Weight loss math doesn't work, so confused!

DmaMfz · February 2018

odonrom1946 wrote: »

Fyi : I am done with pompous *kitten* that just want to make people feel bad about themselves. I'm sorry you feel the need to hide behind your computer to talk down to people. My fault for thinking"community" was community. I'm out.

How does one ever get through being an adult without accepting a constructive critique of a question you yourself asked? Do you really want an answer? Do you really want to receive help?

Clean eating doesn't matter when it comes to weight loss so that doesn't matter. Use a scale to log, not measuring tools for your food. Expect no more than a 2 lbs loss per week or less.

There will be a day when ones defiance gets old and you'll be ready to receive help. Today doesn't sound like that day.

kimny72 · February 2018

odonrom1946 wrote: »

Fyi : I am done with pompous *kitten* that just want to make people feel bad about themselves. I'm sorry you feel the need to hide behind your computer to talk down to people. My fault for thinking"community" was community. I'm out.

I honestly have no idea what you are talking about. You have gotten a ton of awesome advice by forum veterans who have already succeeded and take the time to stick around and help others. There was a short derail but it's a public forum and sometimes that can't be helped. This is a wonderful community full of way more useful information than just about anywhere else you can go.

Sometimes it helps to have an open mind, a thick skin, and to avoid reading "tone" on a public Internet forum. You can take what you want to and leave the rest. If you feel anyone has been abusive, you can report their post.

At the least, I hope you take away from this thread that weight loss isn't linear and to trust the process. Best of luck

diannethegeek · February 2018

odonrom1946 wrote: »

Fyi : I am done with pompous *kitten* that just want to make people feel bad about themselves. I'm sorry you feel the need to hide behind your computer to talk down to people. My fault for thinking"community" was community. I'm out.

This kind of response is why we lose so many good posters here. I gave you encouragement, information, and links to help you out from page 1. I don't see where I was pompous or talked down to you at all. I understand that weight loss is frustrating. But instead of insulting good people trying to help you, maybe it's time to take a step back and reskim the thread to see the communication issues we're having.

Aaron_K123 · February 2018

odonrom1946 wrote: »

Fyi : I am done with pompous *kitten* that just want to make people feel bad about themselves. I'm sorry you feel the need to hide behind your computer to talk down to people. My fault for thinking"community" was community. I'm out.

Uh...okay. What was the response you were wanting then? Your diet is overly aggressive and you would benefit from setting a more reasonable calorie deficit as a goal. That isn't an insult its just a fact. To lose 2 pounds a week would require a 1000 calorie deficit per day which is an enormous deficit even for someone who is quite obese...for someone who is not obese it is very unrealistic and if you actually achieved it you would likely be doing yourself more harm than good given the likely muscle loss you would sustain if you kept it up. I care more about your health than your personal opinion of me for giving such advice and I prefer to be direct. Sugar coating is patronizing, you aren't a child.

Bamamom2227 · February 2018

Maybe forget the number on the scale. If you look in the mirror and are happy then that's all that matters. If you FEEL progress then that's all that matters.

Also, it's a bit much to be burning well over 2000 calories a day but not consuming that much or more.

Jclark14454 · February 2018

After going to an endocrinologist and being on a optifast diet through him I was told that my metabolism is very slow. In order for me to lose weight I have to be under 1200 calories. I workout and eat healthy to try and improve my metabolism, but at 45yrs it is fighting a losing battle. My dr said there wouldn’t be many starving people in the world if they were all like me. Lol. Great for them but for me I have to watch everything that goes in. Yes calorie deficits work and “starvation mode” is just a temporary thing. As proof of extreme calorie deficit weight loss look at Matthew McConaughey’s extreme weight loss for the movie Dallas Buyers Club. He even found that the value deficit accounted for 90% of his weight loss.
In order for me to lose weight I have to be below1200 calories after exercise is subtracted and to lose weight at a good rate being around 800 is best. I had 20lbs(I lost 50) to lose in 2015. I now have 20-30 (some cam back:(. So I feel your pain. I no longer believe in the 1200 calorie rule. Eat healthy and go down to the calories that you can lose weight on.

PAV8888 · February 2018

jclark14572 wrote: »

After going to an endocrinologist and being on a optifast diet through him I was told that my metabolism is very slow.

I feel your pain too.

I also think that veterinarians should not sell drugs directly, but they should hand out prescriptions that their clients can fulfill through dedicated pharmacies.

And if I think that about veterinarians... you can imagine what I would think about doctors being made unable to benefit from what they prescribe...

But, hey. I am not in charge of the world.

So vets sell meds and doctors, apparently, get away with selling what they prescribe.

DmaMfz · February 2018

jclark14572 wrote: »

After going to an endocrinologist and being on a optifast diet through him I was told that my metabolism is very slow. In order for me to lose weight I have to be under 1200 calories. I workout and eat healthy to try and improve my metabolism, but at 45yrs it is fighting a losing battle. My dr said there wouldn’t be many starving people in the world if they were all like me. Lol. Great for them but for me I have to watch everything that goes in. Yes calorie deficits work and “starvation mode” is just a temporary thing. As proof of extreme calorie deficit weight loss look at Matthew McConaughey’s extreme weight loss for the movie Dallas Buyers Club. He even found that the value deficit accounted for 90% of his weight loss.
In order for me to lose weight I have to be below1200 calories after exercise is subtracted and to lose weight at a good rate being around 800 is best. I had 20lbs(I lost 50) to lose in 2015. I now have 20-30 (some cam back:(. So I feel your pain. I no longer believe in the 1200 calorie rule. Eat healthy and go down to the calories that you can lose weight on.

What did he diagnose you with? You must have a medical condition??

Weight loss math doesn't work, so confused!

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