Lies about weight loss...

I don't tend to read anyone's diary unless they ask me to do so. And quite honestly, if I did - I wouldn't question their weight loss. What works for some people, won't work for others. If they've hit on something that works for THEM - who am *I* to judge them?

I've had people question me about how much I eat each day and it pisses me off. Just because it may not work for YOU, doesn't mean it doesn't work for anyone. This is a very individual journey and I feel like people need to focus on their own goals and stop worrying about what everyone else is or isn't doing.

I've learned that for me - it IS all about calories in/calories out. My body isn't phased by sodium, sugar, or carbs. As long as I stay under my calories? I'm good. I also know that I have a pretty wide range of calories that I can consume each day and still be fine.

I don't tend to read anyone's diary unless they ask me to do so. And quite honestly, if I did - I wouldn't question their weight loss. What works for some people, won't work for others. If they've hit on something that works for THEM - who am *I* to judge them?

I've had people question me about how much I eat each day and it pisses me off. Just because it may not work for YOU, doesn't mean it doesn't work for anyone. This is a very individual journey and I feel like people need to focus on their own goals and stop worrying about what everyone else is or isn't doing.

^^^^^this

If it is simply calories in/calories out, then I need to be studied for science, because I'm defying physics or thermodynamics or something with my major plateau!

ME TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:grumble:

I am often skeptical about others results, but I've stopped caring what others are doing. I, however had to stop lying to myself. Fad diets didn't help. Weight loss pills prove to be a medical risk and I didn't want to chance it. I only go by what's been proven to work. Eating 6 small meals a day of things that are good for you. With moderate to no excercise I've lost 6 pounds in about two weeks...

Now I've decided to kick up the exercise a notch and stop cheating ( I think I've awarded myself 1 cheat day for every two days I do well LOL). What ever you do don't give up. I got pissed off in the beginning and quit, but I am so tired of tucking my pants instead of buttoning them or wearing tights.

I have set realistic expecations for myself and I've found my little piece of motivation ( in the form of a bathing suit I must look amazing in by May!) Add me as a friend and we'll keep each other pumped. This task of loosing weight or counting calories doesn't have to be daunting... if you are not alone.

Just "food" for thought (pun intended)

Well, it's impossible to compare one person's weight loss to another and get an accurate idea of what will work for you.

I, for instance, lost 15lbs one semester in high school eating nothing but donuts, Junior Mints, and pizza, because I was running cross-country and training for my black belt. Most people wouldn't lose weight while eating crap like that, but I did, and still can, because my body is just super-efficient at burning off crap, so long as I'm working out.

I don't question how other people lose weight, because it would just set me up for personal failure, because I'm not them.

i don't question others weight loss but i do question these lose weight fast pills and programs that people get suckered into... it's plain and simple, eat healthier and get more activity.. that's all there is too it.

Is your daily goal 2,000 calories? That might be a bit high.

For the most part the "calories in vs calories out" logic seems to work for me.

I do 2 "extras"

1) watch my sodium (because I suck up water like a sponge, and to high of sodium WILL stop me from losing...and to high for me is 2500 sadly).

2) And I don't eat my exercise calories (unless I'm starving and feel like I'm going to die lol)

But otherwise if you looked at my diary, I would probably be one of those people who you think "how the heck are they losing weight"...because I eat all kinds of foods. Not low carb, Not low fat, Not "clean"...Just food, and I try to stay under calories.

I have found questioning others weight loss is not a good thing for me to do because I start comparing myself to others. This puts you on a roller coaster of doubt and frustration. I only have to be better than myself. Also, it is not ultimately about the end result, but about the journey. I want to not only lose the weight, but create a lifestyle of better health- not temporary, but for all my years given on earth. Focus on listening to your body and what you need to do to lose the weight. Don't worry about the rest- it is just small potatoes.

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/you-are-not-different.html

I don't concern myself with other people's food diaries and/or work out routines, as, while I do love the support and success stories on MFP, the main reason I am here is for me- to deal with my own weight loss issues and to track my own calories and daily exercise.
I think it's great that so many people on this site have lost a lot of weight and I hope to be one of them, someday!
I've lost 63 pounds since November 2011 and I've done it through eating less and working out more. For me, it's that simple (though, losing weight realy isn't 'simple'), but it's been gradual and I am sure there will be weeks when I won't lose anything. Maybe then I will push myself harder or consume fewer calories, but for now I am happy with how things are going. One thing I've learned when it comes to losing weight is- do what works best for YOU, not anyone else. We're all different and our bodies all respond to things differently

I don't know about other people and what worked for them, but here's what has worked for me:

1. eat BALANCED meals. If you want to go over on anything, protein and fiber is okay. Fat is a necessary part of good nutrition.
2. eat less than you burn, but you need to make sure you get SOMETHING in you each day. DON'T skip breakfast, and eat it within 30 minutes of waking up. COFFEE, although a necessity for me, does NOT constitute a food group, and doesn't qualify as breakfast.
3. I don't "exercise" per se, but I DO have a fairly active life normally. I bowl 3 times a week, and we have 3 large dogs that we walk three or more times a day, and at least one of those walks is about 3/4 mile. Now that the weather is turning nice, we typically will get in two 3/4 mile (or more) walks and one 3/8 mile walk on the weekdays. Weekends, we TRY to get a nice two mile walk in at least once. It wears them out too!
4. Drink lots of water.
5. There is alot of controversy over a few magical terms on here, such as "starvation mode" and "1200 calories". While I am NOT a nutritionist nor am I in the field of internal medicine, that magical 1200 was true for ME. Once I bumped my calorie intake up to between 1400 and 1600, I started losing weight again.
6. Alcohol is harmful in two ways: a) it is "empty calories" just like soda and kool-aid b) it reduces inhibitions, and will tend to make you munch mindlessly. Just because it comes from fruits or grains doesn't mean it's a food group.
7. it's okay to have an indulgence day (I don't like the term "cheat day"). Just don't have one every week, and once you're done with it, let it go.
8. be completely honest in your food journal, to see what you are taking in. if you have 3 triscuits at work, log them, even if it's not a full serving.
9. don't think of this as a "diet", and don't let others who are close to you treat it as such. Although the term "lifestyle change" is probably trite and extremely overused on here, it totally fits what you are trying to accomplish.
10. If you are a person of faith, re-connect with God, and ask Him to help you. God helps me in many key areas: He keeps my log entries complete and honest; He keeps me calm, peaceful and centered, which leads to a lower stress level, He helps me to avoid giving in to temptation; He helps me to let go of things I cannot control (lower stress level again); and anger, hurts and resentments. Never go to bed with resentment on your heart towards anyone or anything. All it will do is grow and fester in the dark, you'll think you forgot all about it, then one day, there it is, manifesting itself as an all-out munchies attack, and you'll have no clue why you suddenly decided to eat that whole bag of doritos, or whatever.

As I said, these worked for me. I have lost a total of 75 lbs, and am now maintaining, and trying to get the hang of a good calorie count for that. I started at 235(+) and am at 160 now.

I hope this helps you, and if you want, feel free to add me as a friend.

something could be causing a hormonal imbalance thyroid is responisble for almost all metabolic activity in the body so maybe rule that out?

It was easier for me to lose weight when I was at 232 pounds and eat good & got moving...the weight just fell off...but now it's alot harder now. I'm down to trying to get the last 24 pounds off....and its way harder now.