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lmorra Posts: 17
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:frown: I've been tracking my food and exercise walks for almost 2 weeks... I have changed my eating habits dramatically, in fact a lot of times I don't even eat 1200 calories a day... I haven't been able to give up my "wine" at night though... especially being on vacation... I would really appreciate any help/ thoughts about this... thanks

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  • captnesshowdy7
    captnesshowdy7 Posts: 61
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    Hun, sounds like you aren't eating enough! You gotta eat enough "fuel" to run your body or you'll get stuck. Good luck! Oh, and eat your exercise calories!
  • AEcklar813
    AEcklar813 Posts: 184 Member
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    I think the problem is you're not eating enough. You shouldn't really go under 1200 cals. Eat back some of your exercise cals and have a snack or two. When I wasn't losing weight about a week ago thats what I had to do. I was going WAY under my calorie goals for the day and my body was storing too much stuff since I wasn't eating enough. And drink PLENTY of water. Hope that helps! Don't be discouraged. The fact that you're eating healthier and exercising is a big accomplishment.
  • ♥ChUbByCoyLe♥
    ♥ChUbByCoyLe♥ Posts: 267 Member
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    I love a glass of white wine but the way i get around it is by having a white wine spritzer. Pour a half or a third of white wine into a lovely big wine glass and add diet lemonade. It may seem like sacrilidge but its a lot less calories and i get to enjoy a wee tipple. :drinker:
  • patiencelahita
    patiencelahita Posts: 9
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    If youdraastically change your diet like that you slow your metabolism by your body's instict I suggest upping your calories too!
  • nmalany
    nmalany Posts: 10 Member
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    I wouldn't worry about it on vacation....after all it's vacation and you should enjoy yourself! However once you get home why not try having wine just every other night and you might find that you are able to cut back even further from there. Also if you are using the wine in the evening to help you relax see if you can find something else that helps just as much.....reading a book, talking a walk, a soak in the tub, etc. Good luck!
  • mangirl
    mangirl Posts: 93
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    About giving up your wine? If you want to give it up, just don't buy it. Have you had any changes in the way you feel? Keep it up, if you want real results than it will take more then just two weeks. Be proud of yourself for the amount that you have changed your diet. Try adding some strength training into your exercise routine. Don't compare yourself to others!
  • sla0814
    sla0814 Posts: 240
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    It definitely sounds like you're not eating enough...You're body needs that food as fuel to function properly :)
  • Hottness4Lyfe
    Hottness4Lyfe Posts: 321 Member
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  • yanicka
    yanicka Posts: 1,004 Member
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    Would be easier if we could see your diary
  • lmorra
    lmorra Posts: 17
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    thanks sooo much everyone.. this is all very helpful to me... I appreciate you taking the time to comment :smile:
  • morganadk2_deleted
    morganadk2_deleted Posts: 1,696 Member
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    Are you eating to enough?

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

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/61706-guide-to-calorie-deficit


    This is just a part of it! please read the link above


    Generally someone with a BMI over 32 can do a 1000 calorie a day (2 lbs a week) deficit
    With a BMI of 30 to 32 a deficit of 750 calories is generally correct (about 1.5 lbs a week)
    With a BMI of 28 to 30 a deficit of 500 calories is about right (about 1 lb a week)
    With a BMI of 26 to 28 a deficit of about 300 calories is perfect (about 1/2 lb a week)
    and below 26... well this is where we get fuzzy. See now you're no longer talking about being overweight, so while it's still ok to have a small deficit, you really should shift your focus more towards muscle tone, and reducing fat. This means is EXTRA important to eat your exercise calories as your body needs to KNOW it's ok to burn fat stores, and the only way it will know is if you keep giving it the calories it needs to not enter the famine response (starvation mode)


    Also this might be helpful http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/00trayn/view/how-to-bust-a-3-month-plateau-87677

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/153704-myth-or-fact-simple-math-3500-calories-one-pound-eat



    Good luck on your journey
  • MzMiller1215
    MzMiller1215 Posts: 633 Member
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    :frown: I've been tracking my food and exercise walks for almost 2 weeks... I have changed my eating habits dramatically, in fact a lot of times I don't even eat 1200 calories a day... I haven't been able to give up my "wine" at night though... especially being on vacation... I would really appreciate any help/ thoughts about this... thanks

    What specifically are you having problem with? I am asking because you didn't specify. If you have only been going at this for 2 weeks, you aren't going to see immediate benefits. I sort of agree with the other responses in regards to not eating enough calories; however, if you don't feel hungry, I wouldn't advise forcing yourself to eat more. You need to allow your body more time to adjust. Also, how much water are you drinking?
  • MzMiller1215
    MzMiller1215 Posts: 633 Member
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    Are you eating to enough?

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

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/61706-guide-to-calorie-deficit


    This is just a part of it! please read the link above


    Generally someone with a BMI over 32 can do a 1000 calorie a day (2 lbs a week) deficit
    With a BMI of 30 to 32 a deficit of 750 calories is generally correct (about 1.5 lbs a week)
    With a BMI of 28 to 30 a deficit of 500 calories is about right (about 1 lb a week)
    With a BMI of 26 to 28 a deficit of about 300 calories is perfect (about 1/2 lb a week)
    and below 26... well this is where we get fuzzy. See now you're no longer talking about being overweight, so while it's still ok to have a small deficit, you really should shift your focus more towards muscle tone, and reducing fat. This means is EXTRA important to eat your exercise calories as your body needs to KNOW it's ok to burn fat stores, and the only way it will know is if you keep giving it the calories it needs to not enter the famine response (starvation mode)


    Also this might be helpful http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/00trayn/view/how-to-bust-a-3-month-plateau-87677

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/153704-myth-or-fact-simple-math-3500-calories-one-pound-eat



    Good luck on your journey


    Very good information. Thanks for sharing.
  • PeachyKeene
    PeachyKeene Posts: 1,645 Member
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    I know first hand about not eating enough. I only lost 3 pounds in 30 days, burning 1000s of calories a day. It took me eating more to increase my heartrate now I am dropping a pound near everyother day.

    I eat 6 times a day (small ones) Make sure you eat clean.

    Make sure you are really getting a good brisk walk. (Sweating, check your pulse to see if it is over a hundred at least. You really should try to get it high than that, more like 140. 220-your age is the maximum you should ever get it to! )

    Check your resting heart rate to see if it is really low, that is a good sign that you are in starvation mode.
  • nurse_carolyn
    nurse_carolyn Posts: 348
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    omg........I swear you are me !!

    I know that the weight would come off so much faster if I gave up my nightly glass of chardonnay but you also have to enjoy life. So the way I look at it is "it's not a race" the weight is still coming off just at a slower pace.....oh well :)

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