carriestrine wrote: »

I don't really know what works right now with my body for weight loss 😂🤦‍♀️😣. My progress graph is so disappointing from the past 3 months. Ive tried a lot of things to get back on track, and really am okay with slower progress...as long as there is SOME progress.

I have tried so hard to recalibrate to a lower daily calorie goal and I just could not figure out how to do it. It sparked a cycle of binge eating and really agonizing hunger. I'm trying to up my activity instead, with a 1lb per week goal (instead of 1.5).

The good news: I was very worried going on anti-depressants that I'd start gaining again, but thankfully I think its really helping with my motivation instead.

Are you taking any body measurements at all? I have a really hard time some weeks when the scale is barely moving, but checking measurements and taking inventory of how my clothes are fitting usually gives me a reality check. The past month my progress scale wise has been minimal - but my inches lost have been significant. I can definitely tell I'm building muscle.

I can't stand to be hungry and I know there is going to be some impact on my scale weight and not losing as quickly, but when I am trying to cut a bit, it's by like 100 calories and gauge how I'm feeling for a week. Even those 100 calories per day add up over a week or a month. I snooped on your diary and it looked like you dropped your calories pretty significantly for a day. I would say adjust down slowly to see if your body adapts and kicks into weight-loss mode, but if you start to get hungry, slowly increase. Increasing gradually may help your metabolism kick into high gear as well. If you are working out hard, you may need more fuel. https://www.bodybuilding.com/content/the-ultimate-guide-to-reverse-dieting.html

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Well so much for work relaxing. My number 2, and the only person with the knowledge I need leaves on Jan 7th. I am lucky to have a job in these difficult times and I will use this to create learning and progression opportunities for the team in general and hope they can step up. Should be fun!

As I catch up the thread, I see a number of us are struggling a bit this week. Unfortunately, I am in the same boat.
I'm not expecting great things tomorrow at weigh in. This week has been such a whirlwind. One of my friends tested positive for COVID and she has high blood pressure AND high cholesterol. I focused very little on myself and what I was eating this week and mostly on her. She's still at home and doing "okay" so we chat through Zoom or over the phone.. I still did my meal prep but there were still a lot of BLTs (bites, licks and tastes) while I was prepping and cooking this week. I'm not giving up just being realistic.

I'll be happy if I just stay the same.

Boehle
Friday
PW: 168.8
CW: 167.2

Thanks for all the kind words.
I am mentally exhausted but off my main job next week (picking up hours in the pharmacy though) so I hope some of that will help me mentally and physically really.

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Carriestrine
Weigh in Fridays
PW: 195.4
CW: 193.4
LTD: 40.6 lb

Wow, it seems like so many of us are struggling. I guess we’re all at that same time of year… Less day light, Covid for 9 months, holidays coming up that will look different than what we’d like… I of course wish everyone was doing well, but admittedly, it makes me feel better to see I’m not alone in my feelings.

@carriestrine , when I read your thread about your slow progress. Something I know I’m aware of is MFP focuses on calories, but not necessarily nutrition (it can, it just isn’t the default). Not knowing what you’re eating or how you’re tracking, total shot in the dark that maybe you should look at macros instead of calories?

@boehle , I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s hard when you lose someone, no matter what, but I imagine it’s harder during the pandemic. Take care of you.

@leni1us , yah it definitely seems like many of us are in the same boat. Good for you for still doing your meal planning. Gotta celebrate the wins!

So, I was off work this week on vacation. Earlier in the week, the gov announced a lock down starting this coming Sunday. I had plans to do some self care stuff, but then I started to develop a sore throat and headache!! I got tested Thursday morning, and had to cancel many self care appointments that I will now not be able to rebook until at least 4 weeks from now, when the lockdown is lifted. On the positive side, I just got a text I am negative! Yah! Sadly, because of the lockdown, I cannot see ANY of my family for Christmas. I live alone, so I’m allowed to have two people in my cohort who also live alone. So, I may do Christmas with my best friend since I’m not allowed to see my family. ☹

I’ve been in a low for sure. I got an IUD this week, which prevented me from swimming (so did the sore throat), I’ve not been meal planning/prepping, and been eating a lot of fast food/take out. Sigh… I had a virtual appointment today with a dietician though, so I’m looking forward to immersing myself in some info/resources she gave me. I’m back to work on Monday, and in lockdown for at least 4 weeks, so this could either be a great refresh for me, or I may continue to struggle. We’ll see.

Despite being in a low, not swimming and earing mostly unhealthy food, I can’t believe the scale didn’t go up!!!

Username: heatherbluebell
Weigh-in: Thursdays
PW:361.4
CW:361.4
LTD:78.6

Username: xioalongbao
Weigh In Day: Saturday
PW (Previous Weight): 133 lbs (60.4 kg)
CW (Current Weight): 133.3 lbs (60.6 kg)

I’ve been pretty much maintaining for a month now. Since my goal weight is only a pound away it’s sort of annoying that I haven’t been able to get it together. But the bright side is I haven’t gotten it together but I’ve managed to maintain rather than gain.

Pw180
Cw180

I will take it!! Finally done going up up and away!! Today got another salsa sale!! Super excited!! I need to make time to work out. Tomorrow definitely tomorrow!! I'll work out today moving salsa Jars and standing on my feet all day!! Probably throw in some neat calorie burn while waiting to sell!! Next week I will have a loss at weigh in!! Goals log the food drink the water work out 4 times next week!! I will get the check marks!!