Haven't lost anything!?!?! :( :(

You dont really sound like you care to change your ways, Eating breakfast a waste of time are you joking ? Its not hard to grab a granola bar on the way out the door. Eat in your car.

Breakfast is not needed, you can eat 1 or 10 meals a day, what matters is your total caloric intake, not when you eat it.

are you freaking HIGH?

There is this things called a metabolism, you must feed it regularly in order for it to be working the way it should.

:::facepalm:::

I eat breakfast when I get to work. I too am not a morning person and have over an hour commute... keep it simple, I bring instant oatmeal... just add water. Also, I have packets of raisins in my desk, 2 tbsp is one serving of fruit. Also, for protein I have whole natural almonds in my desk, 30g is about 170 calories. Just bring healthier choices to work and munch throughout the day, I find that is helping me. Can you use honey instead of sugar... that's what I do in my tea.

Baby steps, if you try and change too much too fast you won't stick with it. I was ate almost nothing but processed foods. I still have them in moderation, but I have definitely changed my habits.

And you definitely need to eat more (at least more healthy, calorie rich foods). Sounds like you are admitting that you don't eat the healthiest... that's the first step!

Good luck

This is whats happening to me. I was not eating up to my 1200 calories each day even stupidly priding my self on the fact that I was "under" the 1200 but in the end I was doing myself a big injustice. That and the fact that I drank like 2 coke zero's each day. Im thinking the low calories and the sodiom in diet soda has held me back. I do have to say that loosening the leash on my calorie intake has not been easy psychologically. I know it may sound strange but its almost like a gateway to letting myself purge and lose control completely.

EXACTLY!! That's how I feel! Like 'Crap!! I can't eat all that!! I'll gain it back!!" And I love sweets, and hamburgers, and stuff like that. Yes I still eat sweets which I should cut down a lot, but I 'justify' it cause their homemade. Other stuff that I 'crave' or that are 'bad for you' I pretty well stay away from. But I understand what you're saying:)

Just because it is homemade.. does not mean it is GOOD for you.

You dont really sound like you care to change your ways, Eating breakfast a waste of time are you joking ? Its not hard to grab a granola bar on the way out the door. Eat in your car.

Breakfast is not needed, you can eat 1 or 10 meals a day, what matters is your total caloric intake, not when you eat it.

are you freaking HIGH?

There is this things called a metabolism, you must feed it regularly in order for it to be working the way it should.

:::facepalm:::

Regularly, yes. Which does not mean you have to eat breakfast. Your metabolism is not going to tank if you eat at 12:00 noon instead of 9:00 AM.

I am talking about the 1 meal. That is BAD advice.

You dont really sound like you care to change your ways, Eating breakfast a waste of time are you joking ? Its not hard to grab a granola bar on the way out the door. Eat in your car.

Breakfast is not needed, you can eat 1 or 10 meals a day, what matters is your total caloric intake, not when you eat it.

are you freaking HIGH?

There is this things called a metabolism, you must feed it regularly in order for it to be working the way it should.

:::facepalm:::

Regularly, yes. Which does not mean you have to eat breakfast. Your metabolism is not going to tank if you eat at 12:00 noon instead of 9:00 AM.

I am talking about the 1 meal. That is BAD advice.

why is that?

you would lose the same amount of weight eating one mean that is 1500 cals vs. 5 meals of 300 cals each, your energy may differ throughout the day, but we are talking weight loss. IF uses this approach, as do many MFPers with full on 6 packs that have read the studies and tried it out themselves. Not something I could do but some people swear by it.

The reason that you don't get hungry is because you are not eating enough. If you don't feed a baby enough, it will eventually stop crying and just conserve energy, and that's what your body is doing. You haven't fed your hunger baby, so it is shutting down all unnecessary energy expenditures and just trying to survive on what you are giving it. When you start to eat enough, you will start to get hungry again.

How do you feel physically? Tired? Headaches? Is your body telling you that you feel well and strong right now, or not?

Welcome to my world.

Try going gluten free and eat breakfast! Two hard cooked eggs and a piece of fruit is just as easy as a snack bar if you boil the eggs ahead of time. They keep well in the fridge and cheaper too.

Honestly, you aren't eating enough, sweetie and breakfast is very important. I know what it feels like to be a busy mom who works full-time and don't have "time" to eat dinner, so eat it on the run. I usually grab a Slimfast shake if I don't have time or I will toast 2 low-fat waffles with whipped peanut butter. Peanut butter is a great way to get protein (the whipped is 150 calories for 2 tbs).

I know it sounds backwards, but your body needs fuel to burn fuel to lose weight. You should be consuming ATLEAST 1200 calories and if you are exercising it should be more. I usually eat atleast 1900 calories/day. I do moderate exercising 3-4 times a week depending on my schedule. It could also be that your body has hit its natural plateau.

I know I struggle with sweets too, and if you look at my diary - you will see it. Try to substitute it for something more healthy - fruit has natural sugar. I love non fat plain yogurt with frozen red raspberries and some splenda - quite the treat. Also, skinnycow is a good one or the 100 calories packs. Don't get me wrong... I still have the occasionally candy bar (like today because TOM is around the corner). Keep your head up. I have been at this for 16 months now - it is a journey of trial and error.

Regularly, yes. Which does not mean you have to eat breakfast. Your metabolism is not going to tank if you eat at 12:00 noon instead of 9:00 AM.

I am talking about the 1 meal. That is BAD advice.

why is that?

you would lose the same amount of weight eating one mean that is 1500 cals vs. 5 meals of 300 cals each, your energy may differ throughout the day, but we are talking weight loss. IF uses this approach, as do many MFPers with full on 6 packs that have read the studies and tried it out themselves. Not something I could do but some people swear by it.

Considering your body can only digest a certain amount of protein in one meal etc. Yea go ahead and eat 125 grams of protein but your body will only be able to digest a certain amount of it. The rest goes to waste. Calories are not the only thing that matter in a diet. All your other macros are just as important. Feed it all to your body in one sitting and yes some of it gets absorbed into the body, the rest goes right out the ****ter.. literally.

And how much can you digest at one time? Please provide peer reviewed studies that back up your claim, thanks.

This is whats happening to me. I was not eating up to my 1200 calories each day even stupidly priding my self on the fact that I was "under" the 1200 but in the end I was doing myself a big injustice. That and the fact that I drank like 2 coke zero's each day. Im thinking the low calories and the sodiom in diet soda has held me back. I do have to say that loosening the leash on my calorie intake has not been easy psychologically. I know it may sound strange but its almost like a gateway to letting myself purge and lose control completely.

EXACTLY!! That's how I feel! Like 'Crap!! I can't eat all that!! I'll gain it back!!" And I love sweets, and hamburgers, and stuff like that. Yes I still eat sweets which I should cut down a lot, but I 'justify' it cause their homemade. Other stuff that I 'crave' or that are 'bad for you' I pretty well stay away from. But I understand what you're saying:)

Just because it is homemade.. does not mean it is GOOD for you.

You mean that homemade lasagna is not good for you! lol

Well apparenlty if you at least know what you are putting in it then it is good for you and you should be able to eat it and lose weight.

Regularly, yes. Which does not mean you have to eat breakfast. Your metabolism is not going to tank if you eat at 12:00 noon instead of 9:00 AM.

I am talking about the 1 meal. That is BAD advice.

why is that?

you would lose the same amount of weight eating one mean that is 1500 cals vs. 5 meals of 300 cals each, your energy may differ throughout the day, but we are talking weight loss. IF uses this approach, as do many MFPers with full on 6 packs that have read the studies and tried it out themselves. Not something I could do but some people swear by it.

Considering your body can only digest a certain amount of protein in one meal etc. Yea go ahead and eat 125 grams of protein but your body will only be able to digest a certain amount of it. The rest goes to waste. Calories are not the only thing that matter in a diet. All your other macros are just as important. Feed it all to your body in one sitting and yes some of it gets absorbed into the body, the rest goes right out the ****ter.. literally.

And how much can you digest at one time? Please provide peer reviewed studies that back up your claim, thanks.

Look at your hand....now make it into a fist......THAT is how big your stomach is!!!!! That is about the amount of food you should eat in a sitting so your stomach doesn't expand too much!!!! Smaller more frequent meals are better for you than one!!!! My mother is a personal trainer and I'm currently studying to become one as well!!! So don't try and tell me that I don't know what I'm talking about. If you have NOT studied up on this stuff then it probably isn't smart to be giving others advice about it. Just sayin'.