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Luvlybubly
Luvlybubly Posts: 87 Member
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At the end of my first week. I've, exercised every day. Done 8000 steps, not even consumed all my daily food allowance (each day).
And not lost a single pound.
Feeling disgruntled.
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  • Luvlybubly
    Luvlybubly Posts: 87 Member
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    FrodoBaggsey wrote: »
    it takes a few weeks, don't worry. keep it up. After 4 weeks if the scale isn't moving then look at changing things.

    it didn't get there in a week so it isn't going to leave in a week.

    Thank you Frodo. Other times when I've tried losing weight, I've lost quite a bit in the first week. E.g. Weight watchers and slimming world. But this time I'm doing it by myself. 1,200 calories or less most of the time. Zumba, dancing,walking etc. And .8000 steps a day.


  • memickee
    memickee Posts: 250 Member
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    It's ok to feel that way :) Just keep going.
  • DeficitDuchess
    DeficitDuchess Posts: 3,099 Member
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    Are you certain of exactly how many calories, you're consuming; by using a food scale? Also calorie burns for exercise tends to unrealistically high, thus it's advisable to only consume; 50% ~ 75% of them.
  • Luvlybubly
    Luvlybubly Posts: 87 Member
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    DeficitDuchess wrote: »
    Are you certain of exactly how many calories, you're consuming; by using a food scale? Also calorie burns for exercise tends to unrealistically high, thus it's advisable to only consume; 50% ~ 75% of them.

    Yes, I've scanned everything I eat and drink for calories. After exercising, it says I can eat more. But I never do. I just keep it to 1.200 calories or less. Usually always less.
    I want to lose 7 and a half stone. ( 105lbs )
  • DeficitDuchess
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    lizcharles2860 wrote: »
    DeficitDuchess wrote: »
    Are you certain of exactly how many calories, you're consuming; by using a food scale? Also calorie burns for exercise tends to unrealistically high, thus it's advisable to only consume; 50% ~ 75% of them.

    Yes, I've scanned everything I eat and drink for calories. After exercising, it says I can eat more. But I never do. I just keep it to 1.200 calories or less. Usually always less.
    I want to lose 7 and a half stone. ( 105lbs )

    Scanning isn't accurate enough, only weighing is; therefore you're eating more than you think.
  • Luvlybubly
    Luvlybubly Posts: 87 Member
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    DeficitDuchess wrote: »
    lizcharles2860 wrote: »
    DeficitDuchess wrote: »
    Are you certain of exactly how many calories, you're consuming; by using a food scale? Also calorie burns for exercise tends to unrealistically high, thus it's advisable to only consume; 50% ~ 75% of them.

    Yes, I've scanned everything I eat and drink for calories. After exercising, it says I can eat more. But I never do. I just keep it to 1.200 calories or less. Usually always less.
    I want to lose 7 and a half stone. ( 105lbs )

    Scanning isn't accurate enough, only weighing is; therefore you're eating more than you think.

    I do usually compare what the scan says and what it says on the food product packaging.
    Even if it were slightly over, I'm still doing about 1 hour of exercise cardio
  • DeficitDuchess
    DeficitDuchess Posts: 3,099 Member
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    GnothiSeauton23 wrote: »
    I reread most of this thread and I can already tell you without even looking at your diary that you will never get anyway eating only 1200 calories. Less isn't more. You're body will think it's starving itself and hold onto everything it can.

    No that's a myth! Metabolism lowers but it doesn't cease, unless the person is dead; resulting in a slower loss but still a loss.
  • Luvlybubly
    Luvlybubly Posts: 87 Member
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    I'll see how it goes for next week. If still nothing, I'll do what my doctor said. Gastric bypass. Which I really do not want.
  • DeficitDuchess
    DeficitDuchess Posts: 3,099 Member
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    lizcharles2860 wrote: »
    DeficitDuchess wrote: »
    lizcharles2860 wrote: »
    DeficitDuchess wrote: »
    Are you certain of exactly how many calories, you're consuming; by using a food scale? Also calorie burns for exercise tends to unrealistically high, thus it's advisable to only consume; 50% ~ 75% of them.

    Yes, I've scanned everything I eat and drink for calories. After exercising, it says I can eat more. But I never do. I just keep it to 1.200 calories or less. Usually always less.
    I want to lose 7 and a half stone. ( 105lbs )

    Scanning isn't accurate enough, only weighing is; therefore you're eating more than you think.

    I do usually compare what the scan says and what it says on the food product packaging.
    Even if it were slightly over, I'm still doing about 1 hour of exercise cardio

    Since it's only been a week, I can't rule out water retention, from sodium, muscle repair, etc. If after 4 weeks (28 days), you still aren't losing; then you're consuming more than you think.
  • Luvlybubly
    Luvlybubly Posts: 87 Member
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    DeficitDuchess wrote: »
    GnothiSeauton23 wrote: »
    I reread most of this thread and I can already tell you without even looking at your diary that you will never get anyway eating only 1200 calories. Less isn't more. You're body will think it's starving itself and hold onto everything it can.

    No that's a myth! Metabolism lowers but it doesn't cease, unless the person is dead; resulting in a slower loss but still a loss.

    Thank you. This week I'll eat more say. 1.400?
  • Luvlybubly
    Luvlybubly Posts: 87 Member
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    GnothiSeauton23 wrote: »
    You eat less than 1200 calories a day?

    Yes. For the past week, I'd say approx, 800 calories tbh
  • DeficitDuchess
    DeficitDuchess Posts: 3,099 Member
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    lizcharles2860 wrote: »
    I'll see how it goes for next week. If still nothing, I'll do what my doctor said. Gastric bypass. Which I really do not want.

    My understanding concerning weight loss surgery is that unless it's an emergency (you weigh over 500 pounds), you must lose a significant amount of weight to prove that you're able to change your lifestyle; before they consider doing the surgery because otherwise, most people'll regain the weight; after having the surgery.
  • DeficitDuchess
    DeficitDuchess Posts: 3,099 Member
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    lizcharles2860 wrote: »
    DeficitDuchess wrote: »
    GnothiSeauton23 wrote: »
    I reread most of this thread and I can already tell you without even looking at your diary that you will never get anyway eating only 1200 calories. Less isn't more. You're body will think it's starving itself and hold onto everything it can.

    No that's a myth! Metabolism lowers but it doesn't cease, unless the person is dead; resulting in a slower loss but still a loss.

    Thank you. This week I'll eat more say. 1.400?

    I'd just consume what this website, advised you to; unless you're hungry.
  • Luvlybubly
    Luvlybubly Posts: 87 Member
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    I'm 52, weight 16 and a half stone ( 232lb) and I'm only 4ft.11in. So you can imagine what I look like. I've had enough of being fat.
  • DeficitDuchess
    DeficitDuchess Posts: 3,099 Member
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    lizcharles2860 wrote: »
    GnothiSeauton23 wrote: »
    You eat less than 1200 calories a day?

    Yes. For the past week, I'd say approx, 800 calories tbh

    Unless someone is well over 500 pounds, 800 calories; isn't enough & especially when exercising.

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