STARTING TO WORRY
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you are probably replacing fat with muscle, muscle weighs more. so you won't see a loss in weight, but inches. I would think that is a good thing
Oh, lord.
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What's heavier, a pound of feathers or a pound of lead?
Ugh, I'm so sick of people bashing the "muscle weighs more than fat" thing - muscle DOES weigh more than fat!
Fill a mason jar with muscle and another mason jar with fat. The one filled with muscle will weigh more! Of course 1 lb of muscle is the same as 1 lb of fat, they're both one pound. But would you say that lead doesn't weigh more than feathers because 1 lb of feathers and 1 lb of lead weigh the same? No, clearly lead weighs more. It's the same with muscle and fat.
End rant.
It truly doesn't matter because she isn't gaining lean muscle mass. You really need a surplus of calories to increase muscle.0 -
My suggestion would be to stop the strength training and do only cardio for the weight loss. Strength training is great but when you want to lose weight you shoudl really stick to mostly cardio. Additionally, I would suggest reducing carbohydrates out of your diet, and reducing sodium which can cause you to retain water weigt etc.
this is mostly nonsense
OH MY....I need the weights..0 -
So glad you showed the intelligent answer. You can google pictures and see the difference. 1lb of muscle is half the size of fat. So many people dont understand that. Ive only lost 22lbs but ive gone down 3 pant sizes. I do strength training 3 days a a week. Im happy with the visual changes not the scale numbers. However I totally understand the frustration with the insurance. I would try more cardio for now. Drink more water and then more fiber. Good luck. And congratulation on the graduation. Keep up the great work. You will be there in no time.you are probably replacing fat with muscle, muscle weighs more. so you won't see a loss in weight, but inches. I would think that is a good thing
WRONG. Muscle does NOT weigh more
1 lb of muscle = 1 lb of fat , it is still 1 lb
however muscle is leaner so you will look smaller.
The "muscle weighs more" thing goes by VOLUME, not weight. 1 cubic foot of muscle does, in fact, weight more than 1 cubic foot of fat, because muscle is more dense. That's what that line means.0 -
If you're doing WEIGHT TRAINING along with cardio, you're gaining muscle while losing fat. Muscle weighs more than fat, thus why the scale isn't budging while you're losing inches.
Don't sweat it, keep it up and you'll drop pounds eventually. And in the mean time you'll get to see physical changes to your body, which are more important, IMO.0 -
I want to thank you for the positive words, and UN thank anyone who has negative crap to add, as i am trying to fix whatever it is I am doing wrong.
I can handle what I am doing wrong, this is why I ask.
i will up the protien, yet again. And add more water again, I lost 70 pounds, and have kept it off, but according to the world, I need to lose 30 more.
I obviously have not figured the calories correctly or something, thats why I asked.0 -
I logged faithfully, I exercised more than I normally would, I drank so much water, my urine was CLEAR, and still the scale hated me. Not sure what finally happened. I got on the scale Saturday and presto.... -2lbs.
Let me tell you, I WAITED AND WAITED AND WAITED...January to May for that freakin drop!!
Good luck, wish I had some answers!:flowerforyou:0 -
I lost 70 pounds, and have kept it off, but according to the world, I need to lose 30 more.
F the world. You look great.0 -
If you're doing WEIGHT TRAINING along with cardio, you're gaining muscle while losing fat. Muscle weighs more than fat, thus why the scale isn't budging while you're losing inches.
Don't sweat it, keep it up and you'll drop pounds eventually. And in the mean time you'll get to see physical changes to your body, which are more important, IMO.
Again, there is ZERO chance of her gaining muscle.0 -
:smokin:you are probably replacing fat with muscle, muscle weighs more.
I'm in the same boat and this is the same thing I've been hearing. Don't worry too much, stress can wreak havoc on your progress and overall well-being. I firmly believe that in time the scale will start to move and the benefits I'm reaping along the way (health related) will be there when the scale finally catches up with where my head thinks it ought to be. I hope the same for your progress too. Send me a friend request if you like and we can help each other through it.0 -
And, I also want to apologize for all the people who get off on being mean. I will just never understand that.
I agree. Everyone deals with different struggles and just because yours isn't the same doesn't give you the right to be hateful when someone is asking for advice.
Good luck in getting the results you want. Congrats on your progress! You are doing great.
Thank you...I was looking for what I was doing wrong, not smack down, for making an observation. I appreciate the kind words.
In all fairness, without the insurance context, complaining about not losing weight, while acknowledging that not only are you losing inches, but doing so at a rate of a little under 2" a week (and, worse, not being satisfied with what many see as enviable and dramatic results), is kind of like a baseball player worried about paying his bills because he "only" got $4 million a year on his last contract.
As others have said, you're doing PHENOMENAL. Keep up the real, healthy changes, and look for a loophole or alternative in your health insurance.0 -
Ugh, I'm so sick of people bashing the "muscle weighs more than fat" thing - muscle DOES weigh more than fat!
Fill a mason jar with muscle and another mason jar with fat. The one filled with muscle will weigh more! Of course 1 lb of muscle is the same as 1 lb of fat, they're both one pound. But would you say that lead doesn't weigh more than feathers because 1 lb of feathers and 1 lb of lead weigh the same? No, clearly lead weighs more. It's the same with muscle and fat.
End rant.
Seriously? I don't think you realize what you are saying.
Muscle is MORE DENSE than fat. Your mason jar example is about MASS not WEIGHT.
And a lb of feathers and a lb of lead of course weigh the same, they're a pound.0 -
In 50 days you should lose weight, much more than you would gain in any muscle you put on (or water weight). Relook your daily caloric needs, and be honest with calories burned. I have been doing this for 7 or 8 weeks, same as you, and I've lost over 10 pounds, and I exercise tons. Also, I eat every single cardio calorie back. With only 2 days of cardio, you may not be burning as many as you think. You need to burn 3500 calories to lose a pound (or eat 3500 fewer), or a combo of the two. It's great you've lost inches, maybe just add more cardio to get rid of more calories. Good luck!
I use a HRM, and burn anywhere from 300 to 500 four days a week. So this is the problem? Not burning enough? With a deficiet I should lose, i thought?0 -
Stop now, before you lose more inches!!!
Really? Why are some people just mean. She had a legitimate concern and then the mean people show up. Makes me sad that we come here for support and there are rude people that take away that support.
Now, on topic: I really hate that insurance companies use the BMI scale. It is very inaccurate especially if you aren't of average height. It is only accurate from about 5'4 to 5'11 below or above that height makes it unreliable. I'm 4'11" and it says I'm morbidly obese and I wear a size 12. What morbidly obese person can fit in a size 12?0 -
I logged faithfully, I exercised more than I normally would, I drank so much water, my urine was CLEAR, and still the scale hated me. Not sure what finally happened. I got on the scale Saturday and presto.... -2lbs.
Let me tell you, I WAITED AND WAITED AND WAITED...January to May for that freakin drop!!
Good luck, wish I had some answers!:flowerforyou:
thank you! Needed that.0 -
And you have to remember, Muscle weighs more than FAT. The reason you are losing inches is because muscle takes up less space in the body. hang in there - the metabolism will kick in again and the numbers will start to move...0
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WOW! congratulations!0
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First off I am sorry for all the rudeness of the people responding... It is very frustrating not seeing a difference on the scale. I just wanted to encourage you to keep at it though. Eventually you will see a difference!0
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Your diary is not very serious. Log everything, everyday and I noticed you were way under on one day last week. Eating under 1200 will cause your body to hold on to everything, ALWAYS eat at least 1200 calories.
Try eating less processed stuff and and more real, natural foods.
You are doing fine, keep it up and all of a sudden, it will happen. Good Luck.0 -
WTF, why didn't you say this at the start? Maybe you are fine where you are... Change insurance companies if you can.. BMI stands for Bull**** something something (I don't know what the M and I stands for).I lost 70 pounds, and have kept it off, but according to the world, I need to lose 30 more.0 -
My suggestion would be to stop the strength training and do only cardio for the weight loss. Strength training is great but when you want to lose weight you shoudl really stick to mostly cardio. Additionally, I would suggest reducing carbohydrates out of your diet, and reducing sodium which can cause you to retain water weigt etc.
this is mostly nonsense
Agree... with the nonsense part
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First of all, in your photo... you look fabulous! I would kill for your cheekbones! Secondly, I agree with most that the inches are what matters most and your enegy level. I have been in your shoes, a plateau is difficult to swallow. However, you mentioned you are only eating back half your exercise calories... why? You've earned those calories, your body needs them... eat them. Also, I have noticed that sometimes I plateau if I don't change things up... maybe switch up your exercise routine, increase your workouts from 30 - 45 minutes if possible, and eat back your calories every day. It may sound crazy... but it works. DRINK LOTS OF WATER! Stop beating yourself up about your number... the number is a number, feeling healthy and fit is worth more than what the scale tells you. It will come off eventually, this is a life change, not a diet, so eventually things will fall into place if you stick to it.0
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I am sure I am going to take a lot of heat for this, and I want to be supportive. Depending on how much you have to lose, which you haven't stated, If you are consistently exercising and under your cals, you will lose weight. I would be extra-vigilant about logging EVERYTHING ... every bite and trying to lower that sodium and I think you will see more drastic results.0
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So based on the information you sent me, your estimate BMR is 1600. And doing 30DS, that would make you lightly active so your TDEE is as follows:
= 1576 * 1.375 = 2167 <-- average calories you burn in a day.
CN = 2167 * .8 = 1733 <-- what you should be eating a day.
other way to look at it.
TDEE = 1576 * 1.2 (sedentary) + 300 = 2191
CN = 1752
So basically, you should be eating 1750 calories a day and do NOT eat back exercise calories as I have added them in the equation. You should eat this every day, even on rest days as your body needs fuel to repair itself. Also, I generally suggest 35% carb, 40% protein and 25% fats.0 -
I am sure I am going to take a lot of heat for this, and I want to be supportive. Depending on how much you have to lose, which you haven't stated, If you are consistently exercising and under your cals, you will lose weight. I would be extra-vigilant about logging EVERYTHING ... every bite and trying to lower that sodium and I think you will see more drastic results.
I need to lose 30 lbs.0 -
I would go here and work your numbers. http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/bmr/0
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Focus on Fat Loss, Not Weight Loss
When you talk about losing weight, what you usually mean is slimming down. But slimming down doesn't always mean losing weight. It may sound odd, but it's possible to get thinner without actually seeing a change in your weight. This happens when you lose body fat while gaining muscle. Your weight may stay the same, even as you lose inches, a sign that you're moving in the right direction. But, if the scale doesn't change, you may not even be aware that you're getting real results. Knowing the difference between losing weight and losing body fat can change how you get results and may even change how you look at your own body.
Knowing your body composition is crucial information if you really want to get results and, unfortunately, the scale doesn't tell you that. Another reason scale weight isn't so reliable is that it changes all the time.While the scale isn't completely useless, it may not be the best tool for people just starting a fat loss program. If it doesn't help you stay on track and reach your goals, maybe it's time to throw out the scale for good.
You now know that focusing on fat loss is much more important than focusing on your weight. When you lose body fat, you're making permanent changes in your body, shifting your body composition so that you have less fat and more muscle. When you lose weight, you could be losing water or even muscle.
40 days in, 12 lbs down and 6 inches off.0 -
You know that weight should actually be measured in newtons, not pounds of kilograms, right?Your mason jar example is about MASS not WEIGHT.
Stop being so nit-picky because you think you're smarter than everyone else. You contributed literally nothing to this thread where someone asked for help.0 -
Welcome to my life! Gaahh! So frustrating! I have thyroid disease though. Have you had your thyroid checked recently?0
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I'd say you're swapping fat for muscle, but you're not doing THAT much activity and only half of it is muscle building.
Based on everything I've read and experienced, that is not enough activity for fat loss. Try to spend at least and hour on those days. Try 30 min cardio, 30 min strength. Personally I do 30 min cardio and 1 hour of strength, but what ever. Up it. And make sure your protein and healthy fats are sufficiently high.
Stick with it.0 -
Star logging everyday w/everything you eat. If you do this to a T at least you can go back through and look over what and how you have been eating and where your numbers have been to give yourself a more accurate answer as to why you might not be losing any weight.
Start eating cleaner foods. You don't necessarily have to go out and buy all organic and all natural foods, but just skimming through your diary and going over the foods you did log in, there really aren't that much of anything when it comes to fresh veggies, fruits or lean meats.
Ditch some of the processed food. They are high in sodium and a lot of them are high in sugar.
I have been in your shoes before and have been stuck or 'maintained' a certain weight even though I was working out. 1 month ago {when I joined MFP} I cracked down and ditched the processed, ditched the 'low fat' or 'fat free' stuff. I added in more fresh veggies, more fruits, more chicken breast, tuna, turkey... For example, I love chicken salad. I made some super yummy chicken salad the other day and instead of using mayonnaise, I used cottage cheese. Start looking at labels more when you shop for your food, compare them to others and go with the ones that have more nutrients for you.
After cracking down a month ago and ditching my old habits I have lost 11lbs and 7inches.
Just tweak your food/meals around, start logging everyday and don't forget lots and lots of water! 0
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