1300 calories and no weight loss in 10 days what am idoing wrong

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  • blues4miles
    blues4miles Posts: 1,481 Member
    axelanderson35 wrote: »
    thorsmom01 wrote: »
    axelanderson35 wrote: »
    SezxyStef wrote: »
    axelanderson35 wrote: »
    It's also important what KIND of calories you're eating. The body is not a simple calorie in/calorie out arithmetic equation.

    for weight loss yes it is...

    macros are for health calories for weight.

    I'm sorry, but you're mistaken. In a great many studies, low-carbohydrate diets have been shown to be more effective (sometimes MUCH more effective) for losing weight than other diets. There is a mechanism for this, as well. Dietary carbohydrate drives serum glucose. Serum glucose triggers insulin production. Insulin is our bodies' main hormone for the regulation of the flow of fatty acids into and out of fat cells. In short, more carbs means more insulin. More insulin means less fat loss.

    Don't take my word for it. I encourage you to examine the literature. The studies below are a good start.

    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17341711
    http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa022637
    http://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(02)40206-5/abstract?cc=y=
    http://press.endocrine.org/doi/full/10.1210/jc.2002-021480
    http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=217514
    http://annals.org/article.aspx?articleid=717451
    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC538279/
    http://www.andjrnl.org/article/S0002-8223(05)01151-X/abstract

    For any diet or way of eating- one must be at a caloric deficit. Its that simple. If you like low carb, go for it. But it's not necessary for people to eat low carb to lose weight.

    I really hate to press my point because you seem so sure you know the right answer, but there's good evidence that your assertion is incorrect. Fat loss, metabolically speaking, is anything but simple, and more and more, it seems not to conform to the somewhat reductionist calorie-in-calorie-out model.

    This study, for example, compared rates of weight loss for three diets: a calorie-restricted low-fat diet, a calorie-restricted Mediterranean-style diet, and a NON-calorie-restricted low-carbohydrate diet. Even though the low-carb dieters were not restricting their calorie intake at all, they still lost more weight than either of the other calorie-restricted diets. Also, the subjects on the Mediterranean-style diet lost more weight than those on the low-fat diet, even though they were both supposedly restricting calorie intake to the same amount.

    Clearly, there's something more going on with weight loss than total energy balance. And, given that low-carb diets are more effective for weight loss (as the eight (!) studies I linked to above show), I think even you would have to consider the possibility that macronutrient composition of the diet may have something to do with the matter.

    Oh look a study where they controlled for calories:

    http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cmet.2015.07.021
    Calorie for Calorie, Dietary Fat Restriction Results in More Body Fat Loss than Carbohydrate Restriction in People with Obesity

    I am not pro-low-fat. Just stating there is little study evidence that low-carb is strictly better for weight loss, when calories and medical issues are controlled.

  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    Ariellebruno wrote: »
    I know you probably hear these all the time, but I went from eating so much junk and whatever I wanted probably over 3000 every day to 1300 tracking everything and walking frequently. I was so good this weekend and went for an hour hike each day I was so excited to step on the scale this morning and nothing.. I don't get it especially because I have a lot of weight to loose I thought it would drop a lot quicker.

    There are mistakes that people commonly make that cause them to not lose weight that we might be able to spot if you change your Diary Sharing settings to Public: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/account/diary_settings
  • tinywonder25
    tinywonder25 Posts: 148 Member
    Aha! Breastfeeding!!!! The missing link! I nursed my daughter til she was a little over 2 years old. The weight only started dropping after I stopped nursing. Basically a breast feeding body hormonally is very similar to a pregnant body . Not all nursing moms experience this but I definitely did. Ive even read blogs of fitness athletes who are moms who could not get their bf% and last few lbs to shed til after nursing. It was frustrating but when I read that I figured if they can't trick their body then there's no way in going to. Just keep it light if you can a know that when your baby is ready to wean that you'll be ready to make some more progress. Still track cals to make sure your not going to gain ( which happened to me). Good luck!
  • enterdanger
    enterdanger Posts: 2,447 Member
    OP. I don't think you should eat any less. Your baby needs those calories. In fact, I believe breast feeding burns about an extra 500 calories a day. (Don't quote me on that. I've got some breastfeeding friends and they log a 500 calorie a day burn).

    All this business about low carbing is not accurate. If you prefer to eat low carb because you feel full longer, that's fine. Don't get too caught up in the micro nutrients. It's not necessary for weight loss and you've already got enough going on with a baby.

    If you aren't seeing loss after 3-4 weeks, make sure your portions are accurate. I'm great at eyeballing protien, but I can fit 2 cups of rice in a one cup measure, so I weigh my grains for accuracy.

    Were it me, I'd set myself only to lose .5lbs a week and tighten up my logging of food. I would eat back at least 1/2 to all of my exercise calories earned. You don't have a ton to lose and you don't want to deprive yourself or child of needed nutrition. Once baby is weened, I would then re-evaluate whether I needed a bigger calorie deficit. Enjoy this time and connection with your baby. It doesn't last. The weight will come off.
  • JeromeBarry1
    JeromeBarry1 Posts: 10,179 Member
    Set your diary to be open to public, then ask such a question.
  • JeromeBarry1
    JeromeBarry1 Posts: 10,179 Member
    Ariellebruno wrote: »
    Could it because I eat late? Not bad food but say 900 calories is from 9-5 and the last 300 are always late after the kids fall asleep
    That's not the problem, ever.


  • KMGetsFit
    KMGetsFit Posts: 14 Member
    Excellent points have been made so far. Are you keeping track of your calorie deficit? I was ready to blame my lack of weight loss on everything from birth control to the fact that I was "solid" and had a muscular body. The key for me was the deficit. You must create a substantial deficit between calories consumed and calories burned. You talked about going for a hike twice this past weekend. That may not be enough. How much activity are you getting during the week? Is it enough to build a deficit and support weight loss? 1lb is 3500 calories. You have to find a balance between what you eat and what you burn.

    Do you know your BMR or TDEE? This could help you figure just how much energy you need to expend in order to make the scale move.

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10300319/most-helpful-posts-general-diet-and-weight-loss-help-must-reads#latest
  • ctop2
    ctop2 Posts: 1 Member
    Not losing weight doesn't always mean you're eating too much. If she's eating too little her body will go into starvation mode and then she won't lose weight either. Everyone is different and you have to figure out what works for you.
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    10 days isn't very long. I wouldn't start panicking yet. OP is avoiding answering the question about the food scale. I'd say if the weight doesn't start coming off in the next couple weeks then really look at your logging. That's usually where my issues are when I am not losing.
  • Afura
    Afura Posts: 2,054 Member
    ctop2 wrote: »
    Not losing weight doesn't always mean you're eating too much. If she's eating too little her body will go into starvation mode and then she won't lose weight either. Everyone is different and you have to figure out what works for you.

    I don't agree everyone is different, we're like little snowflakes. But essentially for weight loss we're generally all the same. And as @KorvapuustiPossu already linked that great article, take some time to read it and get a better understanding.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    This thread is a hot mess. I'll offer my advice though--OP be a little patient. Sometimes it takes a couple weeks to see a drop. In the meantime, double check your logging for accurate entries and buy a food scale if you don't have one.
  • singingflutelady
    singingflutelady Posts: 8,736 Member
    KorvapuustiPossu wrote: »
    ctop2 wrote: »
    Not losing weight doesn't always mean you're eating too much. If she's eating too little her body will go into starvation mode and then she won't lose weight either. Everyone is different and you have to figure out what works for you.

    There has to be one at every post... NO..that is not a thing.

    http://www.aworkoutroutine.com/starvation-mode/

    Yup obligatory starvation mode comment and the added bonus of a diet soda has tons of sodium comment.
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    TheLegendaryBrandonHarris wrote: »
    The chemical compounds in diet soda attach themselves to the cell membrane of fat cells, causing them to be 27%bigger, which then triggers Starvation Mode.

    Source?
  • geneticsteacher
    geneticsteacher Posts: 623 Member
    TheLegendaryBrandonHarris wrote: »
    The chemical compounds in diet soda attach themselves to the cell membrane of fat cells, causing them to be 27%bigger, which then triggers Starvation Mode.

    I think it was a joke - it sure made me laugh!
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    What is going on today?!?! It is madness up in here
    TheLegendaryBrandonHarris wrote: »
    Also, don't eat right before bed. Your body does not digest food unless you're awake, so going to sleep right after eating means the food undergoes cell division inside your body, and it's like you ate twice as much.

    No. Your body doesn't just stop working and digesting food just because you're sleeping.
  • singingflutelady
    singingflutelady Posts: 8,736 Member
    I think someone is having fun today ;)
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    geneticsteacher wrote: »
    TheLegendaryBrandonHarris wrote: »
    The chemical compounds in diet soda attach themselves to the cell membrane of fat cells, causing them to be 27%bigger, which then triggers Starvation Mode.

    I think it was a joke - it sure made me laugh!

    It made me laugh too, I hope that is what was intended.
  • vegasleo79
    vegasleo79 Posts: 63 Member
    I never lose right away after changing to healthier eating habits/more active lifestyle. It takes like a week for me. Patience, sadly, is something I really needed to learn with dieting. You'll start losing, just hang in there and stay consistent.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    singingflutelady wrote: »
    I think someone is having fun today ;)


    Ahhhh I see...I thought it was all real at first but there's just a giant smelly troll?
  • betuel75
    betuel75 Posts: 776 Member
    KorvapuustiPossu wrote: »
    ctop2 wrote: »
    Not losing weight doesn't always mean you're eating too much. If she's eating too little her body will go into starvation mode and then she won't lose weight either. Everyone is different and you have to figure out what works for you.

    There has to be one at every post... NO..that is not a thing.

    http://www.aworkoutroutine.com/starvation-mode/

    And her 1st post too, giving misinformation...
    Starvation mode is not real, you body will not hold onto fat.
  • betuel75
    betuel75 Posts: 776 Member
    TheLegendaryBrandonHarris wrote: »
    Also, don't eat right before bed. Your body does not digest food unless you're awake, so going to sleep right after eating means the food undergoes cell division inside your body, and it's like you ate twice as much.

    More misinformation. Not true. I eat 40%-50% of my calories before bed. I can eat over 1k calories before bed. I have never had a problem losing weight and keeping it off doing this.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    TheLegendaryBrandonHarris wrote: »
    I'm not smelly!

    :D lol
  • betuel75
    betuel75 Posts: 776 Member
    arditarose wrote: »
    What is going on today?!?! It is madness up in here
    TheLegendaryBrandonHarris wrote: »
    Also, don't eat right before bed. Your body does not digest food unless you're awake, so going to sleep right after eating means the food undergoes cell division inside your body, and it's like you ate twice as much.

    No. Your body doesn't just stop working and digesting food just because you're sleeping.

    no kidding!!
  • WJS_jeepster
    WJS_jeepster Posts: 224 Member
    This thread pretty much has it all. Only thing missing is the "you are working out now and muscle weighs more than fat" argument.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    WJS_jeepster wrote: »
    This thread pretty much has it all. Only thing missing is the "you are working out now and muscle weighs more than fat" argument.

    There it is!

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