down and plateaus will happen. Be positive. Find your gratification elsewhere. When I stopped focusing on weight loss so heavily, I started to see other changes towards a healthier me. I wear my fitbit religiously and my resting heart rate has dropped from the low 90s to the low 70s in the last few months. I haven't consumed a soda in months and I used to HATE water but its the only thing I drink now. I feel full and satisfied eating 1200-1300 calories per day. My fitness level has definitely improved and I've set goals for myself to progress even further. The weight loss will happen!!! Constantly standing on a scale is like always looking at a clock, if you pay too much attention to it, it will seem likes its taking forever to change!!!! This healthy lifestyle will eventually become second nature. Utilize your tools (food scale, calorie counter, etc) and one day you'll look at yourself and say "WOW is that me?" It may be at 30lbs or it may be at 75lbs....again TRUST IN THE PROCESS!!
Thank you! Great advice.0 -
As others have said, you need to be patient. You also need to "prepare yourself for the long haul" as one person said. This is a long, slow, steady process. It is not good to lose fast, for your body or your viewpoint. You need time to adjust and make the lasting changes that you can stick with. And no matter how much you lose, losing will not "fix" you. I have lost a lot of weight with MFP and I feel better in many, many ways, but I had to learn to love myself before I lost the weight. And even with all my counselling, body loathing was still something I struggled with. I loved myself but I wouldn't "allow" myself to be kind to myself. Only now, after trying for so long, have I reached a point where losing feels good--not like a punishment, or a deprivation. It feels natural and good. You can get to this point, but it will take time and a whole lot of loving yourself.0
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godlikepoetyes wrote: »As others have said, you need to be patient. You also need to "prepare yourself for the long haul" as one person said. This is a long, slow, steady process. It is not good to lose fast, for your body or your viewpoint. You need time to adjust and make the lasting changes that you can stick with. And no matter how much you lose, losing will not "fix" you. I have lost a lot of weight with MFP and I feel better in many, many ways, but I had to learn to love myself before I lost the weight. And even with all my counselling, body loathing was still something I struggled with. I loved myself but I wouldn't "allow" myself to be kind to myself. Only now, after trying for so long, have I reached a point where losing feels good--not like a punishment, or a deprivation. It feels natural and good. You can get to this point, but it will take time and a whole lot of loving yourself.
Thank you very much. I agree with everything you said. I really to work on loving myself completely.0 -
TavistockToad wrote: »alfageorge19 wrote: »Yes this helps to count the calories but nutrisystem provides the calorie counted food like my dinner is 200 lunch is 210 snack 55 0r 70 breakfast 200 plus protein bars
that's about 700 calories, why would you do that to yourself?!
Most days, my dinner is 700 calories.0 -
I am having the same issue TBH but I LOVE trend weight, it really helps iron out the bumps and see progress through the ups and downs that can derail my motivation.0
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Aukeilagirl wrote: »godlikepoetyes wrote: »As others have said, you need to be patient. You also need to "prepare yourself for the long haul" as one person said. This is a long, slow, steady process. It is not good to lose fast, for your body or your viewpoint. You need time to adjust and make the lasting changes that you can stick with. And no matter how much you lose, losing will not "fix" you. I have lost a lot of weight with MFP and I feel better in many, many ways, but I had to learn to love myself before I lost the weight. And even with all my counselling, body loathing was still something I struggled with. I loved myself but I wouldn't "allow" myself to be kind to myself. Only now, after trying for so long, have I reached a point where losing feels good--not like a punishment, or a deprivation. It feels natural and good. You can get to this point, but it will take time and a whole lot of loving yourself.
Thank you very much. I agree with everything you said. I really to work on loving myself completely.
I'm glad you are thinking along those lines. Loving yourself, loving what you have. These are key. And keep in touch with folks on MFP. A lot of people have done this a long time, some very successfully. And don't listen to everybody because it will only confuse you. But when you hear something that clicks, sit with it a while and then move forward.0 -
Queenliz--FABULOUS chart. Thanks!0
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Weigh yourself less often if fluctuations throw you. I found my best timing was every other week so I showed more consistency in losing. The up and down part of everyday was frustrating and discouraging. By not focusing on that every day, I was able to concentrate on changing lifestyle forever so I didn't have to do the weight loss routine again.0
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I agree with all the points above:
- weigh your food if you're not already
- Make sure your logging is tight (everything that goes in your mouth goes in your log)
- Keep on doing what you're doing - weight often comes off in fits and spurts (I lost nothing last week and 5lbs this week courtesy of TOM)
- Keep your mental viewpoint strong- if you stay focused and determined you'll succeed
- If, after three weeks, the scale still isn't moving you could try reducing your calorie intake by 100 cals per day (or increase your exercise by a similar amount)- repeat until the scale starts moving again.
- Also consider using a trendweight app (I use Happy Scale) to see what your weight is doing over time.
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My daughter has ran into the same problem but they believe it is due to her birth control. I had the same issue last year and a dr told me to change up my routine. I was walking 3 miles a day. He told me to change it up a couple times a week. He said to turn the music up and dance like a kid again.0
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Try measuring yourself and seeing if there is a change.0
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I take pictures, that is where I can really see a difference when my weight slows down.0
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After the first few weeks, the rate of loss will slow down. My rate of loss usually follows a pattern of: 1 week big loss, 1 week small gain, 1 week small loss, 1 week stay even. Stay the course, and as long as the general trend is down, it is good news!
If you have 4-6 weeks with no loss, I would tighten up your logging (weigh & measure everything with verified entries) and verify your exercise calories are accurate.0 -
Maybe try changing up your exercise routine. Your body gets use to the same the same thing over and over.0
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My body doesn't lose on 1400 cal a day I would also gain. I only lose when I eat 1200 to 1300 cal a day. That's it. That's what my body requires.0
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After the first few weeks, the rate of loss will slow down. My rate of loss usually follows a pattern of: 1 week big loss, 1 week small gain, 1 week small loss, 1 week stay even. Stay the course, and as long as the general trend is down, it is good news!
If you have 4-6 weeks with no loss, I would tighten up your logging (weigh & measure everything with verified entries) and verify your exercise calories are accurate.
Glad someone else has this same pattern! This is me. Big loss, small loss, sts and then small gain. I just have to remind myself not to get downhearted when I gain. x0 -
TavistockToad wrote: »alfageorge19 wrote: »Yes this helps to count the calories but nutrisystem provides the calorie counted food like my dinner is 200 lunch is 210 snack 55 0r 70 breakfast 200 plus protein bars
That's not complete. It' breakfast, lunch, dinner plus dessert and snacks I believe. You have to provide fresh produce. It's a total of six meals a day.0 -
SpiderGwens wrote: »I'm having a similar problem... I'm 6 weeks into my lifestyle change, but I've plateaued for two weeks now. Being patient isn't something I'm very good with, so I bought a food scale at the beginning of the week ($12 on Amazon) and I discovered that I was seriously underestimating some of my cals. For example, I logged a small sweet potato as 5oz when really it was 10oz! That's a 121 cal difference, which can definitely add up. I'm not sure if it's what caused the plateau or not, but it helps that I feel like I'm doing something different. Good luck!
I never thought about that, thanks!
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Exercise is key as well0
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Plateaus are normal. Sometimes changing a simple variable will confuse the body and start it back up. Try doing a different exercise every other day, try dropping off 100-200 calories more on a rest day. Variation is great!0
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