The struggle is real!!

theranhernandez
theranhernandez Posts: 5 Member
in Getting Started
I'm looking for a people who can assist me on my wlj. I have about 80 lbs to loss and it is coming off so slowly. I've been working out and dieting about 4-5 days out the week and I'm losing about 1/4lb a week. Ugh!!! I really feel like it's not working. I'm willing to motivate if I can but I need some push from others myself. Help a sister out please!!!

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  • beanz744
    beanz744 Posts: 221 Member
    edited May 2017
    dont be discourage coz u r on the right path but i think u just need to learn to use MFP properly. the number one factor in weight loss is eating at a caloric deficit, meaning u must eat less calories than u burned on a consistent basis. if u r 'dieting n exercising then u will lose n the only reason that it is not quite working is because u MIGHT still be eating too much n exercising cannot catch up to over eating.

    did u set up a profile in MFP? what setting r u using n whats ur daily caloric allowance?
    did u track ur food consumption everyday?
    how long have u been using MFP n exercising?

    if not or u dont know, then u need to do the following first;

    1. buy a food scale
    2. set up a profile with an easy goal at first (start with .5 or 1lbs a week for the first 2 weeks to ease ur body into it before u plunge for the more aggressive settings )
    3. only eat back half of what u think u burned at max)
    4. join an online challenge (optional)
    5. ditch any non supportive friends (A must)
    6. donate all junk foods (ASAP)
    7. dont tell people that u r trying to lose weight coz most will tell u to EAT MORE (smile n ignore them if they do but do not give in coz u have a goal n they dont)
    8. LOG everything u eat consistently
    9. google search for recipes if needed


    GOOD LUCK!!!

    PS let me know if my assumption above is wrong
  • Theo166
    Theo166 Posts: 2,564 Member
    edited May 2017
    You need to stick to diet 7 days a week, not just 4-5.
  • AnthonyKronshage
    AnthonyKronshage Posts: 1 Member
    I've lost 125lbs in the past 15 months and, as anyone who's lost a lot of weight can attest, it's not easy. Like many of the other posters have stated, you need to make sure your diet is consistent. That's not to say you can't indulge here and there, but you should make sure you are following the calories in/calories out methodology. To lose weight consistently, you should be in a caloric deficit of roughly 1000 calories per day.

    One thing I found really helpful was taking photos of myself on a weekly basis. Since you see yourself everyday, it's really challenging to notice the differences. If you track your progress, it becomes pretty easy to see the difference over time. :)

    Keep at it!
  • graydreams
    graydreams Posts: 89 Member
    I get you! It feels like a lot to lose! Try to focus on other things in life as well if possible :) best of luck, and it's really great you're on this journey, and exercising x
  • Christinejbax2
    Christinejbax2 Posts: 5 Member
    I'm in the same situation. I have 100 lbs to lose- which is daunting. So I am breaking it down into smaller amounts. 5lbs is easier to achieve than 100.

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