Not Losing - What Should I do

I was having the same problem and mfp had my calories too low. I upped them and now its finally starting to come off after over a month and a half. You can go to this website and find out what your brm is....

www.muscleandstrength.com/tools/brm-and-daily-calorie-calculator.html

Depending on how much weight you want to lose a week..if you want to lose 1lb you minus 500 calories from your brm, 2lbs a week minus 1000 calories. And you're suppose to eat your exercise calories back. Hope this helps! Good luck!

I agree with the other two responders. Try eating a bit more, changing up the types of food that you're eating, the type of exercise you're doing, etc. If none of that works, you may just be in a plateau and your body is adjusting to what you're doing. Patience is key.

I was also having the same problem and a good member on here told me that if I was new to exercising, my muscles were probably retaining water and glycogen in anticipation of the next workout. The body does this to ensure that it has enough energy for this "new" thing you are putting it through! Keep at it and you will see results eventually! Keep up the great work!!

My advice would be to cut out grains. Eat lots of meat and veggies and some fruit too. Some people won't like this advice, but that's what works for me!

What are you eating? And what are you doing for exercise in that 30-45min timeframe? Everyone always says to eat more, but we also need to remember that although diet is a major part of weightloss, sometimes our bodies get used to our workouts and we just need to switch things up a bit.

First, evaluate your intake. Are the amounts your recording right? 1 cup of cereal is deceptively small, especially since most bowls hold at least 2. Are you counting the oil you cook with? Every time you put some butter on a piece of bread? It's easy for extra calories to creep in that way.

Also, if you're only trying to lose 10-20lbs, I would consider eating back your exercise calories. I eat back at least half of mine every day, and I've been losing fine. As others have suggested, upping your calories might help too. I've had successful results with that as well. Also, if you're not doing any strength training, try that. I couldn't get below 130 until I started doing strength training.

Eat more!! I set my cals to lose 2 lbs a week and so I I was at 1200 a day too... it worked for awhile and then I totally stopped losing for weeks and actually gained a few lbs (with 6-7 times a week exercising and diligent logging!) I finally upped my calories (changed to losing 1 lb a week) after so many people suggested it... so for 4 days now I've eaten 1500-1700 calories and I've lost 3 lbs already!! It felt weird to eat more, almost had to force myself but I think my body was hitting the "starvation mode" thing and holding on instead of letting go. We'll see how well it goes but it is what is working for me... worth a try!

Calorie count is too low, all my clients are on at least 1500 calories per day. like I have been reading in other posts, dont count cleaningt he house as exercise. Dont fool yourself, this site is a tool and not the end all of your nutrition and exercise. make sure you are getting enough protien, the body burns more calories trying to burn off protien than any other nutrient. Weight train, science has proven that over time the best way to get weight off and keep it off is weight training. switch things up, try a different class or different routine when it comes to exercise. Relax, the weight doesnt always come flying off for everyone, relax and it will come if you can look at your self in the mirror and say you have eaten clean and exercised.

consistency is the only way!

"be better than yesterday"

good luck

Matt

When I first started MFP I didn't understand that I should eat my NET calories. This means eating back exercise calories. I didn't loose anything for the first 3 weeks. I finally decided to adjust my goal to 1/2 lb loss per week with brought me up to 1580 per day. I also exercise 5 days a week so I make sure to eat back those calories. Some days I am eating close to 2,000 calories. Once I made this adjustment I saw the weight start to come off. Play with the calorie goal but eat back your exercise. Dont starve yourself. Good Luck!