Should I weigh or not? How accurate is it for weight loss?
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Sir3am
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So I went on the scales today and it’s massively de motivated me. I have been dieting all week. Logging my foods. I have been in a calorie deficit everyday but one. My limit has been 1900, and 6 days I have had between 400-900 left over per day. So my intake has been good. I have been to the gym for six days this week too mixing weights and cardio.
Today when weighing on the stupid scales it says I’m at 18st 9lbs and my starting weight was 18st 1lbs 7 days ago! Is that normal?
Today when weighing on the stupid scales it says I’m at 18st 9lbs and my starting weight was 18st 1lbs 7 days ago! Is that normal?
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Is the exercise new? Are you weighing food, using measuring cups, going of packages, or eyeballing serving sizes?
Why are you eating so much less than your goal? The goal has the calorie deficit built in.1 -
It is more essential that you weigh your food than yourself. You have a baseline. You can wait a couple weeks and see where you land or you can go by how your clothing fit, take measurements, or comparison photos. Weighing your food, however, will help to ensure that you are actually in a deficit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnnpUYmr0OM 2 -
Did you weigh in under the same circumstances (same time of day, usually first thing in the morning, wearing the same amount of clothes)? Is the exercise new or increased for you? Weight loss isn't linear and fluctuates all the time.
That said, the 1900 calories given to you by MFP is a number you should be aiming for after exercise, not coming far under. Eating under 1500 calories for a prolonged amount of time can do more harm in the long run. If you're having trouble reaching that goal, add in some calorie dense items (nuts, nut butters, full fat dairy, cooking oils...even a treat or two if you've met your nutrient goals).2 -
nutmegoreo wrote: »Is the exercise new? Are you weighing food, using measuring cups, going of packages, or eyeballing serving sizes?
Why are you eating so much less than your goal? The goal has the calorie deficit built in.
Im just eating till fill then eating again so by the end of the nice that’s what I have less. And I go of packer weight or scales. Never guess.
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Did you weigh in under the same circumstances (same time of day, usually first thing in the morning, wearing the same amount of clothes)? Is the exercise new or increased for you? Weight loss isn't linear and fluctuates all the time.
That said, the 1900 calories given to you by MFP is a number you should be aiming for after exercise, not coming far under. Eating under 1500 calories for a prolonged amount of time can do more harm in the long run. If you're having trouble reaching that goal, add in some calorie dense items (nuts, nut butters, full fat dairy, cooking oils...even a treat or two if you've met your nutrient goals).
The e exercise is new, not been to the gym for years. As for the circumstances, everything done the same.0 -
serindipte wrote: »It is more essential that you weigh your food than yourself. You have a baseline. You can wait a couple weeks and see where you land or you can go by how your clothing fit, take measurements, or comparison photos. Weighing your food, however, will help to ensure that you are actually in a deficit.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnnpUYmr0OM
Maybe it’s best to do comparison photos.
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Did you weigh in under the same circumstances (same time of day, usually first thing in the morning, wearing the same amount of clothes)? Is the exercise new or increased for you? Weight loss isn't linear and fluctuates all the time.
That said, the 1900 calories given to you by MFP is a number you should be aiming for after exercise, not coming far under. Eating under 1500 calories for a prolonged amount of time can do more harm in the long run. If you're having trouble reaching that goal, add in some calorie dense items (nuts, nut butters, full fat dairy, cooking oils...even a treat or two if you've met your nutrient goals).
The e exercise is new, not been to the gym for years. As for the circumstances, everything done the same.
So most likely you're retaining water from the exercise. Give yourself a few more weeks and if you haven't started losing yet, then you'll want to look at your logging to see what you can tighten up.3 -
Did you weigh in under the same circumstances (same time of day, usually first thing in the morning, wearing the same amount of clothes)? Is the exercise new or increased for you? Weight loss isn't linear and fluctuates all the time.
That said, the 1900 calories given to you by MFP is a number you should be aiming for after exercise, not coming far under. Eating under 1500 calories for a prolonged amount of time can do more harm in the long run. If you're having trouble reaching that goal, add in some calorie dense items (nuts, nut butters, full fat dairy, cooking oils...even a treat or two if you've met your nutrient goals).
The e exercise is new, not been to the gym for years. As for the circumstances, everything done the same.
So most likely you're retaining water from the exercise. Give yourself a few more weeks and if you haven't started losing yet, then you'll want to look at your logging to see what you can tighten up.
Thank you
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Did your weight go back down? Probably just water retention [:1
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coffeebean08 wrote: »Did your weight go back down? Probably just water retention [:
Will check tomorrow
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Scales suck are deceiving and can deter motivation. That being said I way my self every morning when I wake up, and literally say out loud “this # is approximate”
But hey I had an Aha moment these past weeks, been weighing, counting calories and macros for a loooong time. As soon as I started eating under 100g a day of carbs fat starting falling off.
Also, when I would Plateau it’s was because I ate to FEW calories, like 1400 a day. It forced my body into starvation mode and just hung onto the fat.
Count your macros, what works for me for fat loss is a high protein high fat low carb ratio. 40%protein 40% fat 20% carbs 1750 calories a day. It took months to dial in my macros, it’s a process but it’s sooo worth it once you figure it out.
Or You could always have a metabolic assessment done by a gym to take the guess work out. It’s About $100.
“It's my time, it's possible, it's necessary, it's me, it's hard, it's worth it.”11 -
The decision to weigh or not is a very personal one. Just try a few scenarios and do what works for you.0
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worry about long term trends4 -
Wasmikehurley4000 wrote: »Scales suck are deceiving and can deter motivation. That being said I way my self every morning when I wake up, and literally say out loud “this # is approximate”
But hey I had an Aha moment these past weeks, been weighing, counting calories and macros for a loooong time. As soon as I started eating under 100g a day of carbs fat starting falling off.
Also, when I would Plateau it’s was because I ate to FEW calories, like 1400 a day. It forced my body into starvation mode and just hung onto the fat.
Count your macros, what works for me for fat loss is a high protein high fat low carb ratio. 40%protein 40% fat 20% carbs 1750 calories a day. It took months to dial in my macros, it’s a process but it’s sooo worth it once you figure it out.
Or You could always have a metabolic assessment done by a gym to take the guess work out. It’s About $100.
“It's my time, it's possible, it's necessary, it's me, it's hard, it's worth it.”mikehurley4000 wrote: »Scales suck are deceiving and can deter motivation. That being said I way my self every morning when I wake up, and literally say out loud “this # is approximate”
But hey I had an Aha moment these past weeks, been weighing, counting calories and macros for a loooong time. As soon as I started eating under 100g a day of carbs fat starting falling off.
Also, when I would Plateau it’s was because I ate to FEW calories, like 1400 a day. It forced my body into starvation mode and just hung onto the fat.
Count your macros, what works for me for fat loss is a high protein high fat low carb ratio. 40%protein 40% fat 20% carbs 1750 calories a day. It took months to dial in my macros, it’s a process but it’s sooo worth it once you figure it out.
Or You could always have a metabolic assessment done by a gym to take the guess work out. It’s About $100.
“It's my time, it's possible, it's necessary, it's me, it's hard, it's worth it.”
Thank you I have sent you a message!
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Wasmikehurley4000 wrote: »Scales suck are deceiving and can deter motivation. That being said I way my self every morning when I wake up, and literally say out loud “this # is approximate”
But hey I had an Aha moment these past weeks, been weighing, counting calories and macros for a loooong time. As soon as I started eating under 100g a day of carbs fat starting falling off.
Also, when I would Plateau it’s was because I ate to FEW calories, like 1400 a day. It forced my body into starvation mode and just hung onto the fat.
Count your macros, what works for me for fat loss is a high protein high fat low carb ratio. 40%protein 40% fat 20% carbs 1750 calories a day. It took months to dial in my macros, it’s a process but it’s sooo worth it once you figure it out.
Or You could always have a metabolic assessment done by a gym to take the guess work out. It’s About $100.
“It's my time, it's possible, it's necessary, it's me, it's hard, it's worth it.”mikehurley4000 wrote: »Scales suck are deceiving and can deter motivation. That being said I way my self every morning when I wake up, and literally say out loud “this # is approximate”
But hey I had an Aha moment these past weeks, been weighing, counting calories and macros for a loooong time. As soon as I started eating under 100g a day of carbs fat starting falling off.
Also, when I would Plateau it’s was because I ate to FEW calories, like 1400 a day. It forced my body into starvation mode and just hung onto the fat.
Count your macros, what works for me for fat loss is a high protein high fat low carb ratio. 40%protein 40% fat 20% carbs 1750 calories a day. It took months to dial in my macros, it’s a process but it’s sooo worth it once you figure it out.
Or You could always have a metabolic assessment done by a gym to take the guess work out. It’s About $100.
“It's my time, it's possible, it's necessary, it's me, it's hard, it's worth it.”
Thank you I have sent you a message!
You don't need to low carb to lose weight1 -
last week i only lost a pound after working out every day and eating strict. i look smaller .and was so dissapointedin the scale..as i am 6 pounds from my goal weight.
But, i know ..even though it is hard to accept... that when i exercise a lot...the scale doesn't move..and i was also under eating. So this week.. less is more...i'm going to eat more..rest more..and exercise less.. i bet the next timei weigh myself i lose more.
So.. exercise less... eat more.. i bet your scale will move.1 -
I didn’t Loose anything the first week. But now I’m going to be starting one month of my diet and I’ve lost 7 pounds already. I weigh myself every couple days or so in the morning. I don’t like to weigh myself in the afternoon or night because of water weight and bloating. I set my calorie intake to 1,200 so that way I know I’m eating the minimum. What’s helped me was a big breakfast, medium size lunch and small dinner. If I’m not hungry in the morning I usually make a protein shake. Another thing that’s helped me is to actually not cut our food from my diet. Rather just have small amounts. I still have my occasional cookie but instead of three a day I will maybe have three on cheat day. Makes it more rewarding to reach cheat day0
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You should eat your calorie goal rather than shortchange it 500-900 per day. You need the nutrition. You should eat back about half of your exercise calories too. If you don’t keep yourself nourished and fueled you will crash & burn and possibly make yourself sick. We see threads like that all the time on here.0
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