3 weeks no weightloss
size102b
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I lost 11.5lbs in 6 weeks the last 3 weeks I've lost nothing.
I've been yoyoing for years never have trouble losing weight until now.
I weigh on food scales measure in jugs I'm strict as I know how important it is.
I'm female 46 5ft 2 and 213lbs.
I walk 1-2 hours most days. I'm eating 1300-1400 calories a day
Porridge.
Seafood salad light dressing.
Chicken salad.
Green tea is main drink.
I was very ill last year not sure if this is why.
My measurements I lost 8 inches in month 1
This month stayed the same inch wise.
Not sure what to do.
I've been yoyoing for years never have trouble losing weight until now.
I weigh on food scales measure in jugs I'm strict as I know how important it is.
I'm female 46 5ft 2 and 213lbs.
I walk 1-2 hours most days. I'm eating 1300-1400 calories a day
Porridge.
Seafood salad light dressing.
Chicken salad.
Green tea is main drink.
I was very ill last year not sure if this is why.
My measurements I lost 8 inches in month 1
This month stayed the same inch wise.
Not sure what to do.
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Have you been decreasing your calorie amount since you started loosing weight? And have you been switching the types of foods you eat or have your meals been pretty consistent where you're eating the same foods every day? And have you been keeping an eye on your sodium?
From my past experiences with weight loss these were the things that generally made my weight plateau. Oddly enough I found increasing my calories for a day or so every couple of weeks seems to help as does watching my sodium intake and changing the foods I eat on a regular basis. Rotating foods also helps you get all the different nutrients and vitamins your body needs. If your diet is high in sodium you may be retaining water as well which doesn't help matters out at all.
For me, I noticed that my body likes change otherwise it becomes too comfortable and doesn't want to let go of any more weight because it doesn't need to. I'm not sure if you started at 1300-1400 calories when you first started loosing the weight and haven't decreased it yet. If so, you could try decreasing your calorie intake for a week and see if maybe that helps out.
The most important thing is to not get discouraged! Many of us have been in your shoes, and sometimes weight plateaus can happen for a while. It can be very discouraging, especially when you have been so strict and have been doing everything right.0 -
Ive been plataue too . Lost 76 pds / now a few pds up but I havent been super strict either . I need to tighten uo my diet . Sleeved 7/6/15 Logging my food intake is key !0
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Start jogging instead of walking. Even if it's just 5 minutes out of the 1-2 hours of walking. Then increase that 5 minutes daily prefered, but weekly if it gets too hard. You need to increase your heart rate. You can eat the same, keep that calarie count if your not starving yourself, as if the hunger isnt unbarable. would suggest not eating the same thing every day. Look into healthy recipes and increase your calarie intake if running starts making you too hungry at that calarie count.0
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As irritating as it is, I would just stick at it you may be due for a 'whoosh' anytime now!! A plateau lasts 6 weeks, and you've been losing on average 1.27 pounds a week which is brilliant
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Add in strength training exercise to your cardio. Look up workouts that use your body weight with planks, squats, etc. You don't need a gym BUT consulting a personal trainer can make a huge difference. To torch calories and build muscle, you have to do more than walk.0
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Thanks for your replies
Tbh I had 11 blood transfusions and sepsis plus lost my baby at 5 months pregnant last year was on so much hormonal medication was hemoraghing loads very bad anemia
Maybe that's not helped l.0 -
Thanks for your replies
Tbh I had 11 blood transfusions and sepsis plus lost my baby at 5 months pregnant last year was on so much hormonal medication was hemoraghing loads very bad anemia
Maybe that's not helped l.
I'm sorry to hear that:( That must've been hard on you. Good for you for focusing on your health! It seems to me more than anything in the weightloss/health arena...that patience is what works;)
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Thankyou yes just thought as I've a lot to lose id get 1lb a week losstiffanifair wrote: »Thanks for your replies
Tbh I had 11 blood transfusions and sepsis plus lost my baby at 5 months pregnant last year was on so much hormonal medication was hemoraghing loads very bad anemia
Maybe that's not helped l.
I'm sorry to hear that:( That must've been hard on you. Good for you for focusing on your health! It seems to me more than anything in the weightloss/health arena...that patience is what works;)0 -
I am sorry about your loss. There's a couple of things. I am similar to you in height and weight. I am 176lbs, and have a trouble losing weight and it seems it TAKES A LOT for my body to burn fat. I can gain 4 or 5lbs in a month and take 4 months to lose it. That said I have had a real eye opening moment with my activity. I suspect has been the problem for years but I had not hard data.
I bought an activity tracker and have spent the last 3 weeks monitoring my activity. Yes, most days I walk 2 or 3 miles, it is NOT enough to cause a calorie deficit large enough for weight loss. To be honest was bummed when I saw the trend lines. These days I am shooting for a calorie deficit of 350 calories, which for me is enough to burn about a 1lb per week.
I recommend getting a pedometer, activity tracker or using your phone to track how active you are when you aren't actually exercising. You might need to up your activity level, and I know it can be hard if you are like me and sit for up to 8 hours a day.
Good Luck and stick to it.
Denise0 -
I agree with valerie on strength training. I started out on a 'plateau', didn't lose anything for first month or so of going lower calorie/low carb/treadmill/walking. Started strength training and now am losing a little .5/lb a week, I'm short too (5-1) with about 35 pounds to lose total. I am 45 years old, started out at 168 and was 156 this morning, so I still have 21 to go. I eat 1200 calories which is the lowest I want to go so I just can't create deficits like tall people can. I needed the lost muscle for metabolic tissue, I was just deflated in that sense. I use the bands so nothing heavy. I also broke out my Wii Fit and do those strength training exercises for a fun change of pace. Still do cardio and stuff and have at the most 2 days off a week.
I'm sorry for your loss. I've also had to overcome some health challenges just to get to the point that I could exercise. It really did seem like a vicious cycle and I was extremely depressed. I do feel better now that I'm healthier and I hope you will too!0 -
DeniseB0711 wrote: »I am sorry about your loss. There's a couple of things. I am similar to you in height and weight. I am 176lbs, and have a trouble losing weight and it seems it TAKES A LOT for my body to burn fat. I can gain 4 or 5lbs in a month and take 4 months to lose it. That said I have had a real eye opening moment with my activity. I suspect has been the problem for years but I had not hard data.
I bought an activity tracker and have spent the last 3 weeks monitoring my activity. Yes, most days I walk 2 or 3 miles, it is NOT enough to cause a calorie deficit large enough for weight loss. To be honest was bummed when I saw the trend lines. These days I am shooting for a calorie deficit of 350 calories, which for me is enough to burn about a 1lb per week.
I recommend getting a pedometer, activity tracker or using your phone to track how active you are when you aren't actually exercising. You might need to up your activity level, and I know it can be hard if you are like me and sit for up to 8 hours a day.
Good Luck and stick to it.
Denise
I've a Fitbit I do 9000-18000 steps a day
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I agree with valerie on strength training. I started out on a 'plateau', didn't lose anything for first month or so of going lower calorie/low carb/treadmill/walking. Started strength training and now am losing a little .5/lb a week, I'm short too (5-1) with about 35 pounds to lose total. I am 45 years old, started out at 168 and was 156 this morning, so I still have 21 to go. I eat 1200 calories which is the lowest I want to go so I just can't create deficits like tall people can. I needed the lost muscle for metabolic tissue, I was just deflated in that sense. I use the bands so nothing heavy. I also broke out my Wii Fit and do those strength training exercises for a fun change of pace. Still do cardio and stuff and have at the most 2 days off a week.
I'm sorry for your loss. I've also had to overcome some health challenges just to get to the point that I could exercise. It really did seem like a vicious cycle and I was extremely depressed. I do feel better now that I'm healthier and I hope you will too!
Thankyou0 -
Not sure how you are calculating calories you are consuming but you may be eating more than you think. Something is off with your deficit. You do not need to drop your calories. I'm 5'2" 155lbs and I'm still losing with 1300 cals a day and 8,000-10,000 steps. I know it's the go to answer but you may really need to start weighing and measuring everything, especially things like chicken salad.0
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have you tried calorie jacking at all, like randomly (and very rarely) increasing your calories for 1 day? i run into this every once in a while when i've been consistently losing weight. the first time, after losing 2 pounds a week for two months, i suddenly stopped losing. three weeks and nothing. i got so pissed off i ate a whole (medium, thin crust, veggie) pizza. woke up the next day, angry at myself and terrified of the scale. somehow i'd dropped three pounds.
happened again three other times. would try eating more for one day and then going back to my regular deficit. worked 3/4 times total, haha. i have no idea why and it probably isn't a real thing but was due to something else-- just providing my anecdotal experience.0 -
@Johnrespal12 Thankyou I will
@pariskathryn actually last night I skipped dinner ate crap only upto 1600 and lost 1.5lbs :0O
Seems something worked hopefully Thankyou0 -
Johnrespal12 wrote: »this will really help you! My Article
Try changing your routine maybe your body is just used to it.
Have you done this as its $47 wondered what it involved as I've ibs d I have to be careful what I eat
Thanks
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I lost 1.5lbs over night so hope it continues0
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If you know you're doing the right things, keep doing them. Plateaus happen to everybody. It's just the body's way of keeping everything in balance.0
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@size102b Probably plateaued cause you lost so much weight real quick. What's your diet like? What are your macros? What foods are you eating? Home cooked, fast food, pre packaged, etc... Do you weigh your food out? A lot of it comes down to accuracy. You mentioned you walk everyday, do you lift weights or do any alternative forms of cardio? How often you cheat and eat junk food?
If EVERYTHING is on point, then the only thing you would have to do is simply lower your calories a bit, not drastically.
Good job on your weight loss so far!0 -
You look great!
@pariskathryn - The same thing happened to me last month. The night before I ate a piece of cheesecake at my daughter's bday, horse races the next day where I ate a huge sandwich and drank a margarita - and voila by Sunday was down 1.5 lbs. Don't understand and know I can't go back to those ways regularly but it does make me wonder if there's something to those 'cheat day' diets!0 -
You look great!
@pariskathryn - The same thing happened to me last month. The night before I ate a piece of cheesecake at my daughter's bday, horse races the next day where I ate a huge sandwich and drank a margarita - and voila by Sunday was down 1.5 lbs. Don't understand and know I can't go back to those ways regularly but it does make me wonder if there's something to those 'cheat day' diets!
Yes! Very strange, and unintuitive, but I'll take it!0 -
You look great!
@pariskathryn - The same thing happened to me last month. The night before I ate a piece of cheesecake at my daughter's bday, horse races the next day where I ate a huge sandwich and drank a margarita - and voila by Sunday was down 1.5 lbs. Don't understand and know I can't go back to those ways regularly but it does make me wonder if there's something to those 'cheat day' diets!pariskathryn wrote: »You look great!
@pariskathryn - The same thing happened to me last month. The night before I ate a piece of cheesecake at my daughter's bday, horse races the next day where I ate a huge sandwich and drank a margarita - and voila by Sunday was down 1.5 lbs. Don't understand and know I can't go back to those ways regularly but it does make me wonder if there's something to those 'cheat day' diets!
Yes! Very strange, and unintuitive, but I'll take it!
Have a read of this regarding refeeds, some call them cheat days.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/refeeds-for-fat-loss-the-science-behind-leptin.html0 -
To the people randomly losing after a cheat day, that's the "woosh" effect. http://leanmuscleproject.com/how-whooshes-impact-your-weight-loss/0
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speerickson wrote: »@size102b Probably plateaued cause you lost so much weight real quick. What's your diet like? What are your macros? What foods are you eating? Home cooked, fast food, pre packaged, etc... Do you weigh your food out? A lot of it comes down to accuracy. You mentioned you walk everyday, do you lift weights or do any alternative forms of cardio? How often you cheat and eat junk food?
If EVERYTHING is on point, then the only thing you would have to do is simply lower your calories a bit, not drastically.
Good job on your weight loss so far!
I know how to lose weight I lost 71lbs in 2012 gained some back never got to goal
I eat fresh foods on the whole all weighed and measured I drunk mainly water & green tea no alcohol no sugar drinks
I don't delve to much into macros like 30% carbs etc I am around 40% carbs 30% protein 30% fat but I'm not getting anal on these as I have yoyoed weight being anal then can't stick at it.
I don't think I should lower my calories I'm 213lbs and only on 1300 most days , I never eat junk food , I don't cheat the other day I ate 1600 calories that's the highest in over 9 weeks.
I was seriously ill last year 11 blood transfusions in 3 months last 3 in October , I had 5 months bed rest as hemoraghing lost my baby girl at 5 months pregnant to sepsis which kills 40% of people who contract it.
I know people cheat don't weigh measure but I do done this too many years to know I'm only cheating myself no point.
Exercise doctors told me only walking for several months I was very very anemic I am getting s treadmill tomorrow re weights that has to wait as hemoraghing is just under control
I've lost weight many times with and with out exercise weightloss is 80% diet 20% exercise
Thankyou
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