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neeciejean3
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I'm looking better and feeling better but the numbers are not showing all my hard work and its driving me nuts. I started to mix things up a bit doing even lower carbs. I never meet my calorie goal it just feels like I need to eat so much food I can't do it. I work out like a mad women. Sorry for the rant just frustrated. And don't get me wrong I'm loving every minute of this the gym is my beat friend these days makes me feel so good. Ok really all done now lol
Have a great day everyone!!!😳
Have a great day everyone!!!😳
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What hard work are you doing? You lose weight by eating less. That's actually "not-doing".
You can lose up to 1% of your weight per week on average, if you do everything right all the time. (Nobody does that. And the "up to" is based on weight; the higher weight, the faster possible rate.) What's your height and weight and calorie target? If you're not losing weight, you're not eating in a calorie deficit.
Why do you work out like a mad woman? But you like it? Are you unhappy?
You don't lose faster by mixing things up, you lose faster by eating less, but not so little that you starve, because then you'll just eat, and regain.
If you need to lose weight, eating enough is not a real problem. The problem will always be to not eat too much.16 -
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kommodevaran wrote: »What hard work are you doing? You lose weight by eating less. That's actually "not-doing".
You can lose up to 1% of your weight per week on average, if you do everything right all the time. (Nobody does that. And the "up to" is based on weight; the higher weight, the faster possible rate.) What's your height and weight and calorie target? If you're not losing weight, you're not eating in a calorie deficit.
Why do you work out like a mad woman? But you like it? Are you unhappy?
You don't lose faster by mixing things up, you lose faster by eating less, but not so little that you starve, because then you'll just eat, and regain.
If you need to lose weight, eating enough is not a real problem. The problem will always be to not eat too much.
No im not unhappy at all I just love going to the gym makes me feel good. Over all I have lost 14lbs and I started the second week in June its just at a stand still right now. When I say mix things up I mean my diet maybe cutting my carbs a bit more. I don't eat pasta or potatoes or rice. The only bread I eat once in a while are multigrain wraps. My calorie goal is 1100 in 5feet 2 in and weigh 159 my goal is 135.12 -
callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »
That chart is great thank you!!5 -
Hang in there, neecie! Remember that progress comes in many forms besides scale loss. You can lose inches - or lift more weight - or improve your endurance - all while that scale number never moves. Focus on the positives and be patient. You will reach your goal!
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I know it's frustrating to hit a plateau, but you're doing great! 14 pounds lost in 2 months is really good! You could try lower carbs, or mixing up your exercise routine, but don't be discouraged. You've got this!9
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alteredsteve175 wrote: »Hang in there, neecie! Remember that progress comes in many forms besides scale loss. You can lose inches - or lift more weight - or improve your endurance - all while that scale number never moves. Focus on the positives and be patient. You will reach your goal!
Thank you for the positive words!1 -
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Since no one has said it yet, I will: 1100 is too few calories for any women. The minimum is 1200 and sustained dieting under that is very unhealthy. At your weight, losing even 1.5 lbs/week is unrealistic b/c you don't have much to lose. You should adjust your expectations to losing about .5 lbs a week, and eat a healthier number of calories daily. Working out may make you feel good, but ultimately it is what you do and do not put in your mouth that matters for weight loss most of all. If you haven't read the "sticky" posts at the top of the getting started forum, and this one, start there. Good luck. It will make a difference but you are in the very slow-and steady-loss zone to achieve your goal.24
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Since no one has said it yet, I will: 1100 is too few calories for any women. The minimum is 1200 and sustained dieting under that is very unhealthy. At your weight, losing even 1.5 lbs/week is unrealistic b/c you don't have much to lose. You should adjust your expectations to losing about .5 lbs a week, and eat a healthier number of calories daily. Working out may make you feel good, but ultimately it is what you do and do not put in your mouth that matters for weight loss most of all. If you haven't read the "sticky" posts at the top of the getting started forum, and this one, start there. Good luck. It will make a difference but you are in the very slow-and steady-loss zone to achieve your goal.
Wow you really think that's a low number of calories? I'm having a hard time just eating 1100. I guess I need to try harder on eating more( only good stuff of course) thank you!13 -
neeciejean3 wrote: »Since no one has said it yet, I will: 1100 is too few calories for any women. The minimum is 1200 and sustained dieting under that is very unhealthy. At your weight, losing even 1.5 lbs/week is unrealistic b/c you don't have much to lose. You should adjust your expectations to losing about .5 lbs a week, and eat a healthier number of calories daily. Working out may make you feel good, but ultimately it is what you do and do not put in your mouth that matters for weight loss most of all. If you haven't read the "sticky" posts at the top of the getting started forum, and this one, start there. Good luck. It will make a difference but you are in the very slow-and steady-loss zone to achieve your goal.
Wow you really think that's a low number of calories? I'm having a hard time just eating 1100. I guess I need to try harder on eating more( only good stuff of course) thank you!
Even though 1100 is indeed too low I think based on what you've written that you're unintentionally eating a bit more than you think.10 -
Maxematics wrote: »neeciejean3 wrote: »Since no one has said it yet, I will: 1100 is too few calories for any women. The minimum is 1200 and sustained dieting under that is very unhealthy. At your weight, losing even 1.5 lbs/week is unrealistic b/c you don't have much to lose. You should adjust your expectations to losing about .5 lbs a week, and eat a healthier number of calories daily. Working out may make you feel good, but ultimately it is what you do and do not put in your mouth that matters for weight loss most of all. If you haven't read the "sticky" posts at the top of the getting started forum, and this one, start there. Good luck. It will make a difference but you are in the very slow-and steady-loss zone to achieve your goal.
Wow you really think that's a low number of calories? I'm having a hard time just eating 1100. I guess I need to try harder on eating more( only good stuff of course) thank you!
Even though 1100 is indeed too low I think based on what you've written that you're unintentionally eating a bit more than you think. [/qu
I log everything I eat I don't cheat whats the point in that its not going to get me any where except more frustrated.2 -
Since no one has said it yet, I will: 1100 is too few calories for any women. The minimum is 1200 and sustained dieting under that is very unhealthy. At your weight, losing even 1.5 lbs/week is unrealistic b/c you don't have much to lose. You should adjust your expectations to losing about .5 lbs a week, and eat a healthier number of calories daily. Working out may make you feel good, but ultimately it is what you do and do not put in your mouth that matters for weight loss most of all. If you haven't read the "sticky" posts at the top of the getting started forum, and this one, start there. Good luck. It will make a difference but you are in the very slow-and steady-loss zone to achieve your goal.
This. You've lost 14 lbs in 2 months, which is actually pretty fast at this point. With 24 lb left to lose, it is going to come off slower, and it should. Set yourself up for success by having a little more patience. I know it's frustrating because you want to be the yesterday. But these are lifelong changes you are working to implement. Too many people think off the goal weight as the final point. Maintenance is the long game. I'm also 5'2" and can lose on 1700. If you're active, then eat a bit more.Maxematics wrote: »neeciejean3 wrote: »Since no one has said it yet, I will: 1100 is too few calories for any women. The minimum is 1200 and sustained dieting under that is very unhealthy. At your weight, losing even 1.5 lbs/week is unrealistic b/c you don't have much to lose. You should adjust your expectations to losing about .5 lbs a week, and eat a healthier number of calories daily. Working out may make you feel good, but ultimately it is what you do and do not put in your mouth that matters for weight loss most of all. If you haven't read the "sticky" posts at the top of the getting started forum, and this one, start there. Good luck. It will make a difference but you are in the very slow-and steady-loss zone to achieve your goal.
Wow you really think that's a low number of calories? I'm having a hard time just eating 1100. I guess I need to try harder on eating more( only good stuff of course) thank you!
Even though 1100 is indeed too low I think based on what you've written that you're unintentionally eating a bit more than you think.
Based on her rate of loss, I'm not convinced of this. I think she's pretty close.4 -
nutmegoreo wrote: »Since no one has said it yet, I will: 1100 is too few calories for any women. The minimum is 1200 and sustained dieting under that is very unhealthy. At your weight, losing even 1.5 lbs/week is unrealistic b/c you don't have much to lose. You should adjust your expectations to losing about .5 lbs a week, and eat a healthier number of calories daily. Working out may make you feel good, but ultimately it is what you do and do not put in your mouth that matters for weight loss most of all. If you haven't read the "sticky" posts at the top of the getting started forum, and this one, start there. Good luck. It will make a difference but you are in the very slow-and steady-loss zone to achieve your goal.
This. You've lost 14 lbs in 2 months, which is actually pretty fast at this point. With 24 lb left to lose, it is going to come off slower, and it should. Set yourself up for success by having a little more patience. I know it's frustrating because you want to be the yesterday. But these are lifelong changes you are working to implement. Too many people think off the goal weight as the final point. Maintenance is the long game. I'm also 5'2" and can lose on 1700. If you're active, then eat a bit more.Maxematics wrote: »neeciejean3 wrote: »Since no one has said it yet, I will: 1100 is too few calories for any women. The minimum is 1200 and sustained dieting under that is very unhealthy. At your weight, losing even 1.5 lbs/week is unrealistic b/c you don't have much to lose. You should adjust your expectations to losing about .5 lbs a week, and eat a healthier number of calories daily. Working out may make you feel good, but ultimately it is what you do and do not put in your mouth that matters for weight loss most of all. If you haven't read the "sticky" posts at the top of the getting started forum, and this one, start there. Good luck. It will make a difference but you are in the very slow-and steady-loss zone to achieve your goal.
Wow you really think that's a low number of calories? I'm having a hard time just eating 1100. I guess I need to try harder on eating more( only good stuff of course) thank you!
Even though 1100 is indeed too low I think based on what you've written that you're unintentionally eating a bit more than you think.
Based on her rate of loss, I'm not convinced of this. I think she's pretty close.
I know patience is key. I keep telling myself its not even been 3 months yet. I guess if I hit a year and no more changes I can start complaining lol. Ok more getting frustrated im just going to keep doing what I was doing eating right and working out. Slow and steady wins the race😳2 -
nutmegoreo wrote: »Since no one has said it yet, I will: 1100 is too few calories for any women. The minimum is 1200 and sustained dieting under that is very unhealthy. At your weight, losing even 1.5 lbs/week is unrealistic b/c you don't have much to lose. You should adjust your expectations to losing about .5 lbs a week, and eat a healthier number of calories daily. Working out may make you feel good, but ultimately it is what you do and do not put in your mouth that matters for weight loss most of all. If you haven't read the "sticky" posts at the top of the getting started forum, and this one, start there. Good luck. It will make a difference but you are in the very slow-and steady-loss zone to achieve your goal.
This. You've lost 14 lbs in 2 months, which is actually pretty fast at this point. With 24 lb left to lose, it is going to come off slower, and it should. Set yourself up for success by having a little more patience. I know it's frustrating because you want to be the yesterday. But these are lifelong changes you are working to implement. Too many people think off the goal weight as the final point. Maintenance is the long game. I'm also 5'2" and can lose on 1700. If you're active, then eat a bit more.Maxematics wrote: »neeciejean3 wrote: »Since no one has said it yet, I will: 1100 is too few calories for any women. The minimum is 1200 and sustained dieting under that is very unhealthy. At your weight, losing even 1.5 lbs/week is unrealistic b/c you don't have much to lose. You should adjust your expectations to losing about .5 lbs a week, and eat a healthier number of calories daily. Working out may make you feel good, but ultimately it is what you do and do not put in your mouth that matters for weight loss most of all. If you haven't read the "sticky" posts at the top of the getting started forum, and this one, start there. Good luck. It will make a difference but you are in the very slow-and steady-loss zone to achieve your goal.
Wow you really think that's a low number of calories? I'm having a hard time just eating 1100. I guess I need to try harder on eating more( only good stuff of course) thank you!
Even though 1100 is indeed too low I think based on what you've written that you're unintentionally eating a bit more than you think.
Based on her rate of loss, I'm not convinced of this. I think she's pretty close.
That's why I said a bit more. OP doesn't necessarily need to break out the food scale for everything based on their progress but leading the OP to believe that they have a hard time eating 1100 calories when it's probably closer to 1400 is not wise. People should not be eating 1100 calories on a regular basis, especially those who are exercising the way OP is. If she's not eating back any exercise calories that's even worse.
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Maxematics wrote: »nutmegoreo wrote: »Since no one has said it yet, I will: 1100 is too few calories for any women. The minimum is 1200 and sustained dieting under that is very unhealthy. At your weight, losing even 1.5 lbs/week is unrealistic b/c you don't have much to lose. You should adjust your expectations to losing about .5 lbs a week, and eat a healthier number of calories daily. Working out may make you feel good, but ultimately it is what you do and do not put in your mouth that matters for weight loss most of all. If you haven't read the "sticky" posts at the top of the getting started forum, and this one, start there. Good luck. It will make a difference but you are in the very slow-and steady-loss zone to achieve your goal.
This. You've lost 14 lbs in 2 months, which is actually pretty fast at this point. With 24 lb left to lose, it is going to come off slower, and it should. Set yourself up for success by having a little more patience. I know it's frustrating because you want to be the yesterday. But these are lifelong changes you are working to implement. Too many people think off the goal weight as the final point. Maintenance is the long game. I'm also 5'2" and can lose on 1700. If you're active, then eat a bit more.Maxematics wrote: »neeciejean3 wrote: »Since no one has said it yet, I will: 1100 is too few calories for any women. The minimum is 1200 and sustained dieting under that is very unhealthy. At your weight, losing even 1.5 lbs/week is unrealistic b/c you don't have much to lose. You should adjust your expectations to losing about .5 lbs a week, and eat a healthier number of calories daily. Working out may make you feel good, but ultimately it is what you do and do not put in your mouth that matters for weight loss most of all. If you haven't read the "sticky" posts at the top of the getting started forum, and this one, start there. Good luck. It will make a difference but you are in the very slow-and steady-loss zone to achieve your goal.
Wow you really think that's a low number of calories? I'm having a hard time just eating 1100. I guess I need to try harder on eating more( only good stuff of course) thank you!
Even though 1100 is indeed too low I think based on what you've written that you're unintentionally eating a bit more than you think.
Based on her rate of loss, I'm not convinced of this. I think she's pretty close.
That's why I said a bit more. OP doesn't necessarily need to break out the food scale for everything based on their progress but leading the OP to believe that they have a hard time eating 1100 calories when it's probably closer to 1400 is not wise. People should not be eating 1100 calories on a regular basis, especially those who are exercising the way OP is. If she's not eating back any exercise calories that's even worse.
I upped my calories to 1200 and going to try and eat them every day. It is hard for me I'm just not hungry at lot of the time and that's a big change for me.5 -
The less you have to lose, the longer it takes. At my heaviest (350+lbs), losing 10lbs was quick and easy. Now that I'm at 168, I'm aiming for 160 by New Year's. Just be patient and don't quit; you will get there3
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Maxematics wrote: »neeciejean3 wrote: »Since no one has said it yet, I will: 1100 is too few calories for any women. The minimum is 1200 and sustained dieting under that is very unhealthy. At your weight, losing even 1.5 lbs/week is unrealistic b/c you don't have much to lose. You should adjust your expectations to losing about .5 lbs a week, and eat a healthier number of calories daily. Working out may make you feel good, but ultimately it is what you do and do not put in your mouth that matters for weight loss most of all. If you haven't read the "sticky" posts at the top of the getting started forum, and this one, start there. Good luck. It will make a difference but you are in the very slow-and steady-loss zone to achieve your goal.
Wow you really think that's a low number of calories? I'm having a hard time just eating 1100. I guess I need to try harder on eating more( only good stuff of course) thank you!
Even though 1100 is indeed too low I think based on what you've written that you're unintentionally eating a bit more than you think.
She is averaging 2 lbs loss for week, so I don't seed any basis for thinking she's eating more than she thinks.
OP, you speak of trying to eat more but "only good stuff." If the things you eat result in your chronically undereating, they are NOT, for your purposes, "good stuff."7 -
neeciejean3 wrote: »Maxematics wrote: »nutmegoreo wrote: »Since no one has said it yet, I will: 1100 is too few calories for any women. The minimum is 1200 and sustained dieting under that is very unhealthy. At your weight, losing even 1.5 lbs/week is unrealistic b/c you don't have much to lose. You should adjust your expectations to losing about .5 lbs a week, and eat a healthier number of calories daily. Working out may make you feel good, but ultimately it is what you do and do not put in your mouth that matters for weight loss most of all. If you haven't read the "sticky" posts at the top of the getting started forum, and this one, start there. Good luck. It will make a difference but you are in the very slow-and steady-loss zone to achieve your goal.
This. You've lost 14 lbs in 2 months, which is actually pretty fast at this point. With 24 lb left to lose, it is going to come off slower, and it should. Set yourself up for success by having a little more patience. I know it's frustrating because you want to be the yesterday. But these are lifelong changes you are working to implement. Too many people think off the goal weight as the final point. Maintenance is the long game. I'm also 5'2" and can lose on 1700. If you're active, then eat a bit more.Maxematics wrote: »neeciejean3 wrote: »Since no one has said it yet, I will: 1100 is too few calories for any women. The minimum is 1200 and sustained dieting under that is very unhealthy. At your weight, losing even 1.5 lbs/week is unrealistic b/c you don't have much to lose. You should adjust your expectations to losing about .5 lbs a week, and eat a healthier number of calories daily. Working out may make you feel good, but ultimately it is what you do and do not put in your mouth that matters for weight loss most of all. If you haven't read the "sticky" posts at the top of the getting started forum, and this one, start there. Good luck. It will make a difference but you are in the very slow-and steady-loss zone to achieve your goal.
Wow you really think that's a low number of calories? I'm having a hard time just eating 1100. I guess I need to try harder on eating more( only good stuff of course) thank you!
Even though 1100 is indeed too low I think based on what you've written that you're unintentionally eating a bit more than you think.
Based on her rate of loss, I'm not convinced of this. I think she's pretty close.
That's why I said a bit more. OP doesn't necessarily need to break out the food scale for everything based on their progress but leading the OP to believe that they have a hard time eating 1100 calories when it's probably closer to 1400 is not wise. People should not be eating 1100 calories on a regular basis, especially those who are exercising the way OP is. If she's not eating back any exercise calories that's even worse.
I upped my calories to 1200 and going to try and eat them every day. It is hard for me I'm just not hungry at lot of the time and that's a big change for me.
OP, try some calorie dense foods like nut butters, full fat cheeses, avocado, etc. There are foods you can add in small amounts that will help you reach your goal.8 -
neeciejean3 wrote: »kommodevaran wrote: »What hard work are you doing? You lose weight by eating less. That's actually "not-doing".
You can lose up to 1% of your weight per week on average, if you do everything right all the time. (Nobody does that. And the "up to" is based on weight; the higher weight, the faster possible rate.) What's your height and weight and calorie target? If you're not losing weight, you're not eating in a calorie deficit.
Why do you work out like a mad woman? But you like it? Are you unhappy?
You don't lose faster by mixing things up, you lose faster by eating less, but not so little that you starve, because then you'll just eat, and regain.
If you need to lose weight, eating enough is not a real problem. The problem will always be to not eat too much.
No im not unhappy at all I just love going to the gym makes me feel good. Over all I have lost 14lbs and I started the second week in June its just at a stand still right now. When I say mix things up I mean my diet maybe cutting my carbs a bit more. I don't eat pasta or potatoes or rice. The only bread I eat once in a while are multigrain wraps. My calorie goal is 1100 in 5feet 2 in and weigh 159 my goal is 135.
Considering your stats, I'm guessing you want to lose maybe another 30 lbs or so? You should be aiming to lose @ 1 lb per week. You have actually been losing weight rather quickly, I'd say the only thing you need to change up is some impatiently unrealistic expectations. Even if you do everything perfect, it's normal to not lose weight every week, due to water weight fluctuations, digestion variables, etc. These threads might be helpful for you as well:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10084670/it-is-unlikely-that-you-will-lose-weight-consistently-i-e-weight-loss-is-not-linear/p1
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1234699/logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide/p1
Good luck :drinker:7
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