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Jadu786
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I'm feeling frustrated because even though I watch what I eat and workout my weight is still going up. I'm also tired of trying to figure out what works! There is macros, calories, weight watchers, etc etc etc. How is one supposed to figure out what works? My weight swings between 140 and 150 all year and in fact for the past 5 years...I used to wear a size 4/6, I had gone up to a 12 at one point, now I am a 6/8 depending on where I shop. I just don't know how to get any further along when it comes to changing body composition/weight!
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You log your food intake correctly and hit your calorie goal consistently.7
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Calories always count. No matter which other method you apply you cannot escape calories.
You say you watch what you eat, but do you count calories? Do you weigh food to ensure your portion sizes are appropriate?
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p18 -
You should really invest in a food scale and take the extra time to weight and log everything, even if it can be really annoying. Plus MFP logins can be inaccurate so you can base yourself on this website for the calories:
https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/search/list
Count the veggies, the fruits, the liquids.... At first I almost had an heart attack when I found out I was getting around 300kcal of coffee creamer a day
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My weight swings between 140 and 150 all year and in fact for the past 5 years
Most people call that successful maintenance, as people tend to fluctuate within a 5-10 lb range. Since you don't have much to lose (apparently), meticulously accurate logging, consistency, and patience are essential. As women especially, water weight fluctuations can mask our progress in losing fat, except as seen as a trend over a long period of time.
And as was said, all that works is taking in fewer calories than you burn consistently. You don't need a special diet or plan to do that.3 -
What does "watch what I eat" mean to you?5
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How tall are you and what's your goal weight? What's your weight right now?0
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You have to be sure youre logging the appropriate calories and as many have said getting a food scale really helps. MFP would tell me 4oz of potatoes and before my scale id be logging 4oz and actually eating 10oz without even knowing and just using my "judgement". Everything counts especially including liquids and condiments. Also, a great way to change body composition seriously is to get into lifting weights. A couple years ago when i was dieting i was only doing cardio. I was blown away to find that after losing weight i was still at 30% body fat! Someone suggested lifting to cut the fat, by the next year i was 21% body fat and more fit than ever. Lifting really cuts and burns fat more than cardio could ever so that could be a huge help into changing your body for the better. Just get yourself a trainer or someone to teach you proper form so you dont get hurt!0
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kshama2001 wrote: »How tall are you and what's your goal weight? What's your weight right now?
I am 5'5 and my weight as of this morning was 151.50 -
Food scale. Get one. Use it. No skipping, cheating or forgetting.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10634517/you-dont-use-a-food-scale/p13 -
I'm feeling frustrated because even though I watch what I eat and workout my weight is still going up. I'm also tired of trying to figure out what works! There is macros, calories, weight watchers, etc etc etc. How is one supposed to figure out what works? My weight swings between 140 and 150 all year and in fact for the past 5 years...I used to wear a size 4/6, I had gone up to a 12 at one point, now I am a 6/8 depending on where I shop. I just don't know how to get any further along when it comes to changing body composition/weight!
"watching what I eat" means nothing to weight loss - you need to weigh your food and count your calories if you are having trouble losing and have no idea why.2 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »Food scale. Get one. Use it. No skipping, cheating or forgetting.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10634517/you-dont-use-a-food-scale/p1
I do have a food scale. I will start using it.
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Muscleflex79 wrote: »I'm feeling frustrated because even though I watch what I eat and workout my weight is still going up. I'm also tired of trying to figure out what works! There is macros, calories, weight watchers, etc etc etc. How is one supposed to figure out what works? My weight swings between 140 and 150 all year and in fact for the past 5 years...I used to wear a size 4/6, I had gone up to a 12 at one point, now I am a 6/8 depending on where I shop. I just don't know how to get any further along when it comes to changing body composition/weight!
"watching what I eat" means nothing to weight loss - you need to weigh your food and count your calories if you are having trouble losing and have no idea why.
I do track my calories. But I do go over goal a lot as well. I'm setting a 30 day goal to stay on task.1 -
kshama2001 wrote: »How tall are you and what's your goal weight? What's your weight right now?
I am 5'5 and my weight as of this morning was 151.5
So you only have, what 15-20 lbs to lose? Set your goal to no more than 1 lb per week. Log accurately and consistently, every day everything, using a food scale whenever possible, double checking the entries you are using in the database are correct. Focus on calories. Macros can help satiety but calories are what actually determines whether you lose or not. Good luck!1 -
kshama2001 wrote: »How tall are you and what's your goal weight? What's your weight right now?
I am 5'5 and my weight as of this morning was 151.5
So you only have, what 15-20 lbs to lose? Set your goal to no more than 1 lb per week. Log accurately and consistently, every day everything, using a food scale whenever possible, double checking the entries you are using in the database are correct. Focus on calories. Macros can help satiety but calories are what actually determines whether you lose or not. Good luck!
Thank You!
Yes, my goal weight is 135.1 -
Muscleflex79 wrote: »I'm feeling frustrated because even though I watch what I eat and workout my weight is still going up. I'm also tired of trying to figure out what works! There is macros, calories, weight watchers, etc etc etc. How is one supposed to figure out what works? My weight swings between 140 and 150 all year and in fact for the past 5 years...I used to wear a size 4/6, I had gone up to a 12 at one point, now I am a 6/8 depending on where I shop. I just don't know how to get any further along when it comes to changing body composition/weight!
"watching what I eat" means nothing to weight loss - you need to weigh your food and count your calories if you are having trouble losing and have no idea why.
I do track my calories. But I do go over goal a lot as well. I'm setting a 30 day goal to stay on task.
There is your explanation right there. I wouldn't even set to 1 lb per week with so little to go. .5 lbs per week. Also, are you restricting or eliminating foods? You should be able to set sustainable targets. Lose slowly and steadily and not totally restrict yourself.
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Muscles weight something too2
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