im not losing weight and its been over 7 months :(

laurensohn22
laurensohn22 Posts: 163 Member
edited October 3 in Health and Weight Loss
So I've been working out and trying to stay under or around 1400 calories . I work out about 5 days a week and its been over 7 months and the scale hasn't moved nor do I see any improvement in tone. The only medication I take is birth control seasonique. I've started the c25k program hoping it'll help even a little as well.

Any suggestions would be amazing :) . If I have to learn how to cook healthier meals I will do it if anyone has suggestions . Friends requests are awesome :) and all of yall are awesome
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  • 0PhAtDaDdY
    0PhAtDaDdY Posts: 569 Member
    Wow that does not seem normal does it. Maybe a question for the doc next time you visit...
  • I see a LOT of processed foods in your diary. I would suggest more whole foods...more veggies for sure.
  • tbudge
    tbudge Posts: 114
    I have similar problems, I'm on the Mirena...you will hear a lot of people tell you to eat more calories, well, when I did that, I gained...I actually had to cut my calories back to about 1100 and I started losing again. I don't know if that will work for you, but I think there is something with some of these birth controls that really messes up trying to lose weight! Good luck to you!!!
  • Jconner30
    Jconner30 Posts: 311
    I hit a wall (I am a long distance runner). I started cross training (free weights and crunches) and the scale is moving again! I also made a vow to not eat junk food although I did eat a piece of dark cholocate today :smile:
  • have you had your thiroid checked? that could be a contributing factor....
  • JennieMaeK
    JennieMaeK Posts: 474 Member
    I see a LOT of processed foods in your diary. I would suggest more whole foods...more veggies for sure.

    I agree. Lots of sodium in processed foods. I've been bad at tracking my food lately, but I try to keep my sodium at about 1500 mg
  • Metsfn4life
    Metsfn4life Posts: 125 Member
    I would check with your doctor at your next visit just to make sure all of your hormones are in balance. However, just by browsing through your diary, I see you eat a lot of processed foods. I would suggest adding more fruits and vegetables, as well as more home-cooked meals to your diet. This may help.
  • Here's my thoughts

    1. Get your thyroid tested, also get checked for insulin reisistance.
    2. You eat alot of processed foods and carbs, try cutting down a little.
    3. What type of workouts are you doing? You may be overjudging what you do. i.e. you walk 30 mins and calculate it as 300 calories, when it may barely be 90 calories.
    4. I would stick to veggies, meats and whole grains for a while, some fruit too.
    5. Drink water, at least 8 cups
    6. Are your goals set properly in myfitnesspal?
    7. Are you tracking EVERYTHING you eat, I mean everything, the oil you cook your food with, the half of a snack you ate from a friend, the scoop of ice cream, EVERYTHING.
  • mandasimba
    mandasimba Posts: 782 Member
    I see a LOT of processed foods in your diary. I would suggest more whole foods...more veggies for sure.

    I concur, I went back to the begining of October and didn't see one fruit or vegi. Sure, calories in/calories out stuff, but a carrot could go a long way too :)
  • tjnahm
    tjnahm Posts: 73 Member
    Agreed... lots of processed foods, grains, and carbs. I would seriously looking into a Primal / Paleo lifestyle as it is how I have lost over 80lbs in under 4 months... the first three months with little to no exercise, only diet.

    :)
  • A 1500 calorie diet is a good amount to eat if you're looking to lose weight, but what do those 1500 calories consist of? Try cutting things out that have added sugar (high fructose corn syrup, sucrose, dextrose) and try eating your goal weight in grams of protein. Also, see if you can limit your carb intake to only fruits and vegetables.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    i had a quick look at the last few days of your diary, and your diary is pretty carb heavy... there isnt much in the way of fruit and veg and 'clean' food?
  • sofaking6
    sofaking6 Posts: 4,589 Member
    I looked at your diary and I agree with the poster above who noted that it's all processed, packaged foods. The quality of your diet can have an effect as well. I would recommend that you try replacing your cereal and waffles breakfast with an egg and veggie scramble. You don't have to use just egg whites..just get some healthy protein and vitamins in you in the morning, as opposed to pure empty carbs, and see if that helps. I'm SURE that you will find your path..good luck!!!
  • a couple other people already mentioned it, but looking at your diary your sodium intake is almost always over. and you really arent eating much for the calories you're consuming. most of your food looks like it comes prepackaged. try healthier, less processed foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains. and if your water intake is what your diary says, maybe you could drink more cups throughout the day.
  • mermx
    mermx Posts: 976
    Sorry to be harsh, but if you are eating under 1400 cals a day for the last 7 months then you would be losing weight. Even if you were sleeping at night and just sitting in a chair all day.

    Are you being totally honest about your food and exercise?

    Beer, wine, milk, snacks???

    The only person you will fool is yourself ;-)
  • I agree with the processed foods observations. Also, with the suggestions to check with your doctor. I am on a medication that prevents me from properly processing carbohydrates and even when I'm earting fairly healthy ones like oatmeal and yogurt I will gain weight very quickly. I see a lot of carbs in your diet and something could be causing the same sort of issues with you too.
  • epj78
    epj78 Posts: 643 Member
    I am NOT saying this is your issue --- but I can easily undo a full weeks worth of eating at goal by having one day of "cheating." My point is before jumping to ask the doctor (which is what I would suggest you do), make sure you are being honest with yourself. For me (not for everyone, but for me), I can easily have a 4,000 calorie over weekend (between alcoholic drinks and food) if I allow myself a cheat day or two - then BAM! all my work during the week erased. I know I didn't realize how easy it was to erase a whole week's worth of work until I started doing weekly averages, instead of just looking day-to-day.

    Losing weight is 90 percent about your food - so if that is off - even one day - it makes weight tend to stick.
  • rockieschick
    rockieschick Posts: 321 Member
    I see a LOT of processed foods in your diary. I would suggest more whole foods...more veggies for sure.

    Probably not the answer you were looking for but I have to agree. Maybe try changing your eating habit to add whole food instead of process....Hope it works!
  • laurensohn22
    laurensohn22 Posts: 163 Member
    Yeah actually I'm being honey I post everything I eat . Rather not lie to myself . But yeah ISO does anyone know any good snack ( preferably with no nut or almonds ) that's low in sodium .
  • If you haven't lost weight (or inches) then it's definitely time to revise your diet. You may only be eating 1400 calories, but if it's 1400 calories of crap then that's basically useless. Fruits, veggies, lean protein, homemade meals. <<These guys are your best friends :]
    It's not that you HAVE to learn how to cook homemade meals, it's that you're not seeing results and looking at your diary, that kind of tells you why. Get rid of the hot pockets, the nutella, etc. That's crap food and won't help you see results. Try adding oatmeal, or cereals like kashi go lean, or salads or egg omelet type of things.
    Also, switch up your workouts, cardio one day and weights (or yoga or w/e) the next day. If you don't switch up your workout then your body will get used to it and you'll stop seeing results.
    Food is my weakness, so I feel you there, and with only 10 vanity pounds to lose that's my main focus.
  • kyylieeeeee
    kyylieeeeee Posts: 197 Member
    I went through about two weeks of your food diary, and you're pretty consistent, so my recommendations are based off of that:

    1-- I didn't see a single vegetable in your food diary. And maybe one or two pieces of fruit. These provide essential nutrients. They're natural and not processed. Veggies are low-calorie and are super versatile. Fruit has good fiber.

    2-- Your diet is carb-heavy. Not that I'm recommending a low-carb diet, just one that's more balanced between carbs and protein. Your daily protein intake isn't very high, and the carbs you are getting are almost exclusively from processed foods rather than from whole grains or fruits. Try adding an egg or two for breakfast, lean protein (like chicken) for dinner, and snacks like raw almonds or cashews.

    3-- Don't eat so much processed food! A lot of the things in your diary come from a freezer/box/bag/can. Try buying the fresh options:
    for example, instead of a BBQ beef hot pocket, cook up some steak and serve it with 1 tbsp of BBQ sauce. With a side of fresh veggies, like steamed broccoli! For breakfast: instead of two Eggo waffles, have two slices of whole grain toast, and a Greek yogurt (high in protein).

    4-- Watch your sodium intake. This goes along with processed food, though. If you cut down on pre-made/pre-packaged food, your intake of sodium will drastically decrease. Which will make your body retain less water, and thus weigh a tiny bit less.

    I'm adding you as a friend, my diary is very very fresh but realistic, balanced, and varied. And also we're about the same age and I like having MFP friends around the same age as me!
  • Jolenebib
    Jolenebib Posts: 142 Member
    There are definitely a lot of processed foods in your diet. Add more fiber for one - not processed sugars. Replace white rice and pasta with brown rice and whole grain pasta. Find a cereal with around 6g of fiber per serving - Kashi has some great ones, and I've found target has the best prices on the cereals. You could also try having oatmeal for breakfast.

    Add more vegetables and fruits. Instead of nutella with a rice cake, have it with strawberries. Also, lean proteins like chicken, turkey, fish, will help you feel full and give you some more protein.

    I really like the cooking light magazine (and website) for quick, easy meals that are made with whole foods that are really good. I tend to make the whole recipe and then freeze single servings for later. Also, the "South Beach diet quick and easy cookbook" has some great, quick and easy meals that are also really good (I am not saying you should follow that diet, I just like the recipes).

    Its probably not your workout, its what you are eating.

    Its also possible your calories are too high. It really is calories in should be less than calories out to lose weight. But the right fuel will give your body more energy and you'll feel better and your workouts will be that much more beneficial.
  • Yeah actually I'm being honey I post everything I eat . Rather not lie to myself . But yeah ISO does anyone know any good snack ( preferably with no nut or almonds ) that's low in sodium .

    Apples, grapes, carrots, cheese (law fat variety in small portions), maybe see if you like skim milk as well as 2%? These are all things I like to snack on. I have high blood pressure as well so I watch my sodium. Or even some low sodium sandwich meat and get a couple of slices, spread 1/2 a wedge of laughing cow cheese in there, maybe some sprouts/lettuce/avacado/bell pepper and then roll it up into a littel snack roll! I like to nibble on something ike that while Im making dinner sometimes.
  • milaxx
    milaxx Posts: 1,122 Member
    I looked back at your diary since Monday. It looks like you are eating too much processed foods and not enough fresh fruit and veg. If you eat eggs, try having that in the morning instead of cereal. It will keep you fuller, longer. I also find eating fresh fruit and vegetables will eliminate the need for fiber one bars.
  • milaxx
    milaxx Posts: 1,122 Member
    I see a LOT of processed foods in your diary. I would suggest more whole foods...more veggies for sure.

    I agree. Lots of sodium in processed foods. I've been bad at tracking my food lately, but I try to keep my sodium at about 1500 mg

    It's not just the high sodium in processed foods, it's that your body doesn't know what do do with them so it takes longer for your body to break them down and process. The benefits of having whole grains and fresh fruit/veg is they are quickly passed through your system
  • milaxx
    milaxx Posts: 1,122 Member
    Yeah actually I'm being honey I post everything I eat . Rather not lie to myself . But yeah ISO does anyone know any good snack ( preferably with no nut or almonds ) that's low in sodium .

    Pretty much anything not in a box or a can.

    Some days I have a cliff bar or larabr. be careful they are high in sugar
    Today I had 1/4 cup of pecans
    Some days I have a piece of fruit or greek yogurt with fruit added.
    air popped popcorn is also good.
    some days I make a small salad
  • aimeeturner
    aimeeturner Posts: 225 Member
    I see a LOT of processed foods in your diary. I would suggest more whole foods...more veggies for sure.


    This. Also, remember to change your workout routine about every six weeks. Try to continually challenge yourself to do new things and to give it your all.
  • Yeah actually I'm being honey I post everything I eat . Rather not lie to myself . But yeah ISO does anyone know any good snack ( preferably with no nut or almonds ) that's low in sodium .

    VEGETABLES AND FRUIT.
  • juliekin
    juliekin Posts: 139 Member
    I have been going online and looking at Epicurious or AllRecipes. What might help you is to eliminate all carbs from bread, pasta, and rice for a while- I went over a month and still mostly shun it. That's where I finally started to see results. If you friend me, you can check my food diary. I eat a lot of salads with limited calories from low-fat dressings, fresh fruits and veggies or steamed veggies with Oyster sauce (tastes like Broccoli Beef, but much healthier). I am have learned to become a fan of fruits and veggies, and don't really eat nuts, peanut butter or Nutella (nom nom nom!). Got rid of butter and most oil except olive oil and tried not to eat back calories in the beginning. Also make sure you drink at least 8 cups of water and for the first few days, be near a bathroom! I hope some of these ideas help you. I started at 220 dieting on my own, by the way and have been using MFP for the last 30.
  • lizziebeth1028
    lizziebeth1028 Posts: 3,602 Member
    fresh fruits and veggies
    yogurt
    grilled chicken breast or fish
    tuna
    nuts
    almonds
    100% whole wheat bread
    peanut butter
    eggs

    What everyone else has said....you need to eat cleaner. Too many processed foods! And definitely change up your work out...put a fire under it!!!!!
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