Finding it hard to see a difference after -30 pounds

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  • SteveWelden
    SteveWelden Posts: 4 Member
    Don’t be discouraged by how the mirror looks. Go with how you feel. I would say if your eating that low of a caloric intake you maybe wanna just do 20 mins of HIIT cardio only like 2-3 times a week. Might wanna also run your numbers through a TDEE calculator and make sure you’re on point. Eventually there will come a point where you stall in weight loss and you either have to move more or cut more calories but you can’t cut beyond a certain point or you will damage your body’s metabolism. Your body’s metabolism will slow down so much you won’t be making optimal progression in your diet. So it’s better to have a higher caloric intake and move a little more during the week than to starve your body of not just food but vitamins, minerals and nutrients it needs to stay running healthy. Just stick primarily to lifting in your workout and you will start to eventually see the difference in your body. You don’t have to go crazy just do a 5x5 for 60 mins 4 days a week with slow progression overload. I was 297 and now I’m down to 196. And in the beginning I didn’t see it either and actually just went by my belt. Eventually I had to make more holes in my belt so I knew everything was going how it should. Don’t look to specific areas also. You can’t target body fat. Men and women lose it differently and someone you know may lose it in one place faster and you my lose it faster in another. Stay positive, do the research on how to keep going further and keep pushing yourself to make it. Good Luck!
  • bigbandjohn
    bigbandjohn Posts: 769 Member
    Thank you everyone for your encouraging words! They really help xx

    Checking in with how you are doing.... From your last update you seem to be doing well (36 lbs), and you made it through the holidays! That's a big score! Keep working at it, and you will succeed!
  • 6dgd1
    6dgd1 Posts: 45 Member
    Your approach, focusing on calories only, may be the issue. I recently heard a radio program on Science Friday, on NPR. It would be available on NPR or possibly Wisconsin Public Radio Archives. An expert talked about recent research that indicated while you initially lose weight by restricting calories and eating anything, eventually your body's set point changes and your metabolism slows down. To increase metabolism and lose weight it was suggested to eat a low carb, not carb free diet, including whole grains, fruits, nuts, legumes, healthy fats (not low fat or fat free), vegetables, and protein. Similar to a Mediterranean diet, but he said there isn't just one version of that. This eating approach also achieves the important goal of reducing inflammation in the body in general, and fat cells in particular. Creating a healthy biome/gut will increase metabolism. This approach calls for eliminating white sugar, bread, etc. - simple carbohydrates, refined and processed foods.
  • jojo19812018
    jojo19812018 Posts: 66 Member
    38 pounds down now. Still having trouble seeing the weight loss but clothes are much bigger. 42 pounds to go.... I’m coming for ya xx
  • cutiepie63
    cutiepie63 Posts: 18 Member
    How are you doing on your journey?🙂
  • cutiepie63
    cutiepie63 Posts: 18 Member
    Jojo are you wanting to be support buddies?
  • jojo19812018
    jojo19812018 Posts: 66 Member
    Yes cutiepie. That would be great!
  • cutiepie63
    cutiepie63 Posts: 18 Member
    Thanks , are you doing low carb ?
  • jojo19812018
    jojo19812018 Posts: 66 Member
    No. I’m just staying under the macros set here which is about 150gms of carb per day
  • IsETHome
    IsETHome Posts: 386 Member
    Boba_14626 wrote: »
    I just complained yesterday that I have lost 20 pounds and i see no difference. i even took progress pics and i look virtually the same, except more body hair. Its frustrating for sure.
    Post them, maybe we can tell.
  • aliciamcielesz
    aliciamcielesz Posts: 9 Member
    It’s hard to see the progress because you look at yourself everyday, but other people will definitely notice. I’ve come to find that taking progress pictures from week to week that way you can really see the progression, really helps! Hang in there! I can’t wait to get to 30 pounds. Feel free to add me I’m looking for weight loss partners!
  • susie4ord
    susie4ord Posts: 3 Member
    I feel totally the same way! I started at 190 and now at 160 (3 months as well at 1200 calories). I have had few people notice unless they knew I was on a diet. My clothes are super loose and I feel so much lighter, so it is win all around. I am 63 and wear very modest styles of clothing which have hidden my overeating choices and may need to up my style game. :) You are doing amazing!!! Keep it up! I have 15 more to get off and then I will reassess if I may need to take off more. We are worth the work!!! Measuring weekly has helped too. 17 inches for me so far. Be patient with yourself-I know people see and you inspire others to health and fitness!!!!
  • cutiepie63
    cutiepie63 Posts: 18 Member
    My snack that I’ve had today is Fage total 0% Greek yogurt with sugar free butterscotch pudding mix in it 😋
  • jojo19812018
    jojo19812018 Posts: 66 Member
    edited January 2019
    I’m now at 39 pounds down and can see a small difference. 35-40 pounds to go! 😊
  • whencynstops
    whencynstops Posts: 109 Member
    I've lost 23 and don't see any difference other than my face. I am guessing I'm losing it top town. My face and neck have started to change and it will take forever for my stomach and thighs.
  • jojo19812018
    jojo19812018 Posts: 66 Member
    edited January 2019
    I’m the same.. most has come from the top half