Why is my weight loss unsuccessful
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fitmom4lifemfp wrote: »lemonychild wrote: »At her weight, even with the inaccuracies she will see weight loss. She's eating too little anyway for her weight and exercise regimen:
Eating too little is not going to cause her to NOT lose, though.
I never said it would, you did0 -
Look_Its_Kriss wrote: »prattiger65 wrote: »Two weeks isn't long enough to know. The only way to be sure it to weigh it, whatever "it" is. If you are logging everything, using the package sizes is close enough, you might be off some calories, but it wont be enough to stall you if you are doing everything else right. Lastly, OP I think I am seeing a little defensiveness in your responses, I haven't seen anything that would warrant that. If you want to succeed, be open to the possibility that you may be doing something wrong. My advice is to keep doing what you are doing for about 6-8 weeks and then reevaluate.
While her deficit might be a nice cushion now on the package errors, being aware of them and getting into the habit now is probably a good idea. Just like the picture i posted, the muffin says 1 muffin is 130 calories, however at a 77g weight, the muffin is 175 calories. And if all she ate that day was a muffin, 45 calories might not seem like a big deal.. but we also know she was logging her chicken wrong by 102 calories. sometimes she would eat that twice in the same day.. calories add up, small errors can make bigger errors bigger.. its important to know things now so that when her deficit is smaller and shes only got 250 calories between losing and maintenance that shes not eating her deficit.
your type of logging would cause me to quit yesterday. trust you me, NOONE is gaining 80 lbs on 250 cals over0 -
lemonychild wrote: »Look_Its_Kriss wrote: »prattiger65 wrote: »Two weeks isn't long enough to know. The only way to be sure it to weigh it, whatever "it" is. If you are logging everything, using the package sizes is close enough, you might be off some calories, but it wont be enough to stall you if you are doing everything else right. Lastly, OP I think I am seeing a little defensiveness in your responses, I haven't seen anything that would warrant that. If you want to succeed, be open to the possibility that you may be doing something wrong. My advice is to keep doing what you are doing for about 6-8 weeks and then reevaluate.
While her deficit might be a nice cushion now on the package errors, being aware of them and getting into the habit now is probably a good idea. Just like the picture i posted, the muffin says 1 muffin is 130 calories, however at a 77g weight, the muffin is 175 calories. And if all she ate that day was a muffin, 45 calories might not seem like a big deal.. but we also know she was logging her chicken wrong by 102 calories. sometimes she would eat that twice in the same day.. calories add up, small errors can make bigger errors bigger.. its important to know things now so that when her deficit is smaller and shes only got 250 calories between losing and maintenance that shes not eating her deficit.
your type of logging would cause me to quit yesterday. trust you me, NOONE is gaining 80 lbs on 250 cals over
This mentality one of the contributing causes of the obesity epidemic. You don't need to binge eat to become obese, it is nothing more than a consistent surplus of caloric intake:
250 kcals x 7 days = 1750 surplus kcals/week
1750 kcals/week x 160 weeks = 80 lbs.25 -
cerise_noir wrote: »chynaloveee1 wrote: »@misskarne those are the "recommended serving size. So if it says 16 crackers for 160 cals, then I'll count out 16 crackers, lol 1pkg is the packet my protein powder comes in (one packet per use) and the granola bars come 2 in a pack "2 bar"
Instead of going by the serving number (which is just an estimate), go by the weight listed next to the serving size. It should be there right next to the "12 crackers" or "1 slice". You'll see, by weighing everything (yes everything) that you eat, the numbers will he far mire accurate.
Weigh foods raw (meat, pasta, rice) as generally the nutrition information on the packaging is for raw.
Also, you've only been going for 2 weeks, just started exercise and are on your period. You need to give weight loss more than 2 weeks. You are retaining from your hormones as well as the exercise. Give changes at least 3 weeks.
Also? No need to "eat clean" for weight loss. Weight loss is all about eating less calories than you need to maintain your current weight (aka, eating less than your TDEE or total daily energy expenditure).
Why are you eating so little? At your height weight and age, you can lose weight eating more than 1200. You shouldn't aim to lose more than 2lbs per week.
Don't "spoon dry items" into cups. Cups and spoons are for liquids. For work lunches, prepare them at home or weigh your food at work.
Definitely this.
Give it more time. And in that time, work on your logging accuracy.0 -
Wow, poor thing is probably more confused than ever now.9
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Hi! I started with essentially the same stats as you, 5'1" tall 259lbs. The only thing I did was calculate my TDEE and start from there to lose 1lb per week. That's it 1 pound per week. I think when I started my TDEE was around 1700 calories that I could eat per day. I lost 6 pounds the first week. I didn't change what I ate too much, just how much of it I ate. I only started recently to exercise and that has been just walking. It seems to me you are biting off a big piece. I used to do it too. This time I have lost 33lbs so far. Its taken since last July of 2016 but its coming off, its just gonna take a while. I encourage you to start just as slow. In the beginning you won't have the satisfaction of fast results like you would with stricter dieting but it adds up and best of all its sustainable. The time will fly by and you will still be able to eat your yummy food and treats and as you lose weight and gain confidence you will tweak your diet and exercise and be able to lose even more. I hope you find what you are looking for and wish you all the best.1
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lemonychild wrote: »I never said it would, you did
You stated....She's eating too little anyway for her weight and exercise regimen
I commented...Eating too little is not going to cause her to NOT lose, though.
Project much?1 -
People probably shouldn't use this thread to bicker and nitpick.9
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It's only been two weeks. Give it time! A lot of times I have no weight change for weeks and then lose it all at once. Be patient and consistent.3
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Debating can happen without ad hominem comments getting thrown in.4
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Two weeks..... that's all.2
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Look_Its_Kriss wrote: »
recommended serving sizes are often never right
Look at this photo, the package says "1 muffin" but the gram weight is 20g LOWER then what the muffin actually weighs, making the calories in that muffin much higher then what is listed on the package.
I have to say, this is probably the best proof of advise that I seen on these threads. It is very informative without being attacking. I have always gone by suggested serving size and never even noticed the grams next to it. Going to be changing the way I log my food.10 -
Look_Its_Kriss wrote: »
recommended serving sizes are often never right
Look at this photo, the package says "1 muffin" but the gram weight is 20g LOWER then what the muffin actually weighs, making the calories in that muffin much higher then what is listed on the package.
I have to say, this is probably the best proof of advise that I seen on these threads. It is very informative without being attacking. I have always gone by suggested serving size and never even noticed the grams next to it. Going to be changing the way I log my food.
Calorie estimation is extremely difficult and carries an industry wide 20% margin of error. This is why the consistent answer to "Why am I not losing weight?" is "Look to your logging".
The problem is that many are not aware of this information.0 -
OP, this thread has gotten a little confusing! I wanted to give you my 2 cents:
- While some people will start losing right off the bat, for others it can take some time to get started, especially depending on where you are in your cycle.
- While I don't think it's affecting your current issue, 1200 is way too low. Eating too little is a recipe for being miserable, losing muscle, and burning out before you reach your goal.
- Keep in mind that as a woman, you can gain or lose as much as 5-10 lbs a day of water weight. This can mask fat loss on the scale, so patience is key. Look for progress over 4-6 weeks.
- Double check the entries you are using in the database. Avoid generic or recipe-type entries as they were created by other users and are usually wrong.
- Try to use the beginning of your journey to play around with your food choices and find a way to eat that you enjoy and that will keep you satisfied at the right amount of calories. If you can figure out how to do that NOW, then it will no longer be a diet it will just be the way you eat and it will be easier to maintain once you hit goal.
You've gotten some good advice and some different approaches to consider here. Please be patient and take care of yourself :drinker:9 -
I didn't read all of the comments but it seems like you should go to the doctor and get a check up. Maybe there is a health issue that is preventing the weight from coming off. I have hypothyroidism and I know if my levels aren't right it is impossible for me to loose weight. It could be that or something else. I wish you much success.0
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Look_Its_Kriss wrote: »
recommended serving sizes are often never right
Look at this photo, the package says "1 muffin" but the gram weight is 20g LOWER then what the muffin actually weighs, making the calories in that muffin much higher then what is listed on the package.
I have to say, this is probably the best proof of advise that I seen on these threads. It is very informative without being attacking. I have always gone by suggested serving size and never even noticed the grams next to it. Going to be changing the way I log my food.
Calorie estimation is extremely difficult and carries an industry wide 20% margin of error. This is why the consistent answer to "Why am I not losing weight?" is "Look to your logging".
The problem is that many are not aware of this information.
I weight out most of my foods but I never really thought about weighing out the slice of bread I have every morning because the package tells me everything. Granted, I have pretty big deficits so a few hundred calories will not make a huge difference in my loss right now, it is great information to make sure I am being more accurate, especially when I get closer to my goal weight.0 -
Look_Its_Kriss wrote: »
recommended serving sizes are often never right
Look at this photo, the package says "1 muffin" but the gram weight is 20g LOWER then what the muffin actually weighs, making the calories in that muffin much higher then what is listed on the package.
I have to say, this is probably the best proof of advise that I seen on these threads. It is very informative without being attacking. I have always gone by suggested serving size and never even noticed the grams next to it. Going to be changing the way I log my food.
Calorie estimation is extremely difficult and carries an industry wide 20% margin of error. This is why the consistent answer to "Why am I not losing weight?" is "Look to your logging".
The problem is that many are not aware of this information.
I weight out most of my foods but I never really thought about weighing out the slice of bread I have every morning because the package tells me everything. Granted, I have pretty big deficits so a few hundred calories will not make a huge difference in my loss right now, it is great information to make sure I am being more accurate, especially when I get closer to my goal weight.
The label on the bread i used to eat stated "2 slices (83g)". 2 slices when i weighed them rarely weighed less than 100g, they were consistently 101-102g. Maybe they meant the small end slices of the loaf :huh:7 -
Sorry, you are wrong here. It adds up. That is the point.lemonychild wrote: »your type of logging would cause me to quit yesterday. trust you me, NOONE is gaining 80 lbs on 250 cals over
If a 250 calorie deficit will take weight off, then why won't a 250 calorie surplus put it on?
Besides that, why do should anyone here "trust" you as some sort of authority in the first place?
OP: As several well-informed and experienced people here have said -and the flowchart indicates- it will take accuracy, consistency and time.
It took time to put the weight on, so far a start you can figure it will take at least as long to take the weight off.
Make sure you are getting enough protein to protect your muscles and help you feel more full.
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Give it time. We lose weight in cycles... so have patience. It sounds like you might actually not be eating enough. Although starvation mode is a contentious issue, what is true is that if we eat too little, our body will breakdown muscle to serve as energy for a short period. This will actually work against you because muscle is a huge way to burn calories at rest. So, in order to spare the muscle, you must supply yourself with enough calories to prevent your body from taking from muscle. It's a fine balance. CICO works, but again, everybody's metabolism works a little differently and eating less than 1200 calories per day is not healthy. Anyone eating less than 1200 calories risks nutrient deficiencies (like vitamins and minerals) and illness. I would actually be worried that your activities are not sustainable and you might be overworking your body, making it prone to injury. Especially with the weight you gave. If anything, you should be closer to 2000 calories.
Also, periods knock off our hormones and make us retain water in weird ways.
Remember, we didn't gain this weight in a day, so don't expect it to come off in a day. Slow babysteps makes healthy living easier to stick to. Also, I would recommend to see a Registered Dietitian. They can calculate your optimal calorie goal and give some one on one advice.1 -
Look_Its_Kriss wrote: »
recommended serving sizes are often never right
Look at this photo, the package says "1 muffin" but the gram weight is 20g LOWER then what the muffin actually weighs, making the calories in that muffin much higher then what is listed on the package.
I have to say, this is probably the best proof of advise that I seen on these threads. It is very informative without being attacking. I have always gone by suggested serving size and never even noticed the grams next to it. Going to be changing the way I log my food.
Calorie estimation is extremely difficult and carries an industry wide 20% margin of error. This is why the consistent answer to "Why am I not losing weight?" is "Look to your logging".
The problem is that many are not aware of this information.
I weight out most of my foods but I never really thought about weighing out the slice of bread I have every morning because the package tells me everything. Granted, I have pretty big deficits so a few hundred calories will not make a huge difference in my loss right now, it is great information to make sure I am being more accurate, especially when I get closer to my goal weight.
I'm a lazy logger and just put in 1.2 if I'm not hitting my deficit and seem to be stuck in a plateau. My workouts give me a large margin as well for now, but I know this is going to require some tightening once I get down to my goal weight.
@Look_Its_Kriss There is so much variation in the calculation of a calorie that it makes this task nearly impossible. This is why I add in a fudge factor of +20% on calorie dense foods...like fudge.0
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