I'm not losing ANY weight!

Do you have a tape measure? I'm so glad I got one, I keep a spreadsheet of measurements and that kept me going during the weeks without losing any weight.

Mine's probably a bit much but I do boobs, ribs, waist, hips, bum, thigh, calf, upper arm and wrist. I've lost 49cm the last few months and only seem to have lost weight the last couple of weeks.

I'd definitely say take measurements as well as weighing.

I generally eat between 1200 and 1300 every day, you are welcome to log onto my profile and look at my food diary to give you food suggestions.

Don't give up...I have not lost anything in over 2 weeks and it gets to me too. What you need to look at is how things fit. Sometimes that makes a bid difference. Also take before shots for yourself so that you can compare later and then lastly post pictures of when you looked your best...you will strive for that. Hang in there nobody said it would be easy!

Why is it hard for you to eat 1200 calories a day? What kinds of foods are you eating?

You may be able to reach your goal.. but the question is, are they healthy food? Because I eat all the time.. but most of the time I can't reach my goal either.. do you have any advice about what to eat.. I need one too..

looking at your profile it seems you on have a little to lose maybe set to 1/2 week, you will eat better and you should lose weight too.

To add more calories add in peanut butter, olive oil on veggies or salad nuts, if you are using skimmed milk change to semi-skimmed.


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

If you struggle to meet your calorie goal, then maybe consider switching things up. If you're drinking skim milk, switch to 1% or 2%. If you're eating low-cal "diet" versions of foods, switch some of them back to the regular versions.

You could add nutrient-dense, higher calorie foods to your diet. Nuts and avocados are my personal favorites.

1200 calories is 3 meals @ 400 calories a piece. This is easier to meet if you're eating whole foods and balanced meals as opposed to pre-packaged "diet" meals. If you're not a 3-meals-a-day kinda person, then maybe 4 meals @ 300cal or 6 small meals @ 200cal.

The main thing is to fill your calorie goal with wise choices. Eating fast food just to hit your mark isn't that great of an idea. That being said, something is better than nothing if you find yourself in a situation where you are chronically under-goal. I'm not going to touch the starvation mode junk. But do be aware that your body does need fuel to keep going. Of course, we want to put in the highest quality and most efficient fuel we can, but lower quality and less efficient fuels are definitely better than running on empty.

If you eat too little, your body hordes the food that you do eat, which could very well be why you are not losing.

If your diary isn't open for others to view you may want to do that. It works great with feedback on things you can change. Make sure you are using the same scale and get a tape measure. Sometimes the inches come off before the weight. Good luck!

I agree with others' posts re: looking at WHAT you're eating -- maybe you need to mix it up to kick start your metabolism. Even eating the same foods but at different times of day can make a difference. Also, moving always helps -- doesn't have to be heavy duty exercise, but little things done on a regular basis WILL pay off over time: using the steps, parking farther away from your destination, taking several short walks during the day, using the LONG route to the office restroom or water fountain, etc. Moving more than you're used to in ANY way should help your metabolism.

Thank's everyone for your suggestions. I hardly ever eat fast food becuase it never fills me up. Usually save that stuff for long car trips.

I try to eat healthy and I think I've done a pretty good job. I like to have 4 or 5 meals a day. I even started to jog a bit yesterday and today!

:flowerforyou:

Do you like nuts? Almonds are pretty calorie dense and good for you!

How do you view another members food diary? I eat the same things ALL the time and would love to get some new ideas! :happy:

Click on theri name, that will take you to their profile. If their diary is open there will be a green button marked "diary".

You can make yours open too, under settings.

I'm going to agree with the above poster. 1200 calories is nothing - you're either starving yourself, or not being honest/dilligent when it comes to keeping track.

If you don't log your food 100%, you're wasting your time....and ours too.