Help with Weight Loss, Stuck!
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dwarren1992 wrote: »My goal weight is 140lbs and the only extras that I don't really account for is the use of frylight cooking sprays and cups of green tea and squash.
I have a vague idea what squash is (US, here), but no idea on the calorie content. Is it low-cal?0 -
Assuming we have missed no issues, the next option is to take a diet break. A month or two of eating maintenance calories, and then get back to it.
There is a good thread about diet breaks and refeeds, but I can't seem to find it. Maybe someone else has it and can link it.2 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »dwarren1992 wrote: »My goal weight is 140lbs and the only extras that I don't really account for is the use of frylight cooking sprays and cups of green tea and squash.
I have a vague idea what squash is (US, here), but no idea on the calorie content. Is it low-cal?
there are different types of squash so it can vary. can be low cal but depends on quantity. like any vegetable it can add up if you eat enough. I log my spagetthi squash...for example I have 277grams of sqaush raw logged at 86cals.1 -
Squash meaning a lemonade type drink? If so you should be logging that also as I am guessing it has calories (50-150 per some database entries) and if you are already a healthy weight then everything counts.0
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quiksylver296 wrote: »dwarren1992 wrote: »My goal weight is 140lbs and the only extras that I don't really account for is the use of frylight cooking sprays and cups of green tea and squash.
I have a vague idea what squash is (US, here), but no idea on the calorie content. Is it low-cal?
there are different types of squash so it can vary. can be low cal but depends on quantity. like any vegetable it can add up if you eat enough. I log my spagetthi squash...for example I have 277grams of sqaush raw logged at 86cals.
Squash in the UK is a lemonade-type drink, @Panini911.0 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »dwarren1992 wrote: »My goal weight is 140lbs and the only extras that I don't really account for is the use of frylight cooking sprays and cups of green tea and squash.
I have a vague idea what squash is (US, here), but no idea on the calorie content. Is it low-cal?
there are different types of squash so it can vary. can be low cal but depends on quantity. like any vegetable it can add up if you eat enough. I log my spagetthi squash...for example I have 277grams of sqaush raw logged at 86cals.
Squash in the UK is a lemonade-type drink.
Oops! I clearly had no idea!2 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »dwarren1992 wrote: »My goal weight is 140lbs and the only extras that I don't really account for is the use of frylight cooking sprays and cups of green tea and squash.
I have a vague idea what squash is (US, here), but no idea on the calorie content. Is it low-cal?
there are different types of squash so it can vary. can be low cal but depends on quantity. like any vegetable it can add up if you eat enough. I log my spagetthi squash...for example I have 277grams of sqaush raw logged at 86cals.
Squash in the UK is a lemonade-type drink.
Oops! I clearly had no idea!
The things you learn on MFP! :laugh:0 -
dwarren1992 wrote: »174cm
I'd expect 150lb to be a better target weight at your height. In addition of the other suggestions of logging more accurately, you could probably dial back your protein to 150g/day.1 -
dwarren1992 wrote: »My goal weight is 140lbs and the only extras that I don't really account for is the use of frylight cooking sprays and cups of green tea and squash.
Yeah agree with the other posters. This is a sugary fruit-punch type of drink in the UK correct? You should log those and I'll bet that's where the discrepancy is. One type in this link is 160 calories a serving. https://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/calories/5279494461 -
I'm pretty certain that they make sugar free squash. I'm not sure how much sugar free beverages you are drinking a day, but I find when I drink too much artificially sweetened drinks it slows my weight loss. You might try drinking just water for several days and see if that makes a difference.2
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It is just sugar free squash that you add water to. So it is only 3 calories per glass0
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dwarren1992 wrote: »It is just sugar free squash that you add water to. So it is only 3 calories per glass
We don't have squash in the US, for the longest time I thought people were talking about the fruits that are in the squash family, like zucchinis and pumpkins and butternut squash. I was like, how are they drinking that?0 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »Assuming we have missed no issues, the next option is to take a diet break. A month or two of eating maintenance calories, and then get back to it.
There is a good thread about diet breaks and refeeds, but I can't seem to find it. Maybe someone else has it and can link it.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10604863/of-refeeds-and-diet-breaks/p11 -
dwarren1992 wrote: »I am hoping someone will be able to help me spot where I am going wrong. I have been dieting for several months now at around 1500 calories a day, but I can't seem to get any lower weight wise. I am completely stuck at 11st 6lbs and have been for several weeks now.
I have a completely desk based job, so i focus on exercising in the forms of weight training, cardio and badminton at least every day. I drink nothing other than green tea and squash.
I have added images of my usual daily dieting and was wondering if anyone can spot what I might be doing wrong?
The help would be greatly appreciated.dwarren1992 wrote: »I am hoping someone will be able to help me spot where I am going wrong. I have been dieting for several months now at around 1500 calories a day, but I can't seem to get any lower weight wise. I am completely stuck at 11st 6lbs and have been for several weeks now.
I have a completely desk based job, so i focus on exercising in the forms of weight training, cardio and badminton at least every day. I drink nothing other than green tea and squash.
I have added images of my usual daily dieting and was wondering if anyone can spot what I might be doing wrong?
The help would be greatly appreciated.
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lamahabamf wrote: »Try lowering your calories by 200 or increasing exercise. Also, if you have been dieting non stop for a while it might be good to have a cheat to kick start your metabolism.
Not a thing.
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I really don’t know. But at 160, aiming for 140, are your expectations too high? You probably shouldn’t be losing very fast?
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You’re taking in a lot of carbs. It isn’t a bad thing, we need carbs! Every meal should be 3 ounces of protein (actual meat or a soy substitute) 2-3 servings of carbs (a whole banana is 2 servings, so don’t go by the box. If you go by the serving size on the box count that as your 2-3) and a non-starchy veg (green beans, carrots, lettuce, spinach, salad, etc). It is a lot more food, but still low calorie. Watch it on drinks though, and try to drink mostly water. Those changes will help you out1
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