Not losing weight?
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ladyhusker39 wrote: »laurenebargar wrote: »Lately ive been off guard as had alot going on etc but I eat... 2 teas with a dash of milk for breakfast, lunch yoghurt, eggs, 1 rash bacon sometimes changes, I may add spoonful of beans or a slice of brown bread, dinner, Home made stuff which is normally baked not fried, I really dont eat alot at all??
I made a recipe last night that I figured would be super low in calories, zucchini noodles with roasted vegetables and goat cheese. A "Serving" was around 1/4 a cup and that was low calories but to actually fill up it was around 550 (oil, butter and goat cheese made up a majority of this especially the oil from roasting the veggies) But 550 from dinner, is almost half of the calories of 1,200 its really easy to over eat, even when eating healthy
I would argue that this is why 1200 calories is too low for almost everyone.
I agree I tried the 1,200 calories for awhile, I didnt last long eventually you realize its just not enough food3 -
laurenebargar wrote: »ladyhusker39 wrote: »laurenebargar wrote: »Lately ive been off guard as had alot going on etc but I eat... 2 teas with a dash of milk for breakfast, lunch yoghurt, eggs, 1 rash bacon sometimes changes, I may add spoonful of beans or a slice of brown bread, dinner, Home made stuff which is normally baked not fried, I really dont eat alot at all??
I made a recipe last night that I figured would be super low in calories, zucchini noodles with roasted vegetables and goat cheese. A "Serving" was around 1/4 a cup and that was low calories but to actually fill up it was around 550 (oil, butter and goat cheese made up a majority of this especially the oil from roasting the veggies) But 550 from dinner, is almost half of the calories of 1,200 its really easy to over eat, even when eating healthy
I would argue that this is why 1200 calories is too low for almost everyone.
I agree I tried the 1,200 calories for awhile, I didnt last long eventually you realize its just not enough food
Some people can make it work for a while, but it's rarely sustainable over time and very often results in reverting to old habits sooner or later.
Don't go nuts folks, yes I do know there are people who make it work, but it's almost always taken a lot of effort and commitment to making it a lifestyle, not a short term diet to lose weight. And most people who can sustain it have a TDEE very close to that number anyway.6 -
Of course it will work, but you have to be honest with yourself and actually weigh everything. If you are 5' 7", 210 pounds and not losing weight, I would guess that you are actually consuming over 2000 calories a day. Personally I find it difficult to only eat 1200 calories a day, I'm averaging 1350.Thank you for all your advice, I will measure and weigh everything. Fingers crossed this works.
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Using a food scale was a game changer for me. I was stuck in a plateau for over a year. Started using a scale and dropped 30lbs in about 15weeks.5
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If you’re only eating 1200 cals and working out a ton, your body may be shutting off the fat burning mechanism because you’re not eating enough calories. Try eating the 1200 plus eating back whatever you earn in exercise calories. Also: try upping your fat intake... low fat is tricky for some people. I, for one, can only lose weight when I’m eating more fats and fewer grains/sugars. It will make your plate less full, but throwing a tablespoon of olive oil on your salad will make you feel much more satiated.11
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cathalizabeth wrote: »If you’re only eating 1200 cals and working out a ton, your body may be shutting off the fat burning mechanism because you’re not eating enough calories. Try eating the 1200 plus eating back whatever you earn in exercise calories. Also: try upping your fat intake... low fat is tricky for some people. I, for one, can only lose weight when I’m eating more fats and fewer grains/sugars. It will make your plate less full, but throwing a tablespoon of olive oil on your salad will make you feel much more satiated.
Starvation mode, as you’re describing it, does not exist. And if you lost weight by upping your fat intake, you likely lowered your total calories at the same time, which caused the weight loss.6 -
Hi im Leanne, im 5"7 and weigh 210lbs, im on An intake of 1200cals and the weight isnt coming off. I excercise most Days, other Days my mental health takes over and I just dont have the energy. I Was told on a 1200c intake id lose weight even without excercise. Ive tried everything, cutting out fat in meals eating better etc but its not shifting, anyone with any advice would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks.
You need to specifically weigh out and measure portions - Otherwise you simply do not know how many calories you're taking in. You also need to make sure you're not drinking in the calories. This is where many people fail. They drink back all their calories whether through alcohol, juices or squashes.2 -
I feel your pain. Stahls are super head games! I had a trainer suggest something to me so I gave it a shot and either it worked or timing was impeccable. I began HIT recumbant biking (I have a bad knee so I use the recumbant bike). I warm up for five minutes spend twenty minuts at thirty seconds each going back and forth and to get my high intensity I shoot for two miles or more faster. Then I cool down for five minutes. I do other work outs but they don't really push my weight loss they more help me gain balance, stability and strength. But doing the HIT ride within two days pushed me off a stahl that had me nearly crazy. Not saying this is full proof but if your already exercising give it a try, it's more fun to then just your normal stroll.0
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Da Frick is a stahl? do you mean a stall or a plateau?1
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[/quote]They drink back all their calories whether through alcohol, juices or squashes.[/quote] I dont drink alcohol, or anything other than tea with 1 sweetner.
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^^obviously havent be doing this long0
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Woohoo weighed myself today, 2lbs off, not much but its a start. Thanks guys.3
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Anymore advice to.lose it quicker would be greatly appreciated
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Maybe opening your food diary here so that we can see if your weighing, measuring, and logging of food is accurate.
Don't worry about losing quickly. Learning proper portion control and building sustainable habits should be the focus. Clearly you're eating more than 1200 calories a day right now, so seeing your actual calorie intake and finding one that is healthy for you should be your first step.1 -
I have a busy schedule with 3boys to look after so dont log properly Except ny excecise which is synced by map my run, Ive weighed again this morning (I know I shouldnt) and ive lost another 2lb? 4lb in 2Days seems a bit much but its better than what I Was losing so clearly doing something right?0
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