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Should you eat after your workouts after 9pm? Eating late is fine unless you have indigestion.

I recommend the scale a the doctor's office. At home use a pair of skinny jeans to measure your progress.

No need to work out more. As long as you stay with mfp guidelines you should lose weight. But you could at intervals and strength training to your workout if you have not already.

Have you not lost anything since you've been on mfp or has it been just this week. Everyone's weight comes off differently. Some lose every week, some every 10 days, sometimes the weight will not come off for 4-6 then all at once or within a 2-3 day period. So don't fret. weigh again in 2-3 weeks and get those skinny jeans out.:flowerforyou:

Maybe someone else will chime.

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I am sticking to eating around 1,200 calories per day and not changing my intake based on my exercise. My doctor told me to burn off more than I eat, so I am trying that route to see how it goes.

I am doing Beachbody's Slim in 6 DVD workout's and I love them. I would love to lose about 50 pounds, but I don't know if it's realistic. I've kept up with my 1,200 calorie eating, water intake and workouts this week and I'm feeling great.

As for scales, I have the same mindset as you - I NEED to see results to keep myself going. I bought the WW scale at Wal-Mart which gives your weight to the tenth of a pound (or maybe two tenths). Have you done all your measurements so you can SEE if you are losing weight? I measured my chest, waist, hips, rt arm, lt arm, rt thigh, and lt thigh.

I'm looking for a few workout buddies so we can help each other through our journey's. Let me know if you'd like to buddy up and help keep each other motivated! :flowerforyou:

Have you considered that you may have hit the wall? Try changing your exercise regimine and your food choices. If you ride an eliptical, try areobics, doing yoga, try pilates... I have metabolic isuues and my body fights weight loss. I just started using the book, The Flat Belly Diet. I'm down 10lbs in 3 weeks. You eat 4 small meals a day. I am actually up in my calorie count, but burning more of it during the day, and no you should not eat that late at night. Your metabolism slows down while you sleep, your food will take longer to digest, and you will not burn as many calories. BTW, you are doing great. Keep up the good work. Best wishes-M

I saw a nutritionist this week and she told me no one should go below 1200 calories, that there is no added benefit and it can actually backfire. If you are trying to lose weight she said to subtract 500 from my calories I burn just being alive (http://calorieneedscalculator.com/) and that will equal 1 lb a week weight loss not counting excercise. If that number is less than 1200 she said to use 1200. Then my goal is to burn 1750-3500 calories a week in exercise which should result in an additional 1/2-1lb weight loss per week. As another person said you might just be hitting a temporary wall. Give your body a little time to adjust and I bet it will come around. Good luck.

Should I eat after my workouts to consume more calories even though I don't finish my workouts till after 9 pm and go to bed between 10-10:30? PROBABLY NOT-BUT MAYBE SOME CHOCOLATE MILK

Scales?? Can anyone recommend a good one, I want it to go in tenths (my only does half lbs) and any little move down will help encourage me MINE IS A WEIGHT WATCHERS BRAND I REALLY LIKE IT - GOT IT AT KMART - IT ACTUALLY CAN BE PROGRAMED TO SHOW WHAT YOU'VE LOST

I'm terrified to up my calories this week and gain! I've lost 50lbs before and if I track my food, excercise and stay within a certain number I lose. Would I really need to eat more food in my 30's than in my 20's? I lost 50 lbs eating 18 WW points a day which equals to around 900-1100 calories, why am I not losing? (Yes I read all the posts regarding eating more.....my brain does not get it)--I TOTALLY AGREE THIS IS THE TOUGHEST MENTAL BLOCK I'VE FACED TO...BUT AS YOU GET CLOSER TO YOUR GOAL YOUR BODY DEMANDS MORE THAN 1200

Should I up my workouts to 60 or 90 minutes?? I'm afraid to do more cause of all the food I'm supposed to consume. It does not feel natural to me to stuff my face to lose:blushing: --GIVE THE ELLIPTICAL A COUPLE WEEKS - WHEN YOU CHANGE YOUR PROGRAM IT TAKES YOUR BODY TIME TO ADJUST - MAYBE ALTERNATE BETWEEN WALKING AND THE ELLIPTICAL - JUST GO CRAZY MIXING IT UP--ADD SOME STRENGTH IN THERE!


HOPE THAT'S HELPFUL....

I am sticking to eating around 1,200 calories per day and not changing my intake based on my exercise. My doctor told me to burn off more than I eat, so I am trying that route to see how it goes.

Using MFP, you still have a caloric deficit when you eat your exercise calories.

to the original poster: I have the WW scale and it's very accurate--it matches the one at the gym. I think it's ok to eat late at night--but if you feel you can't, just have a light snack and then incorporate the remaining exercise calories into your breakfast the next morning. Another thing to consider is that you may be adding muscle mass so this may affect your weight, ie the scale will not go down as much, but you will be physically smaller--use the skinny jeans as suggested or a tape measure to monitor progress.

I know that time is an issue, so my suggestion is to plan your meals ahead of time. Maybe Sunday evening before the week starts. That is what I normally do. Also, try to stay away from processed foods, there is a lot of sodium there. Try fresh fruits in the morning and veggies in the afternoon. I would definetly not suggest eating a large meal after you workout at 9pm. Try a recovery drink. What I have been doing is drinking is 8.5 oz of the G2 Gatorade and 1 scoop of whey protien. It will help with muscle soreness. Try to eat about an hour before you workout, so as not to crash during your workout.
Also, you really need to break up your calories a little more. It is highly recommended that you eat 5 small meals a day. Try almonds for your afternoon snack and maybe a good greek 0% fat free yogurt for your morning snack. Alot of people like the Fage, I actually have the Oikos and I love it. Fresh fruit in the morning is better than in the afternoon, since there are a lot of sugars in them. It is harder to burn off in the afternoon, it is better to give your body the whole day to burn them off. Salad with dinner is a great way to get in more veggies. Put cauliflower and brocolli in it. There is this great dressing spritzer that you can find in the dressing isle. It is only 1 calorie per spray. I love the Balsamic Viniagerette.
Don't forget to try to get in at least 30 mins of exercise 3 to 5 times a week. I know it is hard at first, but once you get into the routine your body will thrive on it. Also, make sure you change up your routine every few weeks to keep your body guessing. Muscle confusion is the key.
I know it is a lot to take in when you are just starting out, so just take it one day at a time. You can do this and this site is amazing for any and all the help that you might need. I wish you the best of luck in your journey to a happier an healthier lifestyle. :bigsmile:

Have you thought about incorporating some resistance training to your exercise?