Did you lose hair while losing weight? Why?
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nutmegoreo wrote: »What Ann is saying is that, for you, the MFP prediction is inaccurate (this is not uncommon-it's just a formula that can't factor in everything). Now that you know, increase your daily target (you can do this manually). No one is saying you have it set at 2lb/week. That's just what is happening. I would start there, and make sure some of those calories are protein.
Oh okay, thank you!! I thought given her statement "Are you still set at a 2 pound a week target? That's a high-risk target at your current weight." she and other ppl thought I was doing this intentionally!!! I wasn't!
I am excited to eat more food now lmao. If I did it manually, what would you go for? I don't truly know the average I was getting, I was aiming within a range below the threshold of my goal. Using the guided set up is straightforward, but maybe 1670 is a big jump up. Maybe 1520? 1500? I don't really know what they mean now, especially if the MFP set up is wrong. What do I use as a baseline to try to calculate with?
Doing the maths, from May 13th - Aug 16th you have lost 25 pounds. This equates to an average of 1.8 pounds a week. If you are currently eating 1420 calories a week this means your TDEE is around 2200 calories a day give or take. To lose 1 pound a week you could probably take your calories up to 1700 a day. I'd increase your calories to somewhere near this number, even 1600 would be better than what you are eating now, and stick with it for 4-6 weeks. Reassess your average weight loss over this time to see whether it can be adjusted further.
This rapid weight loss can easily cause the hair loss you have been experiencing. Increasing your calories will result in regrowth if this is the case.3 -
nutmegoreo wrote: »What Ann is saying is that, for you, the MFP prediction is inaccurate (this is not uncommon-it's just a formula that can't factor in everything). Now that you know, increase your daily target (you can do this manually). No one is saying you have it set at 2lb/week. That's just what is happening. I would start there, and make sure some of those calories are protein.
Oh okay, thank you!! I thought given her statement "Are you still set at a 2 pound a week target? That's a high-risk target at your current weight." she and other ppl thought I was doing this intentionally!!! I wasn't!
I am excited to eat more food now lmao. If I did it manually, what would you go for? I don't truly know the average I was getting, I was aiming within a range below the threshold of my goal. Using the guided set up is straightforward, but maybe 1670 is a big jump up. Maybe 1520? 1500? I don't really know what they mean now, especially if the MFP set up is wrong. What do I use as a baseline to try to calculate with?
Maybe start with adding 100 this week and another 100 next week until you get to a happy place. Big jump in the calories may cause a jump on the scale for a day or two. Your real life number are going to be more accurate than any of the calculators. Alternatively, you could change your setting to 0.5lb/week knowing that it will be more than that (if you prefer to just let the program do its thing), or increase your activity level. If you have it set at sedentary increase to lightly active, if it's at lightly active then moderately active, etc.4 -
I should add if you don't already know that a 500 calorie deficit equates to around a 1 pound a week loss which is what I based my figures on.1
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Something else to consider would be a 1-2 week diet break. It would give you some much needed nutrition. You wouldn't lose (likely see a temporary increase on the scale), but it could make a big difference for you.3
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It sounds like your doctor is doing the obvious tests for thyroid, etc. Occam's razor suggests it's the deficit, which can definitely cause hair loss, even if you never went VLCD. I lost a lot of hair while (unintentionally) losing 2+ lbs / week and trying to find the correct dose of thyroid meds. Hopefully it's just the deficit and you've caught it early enough that you can save most of your hair - mine will take a while to recover, mainly at the front. Please update and let us know what you find out when your tests come back! Wishing you well.2
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This is very common when losing weight. When you stop losing it will stop falling out.0
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nutmegoreo wrote: »What Ann is saying is that, for you, the MFP prediction is inaccurate (this is not uncommon-it's just a formula that can't factor in everything). Now that you know, increase your daily target (you can do this manually). No one is saying you have it set at 2lb/week. That's just what is happening. I would start there, and make sure some of those calories are protein.
Oh okay, thank you!! I thought given her statement "Are you still set at a 2 pound a week target? That's a high-risk target at your current weight." she and other ppl thought I was doing this intentionally!!! I wasn't!
I am excited to eat more food now lmao. If I did it manually, what would you go for? I don't truly know the average I was getting, I was aiming within a range below the threshold of my goal. Using the guided set up is straightforward, but maybe 1670 is a big jump up. Maybe 1520? 1500? I don't really know what they mean now, especially if the MFP set up is wrong. What do I use as a baseline to try to calculate with?
Yes, I was trying to say that MFP may have given you too low a calorie estimate. (It's true that I asked if you were set to lose 2 pounds a week, because you do actually seem to be losing close to 2 pounds a week. I'm sorry if my post was confusing!)
MFP gave me too low a calorie estimate when I first got here, even with accurate profile entries according to MFP's descriptions. I ate at that level for a while, and got weak/fatigued because I was losing too fast. This isn't a super common experience: MFP seems to be pretty close for most people, but it can be less accurate for some (it's a bell curve/statistics kind of thing). So, it's not frequent, but it can happen.
I've started twice now to type a longer detailed post about how to do the arithmetic, and have lost it twice to technical problems (my PC, not MFP). Sigh!
Here's a simplified version: From your screen grab earlier in this thread, it appears you've lost 7.3 pounds in the last 30 days, or (bear with me) an average of 0.2433333 pounds per day (7.3 pounds divided by 30 days), or about 1.7 pounds per week (0.2433333 pounds per day times 7 days).
If that's too fast, you can add 250 calories per day to what you're actually eating on average, to lose about 0.5 pounds a week more slowly (i.e., to lose around 1.2 pounds per week loss rate) or add 500 calories per day to what you're actually eating on average, to lose about a pound a week more slowly (i.e., to lose around 0.7 pounds per week).
This is because a pound of fat is equivalent to about 3500 calories, so 500 calories a day more eating should translate to around 1 pound a week slower loss (because 3500 calories in a pound divided by 7 days is 500 calories).
I hope that makes sense.
Obviously, as you get lighter in weight, you burn fewer calories per day, so eating consistently at that calorie level will eventually result in noticeably slower loss eventually. Also, all of this is just estimates, and some people get more energetic in daily life as they eat a little more, so do more chores and things, and burn more calories, so a person can lose faster than they expect at slightly higher calories, and things like that.
It's an approximation, but it's at least an approximation based on your own personal experience, not a calculator that's based on large research studies, thus accurate for most people, but not tailored just to an individual.
If this isn't clear, ask questions, and I'll try to answer better.
Lillymoo01 wrote: »nutmegoreo wrote: »What Ann is saying is that, for you, the MFP prediction is inaccurate (this is not uncommon-it's just a formula that can't factor in everything). Now that you know, increase your daily target (you can do this manually). No one is saying you have it set at 2lb/week. That's just what is happening. I would start there, and make sure some of those calories are protein.
Oh okay, thank you!! I thought given her statement "Are you still set at a 2 pound a week target? That's a high-risk target at your current weight." she and other ppl thought I was doing this intentionally!!! I wasn't!
I am excited to eat more food now lmao. If I did it manually, what would you go for? I don't truly know the average I was getting, I was aiming within a range below the threshold of my goal. Using the guided set up is straightforward, but maybe 1670 is a big jump up. Maybe 1520? 1500? I don't really know what they mean now, especially if the MFP set up is wrong. What do I use as a baseline to try to calculate with?
Doing the maths, from May 13th - Aug 16th you have lost 25 pounds. This equates to an average of 1.8 pounds a week. If you are currently eating 1420 calories a week this means your TDEE is around 2200 calories a day give or take. To lose 1 pound a week you could probably take your calories up to 1700 a day. I'd increase your calories to somewhere near this number, even 1600 would be better than what you are eating now, and stick with it for 4-6 weeks. Reassess your average weight loss over this time to see whether it can be adjusted further.
This rapid weight loss can easily cause the hair loss you have been experiencing. Increasing your calories will result in regrowth if this is the case.nutmegoreo wrote: »nutmegoreo wrote: »What Ann is saying is that, for you, the MFP prediction is inaccurate (this is not uncommon-it's just a formula that can't factor in everything). Now that you know, increase your daily target (you can do this manually). No one is saying you have it set at 2lb/week. That's just what is happening. I would start there, and make sure some of those calories are protein.
Oh okay, thank you!! I thought given her statement "Are you still set at a 2 pound a week target? That's a high-risk target at your current weight." she and other ppl thought I was doing this intentionally!!! I wasn't!
I am excited to eat more food now lmao. If I did it manually, what would you go for? I don't truly know the average I was getting, I was aiming within a range below the threshold of my goal. Using the guided set up is straightforward, but maybe 1670 is a big jump up. Maybe 1520? 1500? I don't really know what they mean now, especially if the MFP set up is wrong. What do I use as a baseline to try to calculate with?
Maybe start with adding 100 this week and another 100 next week until you get to a happy place. Big jump in the calories may cause a jump on the scale for a day or two. Your real life number are going to be more accurate than any of the calculators. Alternatively, you could change your setting to 0.5lb/week knowing that it will be more than that (if you prefer to just let the program do its thing), or increase your activity level. If you have it set at sedentary increase to lightly active, if it's at lightly active then moderately active, etc.rheddmobile wrote: »It sounds like your doctor is doing the obvious tests for thyroid, etc. Occam's razor suggests it's the deficit, which can definitely cause hair loss, even if you never went VLCD. I lost a lot of hair while (unintentionally) losing 2+ lbs / week and trying to find the correct dose of thyroid meds. Hopefully it's just the deficit and you've caught it early enough that you can save most of your hair - mine will take a while to recover, mainly at the front. Please update and let us know what you find out when your tests come back! Wishing you well.
I want to say a MASSIVE thank you to you guys for catching this. I would not have realized if I hadn't sat down today to double check everything along with you. And for helping me math. Math is hard. Thank you for the breakdown. I will probably try the manual adding of maybe 100 to my goal and then sit down and make a new sheet along that baseline of whatever I was over the past May 13- August 19 and see if I cant track down an estimate of what I was "actually" eating using the "weekly view" tab on the diary. And then add the 250 and wait and see.
Like even if it is the medication and not the weight loss, it's still more than what I was aiming for and could be to blame for my occasional dizziness at work when I'm doing like slow burpees going from floor to standing pretty quickly
I figured it was just the job and a motion I wasn't used to. And like other people have said, 2lb/week is too aggressive for the last 40lbs. 7 -
How do I find that cool weight loss predictions chart?
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It’s from the Happy Scale appdeepwoodslady wrote: »How do I find that cool weight loss predictions chart?
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I haven’t seen much about your protein intake. If that is too low then the body will pirate what it needs from elsewhere, including the hair. Keep also in mind that the damage takes weeks to show up, and improvement takes just as long.2
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Okay, so I tried to do a bit of math.
I checked the average calories in the weekly view for over 6 weeks, added and averaged, and (the last 7 days = 1418, July 27- Aug2 =1237, July 20-26 = 1480, July 13-19 = 1306, July 6-12 = 1349, June 29 - July 5 = 1394) and that gives me an average Actual Intake of 1364cals/day.
Which is less than 100cal under my current "goal" but not it exactly. But that would mean I should be at less than 1/2 lb extra in my loss rate, which it isn't. This 6 weeks is also pretty consistent, if I go further back it swings more dramatically. So I'll just work with this for now.
So following AnnPT77's calculations, I should consider that my base of losing at 1.7lb/week rate. 1370 = 1.7lb/week loss. If I add 250, it should be a 1/2lb slower. So 1620cal/day should be closer to a 1.2lb/week loss rate.
But as I've previously discussed, I'm Super Nervous about getting that red indication on my diary, so I'm probably going to shoot under anyway. And 1.2 is still higher than my goal of a reasonable 1lb/week. So 250/2 = 125cal should be 1/4lb, so if I add 125 +1620 = 1745cal/day for a 0.95lb/week loss. Maybe I would just round that to the middle ground of 1700?
Gosh a jump from 1420 *ahem* excuse me, Actually 1364cal/day to 1700 sounds like a TON. I remember for my first few weeks back logging on MFP I had it set to maintenance and that was like 18-something. Maybe I'll go with a 16-something number so it's less weird. 1680? So that it's just a little higher than the Actual goal of 1620 so I can actually hit it/go over it sometimes without freaking out. Bleh math is weird lmao. I tried. I have to be up in less than 6 hours.....
lol.
But I feel like I should share so other people can check my math XD1 -
Okay, so I tried to do a bit of math.
I checked the average calories in the weekly view for over 6 weeks, added and averaged, and (the last 7 days = 1418, July 27- Aug2 =1237, July 20-26 = 1480, July 13-19 = 1306, July 6-12 = 1349, June 29 - July 5 = 1394) and that gives me an average Actual Intake of 1364cals/day.
Which is less than 100cal under my current "goal" but not it exactly. But that would mean I should be at less than 1/2 lb extra in my loss rate, which it isn't. This 6 weeks is also pretty consistent, if I go further back it swings more dramatically. So I'll just work with this for now.
So following AnnPT77's calculations, I should consider that my base of losing at 1.7lb/week rate. 1370 = 1.7lb/week loss. If I add 250, it should be a 1/2lb slower. So 1620cal/day should be closer to a 1.2lb/week loss rate.
But as I've previously discussed, I'm Super Nervous about getting that red indication on my diary, so I'm probably going to shoot under anyway. And 1.2 is still higher than my goal of a reasonable 1lb/week. So 250/2 = 125cal should be 1/4lb, so if I add 125 +1620 = 1745cal/day for a 0.95lb/week loss. Maybe I would just round that to the middle ground of 1700?
Gosh a jump from 1420 *ahem* excuse me, Actually 1364cal/day to 1700 sounds like a TON. I remember for my first few weeks back logging on MFP I had it set to maintenance and that was like 18-something. Maybe I'll go with a 16-something number so it's less weird. 1680? So that it's just a little higher than the Actual goal of 1620 so I can actually hit it/go over it sometimes without freaking out. Bleh math is weird lmao. I tried. I have to be up in less than 6 hours..... lol.
But I feel like I should share so other people can check my math XD
Something in the 1600-1700 range should give you a loss rate around a pound a week.
Here's a thought, if you're nervous about scale jumps: Add 100 daily now. Wait a week, add another hundred. Repeat until you're somewhere in the 1620-1720 zone. Ease into it.
You'll be fine. If you see things on the scale that worry you, wait an extra week between adds. It's no big deal. But do add some. (Keep us posted on how it's going - update on this thread.)10 -
Having a massive jump in calories can be quite daunting. I found that when I went into maintenance. You could do it in a couple of steps though and go up to 1550 now and and then 1700 in a weeks time. You can find a bit of a weight gain to begin with but this won't last. What you can also notice is that your energy levels increase. Without realising it this can result in you moving more which increases your calorie burn more.6
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Okay, so I tried to do a bit of math.
I checked the average calories in the weekly view for over 6 weeks, added and averaged, and (the last 7 days = 1418, July 27- Aug2 =1237, July 20-26 = 1480, July 13-19 = 1306, July 6-12 = 1349, June 29 - July 5 = 1394) and that gives me an average Actual Intake of 1364cals/day.
Which is less than 100cal under my current "goal" but not it exactly. But that would mean I should be at less than 1/2 lb extra in my loss rate, which it isn't. This 6 weeks is also pretty consistent, if I go further back it swings more dramatically. So I'll just work with this for now.
So following AnnPT77's calculations, I should consider that my base of losing at 1.7lb/week rate. 1370 = 1.7lb/week loss. If I add 250, it should be a 1/2lb slower. So 1620cal/day should be closer to a 1.2lb/week loss rate.
But as I've previously discussed, I'm Super Nervous about getting that red indication on my diary, so I'm probably going to shoot under anyway. And 1.2 is still higher than my goal of a reasonable 1lb/week. So 250/2 = 125cal should be 1/4lb, so if I add 125 +1620 = 1745cal/day for a 0.95lb/week loss. Maybe I would just round that to the middle ground of 1700?
Gosh a jump from 1420 *ahem* excuse me, Actually 1364cal/day to 1700 sounds like a TON. I remember for my first few weeks back logging on MFP I had it set to maintenance and that was like 18-something. Maybe I'll go with a 16-something number so it's less weird. 1680? So that it's just a little higher than the Actual goal of 1620 so I can actually hit it/go over it sometimes without freaking out. Bleh math is weird lmao. I tried. I have to be up in less than 6 hours..... lol.
But I feel like I should share so other people can check my math XD
Something in the 1600-1700 range should give you a loss rate around a pound a week.
Here's a thought, if you're nervous about scale jumps: Add 100 daily now. Wait a week, add another hundred. Repeat until you're somewhere in the 1620-1720 zone. Ease into it.
You'll be fine. If you see things on the scale that worry you, wait an extra week between adds. It's no big deal. But do add some. (Keep us posted on how it's going - update on this thread.)Lillymoo01 wrote: »Having a massive jump in calories can be quite daunting. I found that when I went into maintenance. You could do it in a couple of steps though and go up to 1550 now and and then 1700 in a weeks time. You can find a bit of a weight gain to begin with but this won't last. What you can also notice is that your energy levels increase. Without realising it this can result in you moving more which increases your calorie burn more.
Thank you!!! I will update here then. I checked the guided set up because I’m in bed on my phone now, and that gave me 1590, so I’ll start there. Then I’ll wait and see for a bit and eye the scale.6 -
Just a small update - giving myself permission to eat more feels a little like I've opened the floodgates and I'm feeling much hungrier than I've felt in a while. Like I'm nearly at my 1590cal goal for the day, but I might eat more now. Thinking that's probably okay considering. And I did just buy a whole slew of clothes so I don't mind staying here a while. I've also started taking a multi, picked one up today and I'm keeping it in my bag to take with lunch. I feel like upping calories & taking a multi is a good proactive approach, even though no results have come back yet.
I really appreciate all of the guidance, so thank you again.7 -
Just a small update - giving myself permission to eat more feels a little like I've opened the floodgates and I'm feeling much hungrier than I've felt in a while. Like I'm nearly at my 1590cal goal for the day, but I might eat more now. Thinking that's probably okay considering. And I did just buy a whole slew of clothes so I don't mind staying here a while. I've also started taking a multi, picked one up today and I'm keeping it in my bag to take with lunch. I feel like upping calories & taking a multi is a good proactive approach, even though no results have come back yet.
I really appreciate all of the guidance, so thank you again.
My weeks eating at maintenance 'wake the beast' so to speak. I'm far hungrier than when I'm in my usual deficit for the first few days! Hang in there and enjoy the extra food. It's great to see you analyzing and responding 3 -
Just a small update - giving myself permission to eat more feels a little like I've opened the floodgates and I'm feeling much hungrier than I've felt in a while. Like I'm nearly at my 1590cal goal for the day, but I might eat more now. Thinking that's probably okay considering. And I did just buy a whole slew of clothes so I don't mind staying here a while. I've also started taking a multi, picked one up today and I'm keeping it in my bag to take with lunch. I feel like upping calories & taking a multi is a good proactive approach, even though no results have come back yet.
I really appreciate all of the guidance, so thank you again.
My weeks eating at maintenance 'wake the beast' so to speak. I'm far hungrier than when I'm in my usual deficit for the first few days! Hang in there and enjoy the extra food. It's great to see you analyzing and responding
Agreed. It's almost like breaking open a dam when those calories increase.2 -
I'm experiencing the same hair loss and eating 1400 cals/day. don't have the energy to exercise/walk or prep or cook. Afraid to add in cals because i will gain. Not sure how many grams of protein i am taking in but less than 20 carbs0
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I'm experiencing the same hair loss and eating 1400 cals/day. don't have the energy to exercise/walk or prep or cook. Afraid to add in cals because i will gain. Not sure how many grams of protein i am taking in but less than 20 carbs
Friend if your energy is suffering that badly please eat more. That’s scary! Take care of yourself ❤️4 -
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Hair loss doesn't show up immediately.
Your current weight loss of less than 2lbs a week implies that your earlier weight loss was much more than 2lbs a week to arrive at an average of about 2lbs a week over the past 18 weeks.
Which is fast for someone who is not over 300lbs.
So just take it easy. And don't be surprised if caloric restriction had something to do with it
Okay, thanks. To be fair to the math, my initial high weight could be very off, which is why I always say "about" even though I have this number. I weighed in at the gym on a rickety old upright scale that seemed accurate-ish but with shoes/clothes and definitely after drinking and eating in the day. MFP says I would need to eat below 1200/day to lose 2lb/week. I do not think that happened. My logging is fairly consistent except at restaurant meals, and those days are over anyway. I'm also still obese, even if I was never 300lbs. I was "class 2 obese" according to the chart. Now I'm class 1.
How tall are you, OP? And even if your logging is tight and on-point, if you’re exercising and not eating back at least half of those calories, that could account for a higher than average deficit.0 -
I’m late to the game, obviously.
Great job giving advice, great job taking advice and YAY!!! Solution determined and plan created. 
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I was losing lots of hair when I was gaining weight and now I’ve been losing for over two months, it’s growing in better than it has in years.1
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Hair loss doesn't show up immediately.
Your current weight loss of less than 2lbs a week implies that your earlier weight loss was much more than 2lbs a week to arrive at an average of about 2lbs a week over the past 18 weeks.
Which is fast for someone who is not over 300lbs.
So just take it easy. And don't be surprised if caloric restriction had something to do with it
Okay, thanks. To be fair to the math, my initial high weight could be very off, which is why I always say "about" even though I have this number. I weighed in at the gym on a rickety old upright scale that seemed accurate-ish but with shoes/clothes and definitely after drinking and eating in the day. MFP says I would need to eat below 1200/day to lose 2lb/week. I do not think that happened. My logging is fairly consistent except at restaurant meals, and those days are over anyway. I'm also still obese, even if I was never 300lbs. I was "class 2 obese" according to the chart. Now I'm class 1.
How tall are you, OP? And even if your logging is tight and on-point, if you’re exercising and not eating back at least half of those calories, that could account for a higher than average deficit.
5’2” and no exercise. I track my steps at work and log it as 2.0mph walking for 5min per 1000 steps (an estimate someone on the forums helped me with because my tracker doesn’t sync properly). I usually eat that back, if not the day of within the week.0 -
I'm experiencing the same hair loss and eating 1400 cals/day. don't have the energy to exercise/walk or prep or cook. Afraid to add in cals because i will gain. Not sure how many grams of protein i am taking in but less than 20 carbs
Friend if your energy is suffering that badly please eat more. That’s scary! Take care of yourself ❤️Hair loss doesn't show up immediately.
Your current weight loss of less than 2lbs a week implies that your earlier weight loss was much more than 2lbs a week to arrive at an average of about 2lbs a week over the past 18 weeks.
Which is fast for someone who is not over 300lbs.
So just take it easy. And don't be surprised if caloric restriction had something to do with it
Okay, thanks. To be fair to the math, my initial high weight could be very off, which is why I always say "about" even though I have this number. I weighed in at the gym on a rickety old upright scale that seemed accurate-ish but with shoes/clothes and definitely after drinking and eating in the day. MFP says I would need to eat below 1200/day to lose 2lb/week. I do not think that happened. My logging is fairly consistent except at restaurant meals, and those days are over anyway. I'm also still obese, even if I was never 300lbs. I was "class 2 obese" according to the chart. Now I'm class 1.
How tall are you, OP? And even if your loggin,g is tight and on-point, if you’re exercising and not eating back at least half of those calories, that could account for a higher than average deficit.
5’2” and no exercise. I track my steps at work and log it as 2.0mph walking for 5min per 1000 steps (an estimate someone on the forums helped me with because my tracker doesn’t sync properly). I usually eat that back, if not the day of within the week.
Maybe this is my body's way of telling me that this is the weight I should maintain. Even though the number on the scale has been lower and that made me feel happier. I know the scale should not rule! Now to add back carbs without gaining what I've lost. This seems to be the problem. And that is even with adding in good carbs: avacados, handful of almonds, on a rare occassion, sweet potato. I am trying to stay gluten free due to hashimoto. Would love your thoughts......0 -
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thank you, I replied to Keila and would love y our thoughts as well!0 -
I'm experiencing the same hair loss and eating 1400 cals/day. don't have the energy to exercise/walk or prep or cook. Afraid to add in cals because i will gain. Not sure how many grams of protein i am taking in but less than 20 carbs
Friend if your energy is suffering that badly please eat more. That’s scary! Take care of yourself ❤️Hair loss doesn't show up immediately.
Your current weight loss of less than 2lbs a week implies that your earlier weight loss was much more than 2lbs a week to arrive at an average of about 2lbs a week over the past 18 weeks.
Which is fast for someone who is not over 300lbs.
So just take it easy. And don't be surprised if caloric restriction had something to do with it
Okay, thanks. To be fair to the math, my initial high weight could be very off, which is why I always say "about" even though I have this number. I weighed in at the gym on a rickety old upright scale that seemed accurate-ish but with shoes/clothes and definitely after drinking and eating in the day. MFP says I would need to eat below 1200/day to lose 2lb/week. I do not think that happened. My logging is fairly consistent except at restaurant meals, and those days are over anyway. I'm also still obese, even if I was never 300lbs. I was "class 2 obese" according to the chart. Now I'm class 1.
How tall are you, OP? And even if your loggin,g is tight and on-point, if you’re exercising and not eating back at least half of those calories, that could account for a higher than average deficit.
5’2” and no exercise. I track my steps at work and log it as 2.0mph walking for 5min per 1000 steps (an estimate someone on the forums helped me with because my tracker doesn’t sync properly). I usually eat that back, if not the day of within the week.
Maybe this is my body's way of telling me that this is the weight I should maintain. Even though the number on the scale has been lower and that made me feel happier. I know the scale should not rule! Now to add back carbs without gaining what I've lost. This seems to be the problem. And that is even with adding in good carbs: avacados, handful of almonds, on a rare occassion, sweet potato. I am trying to stay gluten free due to hashimoto. Would love your thoughts......
If you have an illness that requires dietary restrictions then I really think working with your doctor and a registered dietitian would be the best way. That might help address energy issues too.4 -
I'm experiencing the same hair loss and eating 1400 cals/day. don't have the energy to exercise/walk or prep or cook. Afraid to add in cals because i will gain. Not sure how many grams of protein i am taking in but less than 20 carbs
Friend if your energy is suffering that badly please eat more. That’s scary! Take care of yourself ❤️Hair loss doesn't show up immediately.
Your current weight loss of less than 2lbs a week implies that your earlier weight loss was much more than 2lbs a week to arrive at an average of about 2lbs a week over the past 18 weeks.
Which is fast for someone who is not over 300lbs.
So just take it easy. And don't be surprised if caloric restriction had something to do with it
Okay, thanks. To be fair to the math, my initial high weight could be very off, which is why I always say "about" even though I have this number. I weighed in at the gym on a rickety old upright scale that seemed accurate-ish but with shoes/clothes and definitely after drinking and eating in the day. MFP says I would need to eat below 1200/day to lose 2lb/week. I do not think that happened. My logging is fairly consistent except at restaurant meals, and those days are over anyway. I'm also still obese, even if I was never 300lbs. I was "class 2 obese" according to the chart. Now I'm class 1.
How tall are you, OP? And even if your loggin,g is tight and on-point, if you’re exercising and not eating back at least half of those calories, that could account for a higher than average deficit.
5’2” and no exercise. I track my steps at work and log it as 2.0mph walking for 5min per 1000 steps (an estimate someone on the forums helped me with because my tracker doesn’t sync properly). I usually eat that back, if not the day of within the week.
Maybe this is my body's way of telling me that this is the weight I should maintain. Even though the number on the scale has been lower and that made me feel happier. I know the scale should not rule! Now to add back carbs without gaining what I've lost. This seems to be the problem. And that is even with adding in good carbs: avacados, handful of almonds, on a rare occassion, sweet potato. I am trying to stay gluten free due to hashimoto. Would love your thoughts......
If you have an illness that requires dietary restrictions then I really think working with your doctor and a registered dietitian would be the best way. That might help address energy issues too.
Kiela, that is a great idea. Just went to a session yesterday from our United Healthcare rep. They have free consultations with a dietitian as part of the plan. I think I'll log on with them to get an answer. I've been told to also follow the DASH diet, but am hesitant bc it adds in fruit carbs and I will gain. I'll let you know how it goes0 -
I hate that the current diet culture has people scared of eating fruit.20
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DASH diet is amazing. My sister has had great results and is still losing weight while lowering her blood pressure.3
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