Saxenda does not work
manchester4
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I've searched and searched, but I seem to be the only one which Saxenda did not work. No side effects, no loss of hunger, no weight loss. I'm very frustrated.
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Did you start on the lowest dose and work your way up to the highest dose over the course of five to six weeks?
Did you contact Saxenda to find out why you are an anomaly? What did your prescribing doctor say / suggest?
How much weight do you have to lose?0 -
Hi, I'm contacting them tomorrow. I've read over 400 posts, and they all have had side affects, hunger reduction, and weight loss. It may as well be saline to my body. Yes I started at the lowest dose. It's so frustrating.1
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How long have you been taking it?1
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Have you been in a caloric deficit? That's the only real way to lose weight.20
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It's the calorie deficit that works, it's you who does the work. The drug could reduce your hunger, but I personally believe hunger while dieting is hyped up - healthy weight loss is only a slight deficit, and your body takes the rest of the energy that it doesn't get from food, from your fat stores. Just make sure you eat a balanced diet.
If you don't know what these terms mean - ask!17 -
The good thing is you lose the same way with or without it. You just have to find your happy medium between calorie deficit and satisfaction.9
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The companies own literature states...Saxenda ® (liraglutide [rDNA origin] injection) is an injectable prescription treatment that may help you.
....may help you.16 -
Ditch the drugs, start counting calories.23
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There is not a single drug that works for everyone.4
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And there is not a single drug that works without also being in a caloric deficit29
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You know how someone asks you something very elementary, and you have been doing your job for 20 years so it's kind of insulting? I count calories, protein, sugars, carbs and fiber and sodium. Drink my water. I'm not looking for an easy fix. I'm looking for a medical fix at this point because my body fat level just reached obesity and I've always been in shape. Not a thyroid issue. Not a hormonal issue. Blood work is fine. I mix up my cardio. I do strength training. I'm never on my couch. Am I supposed to live off 1200 cals a day and stay active? No. I go between 1500-1800 and no sugar ever. I'm not looking for nutrition advice. I'm looking to see if anyone had taken this particular drug and experienced no hunger reduction, no side effects at all.
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But what you are doing, is it working?11
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What do you think the drug is going to do exactly that supposedly accurately calorie counting hasn't? Because it's basically just an appetite suppressant.
If you're not losing weight and have been tested for everything that may affect the CO aspect of CICO and nothing has been found then you're eating too much. That's usually down to inaccurate logging. I know this is n't what you want to hear but it's just science.
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Nope! It all changed after my back to back gallbladder and neck surgeries. That amount of downtime caused 40 lbs weight gain. I've been very strict. Saxenda only came into my life because I'm officially obese now. I used to be a personal trainer and Pilates instructor. I'm back to to my normal level of training and nutrition and I've not budged since April of 2016.kommodevaran wrote: »But what you are doing, is it working?
The only thing I haven't tried yet is a 1200 cal a day diet, heavy HIIT cardio six times a week, heavy weight training six hours a week. So training like a competitive fitness and figure athlete, no I've not tried that but I shouldn't have to. Those people train like that for 9 percent fat body levels and professional competitions.
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manchester4 wrote: »You know how someone asks you something very elementary, and you have been doing your job for 20 years so it's kind of insulting? I count calories, protein, sugars, carbs and fiber and sodium. Drink my water. I'm not looking for an easy fix. I'm looking for a medical fix at this point because my body fat level just reached obesity and I've always been in shape. Not a thyroid issue. Not a hormonal issue. Blood work is fine. I mix up my cardio. I do strength training. I'm never on my couch. Am I supposed to live off 1200 cals a day and stay active? No. I go between 1500-1800 and no sugar ever. I'm not looking for nutrition advice. I'm looking to see if anyone had taken this particular drug and experienced no hunger reduction, no side effects at all.
Have you ever thought to ask those who've actually been successful at this whole thing for their input? Seems like that would be a good place to start. But sounds like you're not interested in advice or help so yeah, good luck
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manchester4 wrote: »You know how someone asks you something very elementary, and you have been doing your job for 20 years so it's kind of insulting? I count calories, protein, sugars, carbs and fiber and sodium. Drink my water. I'm not looking for an easy fix. I'm looking for a medical fix at this point because my body fat level just reached obesity and I've always been in shape. Not a thyroid issue. Not a hormonal issue. Blood work is fine. I mix up my cardio. I do strength training. I'm never on my couch. Am I supposed to live off 1200 cals a day and stay active? No. I go between 1500-1800 and no sugar ever. I'm not looking for nutrition advice. I'm looking to see if anyone had taken this particular drug and experienced no hunger reduction, no side effects at all.
I'm not sure I understand then. If you are doing everything correctly, and eating in a deficit why would you want an appetite suppressant if you didn't think you needed to get in control of your hunger? What's the point of getting control of something you already have control of? Maybe that's why it didn't work.
Also I know plenty of people who have been doing their job for a long time, and I have to ask them simple questions that they get upset about, but I still have to asking them because they are not smart (nothing to do with you, just what happens).
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crzycatlady1 wrote: »manchester4 wrote: »You know how someone asks you something very elementary, and you have been doing your job for 20 years so it's kind of insulting? I count calories, protein, sugars, carbs and fiber and sodium. Drink my water. I'm not looking for an easy fix. I'm looking for a medical fix at this point because my body fat level just reached obesity and I've always been in shape. Not a thyroid issue. Not a hormonal issue. Blood work is fine. I mix up my cardio. I do strength training. I'm never on my couch. Am I supposed to live off 1200 cals a day and stay active? No. I go between 1500-1800 and no sugar ever. I'm not looking for nutrition advice. I'm looking to see if anyone had taken this particular drug and experienced no hunger reduction, no side effects at all.
Have you ever thought to ask those who've actually been successful at this whole thing for their input? Seems like that would be a good place to start. But sounds like you're not interested in advice or help so yeah, good luck
I would love to hear what you are doing that is different from calorie deficit, no sugar, no processed carbs, portion control, no alcohol, high fiber, lots of water, 5 workouts per week including cardio and strength training, plus walking my dogs 30 mins a day every week. Plus weekend hikes. Please tell me.
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if you open up your diary folks could take a look at your diary and maybe give some advice15
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manchester4 wrote: »crzycatlady1 wrote: »manchester4 wrote: »You know how someone asks you something very elementary, and you have been doing your job for 20 years so it's kind of insulting? I count calories, protein, sugars, carbs and fiber and sodium. Drink my water. I'm not looking for an easy fix. I'm looking for a medical fix at this point because my body fat level just reached obesity and I've always been in shape. Not a thyroid issue. Not a hormonal issue. Blood work is fine. I mix up my cardio. I do strength training. I'm never on my couch. Am I supposed to live off 1200 cals a day and stay active? No. I go between 1500-1800 and no sugar ever. I'm not looking for nutrition advice. I'm looking to see if anyone had taken this particular drug and experienced no hunger reduction, no side effects at all.
Have you ever thought to ask those who've actually been successful at this whole thing for their input? Seems like that would be a good place to start. But sounds like you're not interested in advice or help so yeah, good luck
I would love to hear what you are doing that is different from calorie deficit, no sugar, no processed carbs, portion control, no alcohol, high fiber, lots of water, 5 workouts per week including cardio and strength training, plus walking my dogs 30 mins a day every week. Plus weekend hikes. Please tell me.
I'm eating at the correct calorie amount for my weight goals. Which is something you're not doing, if you're not seeing the results you're aiming for.23 -
manchester4 wrote: »You know how someone asks you something very elementary, and you have been doing your job for 20 years so it's kind of insulting? I count calories, protein, sugars, carbs and fiber and sodium. Drink my water. I'm not looking for an easy fix. I'm looking for a medical fix at this point because my body fat level just reached obesity and I've always been in shape. Not a thyroid issue. Not a hormonal issue. Blood work is fine. I mix up my cardio. I do strength training. I'm never on my couch. Am I supposed to live off 1200 cals a day and stay active? No. I go between 1500-1800 and no sugar ever. I'm not looking for nutrition advice. I'm looking to see if anyone had taken this particular drug and experienced no hunger reduction, no side effects at all.
I'm not sure I understand then. If you are doing everything correctly, and eating in a deficit why would you want an appetite suppressant if you didn't think you needed to get in control of your hunger? What's the point of getting control of something you already have control of? Maybe that's why it didn't work.
Also I know plenty of people who have been doing their job for a long time, and I have to ask them simple questions that they get upset about, but I still have to asking them because they are not smart (nothing to do with you, just what happens).
Hunger and nausea are side effects, as to which I've experienced none, making me think my batch or rx is even valid. The reason I'm taking it is that it allows your body to process sugars and fats more efficiently, clearly what my body is not doing now. I was given a sample kit from my doctor and I'm thinking since I'm the only one out there with apparent metabolic efficiency issues that hasn't had any side effects, I may have been given a bad dose. I'm really only interested in the comments re-Saxenda. Thank you.8 -
(Did you see the flowchart posted above?)manchester4 wrote: »crzycatlady1 wrote: »manchester4 wrote: »You know how someone asks you something very elementary, and you have been doing your job for 20 years so it's kind of insulting? I count calories, protein, sugars, carbs and fiber and sodium. Drink my water. I'm not looking for an easy fix. I'm looking for a medical fix at this point because my body fat level just reached obesity and I've always been in shape. Not a thyroid issue. Not a hormonal issue. Blood work is fine. I mix up my cardio. I do strength training. I'm never on my couch. Am I supposed to live off 1200 cals a day and stay active? No. I go between 1500-1800 and no sugar ever. I'm not looking for nutrition advice. I'm looking to see if anyone had taken this particular drug and experienced no hunger reduction, no side effects at all.
Have you ever thought to ask those who've actually been successful at this whole thing for their input? Seems like that would be a good place to start. But sounds like you're not interested in advice or help so yeah, good luck
I would love to hear what you are doing that is different from calorie deficit, no sugar, no processed carbs, portion control, no alcohol, high fiber, lots of water, 5 workouts per week including cardio and strength training, plus walking my dogs 30 mins a day every week. Plus weekend hikes. Please tell me.
Counting calories accurately and consistently. Weighing everything on an electronic food scale. Checking every database entry, or making my own. Using the recipe builder the same way. Eating food I like. Hitting calorie goal every day. No cheating, no forgetting, no giving up.
I have never paid any particular attention to sugar, processed carbs (what's that), fiber, water, (I don't drink alcohol), I don't exercise except walking every day.17 -
manchester4 wrote: »crzycatlady1 wrote: »manchester4 wrote: »You know how someone asks you something very elementary, and you have been doing your job for 20 years so it's kind of insulting? I count calories, protein, sugars, carbs and fiber and sodium. Drink my water. I'm not looking for an easy fix. I'm looking for a medical fix at this point because my body fat level just reached obesity and I've always been in shape. Not a thyroid issue. Not a hormonal issue. Blood work is fine. I mix up my cardio. I do strength training. I'm never on my couch. Am I supposed to live off 1200 cals a day and stay active? No. I go between 1500-1800 and no sugar ever. I'm not looking for nutrition advice. I'm looking to see if anyone had taken this particular drug and experienced no hunger reduction, no side effects at all.
Have you ever thought to ask those who've actually been successful at this whole thing for their input? Seems like that would be a good place to start. But sounds like you're not interested in advice or help so yeah, good luck
I would love to hear what you are doing that is different from calorie deficit, no sugar, no processed carbs, portion control, no alcohol, high fiber, lots of water, 5 workouts per week including cardio and strength training, plus walking my dogs 30 mins a day every week. Plus weekend hikes. Please tell me.
unless you have diabetes or some other health reason - sugar doesn't matter, type of carbs also don't matter...
high fiber is great, but too much fiber not so great.
it's all CICO - either you are not in the deficit you think you are or you have an undiagnosed medical issue since you say you are not losing weight despite your efforts. do you log EVERYTHING? weigh with a food scale in GRAMS?
ETA: you haven't mentioned anything about your stats, how much you currently eat, etc. maybe we could help if you shared more information other than that you want to find Saxenda to the magical solution.8 -
kommodevaran wrote: »
(Did you see the flowchart posted above?)manchester4 wrote: »crzycatlady1 wrote: »manchester4 wrote: »You know how someone asks you something very elementary, and you have been doing your job for 20 years so it's kind of insulting? I count calories, protein, sugars, carbs and fiber and sodium. Drink my water. I'm not looking for an easy fix. I'm looking for a medical fix at this point because my body fat level just reached obesity and I've always been in shape. Not a thyroid issue. Not a hormonal issue. Blood work is fine. I mix up my cardio. I do strength training. I'm never on my couch. Am I supposed to live off 1200 cals a day and stay active? No. I go between 1500-1800 and no sugar ever. I'm not looking for nutrition advice. I'm looking to see if anyone had taken this particular drug and experienced no hunger reduction, no side effects at all.
Have you ever thought to ask those who've actually been successful at this whole thing for their input? Seems like that would be a good place to start. But sounds like you're not interested in advice or help so yeah, good luck
I would love to hear what you are doing that is different from calorie deficit, no sugar, no processed carbs, portion control, no alcohol, high fiber, lots of water, 5 workouts per week including cardio and strength training, plus walking my dogs 30 mins a day every week. Plus weekend hikes. Please tell me.
Counting calories accurately and consistently. Weighing everything on an electronic food scale. Checking every database entry, or making my own. Using the recipe builder the same way. Eating food I like. Hitting calorie goal every day. No cheating, no forgetting, no giving up.
I have never paid any particular attention to sugar, processed carbs (what's that), fiber, water, (I don't drink alcohol), I don't exercise except walking every day.
Well evidently this thread didn't and up being about me. Please whatever you do, pay attention to sugar. Studies have shown it's similar to a cocaine addiction. It wrecks havoc on your metabolism and can lead to insulin resistance and diabetes. It breaks down the collagen in your skin, leading to early aging. Sugar is one of the most horrible "natural" substances there are. It's in everything. You have to read every label.
Processed carbs are carbs that are no longer in their true form and have been changed in a factory somewhere. Boxed rice, boxed mash potatoes, most breads. Cake. Cookies. Have a real potato, real rice.
Also as a female, add strength training. This and weights or machines or your own body weight. This will rev up your resting metabolic rate so you burn more cals. It will give you a tighter look. It will help prevent osteoporosis. You won't look like a body builder, you will look leaner.27 -
manchester4 wrote: »manchester4 wrote: »You know how someone asks you something very elementary, and you have been doing your job for 20 years so it's kind of insulting? I count calories, protein, sugars, carbs and fiber and sodium. Drink my water. I'm not looking for an easy fix. I'm looking for a medical fix at this point because my body fat level just reached obesity and I've always been in shape. Not a thyroid issue. Not a hormonal issue. Blood work is fine. I mix up my cardio. I do strength training. I'm never on my couch. Am I supposed to live off 1200 cals a day and stay active? No. I go between 1500-1800 and no sugar ever. I'm not looking for nutrition advice. I'm looking to see if anyone had taken this particular drug and experienced no hunger reduction, no side effects at all.
I'm not sure I understand then. If you are doing everything correctly, and eating in a deficit why would you want an appetite suppressant if you didn't think you needed to get in control of your hunger? What's the point of getting control of something you already have control of? Maybe that's why it didn't work.
Also I know plenty of people who have been doing their job for a long time, and I have to ask them simple questions that they get upset about, but I still have to asking them because they are not smart (nothing to do with you, just what happens).
Hunger and nausea are side effects, as to which I've experienced none, making me think my batch or rx is even valid. The reason I'm taking it is that it allows your body to process sugars and fats more efficiently, clearly what my body is not doing now. I was given a sample kit from my doctor and I'm thinking since I'm the only one out there with apparent metabolic efficiency issues that hasn't had any side effects, I may have been given a bad dose. I'm really only interested in the comments re-Saxenda. Thank you.
But your doctor said that you are perfectly healthy, and all of your test came back good so it doesn't seem you need help processing sugars and fats more effeciently, especially since you say you are eating 0 sugar. Seems like you are more focused on finding a reason besides overeating as to why you have gained weight. Oh and Saxenda, saxenda, saxenda if that helps.
PS Saxenda
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manchester4 wrote: »kommodevaran wrote: »
(Did you see the flowchart posted above?)manchester4 wrote: »crzycatlady1 wrote: »manchester4 wrote: »You know how someone asks you something very elementary, and you have been doing your job for 20 years so it's kind of insulting? I count calories, protein, sugars, carbs and fiber and sodium. Drink my water. I'm not looking for an easy fix. I'm looking for a medical fix at this point because my body fat level just reached obesity and I've always been in shape. Not a thyroid issue. Not a hormonal issue. Blood work is fine. I mix up my cardio. I do strength training. I'm never on my couch. Am I supposed to live off 1200 cals a day and stay active? No. I go between 1500-1800 and no sugar ever. I'm not looking for nutrition advice. I'm looking to see if anyone had taken this particular drug and experienced no hunger reduction, no side effects at all.
Have you ever thought to ask those who've actually been successful at this whole thing for their input? Seems like that would be a good place to start. But sounds like you're not interested in advice or help so yeah, good luck
I would love to hear what you are doing that is different from calorie deficit, no sugar, no processed carbs, portion control, no alcohol, high fiber, lots of water, 5 workouts per week including cardio and strength training, plus walking my dogs 30 mins a day every week. Plus weekend hikes. Please tell me.
Counting calories accurately and consistently. Weighing everything on an electronic food scale. Checking every database entry, or making my own. Using the recipe builder the same way. Eating food I like. Hitting calorie goal every day. No cheating, no forgetting, no giving up.
I have never paid any particular attention to sugar, processed carbs (what's that), fiber, water, (I don't drink alcohol), I don't exercise except walking every day.
Well evidently this thread didn't and up being about me. Please whatever you do, pay attention to sugar. Studies have shown it's similar to a cocaine addiction. It wrecks havoc on your metabolism and can lead to insulin resistance and diabetes. It breaks down the collagen in your skin, leading to early aging. Sugar is one of the most horrible "natural" substances there are. It's in everything. You have to read every label.
Processed carbs are carbs that are no longer in their true form and have been changed in a factory somewhere. Boxed rice, boxed mash potatoes, most breads. Cake. Cookies. Have a real potato, real rice.
Also as a female, add strength training. This and weights or machines or your own body weight. This will rev up your resting metabolic rate so you burn more cals. It will give you a tighter look. It will help prevent osteoporosis. You won't look like a body builder, you will look leaner.
confused as to why you're giving the advice now? i thought you came looking for advice.19 -
Please - focus. ARE you weighing and logging your food intake?manchester4 wrote: »kommodevaran wrote: »
(Did you see the flowchart posted above?)manchester4 wrote: »crzycatlady1 wrote: »manchester4 wrote: »You know how someone asks you something very elementary, and you have been doing your job for 20 years so it's kind of insulting? I count calories, protein, sugars, carbs and fiber and sodium. Drink my water. I'm not looking for an easy fix. I'm looking for a medical fix at this point because my body fat level just reached obesity and I've always been in shape. Not a thyroid issue. Not a hormonal issue. Blood work is fine. I mix up my cardio. I do strength training. I'm never on my couch. Am I supposed to live off 1200 cals a day and stay active? No. I go between 1500-1800 and no sugar ever. I'm not looking for nutrition advice. I'm looking to see if anyone had taken this particular drug and experienced no hunger reduction, no side effects at all.
Have you ever thought to ask those who've actually been successful at this whole thing for their input? Seems like that would be a good place to start. But sounds like you're not interested in advice or help so yeah, good luck
I would love to hear what you are doing that is different from calorie deficit, no sugar, no processed carbs, portion control, no alcohol, high fiber, lots of water, 5 workouts per week including cardio and strength training, plus walking my dogs 30 mins a day every week. Plus weekend hikes. Please tell me.
Counting calories accurately and consistently. Weighing everything on an electronic food scale. Checking every database entry, or making my own. Using the recipe builder the same way. Eating food I like. Hitting calorie goal every day. No cheating, no forgetting, no giving up.
I have never paid any particular attention to sugar, processed carbs (what's that), fiber, water, (I don't drink alcohol), I don't exercise except walking every day.
Well evidently this thread didn't and up being about me. Please whatever you do, pay attention to sugar. Studies have shown it's similar to a cocaine addiction. It wrecks havoc on your metabolism and can lead to insulin resistance and diabetes. It breaks down the collagen in your skin, leading to early aging. Sugar is one of the most horrible "natural" substances there are. It's in everything. You have to read every label.
Processed carbs are carbs that are no longer in their true form and have been changed in a factory somewhere. Boxed rice, boxed mash potatoes, most breads. Cake. Cookies. Have a real potato, real rice.21 -
manchester4 wrote: »You know how someone asks you something very elementary, and you have been doing your job for 20 years so it's kind of insulting? I count calories, protein, sugars, carbs and fiber and sodium. Drink my water. I'm not looking for an easy fix. I'm looking for a medical fix at this point because my body fat level just reached obesity and I've always been in shape. Not a thyroid issue. Not a hormonal issue. Blood work is fine. I mix up my cardio. I do strength training. I'm never on my couch. Am I supposed to live off 1200 cals a day and stay active? No. I go between 1500-1800 and no sugar ever. I'm not looking for nutrition advice. I'm looking to see if anyone had taken this particular drug and experienced no hunger reduction, no side effects at all.
First of all.....calm down. Jeez.
What is your TDEE? Do you use a food scale or measuring ups, or just eyeball portions? Have you been logging your food on here or at all?
You may get insulted, but step back for a minute here. You see these wonderful people responding to you? They've ALL lost a LOT of weight AND maintained their weight. Some of them have science/dietitian (not nutritionist)/personal trainer jobs...some have been doing it for longer than 20 years, some less. They've posted here because they want to help you. It is TRUE that a calorie deficit is the only way to lose weight. If the balance of CI and CO gets disturbed by not being accurate with calorie counting, then weight loss will NOT occur. Obviously, something you're doing is messing up the CICO energy balance because basic physiology dictates that you should be losing weight, even with medical conditions, if you're accurate with your calorie counting.
Everyone's trying to tell you that saxenda won't work if you're not in a calorie deficit.
And, it's not about the food you eat...it's ALL about calories. I've lost close to 100lbs and eat sugar every single day.manchester4 wrote: »crzycatlady1 wrote: »manchester4 wrote: »You know how someone asks you something very elementary, and you have been doing your job for 20 years so it's kind of insulting? I count calories, protein, sugars, carbs and fiber and sodium. Drink my water. I'm not looking for an easy fix. I'm looking for a medical fix at this point because my body fat level just reached obesity and I've always been in shape. Not a thyroid issue. Not a hormonal issue. Blood work is fine. I mix up my cardio. I do strength training. I'm never on my couch. Am I supposed to live off 1200 cals a day and stay active? No. I go between 1500-1800 and no sugar ever. I'm not looking for nutrition advice. I'm looking to see if anyone had taken this particular drug and experienced no hunger reduction, no side effects at all.
Have you ever thought to ask those who've actually been successful at this whole thing for their input? Seems like that would be a good place to start. But sounds like you're not interested in advice or help so yeah, good luck
I would love to hear what you are doing that is different from calorie deficit, no sugar, no processed carbs, portion control, no alcohol, high fiber, lots of water, 5 workouts per week including cardio and strength training, plus walking my dogs 30 mins a day every week. Plus weekend hikes. Please tell me.
I eat 300 less than my TDEE.- I eat sugar.
- I eat LOTS of processed carbs
- I do practice portion control, but if I am low in protein, you betchya I will munch on a large steak if it fits my calories.
- Sometimes I don't do cardio at ALL. I mostly lift weights.
- I drink water, coffee, soda and diet soda.
- I like pie, wine, chocolate and cheesy poofs...and I still eat them and lose weight.
Aaaaannnd, almost 100lbs down.
Carbs and sugar do not cause obesity, too many calories do. It's scientifically proven. I used to weigh close to 280lbs. All I did was eat what mfp told me to, but I also used a food scale.
By the way....weight gain does NOT happen in a deficit, ever...No one is exempt from science. You mentioned having no illnesses and that all your blood work was clear, yet you are self-diagnosing yourself with some metabolic issue that no doctor has ever found? There are many here with diagnosed metabolic illnesses and thyroid conditions that manage to lose weight just fine. And, if your body truly isn't metabolizing fats and sugars, you would in fact lose weight.
If you started gaining weight while you were injured and stopped doing your exercise, you obviously kept the same amount of calories...you energy balance changed and this is why you gained weight. You were giving your inactive body the same amount of calories than your active body required.
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manchester4 wrote: »kommodevaran wrote: »
(Did you see the flowchart posted above?)manchester4 wrote: »crzycatlady1 wrote: »manchester4 wrote: »You know how someone asks you something very elementary, and you have been doing your job for 20 years so it's kind of insulting? I count calories, protein, sugars, carbs and fiber and sodium. Drink my water. I'm not looking for an easy fix. I'm looking for a medical fix at this point because my body fat level just reached obesity and I've always been in shape. Not a thyroid issue. Not a hormonal issue. Blood work is fine. I mix up my cardio. I do strength training. I'm never on my couch. Am I supposed to live off 1200 cals a day and stay active? No. I go between 1500-1800 and no sugar ever. I'm not looking for nutrition advice. I'm looking to see if anyone had taken this particular drug and experienced no hunger reduction, no side effects at all.
Have you ever thought to ask those who've actually been successful at this whole thing for their input? Seems like that would be a good place to start. But sounds like you're not interested in advice or help so yeah, good luck
I would love to hear what you are doing that is different from calorie deficit, no sugar, no processed carbs, portion control, no alcohol, high fiber, lots of water, 5 workouts per week including cardio and strength training, plus walking my dogs 30 mins a day every week. Plus weekend hikes. Please tell me.
Counting calories accurately and consistently. Weighing everything on an electronic food scale. Checking every database entry, or making my own. Using the recipe builder the same way. Eating food I like. Hitting calorie goal every day. No cheating, no forgetting, no giving up.
I have never paid any particular attention to sugar, processed carbs (what's that), fiber, water, (I don't drink alcohol), I don't exercise except walking every day.
Well evidently this thread didn't and up being about me. Please whatever you do, pay attention to sugar. Studies have shown it's similar to a cocaine addiction. It wrecks havoc on your metabolism and can lead to insulin resistance and diabetes. It breaks down the collagen in your skin, leading to early aging. Sugar is one of the most horrible "natural" substances there are. It's in everything. You have to read every label.
Processed carbs are carbs that are no longer in their true form and have been changed in a factory somewhere. Boxed rice, boxed mash potatoes, most breads. Cake. Cookies. Have a real potato, real rice.
Also as a female, add strength training. This and weights or machines or your own body weight. This will rev up your resting metabolic rate so you burn more cals. It will give you a tighter look. It will help prevent osteoporosis. You won't look like a body builder, you will look leaner.
confused as to why you're giving the advice now? i thought you came looking for advice.
Well obviously she doesn't need advice, she just needs to know abou Saxenda! She knows too much for any of us to actually help her.
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manchester4 wrote: »
Nope! It all changed after my back to back gallbladder and neck surgeries. That amount of downtime caused 40 lbs weight gain. I've been very strict. Saxenda only came into my life because I'm officially obese now. I used to be a personal trainer and Pilates instructor. I'm back to to my normal level of training and nutrition and I've not budged since April of 2016.kommodevaran wrote: »But what you are doing, is it working?
The only thing I haven't tried yet is a 1200 cal a day diet, heavy HIIT cardio six times a week, heavy weight training six hours a week. So training like a competitive fitness and figure athlete, no I've not tried that but I shouldn't have to. Those people train like that for 9 percent fat body levels and professional competitions.
why do you think your body cant process fats and sugars? those people who train like that eat more than 1200 calories a day though. if you do all the above on 1200 calories you will put yourself into a negative amount of calories which would be like not eating much at all. you will also burn out,lose energy and so on.so yeah. for me I weigh everything(I learned that the hard way,I stopped losing and started gaining even though I thought I was eating less,I wasnt),I basically eat what I want in moderation as well. I have a metabolic disorder that makes it harder to lose weight,but I still do its just very slowly for me.
If you dont weigh your food(I dont mean measuring cups as they are not accurate),then you are eating more than you think,that was the real eye opener for me. what I thought was half a cup of oatmeal was actually a cup or a little more,my protein bar that claims is was 88g on the package? it was over 100g. if you dont weigh your oils that you cook with that can add another 100 or more calories per day.peanut butter is another one thats often off, 2 tbsp if not weighed ends up being more in the long run usually. all those calories add up over time.right now Im eating 1700 calories,Im 5'6 1/2 and Im 42.
Get a food scale and weigh all solids and semi solids in grams, and do that for a month and see if you lose anything. also put into MFP you want to lose 1lb a week(if will give you more calories,but a slower rate of loss),if you havent already.also only eat back 25-50% (you can even try 50-75%)of your exercise calories you burn back to allow for any over estimations.heck If I can lose weight with my health issue then anyone can.exercise just makes a bigger deficit,a deficit is all that is needed for most people to lose weight.7 -
OP, if you're not using a food scale, give it a shot. I used to use measuring cups, eat the two slices of bread, assumed that if the package said there were 4 servings in the package, I could eat a quarter of it and log one serving. Couldn't lose a pound.
When I started using the food scale, I saw I had been eating several hundred calories more than I thought. My cup of cereal wasn't one serving, It weighed in at one and a half servings. That chicken breast was actually double what it looked like to me. That "medium banana" was actually 75 calories MORE than I would have logged it. That can of tuna, had 3 weighed servings in it, not 2 like the can said. I started logging correctly and lost 15 lbs.
I eat bread, pasta, ice cream, fruit, pretzels etc along with plenty of protein and veggies (and beer), and am maintaining just fine. I return to the food scale every once in awhile to make sure I'm logging accurately.
I'm sorry, I know that's not what you posted for, and feel free to ignore this if you want. I do wish you the best of luck!16
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