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Really....REALLY getting fed up!

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  • lthur714
    lthur714 Posts: 105 Member
    elphie754 wrote: »
    lthur714 wrote: »
    WRLemmon wrote: »
    Do not judge progress just by weight, keep in mind that muscle per volume weights more than fat. I went for months not losing any weight by lost several inches off my waist at the same time. Mostly because I was building up muscle mass and losing excess fat.

    I've heard that before from my daughter and I know you both are right, but it's hard at 67 to get more muscle. There are things I probably shouldn't do (like abdominal stuff mostly, due to several smallish hernias from an intestinal surgery). Ironically, that's where I need to lose the most weight (me and my apple shape). Maybe I can do more things with thigh muscles at the gym. I keep losing in my hips and thighs and back---hardly ever the stomach.

    You can't spot reduce.

    I know, but what do you do? I heard that stomach fat is the last to go. Grrrrr
  • lthur714
    lthur714 Posts: 105 Member
    lthur714 wrote: »
    atjays wrote: »
    lthur714 wrote: »

    No, I am not eating more than I think as I am so careful. I have no thyroid and am on meds for that but that didn't stop me losing before.

    That right there is likely your problem. It's always easy to drop 10-20 lbs when you start out if you've got 100+ to lose. Eating correctly, adjusting your nutrition as you go along and dedication to your program is what brings results. Sometimes despite all that effort your body throws you a curve ball, in this case your thyroid. Check in with the doctor, go over your nutrition plan with them and maybe have your thyroid re-evaluated

    Well, I didn't need to lose a 100 pounds. More like 60. It wasn't so fast in the beginning either. Doctor says my thyroid levels are great.

  • ASKyle
    ASKyle Posts: 1,475 Member
    SingingSingleTracker wrote: »
    elphie754 wrote: »
    You are eating more than you think. The food you eat while out is negating your calorie deficit.

    ^^This!

    Brutal honesty can be found right HERE!

    That link is absolutely wonderful.

  • Rocknut53
    Rocknut53 Posts: 1,794 Member
    edited March 2016
    lthur714 wrote: »
    elphie754 wrote: »
    lthur714 wrote: »
    WRLemmon wrote: »
    Do not judge progress just by weight, keep in mind that muscle per volume weights more than fat. I went for months not losing any weight by lost several inches off my waist at the same time. Mostly because I was building up muscle mass and losing excess fat.

    I've heard that before from my daughter and I know you both are right, but it's hard at 67 to get more muscle. There are things I probably shouldn't do (like abdominal stuff mostly, due to several smallish hernias from an intestinal surgery). Ironically, that's where I need to lose the most weight (me and my apple shape). Maybe I can do more things with thigh muscles at the gym. I keep losing in my hips and thighs and back---hardly ever the stomach.

    You can't spot reduce.

    I know, but what do you do? I heard that stomach fat is the last to go. Grrrrr

    I personally know that I will never get rid of all my belly fat. I've lost a lot of it however and I will just keep plugging along and hope for the best. I'm not stressing about it. At my age I'm certain I wouldn't be caught dead in a bikini anyway.
  • SingingSingleTracker
    SingingSingleTracker Posts: 1,866 Member
    edited March 2016
    ASKyle wrote: »
    SingingSingleTracker wrote: »
    elphie754 wrote: »
    You are eating more than you think. The food you eat while out is negating your calorie deficit.

    ^^This!

    Brutal honesty can be found right HERE!

    That link is absolutely wonderful.

    Isn't it, though? It saved my 'stall' two years ago. I keep that link bookmarked and refer to it whenever I or others need a little dose of getting out of the River DeNial. ;-]
  • HannahInHawaii
    HannahInHawaii Posts: 173 Member
    Could you open your diary?
  • lthur714
    lthur714 Posts: 105 Member
    Rocknut53 wrote: »
    lthur714 wrote: »
    elphie754 wrote: »
    lthur714 wrote: »
    WRLemmon wrote: »
    Do not judge progress just by weight, keep in mind that muscle per volume weights more than fat. I went for months not losing any weight by lost several inches off my waist at the same time. Mostly because I was building up muscle mass and losing excess fat.

    I've heard that before from my daughter and I know you both are right, but it's hard at 67 to get more muscle. There are things I probably shouldn't do (like abdominal stuff mostly, due to several smallish hernias from an intestinal surgery). Ironically, that's where I need to lose the most weight (me and my apple shape). Maybe I can do more things with thigh muscles at the gym. I keep losing in my hips and thighs and back---hardly ever the stomach.

    You can't spot reduce.

    I know, but what do you do? I heard that stomach fat is the last to go. Grrrrr

    I personally know that I will never get rid of all my belly fat. I've lost a lot of it however and I will just keep plugging along and hope for the best. I'm not stressing about it. At my age I'm certain I wouldn't be caught dead in a bikini anyway.

    I hear that!
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