When will weight really come off?
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Okay.. I scanned your diary..
1) You are not weighing all solids, like apples, oats, berries, bananas, etc.
2) Oils, Dressings, sunflower seeds etc are using tablespoons and other entries using cups.
3) I see various quick adds
4) I saw one day Oct 15 not logged at all.
5) I saw one day eating low calories at 1137..
While I might think that 1280 is low, you are most likely eating a good bit more than you think, hense my comment mentioned about possibly eating too low, but this negates that as you are probably eating more, cutting into your deficit each day..
Besides cleaning up your diary, I would choose to eat back your exercise calories while following your method at 1280 .. I personally do not like to recommend eat below their BMR, you should be fueling your body properly especially when exercising.
If you have a decent amount of body fat you can sustain larger deficits. However it is inadvisable to cut food beyond a certain level hence MFP's 1200 minimum. Some people could safely go below that but they are exceptions. If you have a decent amount of weight to lose then honestly eating 100 below BMR is probably not a big deal, but as you lose more weight it will be.
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Your original post says you were down to 163 from 170. That's a 7 pound loss over 9 weeks - almost 1 pound/week. That's pretty good.
You then say you're now 167. The advice to count calories more accurately (by weighing) is good advice, but bouncing back up to 167 from 163 right after starting to exercise more sounds like water retention to me. Muscles retain water when they're repairing post-workout. Once your body is used to a particular workout, the water weight flushes out. Also, TOM can be a factor.
So, keep at it. Try weighing your food for a more accurate record of your intake. And wait for the water weigh to flush. It can take a couple of weeks (and retaining 5 pounds of water is incredibly easy). To help the process along, drink lots of water and try not to go too overboard with sodium.1 -
SusanMFindlay wrote: »Your original post says you were down to 163 from 170. That's a 7 pound loss over 9 weeks - almost 1 pound/week. That's pretty good.
I was wondering when someone was going to notice that. That's almost spot on OP's goal of a pound a week.0 -
Listen to @SusanMFindlay - yes, tighten up logging, but seeing a few lb jump right after starting a new workout routine is pretty common. For an example - I couldn't make it to the gym last week at all
. Went yesterday for the first time in a week and lo and behold I'm up 3 lbs as of this morning (since yesterday morning). I know I didn't eat 10500 calories over maintenance yesterday (3500x3 = the amount of calories needed to gain 3 lbs of fat), so I know it is simply water weight from the work out. It will drop off once I get back into my routine. Drink some water, keep at your workouts, and you will see the number on the scale drop back down in due course! 0 -
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I was wondering when someone was going to notice that. That's almost spot on OP's goal of a pound a week. [/quote]
Yep.. all of the fluctuation stuff was covered previously on the first page.
Take the facts, she is constipated, she is fluctuating up in weight, she is actually underestimating her calorie intake hense eating more than she thinks meaning her calorie deficit is now dwindling downwards.. and perhaps there are some lower calorie days that are indeed correct. She is exercising and not eating them back per the MFP method.. She is also unnecessarily eating below her BMR at her current weight (she can get away with this part for only a short while longer).
So there are many things that OP needs to work on in order to get back on track and perhaps stop compounding the scale weight.
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So you lost 6.9 lbs in the first seven weeks, but sometime in the last two weeks you regained appx 3 lbs and in that time frame you also started strength training (in addition to walking). When did you begin strength training? You mentioned two weeks ago you were about 164, now you are 167 - did you weigh yourself at all in the interim? Could you elaborate on "ongoing constipation" (I know it's tmi, but that's what we're here for, lol) - how long has that been going on? Is it simply frequency issues or are you having trouble going, or just doing little rabbit pellets when you are able to go? Did the first seven lbs come off steadily, or was most of it in the first two weeks?0 -
Chef_Barbell wrote: »LyiannaTameka wrote: »Hi,
I know that it can be frustrating when you're not losing as much weight as you want to but try not to get disheartened. Weight loss is gradual and it's not linear. Remember that it's a lifestyle & not a race of any sorts. Those who run too fast often fall.
Anyway, try to look into your diet and exercise regime to see whats stalling you're weight loss. To be perfectly honest, on 1300 calories & at you're current weight, the fat should be flying off. You should at least be losing 2lbs a week, so what I recommend is reviewing your intake. Are you really eating 1300 calories? Do you track your calories religiously? Do you weigh out all your food? Is there too much sodium in your diet? Are you drinking at least 2L's of water a day? & are you exercising?
Thoroughly think through your answers to these questions, because there's no reason you shouldn't be losing at the very least 1.5lbs a week on this caloric intake. It's science. If you are doing everything mentioned above, I recommend seeking professional guidance.
Best of luck ❤️.
Yes doing all those things. I am having issues with constipation, wondering if that could be it? I eat all the right foods to combat it though.
Usually constipation is a lack of dietary fat. Eat more fat.
MFP gives me 50g daily fat. I typically eat 35-50
Fat didn't help me with constipation. I started bulking my meals with more vegetables and it made a world of difference.0 -
SusanMFindlay wrote: »Your original post says you were down to 163 from 170. That's a 7 pound loss over 9 weeks - almost 1 pound/week. That's pretty good.
I was wondering when someone was going to notice that. That's almost spot on OP's goal of a pound a week.
My setting isn't updating properly.. I was almost 167 today.0 -
SusanMFindlay wrote: »Your original post says you were down to 163 from 170. That's a 7 pound loss over 9 weeks - almost 1 pound/week. That's pretty good.
You then say you're now 167. The advice to count calories more accurately (by weighing) is good advice, but bouncing back up to 167 from 163 right after starting to exercise more sounds like water retention to me. Muscles retain water when they're repairing post-workout. Once your body is used to a particular workout, the water weight flushes out. Also, TOM can be a factor.
So, keep at it. Try weighing your food for a more accurate record of your intake. And wait for the water weigh to flush. It can take a couple of weeks (and retaining 5 pounds of water is incredibly easy). To help the process along, drink lots of water and try not to go too overboard with sodium.
Thank you. It sounds like between extra sodium, constipation, and strength training I will wait and see where things shake out in a couple weeks0 -
leejoyce31 wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »LyiannaTameka wrote: »Hi,
I know that it can be frustrating when you're not losing as much weight as you want to but try not to get disheartened. Weight loss is gradual and it's not linear. Remember that it's a lifestyle & not a race of any sorts. Those who run too fast often fall.
Anyway, try to look into your diet and exercise regime to see whats stalling you're weight loss. To be perfectly honest, on 1300 calories & at you're current weight, the fat should be flying off. You should at least be losing 2lbs a week, so what I recommend is reviewing your intake. Are you really eating 1300 calories? Do you track your calories religiously? Do you weigh out all your food? Is there too much sodium in your diet? Are you drinking at least 2L's of water a day? & are you exercising?
Thoroughly think through your answers to these questions, because there's no reason you shouldn't be losing at the very least 1.5lbs a week on this caloric intake. It's science. If you are doing everything mentioned above, I recommend seeking professional guidance.
Best of luck ❤️.
Yes doing all those things. I am having issues with constipation, wondering if that could be it? I eat all the right foods to combat it though.
Usually constipation is a lack of dietary fat. Eat more fat.
MFP gives me 50g daily fat. I typically eat 35-50
Fat didn't help me with constipation. I started bulking my meals with more vegetables and it made a world of difference.
It was already addressed in the thread... Fat and fiber. Usually the cause around these parts is the unnecessary reduction of fat.0 -
tlflag1620 wrote: »So you lost 6.9 lbs in the first seven weeks, but sometime in the last two weeks you regained appx 3 lbs and in that time frame you also started strength training (in addition to walking). When did you begin strength training? You mentioned two weeks ago you were about 164, now you are 167 - did you weigh yourself at all in the interim? Could you elaborate on "ongoing constipation" (I know it's tmi, but that's what we're here for, lol) - how long has that been going on? Is it simply frequency issues or are you having trouble going, or just doing little rabbit pellets when you are able to go? Did the first seven lbs come off steadily, or was most of it in the first two weeks?
OK here's TMI... After my monthly cycle, I lose the most weight because the extra progesterone makes me go everyday so I was down to about 163. Then after that, I only go like every 3-4 days and even then it's not much. In between those 3-4 days there are pellets. And I'm bloated from it even if I drink tons of water and exercise and eat tons of veggies. So my weight starts creeping back and after my next cycle, I'm back to where I started.0 -
I'd be happy with that weight loss.0
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tlflag1620 wrote: »So you lost 6.9 lbs in the first seven weeks, but sometime in the last two weeks you regained appx 3 lbs and in that time frame you also started strength training (in addition to walking). When did you begin strength training? You mentioned two weeks ago you were about 164, now you are 167 - did you weigh yourself at all in the interim? Could you elaborate on "ongoing constipation" (I know it's tmi, but that's what we're here for, lol) - how long has that been going on? Is it simply frequency issues or are you having trouble going, or just doing little rabbit pellets when you are able to go? Did the first seven lbs come off steadily, or was most of it in the first two weeks?
OK here's TMI... After my monthly cycle, I lose the most weight because the extra progesterone makes me go everyday so I was down to about 163. Then after that, I only go like every 3-4 days and even then it's not much. In between those 3-4 days there are pellets. And I'm bloated from it even if I drink tons of water and exercise and eat tons of veggies. So my weight starts creeping back and after my next cycle, I'm back to where I started.
Ok... Earlier you mentioned only getting between 35-50 g of fat per day. Given what you are saying here, it's not a fluid or fiber issue (assuming most o tthose veggies are fibrous ones, as opposed to starchy ones), so that leaves fat. The MFP standard recommendation for fat (in your case 50g per day) should really be viewed as a minimum. Shoot for at least 50 g of fat per day; going over the fat macro is fine, so long as you don't go over on calories. Hopefully that will sort out the constipation. If not, talk to your doctor. I'd increase fats and give it a week. If the constipation is still a problem after that, you need to seek actual medical advice.
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You mentioned you are walking for exercise, is it a leisure walk or are you getting your heart rate up for an extended period of time? As I am only asking, as I only walk and I do at least an hour and out of that hour my heart rate is up in the high range for 75% of the time (except for Starting and when I am almost finished). Detox your body, I drink a tea every 3-4 days and it works wonders. Since our foods today no longer contain the nutrition content that they should it is imperative to give your body an alternate source of nutrition. I do only these three things and I have had a consistent loss for the past 6 months.0
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Constipation can definitely be a culprit. So can time of the month, etc. you're doing fine. Track carefully and the weight will come off.0
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virginiashannon wrote: »You mentioned you are walking for exercise, is it a leisure walk or are you getting your heart rate up for an extended period of time? As I am only asking, as I only walk and I do at least an hour and out of that hour my heart rate is up in the high range for 75% of the time (except for Starting and when I am almost finished). Detox your body, I drink a tea every 3-4 days and it works wonders. Since our foods today no longer contain the nutrition content that they should it is imperative to give your body an alternate source of nutrition. I do only these three things and I have had a consistent loss for the past 6 months.
OP is exercising so you suggestion to walk is sort of moot.
Detoxing isn't a thing unless you're addicted to a substance or have ingested something toxic, in which case, get thee to a doctor, don't drink tea.
And what on earth does our "Since our foods today no longer contain the nutrition content that they should" mean?!
OP, I think your conclusion to give it a couple more weeks is perfect at this point.1 -
A pound of muscle weighs the same as a pound of fat. But the body fat is more "fluffy" and the muscle is more "dense and compact." Muscles take up less space in your body, so body weight may go up as you add compact, tight muscle mass.0
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yes..it is the weight training... if puts on false weight for up to six weeks. Stick to your eating plan..keep working out..stay off the scale because the silly half of your mind will get discouraged. If you keep doing what you're doing you'll get fit..thin and healthy.0
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blueboy2526 wrote: »A pound of muscle weighs the same as a pound of fat. But the body fat is more "fluffy" and the muscle is more "dense and compact." Muscles take up less space in your body, so body weight may go up as you add compact, tight muscle mass.
While this is true, a woman can naturally gain approximately 0.5 pounds of muscle per month. So it is unlikely that she has gained 3-4 pounds of solid muscle in just 2 weeks.
However, I do like the idea that you are putting out there to use OTHER methods as well as the scale to determine how your fat loss is progressing. Things like photos, body fat calipers, and measurements, can help give you a better overall picture of how you are progressing.
Ultimately, the conclusion to give the scale a couple more weeks to adjust is a good one. Don't get discouraged @napilibay , keep logging. You got this.
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tlflag1620 wrote: »tlflag1620 wrote: »So you lost 6.9 lbs in the first seven weeks, but sometime in the last two weeks you regained appx 3 lbs and in that time frame you also started strength training (in addition to walking). When did you begin strength training? You mentioned two weeks ago you were about 164, now you are 167 - did you weigh yourself at all in the interim? Could you elaborate on "ongoing constipation" (I know it's tmi, but that's what we're here for, lol) - how long has that been going on? Is it simply frequency issues or are you having trouble going, or just doing little rabbit pellets when you are able to go? Did the first seven lbs come off steadily, or was most of it in the first two weeks?
OK here's TMI... After my monthly cycle, I lose the most weight because the extra progesterone makes me go everyday so I was down to about 163. Then after that, I only go like every 3-4 days and even then it's not much. In between those 3-4 days there are pellets. And I'm bloated from it even if I drink tons of water and exercise and eat tons of veggies. So my weight starts creeping back and after my next cycle, I'm back to where I started.
Ok... Earlier you mentioned only getting between 35-50 g of fat per day. Given what you are saying here, it's not a fluid or fiber issue (assuming most o tthose veggies are fibrous ones, as opposed to starchy ones), so that leaves fat. The MFP standard recommendation for fat (in your case 50g per day) should really be viewed as a minimum. Shoot for at least 50 g of fat per day; going over the fat macro is fine, so long as you don't go over on calories. Hopefully that will sort out the constipation. If not, talk to your doctor. I'd increase fats and give it a week. If the constipation is still a problem after that, you need to seek actual medical advice.
So far the extra fat is working. I've been eating 70g per day for two days (mostly nuts and eggs) and feel better. Thanks!0
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