5 weeks dieting and exercising, no weight lost. HELP!
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CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »I know it sounds ridiculous but try weighing out your rice and almond butter every day. I found my 2tbsp of peanut butter was always about 50-100 calories over and I didn't overfill the measuring thing. I also found cereal when I measured it (1/2c) and then weighed to compare, it was actually about 50-75 calories over. Might be similar for rice especially because rice can vary greatly depending on how packed it is in the measuring cup. I've found baby carrots are usually more than 4 calories per carrot. 10 for me is usually around 50-60.
If you are off by a few hundred calories it could easily cause this stall since you are sill losing albeit at a slow pace. It makes sense that you are just losing slowly if you are eating a few hundred more than expected. It sounds like you are doing great but you are just losing very slowly right? I know how frustrating it must be but I really think if you weigh out all your food for awhile you can figure out if you are a bit over and if not, then eliminate that as a possibility you know.
This is a very eye opening thread http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10543923/why-should-i-use-a-food-scale/p1
I’m being belligerent about the whole while weighing thing because I’ve done this exact same diet before (except I ONLY measured foods) and had a lower level of activity where I worked out 2-3 and lost weight at a rate of 1-1.5 lbs per week. For me, I work 7 days a week and even though I prep most foods at home, I have to prepare or measure some of my food on the go, so it’s much more feasible for me to bring a measuring cup rather than a scale and start weighing out foods while I’m at work.
I’m getting frustrated because I’m more precise than I was before. Yeah, okay okay I’ll weigh the stupid rice and freaking almond butter if people really think that’s the problem, but I’m having Hard time believing it’s the reason I’m not losing. I actually gained back that 1.2 lbs so I’m a little grumpy.
weight loss is also not linear so if you lose one day and are up 1.2 lbs it could be water retention or waste retention or a fluctuation from that time of the month.some weeks you will lose,some you may gain and some the scale wont budge at all. as you get older your body changes so what might have worked before may not work now,you may have to be more accurate.
I lost weight using measuring cups at first and moving more. but then after several months I started gaining the weight back,couldnt understand why. I was eating the same amount of calories for a higher weight and eating more calories than I needed. once I came here and entered my info and started using a food scale the weight started coming off. its really easy to be off on food and eat more than you think,I have been there and done that.
Fair point, but even if I’m off by 500 calories, which I don’t think I am, I should still be at a deficit. And I understand weight loss isn’t linear, but that 1.2 pound weight gain put me right back where I started meaning I haven’t lost any weight at all in nearly two months. I’m only 29 and this diet worked for me last year, not a decade ago or something like that. I simply have a hard time believing that weighing rather than measuring two things is going to magically make the weight start to fall off. I’ve also stated earlier that when I miss a snack I feel dizzy so if I am somehow underestimating my calories, I don’t see how I can possibly cut any out. I’m hungry half the day as it is.
Someone also suggested eating my exercise calories back since my activity levels have gone up but I don’t really know much about that and with my body not shedding any weight, I’m concerned I’ll just gain weight.
like I said just weigh everything for a month and see where you are in a months time. if you arent losing any weight and gaining weight then its time to go have blood work done to rule out a health issue,could there be a possibility of being pregnant? just a thought.
I have a metabolic issue and weight loss is slower for me and I have to eat less than what MFP gives me. but thats because of my issue. my metabolism is wonky. even if I am active all day and get a workout in and burn 500 calories a day in exercise alone there are times I dont lose 1lb like I should. There have been times its taken me a month to lose even half a lb. its hard for me to lose it but seems really easy to gain it back so I know the struggle.
so yeah try weighing it all for a month like I said and go from there. issues can crop up all the time even if we dont have any symptoms. if you are dizzy I would see a dr because it can mean you are eating too little calories(which should mean weight loss ) or something else is going on. and being hungry can mean somethings off.4 -
Switch out some of that rice for veg. The trade-off on volume versus calories is huge, and will fill you up more.
Rice is easy and delicious, but can take up a good bit of calories if not careful. It is why that was the first bit I commented on for weighing. I know it is annoying, but thank you for trusting us and trying on this one!2 -
Switch out some of that rice for veg. The trade-off on volume versus calories is huge, and will fill you up more.
Rice is easy and delicious, but can take up a good bit of calories if not careful. It is why that was the first bit I commented on for weighing. I know it is annoying, but thank you for trusting us and trying on this one!
I traded out for cauliflower rice yesterday. Even before I was eating ONE HALF cup. It's not like I was pounding down the rice.2 -
I weighed everything yesterday. I'm now up another 1.2 pounds. I give up. Embracing the fatass life.4
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CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »I know it sounds ridiculous but try weighing out your rice and almond butter every day. I found my 2tbsp of peanut butter was always about 50-100 calories over and I didn't overfill the measuring thing. I also found cereal when I measured it (1/2c) and then weighed to compare, it was actually about 50-75 calories over. Might be similar for rice especially because rice can vary greatly depending on how packed it is in the measuring cup. I've found baby carrots are usually more than 4 calories per carrot. 10 for me is usually around 50-60.
If you are off by a few hundred calories it could easily cause this stall since you are sill losing albeit at a slow pace. It makes sense that you are just losing slowly if you are eating a few hundred more than expected. It sounds like you are doing great but you are just losing very slowly right? I know how frustrating it must be but I really think if you weigh out all your food for awhile you can figure out if you are a bit over and if not, then eliminate that as a possibility you know.
This is a very eye opening thread http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10543923/why-should-i-use-a-food-scale/p1
I’m being belligerent about the whole while weighing thing because I’ve done this exact same diet before (except I ONLY measured foods) and had a lower level of activity where I worked out 2-3 and lost weight at a rate of 1-1.5 lbs per week. For me, I work 7 days a week and even though I prep most foods at home, I have to prepare or measure some of my food on the go, so it’s much more feasible for me to bring a measuring cup rather than a scale and start weighing out foods while I’m at work.
I’m getting frustrated because I’m more precise than I was before. Yeah, okay okay I’ll weigh the stupid rice and freaking almond butter if people really think that’s the problem, but I’m having Hard time believing it’s the reason I’m not losing. I actually gained back that 1.2 lbs so I’m a little grumpy.
weight loss is also not linear so if you lose one day and are up 1.2 lbs it could be water retention or waste retention or a fluctuation from that time of the month.some weeks you will lose,some you may gain and some the scale wont budge at all. as you get older your body changes so what might have worked before may not work now,you may have to be more accurate.
I lost weight using measuring cups at first and moving more. but then after several months I started gaining the weight back,couldnt understand why. I was eating the same amount of calories for a higher weight and eating more calories than I needed. once I came here and entered my info and started using a food scale the weight started coming off. its really easy to be off on food and eat more than you think,I have been there and done that.
Fair point, but even if I’m off by 500 calories, which I don’t think I am, I should still be at a deficit. And I understand weight loss isn’t linear, but that 1.2 pound weight gain put me right back where I started meaning I haven’t lost any weight at all in nearly two months. I’m only 29 and this diet worked for me last year, not a decade ago or something like that. I simply have a hard time believing that weighing rather than measuring two things is going to magically make the weight start to fall off. I’ve also stated earlier that when I miss a snack I feel dizzy so if I am somehow underestimating my calories, I don’t see how I can possibly cut any out. I’m hungry half the day as it is.
Someone also suggested eating my exercise calories back since my activity levels have gone up but I don’t really know much about that and with my body not shedding any weight, I’m concerned I’ll just gain weight.
like I said just weigh everything for a month and see where you are in a months time. if you arent losing any weight and gaining weight then its time to go have blood work done to rule out a health issue,could there be a possibility of being pregnant? just a thought.
I have a metabolic issue and weight loss is slower for me and I have to eat less than what MFP gives me. but thats because of my issue. my metabolism is wonky. even if I am active all day and get a workout in and burn 500 calories a day in exercise alone there are times I dont lose 1lb like I should. There have been times its taken me a month to lose even half a lb. its hard for me to lose it but seems really easy to gain it back so I know the struggle.
so yeah try weighing it all for a month like I said and go from there. issues can crop up all the time even if we dont have any symptoms. if you are dizzy I would see a dr because it can mean you are eating too little calories(which should mean weight loss ) or something else is going on. and being hungry can mean somethings off.
I'll definitely try it. I weighed everything yesterday and worked out at Orange Theory for 1 hour and woke up 1.2 pounds heavier than yesterday. It's so discouraging. I know I shouldn't focus on the scale, but I also know I can't possible look the way I want to look at nearly 170 lbs. I HAVE to shed some weight, but it's just not happening. I'll try another month and weigh everything as suggested, but if it keeps going up I guess I'll go see my doctor and see what's going on. I'll go sooner if I feel dizzy.1 -
If your weight is up after doing activity chances are it is DOMS (water retention from new activity). If you are going to weigh daily you should be using a trend app like Libra or Happyscale. Unless you consumed 4200 calories over your maintenance, its not fat.7
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If your weight is up after doing activity chances are it is DOMS (water retention from new activity). If you are going to weigh daily you should be using a trend app like Libra or Happyscale. Unless you consumed 4200 calories over your maintenance, its not fat.
Do you know if it’s possible to retain water like this for almost two months? Because I ramped up my exercise at the same time as I started focusing more on my diet about 7 weeks ago. Since then I’ve managed to only put on an extra pound.
I have happy scale, but it’s not really helpful for me. It predicts I’ll reach my final goal in over a year IF I can lose .5/week, which obviously I can’t. My current trend is going the wrong direction
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If your weight is up after doing activity chances are it is DOMS (water retention from new activity). If you are going to weigh daily you should be using a trend app like Libra or Happyscale. Unless you consumed 4200 calories over your maintenance, its not fat.
Do you know if it’s possible to retain water like this for almost two months? Because I ramped up my exercise at the same time as I started focusing more on my diet about 7 weeks ago. Since then I’ve managed to only put on an extra pound.
If there is a metabolic issue yes, but I think this was brought up in previous responses. It goes back to correct logging as well. Is your diary open? Would you be adverse to someone looking at it to see where there are possible deficits?
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If your weight is up after doing activity chances are it is DOMS (water retention from new activity). If you are going to weigh daily you should be using a trend app like Libra or Happyscale. Unless you consumed 4200 calories over your maintenance, its not fat.
Do you know if it’s possible to retain water like this for almost two months? Because I ramped up my exercise at the same time as I started focusing more on my diet about 7 weeks ago. Since then I’ve managed to only put on an extra pound.
If there is a metabolic issue yes, but I think this was brought up in previous responses. It goes back to correct logging as well. Is your diary open? Would you be adverse to someone looking at it to see where there are possible deficits?
I don't log in every day and record, but have at it. I just made it public. You'll get a general sense for what I consume each day, as I don't change things up very often. I also don't record my exercise here because it's annoying and I can't ever find the right exercises. But my exercise right now is:
Monday: 30 minutes Kayla Itsines
Tuesday: 45 minute walk/jog
Wednesday: 30 minutes Kayla Itsines
Thursday: 30 minute run (or rest day depending on how I feel)
Friday: 30 minutes Kayla Itsines
Saturday or Sunday: 1 hour Orange Theory Fitness workout0 -
So on the days you aren't recording are you eating the exact same thing every day? There are many missing days in January so it would be very hard to say you are in a deficit if you aren't logging. No "cheat" meals?1
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So on the days you aren't recording are you eating the exact same thing every day? There are many missing days in January so it would be very hard to say you are in a deficit if you aren't logging. No "cheat" meals?
Very nearly. I alternate between snacks with the same amount of calories (an orange or 10 baby carrots, for example), but I buy all my food at the beginning of the week and that's all I eat. I pack and bring all my meals and snacks to work and do not ever eat from vending machines or go get fast food, etc. I've had two cheat meals, one in mid-January and one on February 14th. Other than that, I haven't eaten out or deviated from this boring diet since....January 2nd I think is when I started. I write it all down in a notebook which is why I don't record every day here. It takes up too much of my time.0 -
CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »I know it sounds ridiculous but try weighing out your rice and almond butter every day. I found my 2tbsp of peanut butter was always about 50-100 calories over and I didn't overfill the measuring thing. I also found cereal when I measured it (1/2c) and then weighed to compare, it was actually about 50-75 calories over. Might be similar for rice especially because rice can vary greatly depending on how packed it is in the measuring cup. I've found baby carrots are usually more than 4 calories per carrot. 10 for me is usually around 50-60.
If you are off by a few hundred calories it could easily cause this stall since you are sill losing albeit at a slow pace. It makes sense that you are just losing slowly if you are eating a few hundred more than expected. It sounds like you are doing great but you are just losing very slowly right? I know how frustrating it must be but I really think if you weigh out all your food for awhile you can figure out if you are a bit over and if not, then eliminate that as a possibility you know.
This is a very eye opening thread http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10543923/why-should-i-use-a-food-scale/p1
I’m being belligerent about the whole while weighing thing because I’ve done this exact same diet before (except I ONLY measured foods) and had a lower level of activity where I worked out 2-3 and lost weight at a rate of 1-1.5 lbs per week. For me, I work 7 days a week and even though I prep most foods at home, I have to prepare or measure some of my food on the go, so it’s much more feasible for me to bring a measuring cup rather than a scale and start weighing out foods while I’m at work.
I’m getting frustrated because I’m more precise than I was before. Yeah, okay okay I’ll weigh the stupid rice and freaking almond butter if people really think that’s the problem, but I’m having Hard time believing it’s the reason I’m not losing. I actually gained back that 1.2 lbs so I’m a little grumpy.
weight loss is also not linear so if you lose one day and are up 1.2 lbs it could be water retention or waste retention or a fluctuation from that time of the month.some weeks you will lose,some you may gain and some the scale wont budge at all. as you get older your body changes so what might have worked before may not work now,you may have to be more accurate.
I lost weight using measuring cups at first and moving more. but then after several months I started gaining the weight back,couldnt understand why. I was eating the same amount of calories for a higher weight and eating more calories than I needed. once I came here and entered my info and started using a food scale the weight started coming off. its really easy to be off on food and eat more than you think,I have been there and done that.
Fair point, but even if I’m off by 500 calories, which I don’t think I am, I should still be at a deficit. And I understand weight loss isn’t linear, but that 1.2 pound weight gain put me right back where I started meaning I haven’t lost any weight at all in nearly two months. I’m only 29 and this diet worked for me last year, not a decade ago or something like that. I simply have a hard time believing that weighing rather than measuring two things is going to magically make the weight start to fall off. I’ve also stated earlier that when I miss a snack I feel dizzy so if I am somehow underestimating my calories, I don’t see how I can possibly cut any out. I’m hungry half the day as it is.
Someone also suggested eating my exercise calories back since my activity levels have gone up but I don’t really know much about that and with my body not shedding any weight, I’m concerned I’ll just gain weight.
like I said just weigh everything for a month and see where you are in a months time. if you arent losing any weight and gaining weight then its time to go have blood work done to rule out a health issue,could there be a possibility of being pregnant? just a thought.
I have a metabolic issue and weight loss is slower for me and I have to eat less than what MFP gives me. but thats because of my issue. my metabolism is wonky. even if I am active all day and get a workout in and burn 500 calories a day in exercise alone there are times I dont lose 1lb like I should. There have been times its taken me a month to lose even half a lb. its hard for me to lose it but seems really easy to gain it back so I know the struggle.
so yeah try weighing it all for a month like I said and go from there. issues can crop up all the time even if we dont have any symptoms. if you are dizzy I would see a dr because it can mean you are eating too little calories(which should mean weight loss ) or something else is going on. and being hungry can mean somethings off.
I'll definitely try it. I weighed everything yesterday and worked out at Orange Theory for 1 hour and woke up 1.2 pounds heavier than yesterday. It's so discouraging. I know I shouldn't focus on the scale, but I also know I can't possible look the way I want to look at nearly 170 lbs. I HAVE to shed some weight, but it's just not happening. I'll try another month and weigh everything as suggested, but if it keeps going up I guess I'll go see my doctor and see what's going on. I'll go sooner if I feel dizzy.
weigh first thing in the morning after you use the bathroom if you dont do that already. and increase in exercise can cause water retention. and I have a metabolic disorder so yeah I retain water longer than most people and its aggravating.1 -
CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »I know it sounds ridiculous but try weighing out your rice and almond butter every day. I found my 2tbsp of peanut butter was always about 50-100 calories over and I didn't overfill the measuring thing. I also found cereal when I measured it (1/2c) and then weighed to compare, it was actually about 50-75 calories over. Might be similar for rice especially because rice can vary greatly depending on how packed it is in the measuring cup. I've found baby carrots are usually more than 4 calories per carrot. 10 for me is usually around 50-60.
If you are off by a few hundred calories it could easily cause this stall since you are sill losing albeit at a slow pace. It makes sense that you are just losing slowly if you are eating a few hundred more than expected. It sounds like you are doing great but you are just losing very slowly right? I know how frustrating it must be but I really think if you weigh out all your food for awhile you can figure out if you are a bit over and if not, then eliminate that as a possibility you know.
This is a very eye opening thread http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10543923/why-should-i-use-a-food-scale/p1
I’m being belligerent about the whole while weighing thing because I’ve done this exact same diet before (except I ONLY measured foods) and had a lower level of activity where I worked out 2-3 and lost weight at a rate of 1-1.5 lbs per week. For me, I work 7 days a week and even though I prep most foods at home, I have to prepare or measure some of my food on the go, so it’s much more feasible for me to bring a measuring cup rather than a scale and start weighing out foods while I’m at work.
I’m getting frustrated because I’m more precise than I was before. Yeah, okay okay I’ll weigh the stupid rice and freaking almond butter if people really think that’s the problem, but I’m having Hard time believing it’s the reason I’m not losing. I actually gained back that 1.2 lbs so I’m a little grumpy.
weight loss is also not linear so if you lose one day and are up 1.2 lbs it could be water retention or waste retention or a fluctuation from that time of the month.some weeks you will lose,some you may gain and some the scale wont budge at all. as you get older your body changes so what might have worked before may not work now,you may have to be more accurate.
I lost weight using measuring cups at first and moving more. but then after several months I started gaining the weight back,couldnt understand why. I was eating the same amount of calories for a higher weight and eating more calories than I needed. once I came here and entered my info and started using a food scale the weight started coming off. its really easy to be off on food and eat more than you think,I have been there and done that.
Fair point, but even if I’m off by 500 calories, which I don’t think I am, I should still be at a deficit. And I understand weight loss isn’t linear, but that 1.2 pound weight gain put me right back where I started meaning I haven’t lost any weight at all in nearly two months. I’m only 29 and this diet worked for me last year, not a decade ago or something like that. I simply have a hard time believing that weighing rather than measuring two things is going to magically make the weight start to fall off. I’ve also stated earlier that when I miss a snack I feel dizzy so if I am somehow underestimating my calories, I don’t see how I can possibly cut any out. I’m hungry half the day as it is.
Someone also suggested eating my exercise calories back since my activity levels have gone up but I don’t really know much about that and with my body not shedding any weight, I’m concerned I’ll just gain weight.
like I said just weigh everything for a month and see where you are in a months time. if you arent losing any weight and gaining weight then its time to go have blood work done to rule out a health issue,could there be a possibility of being pregnant? just a thought.
I have a metabolic issue and weight loss is slower for me and I have to eat less than what MFP gives me. but thats because of my issue. my metabolism is wonky. even if I am active all day and get a workout in and burn 500 calories a day in exercise alone there are times I dont lose 1lb like I should. There have been times its taken me a month to lose even half a lb. its hard for me to lose it but seems really easy to gain it back so I know the struggle.
so yeah try weighing it all for a month like I said and go from there. issues can crop up all the time even if we dont have any symptoms. if you are dizzy I would see a dr because it can mean you are eating too little calories(which should mean weight loss ) or something else is going on. and being hungry can mean somethings off.
I'll definitely try it. I weighed everything yesterday and worked out at Orange Theory for 1 hour and woke up 1.2 pounds heavier than yesterday. It's so discouraging. I know I shouldn't focus on the scale, but I also know I can't possible look the way I want to look at nearly 170 lbs. I HAVE to shed some weight, but it's just not happening. I'll try another month and weigh everything as suggested, but if it keeps going up I guess I'll go see my doctor and see what's going on. I'll go sooner if I feel dizzy.
weigh first thing in the morning after you use the bathroom if you dont do that already. and increase in exercise can cause water retention. and I have a metabolic disorder so yeah I retain water longer than most people and its aggravating.
Oh, I definitely do. First thing in the morning after using the restroom and always in same clothes (underwear + sports bra).
I can imagine how aggravating that is! Is it something that can't be treated with medication? I don't know much about metabolic disorders.
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CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »I know it sounds ridiculous but try weighing out your rice and almond butter every day. I found my 2tbsp of peanut butter was always about 50-100 calories over and I didn't overfill the measuring thing. I also found cereal when I measured it (1/2c) and then weighed to compare, it was actually about 50-75 calories over. Might be similar for rice especially because rice can vary greatly depending on how packed it is in the measuring cup. I've found baby carrots are usually more than 4 calories per carrot. 10 for me is usually around 50-60.
If you are off by a few hundred calories it could easily cause this stall since you are sill losing albeit at a slow pace. It makes sense that you are just losing slowly if you are eating a few hundred more than expected. It sounds like you are doing great but you are just losing very slowly right? I know how frustrating it must be but I really think if you weigh out all your food for awhile you can figure out if you are a bit over and if not, then eliminate that as a possibility you know.
This is a very eye opening thread http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10543923/why-should-i-use-a-food-scale/p1
I’m being belligerent about the whole while weighing thing because I’ve done this exact same diet before (except I ONLY measured foods) and had a lower level of activity where I worked out 2-3 and lost weight at a rate of 1-1.5 lbs per week. For me, I work 7 days a week and even though I prep most foods at home, I have to prepare or measure some of my food on the go, so it’s much more feasible for me to bring a measuring cup rather than a scale and start weighing out foods while I’m at work.
I’m getting frustrated because I’m more precise than I was before. Yeah, okay okay I’ll weigh the stupid rice and freaking almond butter if people really think that’s the problem, but I’m having Hard time believing it’s the reason I’m not losing. I actually gained back that 1.2 lbs so I’m a little grumpy.
weight loss is also not linear so if you lose one day and are up 1.2 lbs it could be water retention or waste retention or a fluctuation from that time of the month.some weeks you will lose,some you may gain and some the scale wont budge at all. as you get older your body changes so what might have worked before may not work now,you may have to be more accurate.
I lost weight using measuring cups at first and moving more. but then after several months I started gaining the weight back,couldnt understand why. I was eating the same amount of calories for a higher weight and eating more calories than I needed. once I came here and entered my info and started using a food scale the weight started coming off. its really easy to be off on food and eat more than you think,I have been there and done that.
Fair point, but even if I’m off by 500 calories, which I don’t think I am, I should still be at a deficit. And I understand weight loss isn’t linear, but that 1.2 pound weight gain put me right back where I started meaning I haven’t lost any weight at all in nearly two months. I’m only 29 and this diet worked for me last year, not a decade ago or something like that. I simply have a hard time believing that weighing rather than measuring two things is going to magically make the weight start to fall off. I’ve also stated earlier that when I miss a snack I feel dizzy so if I am somehow underestimating my calories, I don’t see how I can possibly cut any out. I’m hungry half the day as it is.
Someone also suggested eating my exercise calories back since my activity levels have gone up but I don’t really know much about that and with my body not shedding any weight, I’m concerned I’ll just gain weight.
like I said just weigh everything for a month and see where you are in a months time. if you arent losing any weight and gaining weight then its time to go have blood work done to rule out a health issue,could there be a possibility of being pregnant? just a thought.
I have a metabolic issue and weight loss is slower for me and I have to eat less than what MFP gives me. but thats because of my issue. my metabolism is wonky. even if I am active all day and get a workout in and burn 500 calories a day in exercise alone there are times I dont lose 1lb like I should. There have been times its taken me a month to lose even half a lb. its hard for me to lose it but seems really easy to gain it back so I know the struggle.
so yeah try weighing it all for a month like I said and go from there. issues can crop up all the time even if we dont have any symptoms. if you are dizzy I would see a dr because it can mean you are eating too little calories(which should mean weight loss ) or something else is going on. and being hungry can mean somethings off.
I'll definitely try it. I weighed everything yesterday and worked out at Orange Theory for 1 hour and woke up 1.2 pounds heavier than yesterday. It's so discouraging. I know I shouldn't focus on the scale, but I also know I can't possible look the way I want to look at nearly 170 lbs. I HAVE to shed some weight, but it's just not happening. I'll try another month and weigh everything as suggested, but if it keeps going up I guess I'll go see my doctor and see what's going on. I'll go sooner if I feel dizzy.
weigh first thing in the morning after you use the bathroom if you dont do that already. and increase in exercise can cause water retention. and I have a metabolic disorder so yeah I retain water longer than most people and its aggravating.
Oh, I definitely do. First thing in the morning after using the restroom and always in same clothes (underwear + sports bra).
I can imagine how aggravating that is! Is it something that can't be treated with medication? I don't know much about metabolic disorders.
not really. I have to try and control it with diet and exercise and it causes me to have abnormally high cholesterol when not treated so its low fat/low cholesterol and high fiber. it can lead to diabetes,heart attack,stroke,TIAs and other issues if not under control. as for water retention I just take drink more water and try and keep carbs down a bit lower than I usually do but its hard for me to do sometimes.The weird part is around the 2nd or 3rd day of that time of the month I retain less water lol. I also have rheumatoid arthritis so that can cause water retention too. so far I dont need meds for that.0 -
CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »I know it sounds ridiculous but try weighing out your rice and almond butter every day. I found my 2tbsp of peanut butter was always about 50-100 calories over and I didn't overfill the measuring thing. I also found cereal when I measured it (1/2c) and then weighed to compare, it was actually about 50-75 calories over. Might be similar for rice especially because rice can vary greatly depending on how packed it is in the measuring cup. I've found baby carrots are usually more than 4 calories per carrot. 10 for me is usually around 50-60.
If you are off by a few hundred calories it could easily cause this stall since you are sill losing albeit at a slow pace. It makes sense that you are just losing slowly if you are eating a few hundred more than expected. It sounds like you are doing great but you are just losing very slowly right? I know how frustrating it must be but I really think if you weigh out all your food for awhile you can figure out if you are a bit over and if not, then eliminate that as a possibility you know.
This is a very eye opening thread http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10543923/why-should-i-use-a-food-scale/p1
I’m being belligerent about the whole while weighing thing because I’ve done this exact same diet before (except I ONLY measured foods) and had a lower level of activity where I worked out 2-3 and lost weight at a rate of 1-1.5 lbs per week. For me, I work 7 days a week and even though I prep most foods at home, I have to prepare or measure some of my food on the go, so it’s much more feasible for me to bring a measuring cup rather than a scale and start weighing out foods while I’m at work.
I’m getting frustrated because I’m more precise than I was before. Yeah, okay okay I’ll weigh the stupid rice and freaking almond butter if people really think that’s the problem, but I’m having Hard time believing it’s the reason I’m not losing. I actually gained back that 1.2 lbs so I’m a little grumpy.
weight loss is also not linear so if you lose one day and are up 1.2 lbs it could be water retention or waste retention or a fluctuation from that time of the month.some weeks you will lose,some you may gain and some the scale wont budge at all. as you get older your body changes so what might have worked before may not work now,you may have to be more accurate.
I lost weight using measuring cups at first and moving more. but then after several months I started gaining the weight back,couldnt understand why. I was eating the same amount of calories for a higher weight and eating more calories than I needed. once I came here and entered my info and started using a food scale the weight started coming off. its really easy to be off on food and eat more than you think,I have been there and done that.
Fair point, but even if I’m off by 500 calories, which I don’t think I am, I should still be at a deficit. And I understand weight loss isn’t linear, but that 1.2 pound weight gain put me right back where I started meaning I haven’t lost any weight at all in nearly two months. I’m only 29 and this diet worked for me last year, not a decade ago or something like that. I simply have a hard time believing that weighing rather than measuring two things is going to magically make the weight start to fall off. I’ve also stated earlier that when I miss a snack I feel dizzy so if I am somehow underestimating my calories, I don’t see how I can possibly cut any out. I’m hungry half the day as it is.
Someone also suggested eating my exercise calories back since my activity levels have gone up but I don’t really know much about that and with my body not shedding any weight, I’m concerned I’ll just gain weight.
like I said just weigh everything for a month and see where you are in a months time. if you arent losing any weight and gaining weight then its time to go have blood work done to rule out a health issue,could there be a possibility of being pregnant? just a thought.
I have a metabolic issue and weight loss is slower for me and I have to eat less than what MFP gives me. but thats because of my issue. my metabolism is wonky. even if I am active all day and get a workout in and burn 500 calories a day in exercise alone there are times I dont lose 1lb like I should. There have been times its taken me a month to lose even half a lb. its hard for me to lose it but seems really easy to gain it back so I know the struggle.
so yeah try weighing it all for a month like I said and go from there. issues can crop up all the time even if we dont have any symptoms. if you are dizzy I would see a dr because it can mean you are eating too little calories(which should mean weight loss ) or something else is going on. and being hungry can mean somethings off.
I'll definitely try it. I weighed everything yesterday and worked out at Orange Theory for 1 hour and woke up 1.2 pounds heavier than yesterday. It's so discouraging. I know I shouldn't focus on the scale, but I also know I can't possible look the way I want to look at nearly 170 lbs. I HAVE to shed some weight, but it's just not happening. I'll try another month and weigh everything as suggested, but if it keeps going up I guess I'll go see my doctor and see what's going on. I'll go sooner if I feel dizzy.
weigh first thing in the morning after you use the bathroom if you dont do that already. and increase in exercise can cause water retention. and I have a metabolic disorder so yeah I retain water longer than most people and its aggravating.
Oh, I definitely do. First thing in the morning after using the restroom and always in same clothes (underwear + sports bra).
I can imagine how aggravating that is! Is it something that can't be treated with medication? I don't know much about metabolic disorders.
not really. I have to try and control it with diet and exercise and it causes me to have abnormally high cholesterol when not treated so its low fat/low cholesterol and high fiber. it can lead to diabetes,heart attack,stroke,TIAs and other issues if not under control. as for water retention I just take drink more water and try and keep carbs down a bit lower than I usually do but its hard for me to do sometimes.The weird part is around the 2nd or 3rd day of that time of the month I retain less water lol. I also have rheumatoid arthritis so that can cause water retention too. so far I dont need meds for that.
Oh, gosh! I had no idea. Keeping carbs down can definitely be hard. I don't like eating a lot of meat, so I find I can sometimes stray toward the higher carb root veggies in order to feel satiated.0 -
CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »I know it sounds ridiculous but try weighing out your rice and almond butter every day. I found my 2tbsp of peanut butter was always about 50-100 calories over and I didn't overfill the measuring thing. I also found cereal when I measured it (1/2c) and then weighed to compare, it was actually about 50-75 calories over. Might be similar for rice especially because rice can vary greatly depending on how packed it is in the measuring cup. I've found baby carrots are usually more than 4 calories per carrot. 10 for me is usually around 50-60.
If you are off by a few hundred calories it could easily cause this stall since you are sill losing albeit at a slow pace. It makes sense that you are just losing slowly if you are eating a few hundred more than expected. It sounds like you are doing great but you are just losing very slowly right? I know how frustrating it must be but I really think if you weigh out all your food for awhile you can figure out if you are a bit over and if not, then eliminate that as a possibility you know.
This is a very eye opening thread http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10543923/why-should-i-use-a-food-scale/p1
I’m being belligerent about the whole while weighing thing because I’ve done this exact same diet before (except I ONLY measured foods) and had a lower level of activity where I worked out 2-3 and lost weight at a rate of 1-1.5 lbs per week. For me, I work 7 days a week and even though I prep most foods at home, I have to prepare or measure some of my food on the go, so it’s much more feasible for me to bring a measuring cup rather than a scale and start weighing out foods while I’m at work.
I’m getting frustrated because I’m more precise than I was before. Yeah, okay okay I’ll weigh the stupid rice and freaking almond butter if people really think that’s the problem, but I’m having Hard time believing it’s the reason I’m not losing. I actually gained back that 1.2 lbs so I’m a little grumpy.
weight loss is also not linear so if you lose one day and are up 1.2 lbs it could be water retention or waste retention or a fluctuation from that time of the month.some weeks you will lose,some you may gain and some the scale wont budge at all. as you get older your body changes so what might have worked before may not work now,you may have to be more accurate.
I lost weight using measuring cups at first and moving more. but then after several months I started gaining the weight back,couldnt understand why. I was eating the same amount of calories for a higher weight and eating more calories than I needed. once I came here and entered my info and started using a food scale the weight started coming off. its really easy to be off on food and eat more than you think,I have been there and done that.
Fair point, but even if I’m off by 500 calories, which I don’t think I am, I should still be at a deficit. And I understand weight loss isn’t linear, but that 1.2 pound weight gain put me right back where I started meaning I haven’t lost any weight at all in nearly two months. I’m only 29 and this diet worked for me last year, not a decade ago or something like that. I simply have a hard time believing that weighing rather than measuring two things is going to magically make the weight start to fall off. I’ve also stated earlier that when I miss a snack I feel dizzy so if I am somehow underestimating my calories, I don’t see how I can possibly cut any out. I’m hungry half the day as it is.
Someone also suggested eating my exercise calories back since my activity levels have gone up but I don’t really know much about that and with my body not shedding any weight, I’m concerned I’ll just gain weight.
like I said just weigh everything for a month and see where you are in a months time. if you arent losing any weight and gaining weight then its time to go have blood work done to rule out a health issue,could there be a possibility of being pregnant? just a thought.
I have a metabolic issue and weight loss is slower for me and I have to eat less than what MFP gives me. but thats because of my issue. my metabolism is wonky. even if I am active all day and get a workout in and burn 500 calories a day in exercise alone there are times I dont lose 1lb like I should. There have been times its taken me a month to lose even half a lb. its hard for me to lose it but seems really easy to gain it back so I know the struggle.
so yeah try weighing it all for a month like I said and go from there. issues can crop up all the time even if we dont have any symptoms. if you are dizzy I would see a dr because it can mean you are eating too little calories(which should mean weight loss ) or something else is going on. and being hungry can mean somethings off.
I'll definitely try it. I weighed everything yesterday and worked out at Orange Theory for 1 hour and woke up 1.2 pounds heavier than yesterday. It's so discouraging. I know I shouldn't focus on the scale, but I also know I can't possible look the way I want to look at nearly 170 lbs. I HAVE to shed some weight, but it's just not happening. I'll try another month and weigh everything as suggested, but if it keeps going up I guess I'll go see my doctor and see what's going on. I'll go sooner if I feel dizzy.
weigh first thing in the morning after you use the bathroom if you dont do that already. and increase in exercise can cause water retention. and I have a metabolic disorder so yeah I retain water longer than most people and its aggravating.
Oh, I definitely do. First thing in the morning after using the restroom and always in same clothes (underwear + sports bra).
I can imagine how aggravating that is! Is it something that can't be treated with medication? I don't know much about metabolic disorders.
not really. I have to try and control it with diet and exercise and it causes me to have abnormally high cholesterol when not treated so its low fat/low cholesterol and high fiber. it can lead to diabetes,heart attack,stroke,TIAs and other issues if not under control. as for water retention I just take drink more water and try and keep carbs down a bit lower than I usually do but its hard for me to do sometimes.The weird part is around the 2nd or 3rd day of that time of the month I retain less water lol. I also have rheumatoid arthritis so that can cause water retention too. so far I dont need meds for that.
Oh, gosh! I had no idea. Keeping carbs down can definitely be hard. I don't like eating a lot of meat, so I find I can sometimes stray toward the higher carb root veggies in order to feel satiated.
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Just adding 2 cents worth
I had alot of success here about 7 years ago (back now because I gradually let things slip).
At that time I was 55, 5'7".
One major thing I learned during that time (and had never believed could possibly be true let alone necessary when I first heard folks talking about it) is i HAD to eat back at least 50% of my exercise calories! ... as the more active I became and the less I had to lose (by less I mean down to about 30 or less lbs to lose), the more my weight loss slowed, even reaching point of coming to complete dead stop/plateau for weeks.
The only thing that got me moving (again) was giving in and starting to eat back those exercise calories. When I saw the scale start moving down again, despite fact I was now eating more, to say I was stunned is putting it mildly.
Happy mind you..but stunned LOL.
But with that change I succeeded in reaching my goal and losing 75lbs in approx. 10 months.
Not sure that is your case, but, worth thinking about (in terms of tracking your activities closely).
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DON'T GIVE UP!.Realizing u r doing EVERYTHING RIGHT and not getting any results reminds me of my frustration. It has taken a lot of effort for you, so DO NOT GIVE UP!!! We want to eat right, JUST not to lose weight. BUT making our internal organs well oiled and healthy and keeping us away from the doctors. Please take your time and read my experience (long response).
(1) I can vouch this as I am seeing amazing results in myself. Things I have gone thru don't even wish on my biggest enemy.....after consulting 2 RD (registered dietitian from top med schools) it was unfortunate to feel such a waste of time and money when u don't find a smart, passionate professionals. They didn't even understand my daily activity, emotions and just put me on a 1200 cal diet...they didn't explain what this 1200 cal diet plan actually means to my lifestyle. I am an active person and burn about 2900 avg cal/daily.
(2) After going over intense med research papers I realized the KEY to maintain-lose-gain is the (a) BMR of our body, then my (b) daily activities.
(3) To make it simple, I bought myself a Polar HRM to track my avg daily activity calorie burn. (Mine logs avg 2900/day). I only use the chest strap while doing my training (aerobics, strength, yoga). My daily activity calorie burn in my Polar includes my BMR, training, everything I do all day. I logged every single intake for 7-10 days to get a hang of all my averages (daily burn+daily intake).
(4) My BMR is 1550 (used BMR calculator from search) and as per several medical and sports journal, I added another 300 cal (BMRx.2) required for a sedentary life (working in a desk job etc and practically not much leisure activity). My body would need 1850 to just function daily.
(5) I have planned 6 meals around 1850-1950 cal (90% clean food). Now I can see the results, my avg activity calorie burn - calorie intake (2900-1850 = 1000 calories deficit). I am experiencing avg 1.5 weight loss/week.
(6) I am down 25 lbs in 4 months, without dieting in a real sense. Many of you have also indicated the same approach.....Try this approach 2-3 days and see if it works...Jokes aside, when I can plan my food around 1950 cal, I don't mind logging even micro portion of honey/dessert....:)
Don't give up, U CAN DO IT, Good Luck!!1 -
P.S. Try playing with your Macros....and use zigzag intake every 8-10 days....3
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DON'T GIVE UP!.Realizing u r doing EVERYTHING RIGHT and not getting any results reminds me of my frustration. It has taken a lot of effort for you, so DO NOT GIVE UP!!! We want to eat right, JUST not to lose weight. BUT making our internal organs well oiled and healthy and keeping us away from the doctors. Please take your time and read my experience (long response).
(1) I can vouch this as I am seeing amazing results in myself. Things I have gone thru don't even wish on my biggest enemy.....after consulting 2 RD (registered dietitian from top med schools) it was unfortunate to feel such a waste of time and money when u don't find a smart, passionate professionals. They didn't even understand my daily activity, emotions and just put me on a 1200 cal diet...they didn't explain what this 1200 cal diet plan actually means to my lifestyle. I am an active person and burn about 2900 avg cal/daily.
(2) After going over intense med research papers I realized the KEY to maintain-lose-gain is the (a) BMR of our body, then my (b) daily activities.
(3) To make it simple, I bought myself a Polar HRM to track my avg daily activity calorie burn. (Mine logs avg 2900/day). I only use the chest strap while doing my training (aerobics, strength, yoga). My daily activity calorie burn in my Polar includes my BMR, training, everything I do all day. I logged every single intake for 7-10 days to get a hang of all my averages (daily burn+daily intake).
(4) My BMR is 1550 (used BMR calculator from search) and as per several medical and sports journal, I added another 300 cal (BMRx.2) required for a sedentary life (working in a desk job etc and practically not much leisure activity). My body would need 1850 to just function daily.
(5) I have planned 6 meals around 1850-1950 cal (90% clean food). Now I can see the results, my avg activity calorie burn - calorie intake (2900-1850 = 1000 calories deficit). I am experiencing avg 1.5 weight loss/week.
(6) I am down 25 lbs in 4 months, without dieting in a real sense. Many of you have also indicated the same approach.....Try this approach 2-3 days and see if it works...Jokes aside, when I can plan my food around 1950 cal, I don't mind logging even micro portion of honey/dessert....:)
Don't give up, U CAN DO IT, Good Luck!!
I guess it wouldn't hurt to try, it just feels so counterintuitive. Like, how could I eat more and lose?! I know there is science behind it and I am really active these days, so I may need to follow a diet similar to yours. My eating is fairly clean I would say, I prep all my meals from organic fruits and veggies and lean protein and any other food I eat is organic and has no extra additives or preservatives. I'll let you know how it goes!0 -
The one thing that stood out from your list was Sugar. Use the food tracker here to see how many grams of sugar you are consuming. There is no good sugar. Drive the sugar out of your diet and the pounds will come off.
Pls remember Carbs are just sugar so when looking at total sugar consumption you have to look at the Carbs and the added suger.
keep up the exercise and cut the sugar as much as possible and see if the next 30 days are a lot better than the last 45 for weight loss.
Any thing you eat that is packaged in a box has added sugar.
never touch fruit juices- your water and unsweetened tea are great
check all labels and if the sugar is higher than 5 grams per serving dont touch it again
if it has Carbs but has no Dietary Fiber listed than it is just sugar with a another name.
good luck and dont give up.
track other milestones such as inches and clothes fitting better dont depend on scale for your all your positive feedback.
with that much regular exercise you must feel better. Take your victories small and large and hold on tight to them.
Pay no attention to this nonsense6 -
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DON'T GIVE UP!.Realizing u r doing EVERYTHING RIGHT and not getting any results reminds me of my frustration. It has taken a lot of effort for you, so DO NOT GIVE UP!!! We want to eat right, JUST not to lose weight. BUT making our internal organs well oiled and healthy and keeping us away from the doctors. Please take your time and read my experience (long response).
(1) I can vouch this as I am seeing amazing results in myself. Things I have gone thru don't even wish on my biggest enemy.....after consulting 2 RD (registered dietitian from top med schools) it was unfortunate to feel such a waste of time and money when u don't find a smart, passionate professionals. They didn't even understand my daily activity, emotions and just put me on a 1200 cal diet...they didn't explain what this 1200 cal diet plan actually means to my lifestyle. I am an active person and burn about 2900 avg cal/daily.
(2) After going over intense med research papers I realized the KEY to maintain-lose-gain is the (a) BMR of our body, then my (b) daily activities.
(3) To make it simple, I bought myself a Polar HRM to track my avg daily activity calorie burn. (Mine logs avg 2900/day). I only use the chest strap while doing my training (aerobics, strength, yoga). My daily activity calorie burn in my Polar includes my BMR, training, everything I do all day. I logged every single intake for 7-10 days to get a hang of all my averages (daily burn+daily intake).
(4) My BMR is 1550 (used BMR calculator from search) and as per several medical and sports journal, I added another 300 cal (BMRx.2) required for a sedentary life (working in a desk job etc and practically not much leisure activity). My body would need 1850 to just function daily.
(5) I have planned 6 meals around 1850-1950 cal (90% clean food). Now I can see the results, my avg activity calorie burn - calorie intake (2900-1850 = 1000 calories deficit). I am experiencing avg 1.5 weight loss/week.
(6) I am down 25 lbs in 4 months, without dieting in a real sense. Many of you have also indicated the same approach.....Try this approach 2-3 days and see if it works...Jokes aside, when I can plan my food around 1950 cal, I don't mind logging even micro portion of honey/dessert....:)
Don't give up, U CAN DO IT, Good Luck!!
those calories are what work for you. doesnt mean it will work for everyone. and clean food doesnt mean better/faster weight loss. and if someone isnt losing eating more is not the answer it means something is off either with not being accurate/eating more calories/ exercise calories being off or even a health issue. weight plateaus are normal and part of the process. and 2-3 days isnt going to be enough to tell whether or not something is working because its possible to lose or gain water in those few days. BMR is just what your body burns by being alive ,the calories your body needs to function in a coma. BMR does not include your exercise that would be TDEE(your BMR +activity) if you eat less than your TDEE then you will lose weight. a 1000 calorie deficit is 2lbs a week. still a deficit but only a deficit of about 750 calories1 -
I don't have anything constructive to add for your overall issue of weightloss, but I do have the meal planning/prep/logging thing down pat. If you are buying all of your food on one day, and that's all you eat for the week, why don't you divide it all by the number of days your going to eat it, and then log that? Say you have a 300g bag of carrots, and plan to eat it over 4 days, you can log 75g for each day you plan on eating carrots. I sit and log everything for the week on Sundays. I usually do it while I'm watching TV, so it's not so boring. Then I don't deviate (or it's my responsibility to change the log on days when I do deviate). So if you want to eat rice during the week, measure out 400g (or whatever) or dry rice. You can split it into as many days as you want (or cook it all at once and then just take from the bowl. As long as at the end of the week, you've eaten what you've accounted for... it should take some of the stress out of it.
I also make meals, because I tend to eat a lot of the same foods every day, and even from week to week. I buy the same brand of yogurt. I measure it out into the same serving sizes. I even eat it at the same time every day (I like schedules, clearly! Ha ha). So if you're like that, it's one way to make tracking easier for you.
All of that, of course, can be ignored if you'd rather keep track in your book. You don't have to use MFP to be successful. 4 -
The one thing that stood out from your list was Sugar. Use the food tracker here to see how many grams of sugar you are consuming. There is no good sugar. Drive the sugar out of your diet and the pounds will come off.
Pls remember Carbs are just sugar so when looking at total sugar consumption you have to look at the Carbs and the added suger.
keep up the exercise and cut the sugar as much as possible and see if the next 30 days are a lot better than the last 45 for weight loss.
Any thing you eat that is packaged in a box has added sugar.
never touch fruit juices- your water and unsweetened tea are great
check all labels and if the sugar is higher than 5 grams per serving dont touch it again
if it has Carbs but has no Dietary Fiber listed than it is just sugar with a another name.
good luck and dont give up.
track other milestones such as inches and clothes fitting better dont depend on scale for your all your positive feedback.
with that much regular exercise you must feel better. Take your victories small and large and hold on tight to them.
Can you explain more? I know a lot of people claim you should even cut out fruits, but I have a hard time accepting that as valid fact. With the exception of the honey I add, which I've read has good health benefits, everything I eat I try to make sure has no added sugar, even the muesli I bought has no added sweetener. I'm going to look at my food list more carefully though and go over all the labels for the plain yogurt I eat (I searched hard for one that didn't have sugar), etc to make sure it's not above 5grams. I don't ever drink fruit juice.
I do actually feel a lot more energy overall and that IS a great feeling. Thanks for the encouragement there. My next step is to take measurements because that might be a better reflection of any changes happening. We'll see!
Don't listen to that poster. Everything they said about sugar, carbs and nutrition is wrong. Unless you have a medical reason to do so, there is no reason to worry about sugar.
You don't gain weight in a calorie deficit.
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OP I've skimmed through a lot of this thread. I picked up on one thing you said: your food is boring - There's no way you'll ever stick with this this if you're bored. Eat foods you like and enjoy, but of course weigh them so you know the calories obviously.
Another thing, when you see a reply that's got lots of woos (in other words its BS) That means don't listen to that poster because they are wrong. But there has been some excellent advice too. (For the note the amount of 'likes'
)
I wish someone would post the video link about the measuring food guide. The visual would really be a big help to you. It's better to weigh in grammes rather than cups. (the video shows the difference in calories using both methods)
If you haven't lost weight in a month then something is off with your logging ( sorry but it is
) Others have already given you pointers on what you might try.
For the record I'm petite and when I was losing I lost 0.5lb a week eating an average of 1750-1800 calories being lightly active.
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LivingtheLeanDream wrote: »OP I've skimmed through a lot of this thread. I picked up on one thing you said: your food is boring - There's no way you'll ever stick with this this if you're bored. Eat foods you like and enjoy, but of course weigh them so you know the calories obviously.
Another thing, when you see a reply that's got lots of woos (in other words its BS) That means don't listen to that poster because they are wrong. But there has been some excellent advice too. (For the note the amount of 'likes' )
I wish someone would post the video link about the measuring food guide. The visual would really be a big help to you. It's better to weigh in grammes rather than cups. (the video shows the difference in calories using both methods)
If you haven't lost weight in a month then something is off with your logging ( sorry but it is ) Others have already given you pointers on what you might try.
For the record I'm petite and when I was losing I lost 0.5lb a week eating an average of 1750-1800 calories being lightly active.
All the best.
I hate to continue being defensive, but there isn't anything majorly off with my logging. I wish I could physically show exactly what I eat and how I'm measuring and weighing my foods. The only things I wasn't weighing before two days ago were liquids, rice, almond butter, and steamed vegetables and now I'm even weighing those and it appears to be very nearly the same amount. I don't deviate. I don't eat any junk. I don't mindlessly eat or snack and I don't use condiments or oils. I write down everything that I eat and only eat what I've packed or prepared for the day. I've dieted on and off for 10 years and know the visual guides as well.
I just don't know what has happened between a year and a half ago and now. I was exercising less and eating slightly more (closer to 1500-1600 calories) and still losing weight consistently.
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LivingtheLeanDream wrote: »OP I've skimmed through a lot of this thread. I picked up on one thing you said: your food is boring - There's no way you'll ever stick with this this if you're bored. Eat foods you like and enjoy, but of course weigh them so you know the calories obviously.
Another thing, when you see a reply that's got lots of woos (in other words its BS) That means don't listen to that poster because they are wrong. But there has been some excellent advice too. (For the note the amount of 'likes' )
I wish someone would post the video link about the measuring food guide. The visual would really be a big help to you. It's better to weigh in grammes rather than cups. (the video shows the difference in calories using both methods)
If you haven't lost weight in a month then something is off with your logging ( sorry but it is ) Others have already given you pointers on what you might try.
For the record I'm petite and when I was losing I lost 0.5lb a week eating an average of 1750-1800 calories being lightly active.
All the best.
I hate to continue being defensive, but there isn't anything majorly off with my logging. I wish I could physically show exactly what I eat and how I'm measuring and weighing my foods. The only things I wasn't weighing before two days ago were liquids, rice, almond butter, and steamed vegetables and now I'm even weighing those and it appears to be very nearly the same amount. I don't deviate. I don't eat any junk. I don't mindlessly eat or snack and I don't use condiments or oils. I write down everything that I eat and only eat what I've packed or prepared for the day. I've dieted on and off for 10 years and know the visual guides as well.
I just don't know what has happened between a year and a half ago and now. I was exercising less and eating slightly more (closer to 1500-1600 calories) and still losing weight consistently.
dont know if you answered me but I asked if there was a possibility of being pregnant? if not then its time to see a dr to rule anything out. things can crop up fast as you age you can develop allergies or even outgrow them in a year. anything is possible.6 -
CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »LivingtheLeanDream wrote: »OP I've skimmed through a lot of this thread. I picked up on one thing you said: your food is boring - There's no way you'll ever stick with this this if you're bored. Eat foods you like and enjoy, but of course weigh them so you know the calories obviously.
Another thing, when you see a reply that's got lots of woos (in other words its BS) That means don't listen to that poster because they are wrong. But there has been some excellent advice too. (For the note the amount of 'likes' )
I wish someone would post the video link about the measuring food guide. The visual would really be a big help to you. It's better to weigh in grammes rather than cups. (the video shows the difference in calories using both methods)
If you haven't lost weight in a month then something is off with your logging ( sorry but it is ) Others have already given you pointers on what you might try.
For the record I'm petite and when I was losing I lost 0.5lb a week eating an average of 1750-1800 calories being lightly active.
All the best.
I hate to continue being defensive, but there isn't anything majorly off with my logging. I wish I could physically show exactly what I eat and how I'm measuring and weighing my foods. The only things I wasn't weighing before two days ago were liquids, rice, almond butter, and steamed vegetables and now I'm even weighing those and it appears to be very nearly the same amount. I don't deviate. I don't eat any junk. I don't mindlessly eat or snack and I don't use condiments or oils. I write down everything that I eat and only eat what I've packed or prepared for the day. I've dieted on and off for 10 years and know the visual guides as well.
I just don't know what has happened between a year and a half ago and now. I was exercising less and eating slightly more (closer to 1500-1600 calories) and still losing weight consistently.
dont know if you answered me but I asked if there was a possibility of being pregnant? if not then its time to see a dr to rule anything out. things can crop up fast as you age you can develop allergies or even outgrow them in a year. anything is possible.
Oh, I didn't see you asked that! Nope, absolutely no chance of that haha. Unless I'm Mary the 2nd or something. For sure anything is possible, maybe I ought to go to my doctor sooner rather than later. I haven't had a checkup in a while so it'd be good to at least see what we can rule out and even better yet, find some answers.2 -
I'm just going to recap what changes I'm making this week and see if there is anything I should add to it:
1. Weigh all my food out and potentially log all on one day since I pretty much eat the same meals.
2. Make sure I'm drinking enough water (usually not a problem, but I'll make sure to keep track of it better).
3. Maybe eat back 50% of my exercise calories (I'm still not sure on this one).
4. Check in with my doctor.1
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