Why cant I loose weight or inches ???????

shelley234
shelley234 Posts: 150 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Hi i have just logged back in after a while off, i have been eating healthy apart from over the xmas lol. Also i have been exercising a lot. But for some reason im no dropping any weight or inches. Any advice would be greatfull.

My basic daily food

breakfast no hungry a lot of the time but when I do its 2 bits of toast and coffee or weetabix.

Lunch veg soup or sandwich

Dinner grilled chicken salad

Snacks fruit or snack bar

Excersise
Mon jogging at least half hour
Wed 2 exercise classes
Thur jogging at least half hour (not every week)
Sat 1 exercise class
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  • lipglossjunky73
    lipglossjunky73 Posts: 497 Member
    You must incorporate strength training - that is the only thing that does it for me.

    Strength training with heavy weights - work to failure - at least 3 sets of 8-10 reps
  • crazycat80
    crazycat80 Posts: 121 Member
    How many calories are you logging? Looking at your generic menu it doesn't look you may be getting enough calories each day.
  • LJC44
    LJC44 Posts: 221
    Hi i have just logged back in after a while off, i have been eating healthy apart from over the xmas lol. Also i have been exercising a lot. But for some reason im no dropping any weight or inches. Any advice would be greatfull.

    My basic daily food

    breakfast no hungry a lot of the time but when I do its 2 bits of toast and coffee or weetabix.

    Lunch veg soup or sandwich

    Dinner grilled chicken salad

    Snacks fruit or snack bar

    Excersise
    Mon jogging at least half hour
    Wed 2 exercise classes
    Thur jogging at least half hour (not every week)
    Sat 1 exercise class

    Number one, you should always eat breakfast! It is honestly very impotant and it jump-starts the metabolism. Even if you are not hungry, at least eat something small like fruit, oatmeal, or a few eggs! About 5 years ago I found that when I went to this plan: Breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, dinner.....it helped out alot! I lost inches and fat quickly! There are people that say that plan is goofy but for me it worked. The foods you eat are also important. Make sure you include fiber and PROTEIN! The exercise seems ok but if you have been doing the same routines, change them up!
  • LJC44
    LJC44 Posts: 221
    And add strength training as mentioned already!!! It truly helps with losing inches!
  • Emilia6909
    Emilia6909 Posts: 309 Member
    It's can be soul destroying when those darn lbs wont drop! Looking at your eating plan, I'd say you're not eating enough. Try having a cuppa in the morning with a plain slice of toast just to get your metabolism kick started for the day. I see that when I log my food on tracker on MFP, it does tell me that if I don't consume all my calories, my body could go into starvation mode.

    Good luck !
  • lipglossjunky73
    lipglossjunky73 Posts: 497 Member
    I do not fdall into the "you are not eating enough" mindset. You are probably either eating the wrong things, or not doing the right exercise to get you the results you want.

    I once gained weight instead of losing because I was told I wasn't eating enough. Turns out I was eating just fine - just all the wrong things!

    OK looking at your fitness schedule -

    Jogging must be done to the point where you are getting a good burn. No on and off trotting - you need to maintain a pace and stick with it
    What is going on in these exercise classes?
    You occasionally run an extra day

    Looks like you are just not working out enough. That and you are eating high sodium things which will make you retain water - I don't see enough fresh vegetables, salads, or fruit. And you must eat breakfast - it sets the tone for the day! You might be doing some mindless snacking here and there that you are not paying attention to - especially if you are skipping breakfast.
  • LJC44
    LJC44 Posts: 221
    My suggestion for cardio at least twice a week are intervals. I promise you will see results if you do intervals on a cardio machine! Unless you are already doing them now??
  • StephanieHolloway
    StephanieHolloway Posts: 18
    I don't think you are eating eough!
  • ammiehill79
    ammiehill79 Posts: 31 Member
    I jump started my weight lose with the AdvoCare 24 day Challenge=amazing!!!!!
  • BrettPGH
    BrettPGH Posts: 4,716 Member
    My best piece of advice to you is to ignore anyone giving advice with a "Joined January 2012" under their name.

    Breakfast isn't necessary if it's not for you. It doesn't "jump start your metabolism." I never eat anything more than a banana and an oat bar and even those I don't have until around 9-10am. Yet apparently my metabolism is starting just fine.

    The food you ate the day before does not magically leave your system at midnight. If you aren't hungry in the morning don't feel like you have to eat just because someone told you to.

    Watch your calories and your macros, exercise, drink water and work to keep your numbers close to what MFP recommends. As you keep at it you can find what works for you. Follow what the site recommends and long term users who've had success tell you and you'll do great!
  • k7n2w3
    k7n2w3 Posts: 241 Member
    With how much on some days you are working out (as in 2 exercise classes the one day) you might not be eating enough. Your body starts thinking "omg i'm working really hard today, i better save these calories in case she works out tomorrow like this". you might want to vary your calorie intake depending on the workout intensities so your body also doesnt get stuck on the same foods as well. Hope that was helpful :-)

    SW 155.1
    GW and CW 112.0
  • JoyWoodruff
    JoyWoodruff Posts: 33 Member
    All of the above is right, use some weight training as well as cardio. Also.. what EXACTLY are you eating? You mentioned christmas eating, but I cannot see your diary so Im not sure. It could be either not enough food, or youre portion sizes aren't correct. You may want to watch portion sizes, as well as your water intake. Keep in mind if you are already using weights, it could be a matter of breaking through a plateau because your muscles will show a gain on scale but be a good thing because you are gaining muscle not fat; but that will go down, just takes time for muscles to adjust.
  • LJC44
    LJC44 Posts: 221
    Not here to argue and tell you my advice is the absolute right way to go. I believe I said it worked for me. I absolutely believe breakfast is important in my opinion. No need for rudeness from people who joined on "Jul 2011".
  • shelley234
    shelley234 Posts: 150 Member
    Thanks, One off the classes has weight training but I think I will add some in my self too. thanks
  • shelley234
    shelley234 Posts: 150 Member
    Thank you everyone for your help, I will try all suggestions. I suppose it all trail and error and what works for me. Im very commited and am willing to put the hard work in.

    Thank you everyone its much appreciated
  • shelley234
    shelley234 Posts: 150 Member
    I do not fdall into the "you are not eating enough" mindset. You are probably either eating the wrong things, or not doing the right exercise to get you the results you want.

    I once gained weight instead of losing because I was told I wasn't eating enough. Turns out I was eating just fine - just all the wrong things!

    OK looking at your fitness schedule -

    Jogging must be done to the point where you are getting a good burn. No on and off trotting - you need to maintain a pace and stick with it
    What is going on in these exercise classes?
    You occasionally run an extra day

    Looks like you are just not working out enough. That and you are eating high sodium things which will make you retain water - I don't see enough fresh vegetables, salads, or fruit. And you must eat breakfast - it sets the tone for the day! You might be doing some mindless snacking here and there that you are not paying attention to - especially if you are skipping breakfast.



    Hi not sure what you mean by high sodium, I think it might be a thing I should change as I am constantly feeling bloated..
  • lizziebeth1028
    lizziebeth1028 Posts: 3,602 Member
    I would suggest opening up your diary so we could have a look. I know you gave us a basic rundown but with out seeing what you're logging in your diary it's hard to speculate what could be the problem. I know you said you had taken a break and you're just now getting back. My advice would be to -

    1 - invest in a food scale
    2 - log everything down to the smallest bite in your diary
    3 - eat all your exercise calories back
    4 - try to eat a variety of foods....and plenty of fruits and veggies
    5 - drink water!!!! (I am so bad at this myself)
    6 - watch your sodium

    And just give it time...if you are doing everything correctly the weight will come off. Best of luck!
  • crewsicka
    crewsicka Posts: 105 Member
    eat breakfast.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    undereating.
  • shelley234
    shelley234 Posts: 150 Member
    I would suggest opening up your diary so we could have a look. I know you gave us a basic rundown but with out seeing what you're logging in your diary it's hard to speculate what could be the problem. I know you said you had taken a break and you're just now getting back. My advice would be to -

    1 - invest in a food scale
    2 - log everything down to the smallest bite in your diary
    3 - eat all your exercise calories back
    4 - try to eat a variety of foods....and plenty of fruits and veggies
    5 - drink water!!!! (I am so bad at this myself)
    6 - watch your sodium

    And just give it time...if you are doing everything correctly the weight will come off. Best of luck!


    Iv opened up my profile so everyone can have a look.
  • Sabresgal63
    Sabresgal63 Posts: 641 Member
    Your calories are all over the place for even just the week. Try going by the recommended settings and keep it even for awhile and see how your body adjusts.
  • hottottie11
    hottottie11 Posts: 907 Member
    You need more fooooooood!!

    Also there is not metabolic advantage to breakfast, so you don't have to force yourself to eat if you don't want to. (I do because I wake up huuuuuunnnngry!)

    But yea, more food.

    Read this:

    http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/why-big-caloric-deficits-and-lots-of-activity-can-hurt-fat-loss.html

    big deficits and lots of activity won't help you get to your goals.
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  • flabulous4
    flabulous4 Posts: 599 Member
    Definitely eat more. I can't believe you can function on so little food, I would be constantly starving (maybe that's just me). Some days you're quite a way under the magic 1200 - maybe try eating a few different things as well, mix it up a bit?
  • Thomasm198
    Thomasm198 Posts: 3,189 Member
    Not here to argue and tell you my advice is the absolute right way to go. I believe I said it worked for me. I absolutely believe breakfast is important in my opinion. No need for rudeness from people who joined on "Jul 2011".

    It wasn't rudeness. It was honesty.

    To the OP: basically, eat more.
  • lizziebeth1028
    lizziebeth1028 Posts: 3,602 Member
    you definitely need to add more fresh whole foods into your diet! FRUITS AND VEGETABLES!

    also add more variety - eggs, chicken, turkey, yogurt, cottage cheese, nuts

    if you are logging everything accurately and correctly you are not getting enough calories. Eat! If breakfast is not your thing....how about a mid morning protein shake or smoothie?
  • shelley234
    shelley234 Posts: 150 Member
    I thought I was doing the right thing by not eating too much, but everyone saying eat more omg It defo not the right thing lol. :laugh: :laugh:

    Well thats me as from tomorow eating more foooooooooooood.

    It seems a bit weired to eat more to lose weight.
  • Thomasm198
    Thomasm198 Posts: 3,189 Member
    I thought I was doing the right thing by not eating too much, but everyone saying eat more omg It defo not the right thing lol. :laugh: :laugh:

    Well thats me as from tomorow eating more foooooooooooood.

    It seems a bit weired to eat more to lose weight.

    It might sound weird but it works. :smile:
  • heybales
    heybales Posts: 18,842 Member
    Hi i have just logged back in after a while off, i have been eating healthy apart from over the xmas lol. Also i have been exercising a lot. But for some reason im no dropping any weight or inches. Any advice would be greatfull.

    My basic daily food

    breakfast no hungry a lot of the time but when I do its 2 bits of toast and coffee or weetabix.

    Lunch veg soup or sandwich

    Dinner grilled chicken salad

    Snacks fruit or snack bar

    Excersise
    Mon jogging at least half hour
    Wed 2 exercise classes
    Thur jogging at least half hour (not every week)
    Sat 1 exercise class

    Well, from your minimalst diet at 1200 or below calories, and exercising and not eating many of your calories back, I'd suggest your body has gotten real good at working with less food and slowed the metabolism down real well.

    MFP is going to suggest a decent healthy BMR that your height/weight should probably have.
    Unless there is a real medical reason why, the reason you would not be at that healthy BMR is because you have less muscle than the avg's the calculations are based on, or you have slowed your metabolism down because of eating so little.

    What did MFP really show as BMR and maintenance calories for your stats and selection of activity level?
    Did you manually set 1200?
  • elder4
    elder4 Posts: 27 Member
    I thought I was doing the right thing by not eating too much, but everyone saying eat more omg It defo not the right thing lol. :laugh: :laugh:

    Well thats me as from tomorow eating more foooooooooooood.

    It seems a bit weired to eat more to lose weight.

    I totally feel you!!! I thought I was doing great because I was eating my 1200 calories and then working out (600-800 cals a day) but havent budged (or even gone up by up to a lb) in a month. Luckily for me one of my best friends is a dieticion so I asked her to take a look at things for me. She told me the same thing. I am not eating enough and my body is in starvation mode. Most would be happy to be told eat more but I am a little nervous. Im giving it a shot though..... Here we go!!! Good luck to you!

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