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Theweebarrell
Theweebarrell Posts: 100 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I had lost 9lbs since starting MFP properly about 8 weeks ago, i put on 2lbs last week and lost a pound this week now taking my weight loss to 8lbs in about 8 weeks. , i dont know why i am losing then putting back on again as I am tracking, weighing everything . my husband is doing this too and he has lost over a stone and a half .

My cals are set at 1100 (MFP says 1200 but i wasn't losing at all on this ) i burn about 200 -300 cals a day on my treadmill .

what am i doing wrong ?

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  • gemmie_c
    gemmie_c Posts: 129 Member
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    My guess would be that you aren't eating enough-1200 calories should be your net amount. Try eating some fruit that is high in fibre to get you up to 200 calories a day.

    Keep at it. :) xx
  • rosetownsend
    rosetownsend Posts: 1
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    It could be that your exercising and that produces muscle which is heavier than fat
  • KarenHarper71
    KarenHarper71 Posts: 41
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    Men have a higher metabolism than women so he will loose quicker than you, so please don't feel disheartened by this. It may pay to llok at other things lke sodium, protein and carbs, ensure you keep a balance. Good luck and feel free to add me as I'm like looking at other people diary's to give me ideas of other foods x
  • morganadk2_deleted
    morganadk2_deleted Posts: 1,696 Member
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    As i can't see your diary, just thought i would we send you some advice as daft as it might sound if your not eating enough , you are more prone to pick or give up . so advice below on eating your calories back and what goals to aim for according to your bmi..
    Are you eating to enough?

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/10589-for-those-confused-or-questioning-eating-your-exercise-calo

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/61706-guide-to-calorie-deficit


    This is just a part of it! please read the link above


    Generally someone with a BMI over 32 can do a 1000 calorie a day (2 lbs a week) deficit
    With a BMI of 30 to 32 a deficit of 750 calories is generally correct (about 1.5 lbs a week)
    With a BMI of 28 to 30 a deficit of 500 calories is about right (about 1 lb a week)
    With a BMI of 26 to 28 a deficit of about 300 calories is perfect (about 1/2 lb a week)
    and below 26... well this is where we get fuzzy. See now you're no longer talking about being overweight, so while it's still ok to have a small deficit, you really should shift your focus more towards muscle tone, and reducing fat. This means is EXTRA important to eat your exercise calories as your body needs to KNOW it's ok to burn fat stores, and the only way it will know is if you keep giving it the calories it needs to not enter the famine response (starvation mode)


    Also this might be helpful http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/00trayn/view/how-to-bust-a-3-month-plateau-87677

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/153704-myth-or-fact-simple-math-3500-calories-one-pound-eat



    Good luck on your journey
  • CARNAT22
    CARNAT22 Posts: 764 Member
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    I agree - your calories are set too low! Unless you up them eventually you loss will stop altogether.
  • kasmir8199
    kasmir8199 Posts: 507 Member
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    Yep, it's the cals. You're doing GREAT with your activity and eating well, however, you're UNDER consuming. It is possible to lose weight by eating less, but at a much slower pace than when you're taking in the cals your body needs. Generally speaking, you need about 1200 cals a day even if you were to lay in the bed and do absolutely nothing for 24 hours. So when you exercise on top of that (even activities of daily living), you need more cals to give your body the fuel it needs to perform these tasks. If it's not readily available, your metabolism slows. Plus, you're more likely to burn your lean muscle than any stored fat when over exercising and under consuming. Happened to me before...I was quite upset about it.

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