I gained weight :-/

silkysly
silkysly Posts: 701 Member
edited September 30 in Motivation and Support
Not really a happy camper this morning. I weighed myself & gained about a pound. I haven’t really made ANY progress in the last month, but I burn 500 to 900 calories six days a week (running). I am usually under my calories, but I guess I’m under them too much, I don’t know. (yesterday I was way under) I’m pretty sad about trying so hard & not getting anywhere in a month. Maybe I need to eat more, but I’m really not hungry with all this heat that is taking over most of the country. They lose weight on Survivor with little or no food, but I eat VERY healthy.

Damn…, just damn!

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  • livlinde
    livlinde Posts: 39
    I'm sorry! That can be so frustrating. When I encountered a similar issue, people told me to watch my carb intake. That might help you, too!
  • RebelliousRibbons
    RebelliousRibbons Posts: 391 Member
    When you work out so much, your muscles retain water... maybe take a break for a few days and eat lighter? Also, the weight you gained could be a combination of water weight and muscle gain?

    Is your sodium high?
  • cavaaller_85
    cavaaller_85 Posts: 94 Member
    I'm with you, only it hasn't been a month for me. It's only been this week. I've been running a lot, too, and nothing! Really, body?! Nothing?! Not sure what's going on, but the only thing that KINDA makes me feel better (and that is a big "kinda") is knowing that I'm living a much healthier lifestyle than probably 80% of Americans just by watching what I eat and getting regular exercise. If you don't mind me asking, how far from your goal weight are you? I still have 32 lbs to go! WAY too early for a plateau!
  • wedjul05
    wedjul05 Posts: 472
    It's frustrating isn't it? Keep with it, I know it's been said before. All of a sudden you will weigh yourself and you will be down a few lbs and feel better.

    We've all been there (I'm 'there' at the minute) so know how you feel.
  • silkysly
    silkysly Posts: 701 Member
    When you work out so much, your muscles retain water... maybe take a break for a few days and eat lighter? Also, the weight you gained could be a combination of water weight and muscle gain?

    Is your sodium high?

    No, I really try to watch my sodium. (my diary is open) Most of my meals are cooked from scratch & nothing that comes from a box to the microwave. If I eat ice cream, it is just a ½ cup & the no sugar added kind. (Blue Bunny)

    My measurements haven’t changes either..., arg!
  • navyw1fe
    navyw1fe Posts: 313 Member
    I weighed in this morning too and gained 2lbs:( i started MFP 2 1/2 weeks ago and walk every evening for at least 30mins and lost 5lbs. but i started 30DS this past wed and now ive gained 2lbs whats up with that... i know EXACTLY how your feeling..i stay 200-300 under calories after i workout. its very frustrating!
  • Hodar
    Hodar Posts: 338 Member
    There are a lot of posts in the FAQ section on this. Are you eating your exercis calories? You are in the sub-1200 calorie range, which is why you aren't losing.
  • atomdraco
    atomdraco Posts: 1,083 Member
    If it's hard to eat because the heat, try to eat something cold - like yogurt. Or drink something - milk, make a fresh fruit shake, etc.
  • Lesliecs
    Lesliecs Posts: 930 Member
    Have you been measuring? I found the week that I had gained a lb., when I measured, I still had lost inches! The scale doesn't always tell the full story! Don't give up!
  • poustotah
    poustotah Posts: 1,121 Member
    Hi - I just looked at your food diary for the last few days. Your carbs and protein are okay but your sodium is WAY high - over 2 times what you need on some days. I would start by keeping that sodium in check. ESPECIALLY since your a woman and we tend to hold on to every drop of water that falls out of the sky. That will drop some weight real quickly then I would try some carb and protein cycling.
  • newzgirl
    newzgirl Posts: 14
    Hi Silky!!

    When I eat too little, my body gets really ticked off and reacts silly. So, yes, maybe you are not eating enough. What is your calorie per day goal without the awarded extra calories for exercise?

    Newzgirl
  • andthenwhy
    andthenwhy Posts: 2 Member
    Weight is the old king. Out with the old, in with the new. Remember that muscle weighs 3x as much as fat, and maybe start measuring yourself instead of just weighing in. Look for NSVs this week, too. Are your shirts a little looser? Do you feel stronger when you run? Gaining one pound, ONE! isn't going to throw you off track or destroy your life. For all you know, next week you'll lose two instead. Head up, keep on trucking.
  • silkysly
    silkysly Posts: 701 Member
    I'm with you, only it hasn't been a month for me. It's only been this week. I've been running a lot, too, and nothing! Really, body?! Nothing?! Not sure what's going on, but the only thing that KINDA makes me feel better (and that is a big "kinda") is knowing that I'm living a much healthier lifestyle than probably 80% of Americans just by watching what I eat and getting regular exercise. If you don't mind me asking, how far from your goal weight are you? I still have 32 lbs to go! WAY too early for a plateau!

    Just those last 5 or so pounds. I have that fluffy goo in the midsection. I am VERY healthy, but also I’m very frustrated right now. I try SOOO hard ALLLL the time. I have NOOO support from family & friends, they are all thicker & don’t really care about being healthy.
  • Crashwebb
    Crashwebb Posts: 4
    why does MFP say to eat 1200/day calories, and need to burn 1400 cal/week to lose 2 lb a week. When I add my cardio calories, it gives me more daily calories. I am not understanding. Any help?
  • navyw1fe
    navyw1fe Posts: 313 Member
    why does MFP say to eat 1200/day calories, and need to burn 1400 cal/week to lose 2 lb a week. When I add my cardio calories, it gives me more daily calories. I am not understanding. Any help?

    You shouldnt set your weight loss to no more than 1 1/2 lbs a week. also whatever calories you burn from exercising you should eat back at least half .
  • silkysly
    silkysly Posts: 701 Member
    Hi - I just looked at your food diary for the last few days. Your carbs and protein are okay but your sodium is WAY high - over 2 times what you need on some days. I would start by keeping that sodium in check. ESPECIALLY since your a woman and we tend to hold on to every drop of water that falls out of the sky. That will drop some weight real quickly then I would try some carb and protein cycling.

    I think my sodium was usually high this week because I bought a Wal-Mart - Lemon Pepper Rotisserie Chicken & had a prepackage hamburger paddy & a hot dog. (I was trying to bump up my calories.) I NEVER salt anything & the eggs are from the food database. I don’t even salt them either. (I'm not sure why it says they have salt.) I drink a lot of water, I mean A LOT of water…., crazy amounts of water!
  • silkysly
    silkysly Posts: 701 Member
    Hi Silky!!

    When I eat too little, my body gets really ticked off and reacts silly. So, yes, maybe you are not eating enough. What is your calorie per day goal without the awarded extra calories for exercise?

    Newzgirl

    1200..., I know I was under that yesterday. I usually hit that & them some.
  • silkysly
    silkysly Posts: 701 Member
    why does MFP say to eat 1200/day calories, and need to burn 1400 cal/week to lose 2 lb a week. When I add my cardio calories, it gives me more daily calories. I am not understanding. Any help?

    Me either! I hate it that my friends stop drinking soda & lose 5 pounds practically overnight & it takes me 2 month to lose it working my @$$ off!
  • astroub
    astroub Posts: 289 Member
    A few months ago I started eating my exercise calories back bc I never did I felt miserable at the end of the day bc I was starved! Plus I wasn't losing any weight and noticed I was looking plumper in areas instead of thinner! I have lost a little of that but, was netting just under 1300 calories and was still hungry and had hit a plateau with the losing part! So recently I upped my calories to 1500 and usually get real close to my goal. I have gained!!! 2 or 3 pounds since I did that!! It's so frustrating trying to figure out what is the best solution to get that last few pounds off and be content with the scale!
  • silkysly
    silkysly Posts: 701 Member
    A few months ago I started eating my exercise calories back bc I never did I felt miserable at the end of the day bc I was starved! Plus I wasn't losing any weight and noticed I was looking plumper in areas instead of thinner! I have lost a little of that but, was netting just under 1300 calories and was still hungry and had hit a plateau with the losing part! So recently I upped my calories to 1500 and usually get real close to my goal. I have gained!!! 2 or 3 pounds since I did that!! It's so frustrating trying to figure out what is the best solution to get that last few pounds off and be content with the scale!

    That juggle in the middle..., It's very frustrating! They say running “shreds” the weight. Not in my case. I got killer calves though…,lol.
  • luckyme65
    luckyme65 Posts: 16 Member
    I've had this problem from time to time, what I do and it really seems counterintuitive, but I'll go to Steak n Shake (insert your fav. bad place :happy: ) and have a cheeseburger kids meal with a small chocolate shake....my body says YUMMMMMMMMMY, relaxes and I always LOSE weight after jolting it with "unclean" food. lol Now, I say that knowing I eat "clean" most of the time and will do this only when I get stuck. And I really think you are overdoing the running. I would cut back to 3x/week and on your other days, do some light strength training.

    These message boards are great because you can solicit advice and while most won't work for you, one will pop up that's the perfect solution! :smile:

    Anyway, I wish you luck, you sound very dedicated and I know you'll find success in the end!
  • DixiedoesMFP
    DixiedoesMFP Posts: 935 Member
    I've noticed that too. When I eat "bad food" then go back to being fairly clean, a pound or two comes off pretty quickly. But overall, I hate the scale and try not to weight too often.
  • Broken_
    Broken_ Posts: 172 Member
    Sorry friend :( I'm having the same problem right now.

    If I figure out what my issue is I will let you know.
  • astroub
    astroub Posts: 289 Member
    A few months ago I started eating my exercise calories back bc I never did I felt miserable at the end of the day bc I was starved! Plus I wasn't losing any weight and noticed I was looking plumper in areas instead of thinner! I have lost a little of that but, was netting just under 1300 calories and was still hungry and had hit a plateau with the losing part! So recently I upped my calories to 1500 and usually get real close to my goal. I have gained!!! 2 or 3 pounds since I did that!! It's so frustrating trying to figure out what is the best solution to get that last few pounds off and be content with the scale!

    That juggle in the middle..., It's very frustrating! They say running “shreds” the weight. Not in my case. I got killer calves though…,lol.
    Yes, I know what you mean!! I run several times a week as well and still have that!!
  • ashleymmc20
    ashleymmc20 Posts: 39 Member
    I don't know how many calories you allow yourself, but I'm willing to bet you selected the 1200 calorie limit like I did at first. I had the same problem. I was working my butt off, eating very little, and had absolutely no weight loss to show for it. Then I heard that upping your daily calories helps your body shed the pounds! I was really skeptical at first, because MY ENTIRE LIFE I've heard that the way to lose weight is to eat LESS. But apparently, that's not true! The key is to eat MORE, but healthy things. After two weeks of no weight loss but exhausting work, I upped my calories and lost two pounds in two days. Insane! And, I was NEVER hungry. I had to eat constantly to meet the calorie goal I set. Now, keep in mind I was also exercising more, and the foods I was eating were healthier than I used to eat.

    I upped my calories AGAIN this week, and lost two more pounds. I'm a believer!!!
  • silkysly
    silkysly Posts: 701 Member
    I don't know how many calories you allow yourself, but I'm willing to bet you selected the 1200 calorie limit like I did at first. I had the same problem. I was working my butt off, eating very little, and had absolutely no weight loss to show for it. Then I heard that upping your daily calories helps your body shed the pounds! I was really skeptical at first, because MY ENTIRE LIFE I've heard that the way to lose weight is to eat LESS. But apparently, that's not true! The key is to eat MORE, but healthy things. After two weeks of no weight loss but exhausting work, I upped my calories and lost two pounds in two days. Insane! And, I was NEVER hungry. I had to eat constantly to meet the calorie goal I set. Now, keep in mind I was also exercising more, and the foods I was eating were healthier than I used to eat.

    I upped my calories AGAIN this week, and lost two more pounds. I'm a believer!!!

    I will try that, but I’m very scared of gaining back what I lost. I will try to graze more I guess. Today I only ran 2 miles & walked one. I felt like I should have done more, but I don’t consume the calories I gain back. Thanks a bunch!
  • ashleymmc20
    ashleymmc20 Posts: 39 Member
    In your case, I would try it, just simply because you haven't tried it before and what you HAVE been doing isn't working! Try going to 1500 for about 5 days. Just see what kind of change happens. It can't hurt...
  • spaingirl2011
    spaingirl2011 Posts: 763 Member
    Definitely been there. I've even tried to up my calories and I gain! Then again, the last time I did that I was also being a bit careless with what I put into my body. We shall see what happens if I try that again with more attention to the food I'm eating. Best of luck! I know that this is frustrating!
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