It’s hard for me to loose weight why 😩?

Jennym_1992 · March 7

I’ve been eating good for a few weeks now and I haven’t seen any changes with my weight I’m still the same weight 😩

gfif113 · March 7

There are only 2 reasons and not a singe more:
1. You're counting calories incorrect/cheating/forgetting/neglecting to count bites. Try to mention every single thing, try to weigh each peace of food with precision.
2. You're spending less than receiving - you should make more day activity (like long walks or gym) either reduce your daily cal limit even more (I recommend 1st option).
Also it could be one more reason - let's say... 2.1 when you kept loosing weight for weeks or months, but suddenly stopped with that exact lifestyle and daily kcal. limit. That means that your metabolism slowed so much, that adapted to suck energy from every single crumb and supplies energy to organs and muscles almost upon written request lol, but basically it's 2nd reason.

sjolinhenric · March 7

There could be several reasons. If you feel very confident in your calorie tracking and general basic understanding of how much less you need to eat to see change, then look at other areas of your life that could need fixing. The goal here should be to live a healthier life, not just to look healthier!

One of the biggest transformations for me has been sleep. Sleep is the single greatest thing you could do for your weight loss (outside of tracking your consumption/calorie burn).

Focusing on making the most out of your sleep will fix many other aspects of your life, so it's a great goal to have.

dramaqueen39 · March 7

That can be a bummer when it happens. Just to make sure, instead of going on the scale to check if you're losing weight, use a measuring tape to see if you have lost inches around your waist, hips and arms. Also, are your clothes loose? The more you lose the tougher it gets. You may need to make new adjustments now that you are at a lower weight. Do you do weights, resistance exercises? You could be plateauing, so that means eating less calories but not necessarily less food. By that i mean eating lots of food that pack a lot of nutrients but don't have the high calories that, say, a pizza would have. I have lots of fresh vegetables, lentils, chickpeas, watermelon, blueberries, sardines, cans of tuna, asparagus, eggs, fish, pineapple, black beans, and pasta like Slendier organic edamame bean fettucine which i have with basil pesto, sliced black olives and mini grilled tomatoes. I eat mixed nuts and almonds rather than indulge my love of chocolate (that I satisfy by drinking cocoa with Splenda), although occasionally i might have a small chocolate as a treat once the weight starts coming off again. I had eight kilos to lose, and it took a while, so be patient you'll get there.

dowtwo2 · March 7

Feb 19th to Mar 6th is three weeks. Not much time for change. Count calories and stay active. I am not religious about calories and I don't exercise.
what my day consists of.
Don't load the dishwasher, stand and do the dishes.
Do three loads of laundry everyday.
Never, ever watch television!!!!!!!
I eat leans cuisines, fruit, breads, baked sweets, Once a week we go out and I eat big. just one meal preferably in the early afternoon.
I walk all day on my acre property in Orlando. Doing everything from mowing, cleaning up leaves, feeding my ferals, etc... I'm never still with the exception of sitting and eating.
I never eat out of a bag, chips and things. Always measured or counted.
I'm not being snarky just passing on my new found life after I had my stroke. I started dieting in 2012 and have lost 70 pound. Do the math, that's super slow. Only about 1 to 3 tenths of a pound a week.
If your really heavy like I was then it will take a long time to change everything, if your not and looking to lose a couple of pounds before summer totally ignore this post. Good luck
Joe

ninerbuff · March 7

Eating better doesn't always equate to weight loss. If you're still eating at maintenance calories, you'll stay at the same weight.

Make sure you're in a moderate calorie deficit. Make sure you're getting enough rest. If you're NOT exercising for health, then add it because health just isn't about losing weight.

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NotGvnUp_EJ · March 7

One thing I found for me that may be the case for you is you may need to eat more. I'd try maybe adding 200 to 300 more calories to the day and see if you notice a difference.

Danisha43 · March 7

Move more, drink lots of water, Aim for 30 grams of protein in each meal. Also pay close attention to how much sodium and sugar you're taking in. I wish you good luck on your journey.

LaetitiaLouise · March 7

Reduce your carbs and make up the difference in protein. This has been more effective than any other eating plan I've tried. I'm not eating rice, pasta, potatoes, couscous, bread or sweets in any form, except maybe once or twice a week I will have a croissant or a bagel. The only carbs I eat daily are fruit and beans/lentils. The difference in the way I feel and how quickly I'm losing weight is massive.

TracyL963 · March 7

True fat loss comes down to calories.....always. Calories in (the food you eat) vs. calories out (your daily activity). You want a daily/weekly deficit for weight loss.

Drinking more water or eating fewer carbs can help you flush some water weight but this is not the same thing as fat loss.

Eat satiating foods - look for protein, fat, and fiber content. Drink enough water (this helps some feel full). Get plenty of rest and repeat.

Also, by your profile pic you are female. Women's monthly cycle can also mean temporary weight (NOT fat) changes.

frhaberl · March 7

As mentioned above, if you're a woman who still has a menstral cycle then you may need to give it a couple more weeks so you can compare to the same point in two cycles.

It may also be helpful to clarify what you mean by "no weight change". Are you literally seeing the same weight on the scale each time you weigh? If so, I'd check your scale. If not, then it might be good to look at your weight graph a little more carefully. Not saying this is your situation, but there are times when I would swear I was in a plateau, but that was just me focusing on the 0.5 lbs I hadn't lost in the past week and ignoring the 1.5 lbs I'd lost over the past 2 weeks.

If you're still not seeing any weight loss after one full hormonal cycle and you have been consistently in a calorie deficit (all foods tracked accurately and consistently and the net calories is still in what MFP calculates to be a calorie deficit) then I'd make an adjustment so that you are in a further deficit of 100-200 calories a day (or whatever you feel you can reasonably sustain).

KickassAmazon76 · March 7

I don't know why, but for some reason my body does NOTHING with change for almost 5 weeks. I started logging, drinking my water and consistently working out in mid Jan. Lost maybe 2lbs total between Jan to the beginning of March and now I'm down almost 3 pounds since Mar 1st.

The body is a system, yes, but it can do weird and mysterious things. If you are weighing and measuring your food and not overestimating your exercise calories, then trust the process. If, after two months absolutely nothing has happened, then perhaps it's time to evaluate whether to increase your deficit or increase your energy output (via exercise or lifting).

When measuring your food - be extra wary of sauces and mindless snacking. I can EASILY blow a good chunk of my calories on ranch dressing and coffee creamer. :-P

Itadakimasu7 · March 8

Recommended reading: The Dorito Effect: The Surprising New Truth About Food and Flavor,
by Mark Schatzker

Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It,
by Gary Taubes (note: although I don't agree with his conclusions he does a very nice bit of research in the beginning about black swans, where some people in virtual starvation situations will gain weight.)

Lietchi · March 8

KickassAmazon76 wrote: »

I don't know why, but for some reason my body does NOTHING with change for almost 5 weeks. I started logging, drinking my water and consistently working out in mid Jan. Lost maybe 2lbs total between Jan to the beginning of March and now I'm down almost 3 pounds since Mar 1st.

One of the theories is 'whooshes': our bodies supposedly prefer homeostasis, so when gradual fat loss happens, some people retain water weight to replace the lost bodyfat, resulting in no/ little prijs on the scale. Sometimes at the beginning of weight loss - it feels like a delayed reaction before the scale starts moving. Sometimes throughout the weight loss journey, where weight will seem more of less stable for several weeks at a time and then suddenly drop lower as the water weight is released.

New exercise is also a possible reason for the delay in progress on the scale: it often leads to water retention (soreness) which can mask fat loss on the scale for the first few weeks.

A_New_Creation · March 8

I know I can certainly relate to your frustration. Don't let this derail you.
When you say youre eating better- do you mean healthier foods, or, are you also in a calorie deficit? Make sure to be in a deficit of sorts.
Everyone/everybody is different so it's hard for us to know why this is happening. One thing that could be an issue is thyroid function- apparently low thyroid is prevalent, and it can cause difficulty in losing weight.
For myself, I wouldnt notice a change on the scale even in the same week that I start making diet changes. So give yourself time! Be patient- truly, saying this form experience. Don't beat yourself up. Also I've been making some healthy dessert recipes lately. If you would like them, just send me a message.
Best wishes and be gracious with your beautiful self

skelton_man · March 9

I have the opposite problem. My face and body is disappearing. I wasn't eating enough and was doing too much cycling and walking. I have to track my eating too make sure I'm eating enough. Someone in my family called my fat when I was younger. It changed my life. I get just as much hate being skinny.

gzellner · March 9

Consistency and actively thinking about my long-term plan has helped me. Consistency turns out was a lot longer than I thought! I also hate when the scale doesn't go down and get discouraged when it bounces up, but a little more time, exercise, and daily calorie deficit slowly gets me to lose weight.

clcrafter8950 · March 9

Jennym_1992 wrote: »

I’ve been eating good for a few weeks now and I haven’t seen any changes with my weight I’m still the same weight 😩

Don't give up...it takes awhile....I've been tracking for a few weeks and exercising a lot more. I got frustrated when my weight was actually moving up but it seems to be slowly coming down now. Keep with it!

sahollis2023 · March 9

Jenny;
Same issue here. It was very difficult for me to lose weight. I had yo-yo'd back and forth with many diets. I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes for the last 10 years, but recently I was diagnosed with Diabetes and now I need to take this seriously. Before this diagnosis, I had reduced the protein in my diet, but I shifted to eating more carbs. I was surprised to learn that fruits, starchy veggies, all sweets, white bread, cereal, white kinds of rice, and most processed foods are packed with carbs. Based on my doctor's recommendation I changed to a whole plant-based, diet, eliminating meats, dairy, fats, and processed foods, and I have also increased my exercise (10,000 steps). I am finally seeing a change in weight as well as feeling better. You can find lots of info on YouTube on "sugar", and "carbs" and why a whole food-based diet is very beneficial in weight loss.

Always check with your doctor to ensure there is no other medical reason. I didn't know I had Diabetes and this had a significant impact on why I wasn't losing weight. Good luck with your journey of good eating and good health. It is a lifetime journey and only gets harder as you age.

Cant_think_of_a_username · March 10

Jennym_1992 wrote: »

I’ve been eating good for a few weeks now and I haven’t seen any changes with my weight I’m still the same weight 😩

Tell us a little more about what "eating good" looks like - you'll be able to get some more specific advice then.

LorettaSt2al · March 10

Be patient. Your body is not going to let go so easily at first, especially if you don't have a lot to lose. Something to consider if you still are not losing weight: What you might have going on is food intolerance. Once you get foods out of your diet that your body doesn't tolerate well, you will decrease inflammation. When I removed a certain food from my diet that I was intolerant to, I dropped 15lbs without even trying. Keep a food diary for how you feel each day based on what you eat. Try eliminating one food at a time for at least a week.
Keep tracking all foods and adjust as necessary; stay active; get good sleep to minimize stress cortisol; eat whole and highly nutritious foods and lots of vegetables. Avoid dense calorie foods and foods that cause inflammation. Avoid alcohol. Go to the library and check out Joel Fuhrman's books and cookbooks. Best of luck to you!

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