Tired of it.
Emily_AK87
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I've been hitting the gym consistently for 14 weeks now (tomorrow actually starts the 15th week). But my weight struggles. And by that I mean, I struggle with food. The quote comes to mind, "Get fit in the gym, Lose weight in the kitchen". Well, I'm tired of being unhappy with my body. I'm tired of feeling run down. I'm tired of struggling with this. I'm sticking to it this new year. And I'm going to work on getting myself where I'm OK with me. As I am. And get my mentality fixed on just being healthy. The body will follow suit. I think my struggle goes back to time too. I can gain 5 pounds overnight, but to lose it takes days. I want it gone just as quick as it sets in. Anyway, I'm just ranting now. So happy to have this app to help keep me accountable food-wise..! Goal: be at my 135 goal weight by the time I turn 30 in November.
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That's a good attitude to take and don't be to focused upon the scales. Don't you find there's so much misinformation concerning food out there that it becomes overwhelming. Good luck with the quest.1
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If your goal to shred that fat asap, then the moat effective diet I guess is ketogenic one.
It's hard but gives immediate results. Hope it helps.3 -
That's a good attitude to take and don't be to focused upon the scales. Don't you find there's so much misinformation concerning food out there that it becomes overwhelming. Good luck with the quest.
Yes, BMI is ridiculous. I've been considered obese for years. But I don't feel I've ever been obese. Overweight, sure, but still healthy.0 -
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OP, what is your current weight?em_keith10 wrote: »I've been hitting the gym consistently for 14 weeks now (tomorrow actually starts the 15th week). But my weight struggles. And by that I mean, I struggle with food. The quote comes to mind, "Get fit in the gym, Lose weight in the kitchen". Well, I'm tired of being unhappy with my body. I'm tired of feeling run down. I'm tired of struggling with this. I'm sticking to it this new year. And I'm going to work on getting myself where I'm OK with me. As I am. And get my mentality fixed on just being healthy. The body will follow suit. I think my struggle goes back to time too. I can gain 5 pounds overnight, but to lose it takes days. I want it gone just as quick as it sets in. Anyway, I'm just ranting now. So happy to have this app to help keep me accountable food-wise..! Goal: be at my 135 goal weight by the time I turn 30 in November.
A keto diet is only one method to lose weight and, like all diets, relies solely on eating less than you burn every day. There's no 'magic' to keto, and many people find it too difficult to adhere to. Keto will not help her "shred that fat asap" more than any other calorie deficit will.If your goal to shred that fat asap, then the moat effective diet I guess is ketogenic one.
It's hard but gives immediate results. Hope it helps.
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Keto, does indeed make you lose weight faster. It burns fat instead of sugar, and I did the calorie restriction thing with MFP 3-4 years ago, successfully lost 28lbs, kept it off up to 6 months ago, and gained most of it back. (health and diet reasons) I am on a dr. run keto program right now, and have lost 10lbs in 13 days. I only have 25 to lose. It hasn't been that hard either. I joined Sanford Profile. They will help me transition to a "regular" diet slowly so I won't depend on the program, but will eat "regular" food. Keto means basically cutting out sugar. I don't think I'd be able to do it without the program, it would be overwhelming and hard, but the program gives it convenience. I am not exercising AT ALL, because I am in the first phase of program, and not eating enough calories to exercise. I am not hungry at all. I know a ton of people who have had long term success on this program.0
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Keto, does indeed make you lose weight faster. It burns fat instead of sugar, and I did the calorie restriction thing with MFP 3-4 years ago, successfully lost 28lbs, kept it off up to 6 months ago, and gained most of it back. (health and diet reasons) I am on a dr. run keto program right now, and have lost 10lbs in 13 days. I only have 25 to lose. It hasn't been that hard either. I joined Sanford Profile. They will help me transition to a "regular" diet slowly so I won't depend on the program, but will eat "regular" food. Keto means basically cutting out sugar. I don't think I'd be able to do it without the program, it would be overwhelming and hard, but the program gives it convenience. I am not exercising AT ALL, because I am in the first phase of program, and not eating enough calories to exercise. I am not hungry at all. I know a ton of people who have had long term success on this program.
Yes it burns more fat but you eat a lot more fat so it evens out.2 -
Best of luck to you! Please research before you jump into a diet. Keto might be the one for you or it might not be. There are many, many people on this site who have lost weight doing basic calories in, calorie out and not cutting out whole food groups. I would say as you research, take it slow, start counting your calories, and see how your body responds to certain foods. Personally, I find when I start cutting it gets harder for me to maintain and I lose the motivation. Don't be hard on yourself as you learn what healthy eating means to you. You're going to have good weeks and bad weeks but you will lose if you stay under or at your calorie goal and workout.2
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you said what your goal weight was - what is your current weight?
you don't gain 5lbs over night - weight naturally fluctuates - it isn't a linear thing (the last 3 days my weights have been 151.4, 149.6, 150.3 - which since I'm focusing on recomp works for me).1 -
Keto, does indeed make you lose weight faster.
No, not if calories are the same and you exclude the initial water drop.It burns fat instead of sugar
This is misleading. People on a non keto diet burn glucose/glycogen AND fat, and to the extent there is a deficit you burn fat to make it up. The percentage of fat vs. carb basically is determined by the percentage that you eat. If you do keto you are basically cutting way down on carbs (below 20 g or 50 g or however it's defined), so you mostly burn the fat you eat, but as for body fat you only burn the amount needed to make up the deficit you create -- the same as with any other macro mix.Keto means basically cutting out sugar.
It means going super low carb/high fat. Protein must be kept below a certain point too, and by "sugar" you mean carbs, which I get but most people might think you just mean sugar.
I personally think exercise is FAR more important than any particular macro mix, but that's me. It is important to health (as is a healthy weight), whereas no specific macros are.3 -
You can do it! Just need to keep that mindset up.
If you need a positive friend to keep you motivated, feel free to add me
I am also turning 30 this year, in August!!!1 -
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snickerscharlie wrote: »
OP, what is your current weight?em_keith10 wrote: »I've been hitting the gym consistently for 14 weeks now (tomorrow actually starts the 15th week). But my weight struggles. And by that I mean, I struggle with food. The quote comes to mind, "Get fit in the gym, Lose weight in the kitchen". Well, I'm tired of being unhappy with my body. I'm tired of feeling run down. I'm tired of struggling with this. I'm sticking to it this new year. And I'm going to work on getting myself where I'm OK with me. As I am. And get my mentality fixed on just being healthy. The body will follow suit. I think my struggle goes back to time too. I can gain 5 pounds overnight, but to lose it takes days. I want it gone just as quick as it sets in. Anyway, I'm just ranting now. So happy to have this app to help keep me accountable food-wise..! Goal: be at my 135 goal weight by the time I turn 30 in November.
A keto diet is only one method to lose weight and, like all diets, relies solely on eating less than you burn every day. There's no 'magic' to keto, and many people find it too difficult to adhere to. Keto will not help her "shred that fat asap" more than any other calorie deficit will.If your goal to shred that fat asap, then the moat effective diet I guess is ketogenic one.
It's hard but gives immediate results. Hope it helps.
Oh, no, I can't eat less. I know I'd fail because I know myself too well. Honestly, it's proteins I struggle with. I can eat veggies and salads all day long.1 -
deannalfisher wrote: »you said what your goal weight was - what is your current weight?
you don't gain 5lbs over night - weight naturally fluctuates - it isn't a linear thing (the last 3 days my weights have been 151.4, 149.6, 150.3 - which since I'm focusing on recomp works for me).
I'm at 173 currently.0 -
snickerscharlie wrote: »
Oh, no, he said moat, so I assumed that was the name of the keto diet everyone's talking about. I didn't realize it was a typo til afterwards1 -
I will say I've been on just a Clean Eating "diet" for over a month now and I've seen a huge difference. Not in weight loss, but my bloating and overall mental health has improved tremendously..!0
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I was the same as you. My highest weight almost 6 months ago was 176 at 5'4". I worked out everyday, mostly cardio. ONCE, I started logging my food intake the weight fell off. Log your food and you will see results if you keep your intake lower than your output. MFP works.
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I took a swag based on your profile on height...but using a TDEE calculator - this will get you close to your goal by your birthday
https://mytdee.com/#gender=female&yr=29&cm=167.6&kg=78.5&bfp=&goal=lose&goal_kg=61.2&lose_speed=recommended&formula=standard&units=imperial&exercise=lightly
TDEE assumes a constant activity and NOT eating back workout calories - but I find it works better for me (I'm down 8lbs since November using TDEE rather than MFP recommendations)1 -
Maybe take a full diet break and eat at maintenance for 2 weeks then start again.0
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I feel the same way. I workout quite a bit and try to eat mostly healthy during the week days, but then always eat too much junk on the weekends, and too much in general, which equals no loses in the long run. I workout 40-60min sessions lifting about 4/5 days a week, but hardly see results and it is because of my diet. I did lose about 10lbs this summer, but I was training for a half so I was running about 15-20 miles a week for like 10 weeks. Just need to stay committed and watch the calories. So sick of feeling this way! I love to cook and I can cook healthy meals, but I struggle a lot with food and getting that "full" feeling. Just wanted to say I know how you feel and best of luck! Add me if you like!1
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I was the same as you. My highest weight almost 6 months ago was 176 at 5'4". I worked out everyday, mostly cardio. ONCE, I started logging my food intake the weight fell off. Log your food and you will see results if you keep your intake lower than your output. MFP works.
Yeah, that's why I'm back on here. Hoping tracking food well help break the cycle of no weight loss0 -
em_keith10 wrote: »That's a good attitude to take and don't be to focused upon the scales. Don't you find there's so much misinformation concerning food out there that it becomes overwhelming. Good luck with the quest.
Yes, BMI is ridiculous. I've been considered obese for years. But I don't feel I've ever been obese. Overweight, sure, but still healthy.
There are several studies that indicate that it is healthier to be overweight and exercise, than to be thin and not. There are also studies that indicate that heavier people are less likely to have heart disease. Just type the question into Google...you'll find them.
However, the consensus seems to be that a well-balanced diet that provides adequate macro- and micro-nutrients, together with an active exercise regimen that includes aerobic and strength exercises, is the most efficient path to well-being and longevity.
Good luck!1
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