Just started diet a week ago and not losing a pound!!! Help
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Tacklewasher wrote: »dramaman69 wrote: »To avoid the ups and downs of daily weight fluctuations, I make it a habit to only weigh myself once a week and try to to do the same time of the day to keep things as consistent as possible. Some weeks I've lost more than expected, some weeks less. I don't worry too much about it as I am fairly disciplined about logging my food intake and making sure I have a daily calorie deficit.
Whereas I prefer to weigh daily and track it with Trendweight (and my own Excel spreadsheets). his way if I'm up one day, I can usually know why and have a decent guess as to when it will come off. Also, I can tell if a "check in" day is off track.
Yep. Weighing every day (even twice/day - morning and before bed) helps me understand my body's natural fluctuations. I know that my lowest weight of the week (when losing, I'm in maintenance now but still holds true) is Friday morning, on the third week of my cycle. I also know that I typically weigh two lbs more at night than I did that morning, and that Monday mornings are higher for me because of weekend indulgence, increased activity, etc.
Only weighing once/week would have left me more confused and frustrated, if I had less data to work with.4 -
Tacklewasher wrote: »On the scale not budging "AT ALL". Be warned some scales have a memory and will show the most recent weight if the current weight is within a half pound or so. I know my last scale would not changed unless my weight changes by ~ 3/4 of a lb. I would step on it with one foot, get the reading and then step on it normally to reset it.
Could be the case here.
That explains what I've seen on my scale! I was wondering about that.2 -
Also 1 thing I forgot to mention is that I have PCOS. And I know women with PCOS have a harder time to lose weight. Does anyone know anything about that? I mean I know a lot already. I don't want to know whats wrong with me. I would like to know why is it harder to lose weight with PCOS?? It's about my hormones in the body...but what exactly has that to do with the weight loss?0
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Tacklewasher wrote: »On the scale not budging "AT ALL". Be warned some scales have a memory and will show the most recent weight if the current weight is within a half pound or so. I know my last scale would not changed unless my weight changes by ~ 3/4 of a lb. I would step on it with one foot, get the reading and then step on it normally to reset it.
Could be the case here.
That explains what I've seen on my scale! I was wondering about that.
Read this thread
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10485204/dumb-scale-question-weight-watchers-scale
It's where I figured my issue out.
I happened across a clearance WIthings scale one day and bought it, so I don't have the issue anymore.
To the OP. It's been a week. Keep going for a month or so and see what happens.1 -
Sure, it can make a difference. Lots of threads on here about PCOS & losing weight. But ultimately, it's about eating fewer calories than you burn.
I have hormonal issues, too. (Hypothyroidism, currently not well managed). But I lose weight when I eat fewer calories than my particular metabolism uses up in a given day. You just need to keep at this long enough (Longer than a week,
) to determine what your body requires. 1 -
I never had that before that I gained when I cut my calories especially not in the first week. It just is so weird to me. But I read about the water fluctuation and retention and other body fluids before. I knew that all already. I am am aware that it needs time and more than a week. I also wasn't expecting a huge difference but the GAIN OF WEIGHT threw me off. I gues it is a sign that I am getting older
and my body needs more time and works harder on it. Like I said I never had that before. But it is good to hear that other people have similar problems. 0 -
crazyycatlady1 wrote: »'Clean' eating has absolutely nothing to do with weight loss, (it's a subjective term that doesn't even have an agreed on definition). For weight loss to happen you must be at the correct calorie deficit for your weight loss goals.
Are you using a food scale to measure out your portion sizes? Are you logging everything you eat/drink that has calories? Are you choosing correct data base entries?
Also, your weight will fluctuate daily, due to all sorts of things not fat related.
I know that it is about the calorie deficit. I just wanted to point out that I eat quality calories and nothing processed. And yes I am using a food scale and measure ALL my portions. I also log in EVERYTHING even the 1/4 cup of onion. I only drink water. I am certain I am using the correct data base. This is not the first time I am doing this. In the past I always lost easy. Did my body change? Because I am in my 30is now? I am 282 lbs and eat 1200 - 1300 cal I should have enough calorie deficit plus the exercise. I just started this diet. How can I already have a plateau??
You're supposed to weigh every food that is solid or semi solid. Onions should be weighed. Cups/spoons for liquid only.
Type of food has no bearing on weight loss. I've eaten chocolate almost every day since losing over 100lbs.0 -
cerise_noir wrote: »crazyycatlady1 wrote: »'Clean' eating has absolutely nothing to do with weight loss, (it's a subjective term that doesn't even have an agreed on definition). For weight loss to happen you must be at the correct calorie deficit for your weight loss goals.
Are you using a food scale to measure out your portion sizes? Are you logging everything you eat/drink that has calories? Are you choosing correct data base entries?
Also, your weight will fluctuate daily, due to all sorts of things not fat related.
I know that it is about the calorie deficit. I just wanted to point out that I eat quality calories and nothing processed. And yes I am using a food scale and measure ALL my portions. I also log in EVERYTHING even the 1/4 cup of onion. I only drink water. I am certain I am using the correct data base. This is not the first time I am doing this. In the past I always lost easy. Did my body change? Because I am in my 30is now? I am 282 lbs and eat 1200 - 1300 cal I should have enough calorie deficit plus the exercise. I just started this diet. How can I already have a plateau??
You're supposed to weigh every food that is solid or semi solid. Onions should be weighed. Cups/spoons for liquid only.
Type of food has no bearing on weight loss. I've eaten chocolate almost every day since losing over 100lbs.
And why are you telling me this? I already answered and said that I was just giving an example and that I use the scale for even a cup or a spoon of onions!0 -
cerise_noir wrote: »crazyycatlady1 wrote: »'Clean' eating has absolutely nothing to do with weight loss, (it's a subjective term that doesn't even have an agreed on definition). For weight loss to happen you must be at the correct calorie deficit for your weight loss goals.
Are you using a food scale to measure out your portion sizes? Are you logging everything you eat/drink that has calories? Are you choosing correct data base entries?
Also, your weight will fluctuate daily, due to all sorts of things not fat related.
I know that it is about the calorie deficit. I just wanted to point out that I eat quality calories and nothing processed. And yes I am using a food scale and measure ALL my portions. I also log in EVERYTHING even the 1/4 cup of onion. I only drink water. I am certain I am using the correct data base. This is not the first time I am doing this. In the past I always lost easy. Did my body change? Because I am in my 30is now? I am 282 lbs and eat 1200 - 1300 cal I should have enough calorie deficit plus the exercise. I just started this diet. How can I already have a plateau??
You're supposed to weigh every food that is solid or semi solid. Onions should be weighed. Cups/spoons for liquid only.
Type of food has no bearing on weight loss. I've eaten chocolate almost every day since losing over 100lbs.
And why are you telling me this? I already answered and said that I was just giving an example and that I use the scale for even a cup or a spoon of onions!
That post was before the post where you explained that, so she probably hadn't seen it yet. Consider taking a deep breath. You've asked for help and people are trying to help you. The way the forum is laid out, it's sometimes hard to see if someone has clarified or explained something in a later post.7 -
cerise_noir wrote: »crazyycatlady1 wrote: »'Clean' eating has absolutely nothing to do with weight loss, (it's a subjective term that doesn't even have an agreed on definition). For weight loss to happen you must be at the correct calorie deficit for your weight loss goals.
Are you using a food scale to measure out your portion sizes? Are you logging everything you eat/drink that has calories? Are you choosing correct data base entries?
Also, your weight will fluctuate daily, due to all sorts of things not fat related.
I know that it is about the calorie deficit. I just wanted to point out that I eat quality calories and nothing processed. And yes I am using a food scale and measure ALL my portions. I also log in EVERYTHING even the 1/4 cup of onion. I only drink water. I am certain I am using the correct data base. This is not the first time I am doing this. In the past I always lost easy. Did my body change? Because I am in my 30is now? I am 282 lbs and eat 1200 - 1300 cal I should have enough calorie deficit plus the exercise. I just started this diet. How can I already have a plateau??
You're supposed to weigh every food that is solid or semi solid. Onions should be weighed. Cups/spoons for liquid only.
Type of food has no bearing on weight loss. I've eaten chocolate almost every day since losing over 100lbs.
And why are you telling me this? I already answered and said that I was just giving an example and that I use the scale for even a cup or a spoon of onions!
No need to be rude. I was merely commenting on what you wrote.2 -
janejellyroll wrote: »cerise_noir wrote: »crazyycatlady1 wrote: »'Clean' eating has absolutely nothing to do with weight loss, (it's a subjective term that doesn't even have an agreed on definition). For weight loss to happen you must be at the correct calorie deficit for your weight loss goals.
Are you using a food scale to measure out your portion sizes? Are you logging everything you eat/drink that has calories? Are you choosing correct data base entries?
Also, your weight will fluctuate daily, due to all sorts of things not fat related.
I know that it is about the calorie deficit. I just wanted to point out that I eat quality calories and nothing processed. And yes I am using a food scale and measure ALL my portions. I also log in EVERYTHING even the 1/4 cup of onion. I only drink water. I am certain I am using the correct data base. This is not the first time I am doing this. In the past I always lost easy. Did my body change? Because I am in my 30is now? I am 282 lbs and eat 1200 - 1300 cal I should have enough calorie deficit plus the exercise. I just started this diet. How can I already have a plateau??
You're supposed to weigh every food that is solid or semi solid. Onions should be weighed. Cups/spoons for liquid only.
Type of food has no bearing on weight loss. I've eaten chocolate almost every day since losing over 100lbs.
And why are you telling me this? I already answered and said that I was just giving an example and that I use the scale for even a cup or a spoon of onions!
That post was before the post where you explained that, so she probably hadn't seen it yet. Consider taking a deep breath. You've asked for help and people are trying to help you. The way the forum is laid out, it's sometimes hard to see if someone has clarified or explained something in a later post.
Thanks...I know. I assumed that. Thanks. Still wanted to say that.0 -
cerise_noir wrote: »crazyycatlady1 wrote: »'Clean' eating has absolutely nothing to do with weight loss, (it's a subjective term that doesn't even have an agreed on definition). For weight loss to happen you must be at the correct calorie deficit for your weight loss goals.
Are you using a food scale to measure out your portion sizes? Are you logging everything you eat/drink that has calories? Are you choosing correct data base entries?
Also, your weight will fluctuate daily, due to all sorts of things not fat related.
I know that it is about the calorie deficit. I just wanted to point out that I eat quality calories and nothing processed. And yes I am using a food scale and measure ALL my portions. I also log in EVERYTHING even the 1/4 cup of onion. I only drink water. I am certain I am using the correct data base. This is not the first time I am doing this. In the past I always lost easy. Did my body change? Because I am in my 30is now? I am 282 lbs and eat 1200 - 1300 cal I should have enough calorie deficit plus the exercise. I just started this diet. How can I already have a plateau??
You're supposed to weigh every food that is solid or semi solid. Onions should be weighed. Cups/spoons for liquid only.
Type of food has no bearing on weight loss. I've eaten chocolate almost every day since losing over 100lbs.
And why are you telling me this? I already answered and said that I was just giving an example and that I use the scale for even a cup or a spoon of onions!
You should realize that not everyone reads through an entire thread before they post. I certainly don't. Although sometimes I might read a later post that makes me want to go back and edit my previous one. 
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I did think of that. I was just a little frustrated. That happens. Life is not easy and we all make mistakes right. 0
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One other point I don't think anyone raised is that, at a 25.6 BMI, you don't have as much to lose as some and so weight loss is likely to be slower.0
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I know of very few people who had their logging down pat 1 week in, I'd start there. Weighing food by the gram and being consistent.1
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janejellyroll wrote: »cerise_noir wrote: »crazyycatlady1 wrote: »'Clean' eating has absolutely nothing to do with weight loss, (it's a subjective term that doesn't even have an agreed on definition). For weight loss to happen you must be at the correct calorie deficit for your weight loss goals.
Are you using a food scale to measure out your portion sizes? Are you logging everything you eat/drink that has calories? Are you choosing correct data base entries?
Also, your weight will fluctuate daily, due to all sorts of things not fat related.
I know that it is about the calorie deficit. I just wanted to point out that I eat quality calories and nothing processed. And yes I am using a food scale and measure ALL my portions. I also log in EVERYTHING even the 1/4 cup of onion. I only drink water. I am certain I am using the correct data base. This is not the first time I am doing this. In the past I always lost easy. Did my body change? Because I am in my 30is now? I am 282 lbs and eat 1200 - 1300 cal I should have enough calorie deficit plus the exercise. I just started this diet. How can I already have a plateau??
You're supposed to weigh every food that is solid or semi solid. Onions should be weighed. Cups/spoons for liquid only.
Type of food has no bearing on weight loss. I've eaten chocolate almost every day since losing over 100lbs.
And why are you telling me this? I already answered and said that I was just giving an example and that I use the scale for even a cup or a spoon of onions!
That post was before the post where you explained that, so she probably hadn't seen it yet. Consider taking a deep breath. You've asked for help and people are trying to help you. The way the forum is laid out, it's sometimes hard to see if someone has clarified or explained something in a later post.
Thanks. I replied and put my phone down. And I was just trying to help, but, you know... *shrug*2 -
Not likely since a "plateau" in weight loss would consist of at least 6 weeks of consistency with no weight movement at all.OliviaCounts wrote: »Everybody's different. You could be plateauing while your body adjusts to the change in calorie intake, or your age could be a contributing factor (I lose weight less easily than I did at 22 when I started on MFP, and I'm only 26 now). You will also have to make bigger sacrifices the more weight you lose, it will get harder to make a difference as you go along. I think you need to give it more time.
It's only been a week and to make a good assessment, it would take about a month of consistency to see what's going on.
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cwolfman13 wrote: »It's been a mere week...
this ..
OP - you did not gain all your weight in a week, and you will not lose it in a week either.3 -
Have a little patience Op it's only been a week. If you're not using a food scale this will help you out going forward. Also weight tends to fluctuate and weight loss is not linear. Even with accurate weighing you'll realize you'll lose weight sometimes, maintain others, and possibly gain weight as well depending on circumstances. Good luck on your journey feel free to let us know how you're faring in a month.0
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I've been on MFP a long time (lost weight, now maintaining).
Who succeeds here: People who stay the course, pick a reasonable weight loss rate, patiently do the right things, and wait to see the result. It may take month or six weeks to see those results through random weight fluctuations up and down, but they do see the results. If they keep going, they keep seeing those results, and reach their goals.
Who doesn't succeed here: People who expect instant, consistent results. If they don't see progress in a day, or a week, or whatever, they get all stressed, start making changes like a crazy person, look for magic foods (green tea! ACV!), over-cut calories, fall off the wagon, and eventually fail.
Take a deep breath. Relax. Be the first kind of person. Stress burns zero calories. Stress hormones may even be counter-productive.
If you don't believe me, go read the "Success Stories" forum.4 -
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Tacklewasher wrote: »On the scale not budging "AT ALL". Be warned some scales have a memory and will show the most recent weight if the current weight is within a half pound or so. I know my last scale would not changed unless my weight changes by ~ 3/4 of a lb. I would step on it with one foot, get the reading and then step on it normally to reset it.
Could be the case here.
Oh my goodness!! I tried this and it worked! I got on the scale this morning and same #. I stepped off - put just half of me on there - cleared that and then stepped on it again and Voila! I was down .6 pounds! Thank you for the tip!0
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