Getting Disheartened!!! HELP!

k1229 · July 2011

Well its been over a month since i really started "going for it" Im at the gym 3x a week for 1.5-2hrs a time, on the nights im not at the gym im working out in my garage to Davina, or P.Cat Dolls or Claire from Steps (DVDS) im walking everywhere, eating sensibly, and drinking tonnes of water, but nothing seems to be changing!!!

Im getting so down about it, that its making me lose my appetite altogether.

Its not like im standing on the treadmill doing nothing...i do 25 minutes of a fat burn programme which is 5.0 speed on a 14 incline....im sweating buckets and really enjoying it, then im onto the seated leg press, arm pulls, chest pulls, hand bike, and the stationary bike for 25 minutes too then i finish up with an additional 25 min of treadwork!

The stuff i do at home is high intensity dance aerobics, plenty lunging and squats and sweating coming from that too!!!

My fitness and stamina have definitely improved...but please someone tell me when im going to see some physical changes!!!

Im not going to give up but c'mon body please change!!!! I dont want to be a fatty anymore!!!!!!! (i never did)

*EDIT - it blanked out a word it obv thinks is rude.... have now edited to P. Cat Dolls.

*EDIT - DIARY NOW OPENED. WAS SET TO FRIENDS ONLY

lissypriss · July 2011

Have you measured your inches?? Sometimes you lose in your measurements before you lose actual weight on the scale. I hope this helps you! You have a lot of support here, don't give up!

Alissa

randi50 · July 2011

Have you noticed any changes in your clothes fitting you better?? Hang in there!! You can do it. Also, I have been told to be sure I am eating 1200 NET carbs, and that made a difference. You wouldn't think eating more would make you lose more, but it did for me.

lazatin · July 2011

Did yout ake your measurements before you started? That might be where you see a big change.

knowmydestiny · July 2011

open your diary for a while, so we can see what your eating.

JoeB71 · July 2011

Don't be discouraged. If it's your weight on the scale not changing, I wouldn't worry too much. You're probably adding muscle in place of the fat lose. Just be patient & stay focused. With time you will get to were you want to be. Best of luck to you.

JoeB71 · July 2011

Oops, double post

lazatin · July 2011

Have you measured your inches?? Sometimes you lose in your measurements before you lose actual weight on the scale. I hope this helps you! You have a lot of support here, don't give up!

Alissa

Great minds think alike:laugh:

Mariettarose · July 2011

Just make sure you're eating enough. Not eating enough will leave your body in starvation mode with all that exercise. You won't lose any weight.:ohwell:

lazatin · July 2011

stupid double post!:grumble:

emsibun · July 2011

It can take a little while to kick start. That's one hell of a workout you're doing, are you certain you are eating enough to allow your body to lose weight?

There's a link someone on here posted a while back to a very sensible article detailing what to change (and change one thing) if you are genuinely trying hard to lose weight and aren't managing to. It's a long article but there's a bulleted list towards to end of the three things you might need to change. I found it reassuring since I seem to eat more than most people on here yet am losing weight - I know if it's not broke don't try to fix it, but I often feel guilty at my at least 1800 kcal a day 'diet' when so many people are only eating 1200. Mind you, I've been rubbish - so much junk - this last week - still no gain (yet) though! Last week of term is always the same, I think I'm burning tons simply in nervous energy!

http://fitnesswithnatalie.blogspot.com/2011/05/most-dreaded-word-in-weight-loss.html

k1229 · July 2011

i thought my diary was open....hang on...yeah i took al my measurements, and theyre all still the same.

unhappy face.

I'll try opening my diary again... x

ecansino · July 2011

OMG! I am totally feeling the same way, but I have to remind myself that at least my stamina is improving and that I am not getting any younger, so at least it has health benefits. But that being said, I do HOPE to see some loss soon too. Hang in there.

weebowll · July 2011

I know you put that you are eating "sensibly" but what exactly do you mean by that? I know that for a while I was going to the gym 5 days a week, alternating jogging and strength training and I wasn't really seeing any improvement. It was really discouraging to be working so hard and not seeing any results!
But then my gym buddy told me I really needed to pay more attention to what I eat. Even though I was cutting my calories a large part of my diet was carbs, and I wasn't even looking at my sodium... I have since made an effort to keep those things in check and it has already made a big difference... and it was only two week ago!
I don't know if it'll work for you, but really paying attention to what I eat has made all the difference for me.
Don't give up, it'll pay off in the end! Good luck!

mrdavidjk · July 2011

Try to keep your heart rate at a decent level and not to fast

The optimal range for fat burning is between 60 and 70 percent of maximum heart rate over this rate you burn carbs
for a woman its 226 minus age for a man its 220 minus age

for me
220 minus 39 = 181
181 divided by 100 =1.81
1.81 times 60 = 108
1.81 times 70 = 127
so for me to burn maximum fat i need to keep my heart rate between 108 and 127 bpm to burn fat

try eating every 3-4 hours as this encourages your body to burn it off rather than store it.

dont give in.

Fernandomike · July 2011

Just keep doing what you're doing. Lots of the time, we are the last to notice physical differences in ourselves. At least, that has been my experience. DON"T GIVE UP! With the program you detailed, both you and others will start to notice a real difference soon. It's already happening. It just takes some patience and realization to know that DRASTIC changes take a long time. Take some measurements, eat right, drink right, and exercise for a few more weeks and see if there is any change.

darkdestiny7 · July 2011

Oh dear... You're not eating enough. I tried to do the same thing. I felt like crap all the time and didn't lose anything. Then I started eating MORE and starting losing immediately. Eat 1200 NET a day. Eat back at least some of what you burn. You will feel tons better and the weight will come off.

Fernandomike · July 2011

Oh dear... You're not eating enough. I tried to do the same thing. I felt like crap all the time and didn't lose anything. Then I started eating MORE and starting losing immediately. Eat 1200 NET a day. Eat back at least some of what you burn. You will feel tons better and the weight will come off.

I agree.

k1229 · July 2011

Hi Guys! thank you so much for all your input!!! and so quickly!!

My general diet is:

Tea or water in the morning with a banana (depending on how i feel)
a Weight watchers meal or a cheese sandwich (home made) for lunch with a can of diet coke and water.
Dinner - usually something light like chicken or another WW Meal (but sometimes nothing at all)

I just cant seem to get near the 1200 most days...and then theres excercise cals on top.

My weight wasnt gained thru food (if that makes sense) ive never ever been a big eater, but i have/had a totally sedentary lifestyle...sitting behind my desk all day and then being absolutely shattered by the time i got home meant i just wanted to chill which meant no excersise, so the little bits i was eating were just staying put and not being burned thru excersise. that and of course being in a happy comfortable relationship didnt help.

darkdestiny7 · July 2011

You're not giving your body what it needs to support that kind of exercise. Or even enough to function for that matter. You should really try to eat more. Even if its very small amounts through the day.

knowmydestiny · July 2011

on tuesday you ate only 500 calories after your body used the rest to fuel your workout. if most days are like that your body is in starvation mode for sure.

TS65 · July 2011

Easy... eat more.

I'm going to be blunt here - you've been here since March. I find it hard to believe you've never read about this topic on the forums.

Read these and then follow instructions.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/6832-eating-all-of-your-calories-bmr

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/3047-700-calories-a-day-and-not-losing

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/8977-your-body-s-thoughts-on-calories

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/9433-expectations

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/10589-for-those-confused-or-questioning-eating-your-exercise-calo

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/777-why-is-starvation-mode-so-bad

k1229 · July 2011

i know i really should but the problem there is i just end up feeling or being sick, there was a day last week when i had a bowl of shredded wheat - and within ten minutes i had thrown it up!!! i hate being sick too, its disgusting, and then i dont want to eat anything.

Its driving me nuts!

Thank you all so much!!!

knowmydestiny · July 2011

try higher calorie healthy snacks like nuts or something to help boost those #s

k1229 · July 2011

Easy... eat more.

I'm going to be blunt here - you've been here since March. I find it hard to believe you've never read about this topic on the forums.

Read these and then follow instructions.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/6832-eating-all-of-your-calories-bmr

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/3047-700-calories-a-day-and-not-losing

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/8977-your-body-s-thoughts-on-calories

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/9433-expectations

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/10589-for-those-confused-or-questioning-eating-your-exercise-calo

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/777-why-is-starvation-mode-so-bad

WOW you are right. that was blunt.

marcusj73 · July 2011

I viewed your diary before posting an answer, and yes your body is hanging on for dear life. I only say this because I was having the same issue when I started, but the same friend who referred me to this website encouraged me not to be afraid to eat. Just make sure what you eat gives you the most benefit. What you are doing right is working against yourself. You have the drive right now on exercising you have to apply that same drive to your nutrition they go hand in hand. So, I encourage you to keep doing what you're doing and try getting some info from some of the people you see at the gym that seem to know a little about fitness. That's how I eased myself into this and now I literally want to go just to see some of them and get more info.

P.S.
You can do this and he'll regret it even more.

k1229 · July 2011

try higher calorie healthy snacks like nuts or something to help boost those #s

Oh thats a great idea actually - i love almonds etc so thats going in the shopping basket! Thank you!

k1229 · July 2011

I viewed your diary before posting an answer, and yes your body is hanging on for dear life. I only say this because I was having the same issue when I started, but the same friend who referred me to this website encouraged me not to be afraid to eat. Just make sure what you eat gives you the most benefit. What you are doing right is working against yourself. You have the drive right now on exercising you have to apply that same drive to your nutrition they go hand in hand. So, I encourage you to keep doing what you're doing and try getting some info from some of the people you see at the gym that seem to know a little about fitness. That's how I eased myself into this and now I literally want to go just to see some of them and get more info.

P.S.
You can do this and he'll regret it even more.

Thank you! your PS made me smile!!

k1229 · July 2011

Try to keep your heart rate at a decent level and not to fast

The optimal range for fat burning is between 60 and 70 percent of maximum heart rate over this rate you burn carbs
for a woman its 226 minus age for a man its 220 minus age

for me
220 minus 39 = 181
181 divided by 100 =1.81
1.81 times 60 = 108
1.81 times 70 = 127
so for me to burn maximum fat i need to keep my heart rate between 108 and 127 bpm to burn fat

try eating every 3-4 hours as this encourages your body to burn it off rather than store it.

dont give in.

Thank you! This was very helpful - ive been going at it too hard, need to slow it down a bit! (HR)

jagh09 · July 2011

You've gotten off to a great start, losing pounds. So, great job! But looking at your diary, it seems you've been relying too much on extremely low calories, processed foods, and diet colas.

Maybe it's time to start thinking about how you're fueling your body for all that exercise. I am sure you're toning up a lot and improving endurance, etc. So now it's time to make that body a fine tuned machine. Turn to more whole foods, fresh fruits and vegetables. Take one day that you're home and cook some wholesome and nutritious foods, then pre-portion them into containers and freeze them. You'll have quick, healthy, home-cooked frozen meals to go. It's really worth it.

And, as some others have said, try adding in some calories. Add in more healthy fats like avocado, olive oil, etc. You are waaaay under your calorie goals. Sometimes you need to increase to see a decrease on the scales.

Really focus on the important reasons your doing this - you want to be healthy and happy in your own skin. Being healthy comes from eating healthy - not from starving your body and pumping it full of chemicals. You CAN do this!

Eats_With_A_Fist · July 2011

Just a couple possible suggestions, maybe consider a lifestyle change...a different way of eating rather than just "dieting". (Vegetarian, Paleo/Primal (For all of us meat eaters!) ...etc. Just make sure you get all of your nutrients in with whatever you settle on.) Either way, you definitely gotta make sure you eat...the more intensely you work out, the more fuel your body needs. A car with a full tank of gas will go farther, faster, than a car running near empty. (At least it sounds reasonable to me. I could be wrong!)

As cliche as it might sound, health is it's own reward. You might not see results for a while, but if you're really eating better and exercising, it is paying off...just not in readily visible ways. You can do it! Try not to let it cause you to stumble too much.

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