Body doesn't want to lose weight anymore. Serious help only!

I know everyone is ready to jump to advise you which you have gotten some good info so far but we need some basics before we can truely understand your diet and lifestyle first.

How much do you weigh? Do you know your body fat (if not, please use the below link to estimate it)? Can you make your diary public? It's hard to tell what is wrong if we can't see.

http://www.scientificpsychic.com/fitness/diet.html


You are working out 5-6 days a week, so that is plenty but it definitely makes your moderately active. Also when you increase your calories, how long do you do it for? There is a good chance that you are either 1) not eating enough, 2) eating the wrong types of food (not enough protein, not eating complex carbs or 3) not measuring right.


Also, below is a link that will give you some information on your calorie needs.



http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/bmr/

"I just wanted to post something about what to expect during the phases of weight loss.

Overview (why I'm posting this)
Over the course of about 7 months on here, I have seen many people suceed, I have also seen some drop off the map. I expect this is because some succumb to the demon that is temptation, and some to the devil that is dissapointment. I wanted to give a few "heads up"s to both new commers and vetrans to the site. Some may know already, some may not. But either way, if this helps anyone to set more realistic goals in their own head, I feel like it has done it's job.

Phase 1. The start of a brand new day! (or week, or month, or year)
Expectations are sky high, usually so is motivation and intentions. This is where most people lose the most weight. At the start it's not uncommon to see 4 to 8 lb losses per week. The reasons for this are mostly (sorry to disappoint) water weight. You drop excess water quickly, and you can have up to 5 lbs of water weight. The next biggest reason is the fat that is right next to the blood vessels, the stuff that you put on in the last month or three, it will melt like butter usually.

Phase 2. Reality setting in.
At about week 3 to a month or so, people suddenly realize that they are no longer dropping 8, 6, or even 4 lbs a week. This is a crutial phase in your journey. Expect this, it is natural. You have shocked your body by changing both eating habits and exercise routine. Now it has had a little while to become used to the new lifestyle, it's going to compensate. Your body still doesn't believe it's permenant yet, so it will still try to store some fat, so now that it knows how to regulate it's new metabolic levels, it tryies to store fat in earnest. It's not uncommon for people to hit a wall here, no loss for weeks. Expect this as well.

Phase 3. The routine.
At about 2 months or so, your routine is pretty much set, your body is beginning to believe that you really want to STAY the way you are going now. You will start to see more consistant (but lower, usually 1 to 2 lbs a week) loss, also, you should start seeing some muscle tone (depending on how much you had to lose in the first place). If you stop to think, you should realize that you have improved dramatically in your exercise levels. If you do cardio, you should notice how much longer and harder you can work. This is important to realize as it is just as big of an indicator as weight loss. Also, by now you may notice that your clothes no longer fit right. This is also very important. The weight may not be falling off anymore, but you are becomming a smaller person. Weight is arbitrary, if you are building muscle (which your body is doing at a furious pace by now) you won't notice huge losses, but you will notice wholesale changes in the mirror!

Phase 4. Really digging in.
This is where the second wall can happen. You're probably at between 3 and 4 months by now, and if you have gone this far, you feel like you have already suceeded. This is where many people stumble. they are tired of the routine, tired of eating different things from all their friends, limiting their alcohol intake. Basically the shine has worn off. this is when your really need to plant your feet. Maybe change up your exercise routine, make a concentrated effort to find different, but still nutritional food. Talk to people. And examine how far you have come. At this point, no matter how much external motivation you receive, it's all about believing in yourself!

Phase 5. End game.
5 or 6 months in you are probably working on that "last 10 pounds". This can be discouraging for many as it is a slow burn. Remember, your body probably feels like it is where it needs to be, your brain might think you need to lose 10 more, but your body is quite proud of itself now, it feels like it has "Done enough" and it wants to stay RIGHT HERE. The body LIKES to have a little fat around just in case, especially for the ladies (sorry girls, it's just human physiology). If you feel like you still need to lose it, prepare yourself for some guerrila warfare against your body. Design an exercise regimen that is very dynamic, forget the "same thing every day". Make a plan that challenges you both physically and mentally. Make sure you give yourself a day off here and there to just veg. And by all means, remember, muscle burns fat at rest. So get some weight or resistance training involved.
The last 10 may take 3 to 6 months to lose. I know nobody wants to hear that, but it's true. And forget the idea of increasing your calorie deficite, healthy bodies need good nutrition, your body no longer has the fat reserves to handle the large deficites you could when you were 30 40 or 50 pounds overweight. Better to make it a 3 or 400 calorie deficite (NET, please count your exercise calories too!). It may take a bit longer, but your body will like you for it. Plus it feeds those new muscles and keeps them burning fat, keeps your skin healthy (elasticity is important when you want those places that were stretched out to "snap back") and keeps you from getting head aches and depressed.

Conclusion:

this is what I have learned, not just from my journey, but from others as well on here. It saddens me sometimes to see people hit one of these stages and not recognize it for what it is, a part of the process. If we all can have realistic expectations, then we are more prone to win the fight and stay healthy in the long run. Note that some people will hit these stages harder then others, some may take longer, but for the most part, this is the rule that the exceptions will come from.

Best health to you all!

-Banks "

Have you tried a cheat day? At the very least I would suggest for a few days to a week go to your maintenance calories to let your body have a rest.

well maybe you can try a weight loss supplement of some kind?
to help reboost or a body cleanse to get rid of all the toxins in your body

I don't think weight loss supplements are ever a good idea!

well maybe you can try a weight loss supplement of some kind?
to help reboost or a body cleanse to get rid of all the toxins in your body

I don't think weight loss supplements are ever a good idea!

Agreed.. most cause issues with dehydration and rapid heart beats...



But seriously, we need to figure out where you are. Can you make yor diary public so we can review it? If you show that, I can help tell you some places to improve.

I know you said dont say more exercise but....what are you doing for 35 mins a day? We are the same age and in order for me to break thru my plateau I increased lifting weight from 2 x a week to 4, started working out in the morning 3 times a week and cardio after weights every day. If I am not huffing and puffing I dont lose. I work out about 1.5-2hrs a day.

Cut salt from your diet as much as you possibly can. Avoid anything canned/processed/pre-made. Cook for yourself and just don't add salt. Drink a ton of water. I promise within a day of doing this you will lose weight.

If you don't mind working out 45 minutes a day, I would look into doing a workout program like chalean extreme. I have had great success with it so far. I lost 3% body fat and cut 2" inch from my abs/hips/waist and 5 lbs (but I am in my last 10 lbs to go and only need to lose 3-4% more body fat to have a six pack).

perhaps this post will help you:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/196502-for-the-people-who-work-out-like-crazy-and-are-not-losing?hl=for+people+who+work+out+like+crazy

I hope so.

blessings.

ok, don't freak out, we get it, you have MS and you body can't handle it. I apologize if you thought we were pushing. But can you make your diary public (without key encryption) so we can try to help?

ignore the scale. Grab a tape mesure. Your body might be shifting its shape. I know it is dificult thing to do but your body can and will do it. Mine has been for the last 3 months I havent lost any weight I am more active I eat more I drink my water but my weight is not changing, My INCHES are. HUGS. eventually it will shift and you will lose again.