S L O W losers come here! Please!
gomisskellygo
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Can we talk? I have been on MFP since February. I also quit smoking in February. I have lost and regained the same 5 lbs over and over again. I have had my thyroid and glucose levels tested. Both normal.I have a hysteroscopy scheduled Wednesday to check for cysts/ect. I have started to keep my carbs around 100. I usually NET between 1500-1700 calories a day. Sunday was my daughters birthday party, so that intake is an outlier.
I run 3 miles 3/week. I take a cardio class two days a week. I lift heavy when I lift but its sporadic. Regardless though I should be losing just by my deficit alone!
Any suggestions?
I do weigh/measure everything. I do wear a HRM, Polar FT7. My clothes are not really loose (they were tight to begin with, lol)
Any other slow losers? I know that the quitting smoking thing was going to screw with my metabolism, but jeez! Ihave about 40 pounds to lose, I feel like the first 10-15 shouldn't be coming off this slowly!!
I am staying positve, know I am doing the right stuff, but can someone tell me they lost slow as well?
Thank you!!
I run 3 miles 3/week. I take a cardio class two days a week. I lift heavy when I lift but its sporadic. Regardless though I should be losing just by my deficit alone!
Any suggestions?
I do weigh/measure everything. I do wear a HRM, Polar FT7. My clothes are not really loose (they were tight to begin with, lol)
Any other slow losers? I know that the quitting smoking thing was going to screw with my metabolism, but jeez! Ihave about 40 pounds to lose, I feel like the first 10-15 shouldn't be coming off this slowly!!
I am staying positve, know I am doing the right stuff, but can someone tell me they lost slow as well?
Thank you!!
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What's slow lowers? A club?0
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What are your stats? If you don't have much to lose.... it's going to come off VERY slowly. I'm at that point now.0
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What are your stats? If you don't have much to lose.... it's going to come off VERY slowly. I'm at that point now.
35 years old. 5'4, 179 lbs. Realistically, 30-40lbs to go. So far enough, I think!0 -
Been on MFP since April. For the first 2 month, I lost 10 lbs & 12 overall inches. No change in clothing sizes. I exercise at least 3 times a week (cardio/strength training) and bicycle approx 20-30 miles a week. I was pleasantly happy with the progress.
Since the beginning of June, I've gained almost 2 lbs back. I don't know what to do. Ready to throw in the towel.
Good luck with your surgery0 -
Welcome to my world.. I cut my calories in 1/2 last year.. increased workouts by 150%.. and the scale went up & up & up.. and my size got larger larger larger
.. my back went out in Feb of this year.. I was stranded & for the first time in 20 years of back pain HAD to take my meds.. no control over what I ate, when I ate or water... LOST 10 lbs!! no sense to me ... I ate horrible, didn't drink enough water & barely moved.. ANYWAYS.. I need energy & strength.. so here I am again.. watching everything I eat..making better choices, no meds, very little wine compared to the last 3 months.. exercise... and .. scale went up a 1lb already!! 
still my energy is better & I am setting a great example for my family.. so I will continue.. and reach my goal of either weight loss or running a 5k.. or BOTH 0 -
Ok - yeah, you're not in the last 10 lb range yet.
I would increase strength training, back off on cardio a little bit.... and start cycling calories. For example, you can do a 4 day cycle - eat at maintenance for a day, then cut 10%, 20%, 30% below TDEE. Rinse & repeat. You are doing all the right things - but it sounds like your body has acclimated to the current state. Just time to mix it up a bit.0 -
Welcome to my world.. I cut my calories in 1/2 last year.. increased workouts by 150%.. and the scale went up & up & up.. and my size got larger larger larger .. my back went out in Feb of this year.. I was stranded & for the first time in 20 years of back pain HAD to take my meds.. no control over what I ate, when I ate or water... LOST 10 lbs!! no sense to me ... I ate horrible, didn't drink enough water & barely moved.. ANYWAYS.. I need energy & strength.. so here I am again.. watching everything I eat..making better choices, no meds, very little wine compared to the last 3 months.. exercise... and .. scale went up a 1lb already!! still my energy is better & I am setting a great example for my family.. so I will continue.. and reach my goal of either weight loss or running a 5k.. or BOTH
Sorry you are going thoough the same thing.I keep trying to figure out where I am screwing up...but I can't figure it out! I ran my first 5K June 2. From sitting on my butt to running a 5k and nothing! It's getting so annoying!0 -
Ok - yeah, you're not in the last 10 lb range yet.
I would increase strength training, back off on cardio a little bit.... and start cycling calories. For example, you can do a 4 day cycle - eat at maintenance for a day, then cut 10%, 20%, 30% below TDEE. Rinse & repeat. You are doing all the right things - but it sounds like your body has acclimated to the current state. Just time to mix it up a bit.
Thank you. I will try that!0 -
Been on MFP since April. For the first 2 month, I lost 10 lbs & 12 overall inches. No change in clothing sizes. I exercise at least 3 times a week (cardio/strength training) and bicycle approx 20-30 miles a week. I was pleasantly happy with the progress.
Since the beginning of June, I've gained almost 2 lbs back. I don't know what to do. Ready to throw in the towel.
Good luck with your surgery
Don't give up! Sometimes it is hard to remember that the health reasons far outweigh the vanity! We'll figure this out! And thank you the procedure is more like an ultrasound with dye and and other annoying stuff, but not really surgery ( I hope!!), as I will be awake and not numbed!0 -
35 years old. 5'4, 179 lbs. Realistically, 30-40lbs to go. So far enough, I think!
Slow and steady wins the race
Carbs at 100? If you are exercising that much I think your body needs more carbs.. :noway:0 -
35 years old. 5'4, 179 lbs. Realistically, 30-40lbs to go. So far enough, I think!
Slow and steady wins the race
Carbs at 100? If you are exercising that much I think your body needs more carbs.. :noway:
I agree with you and I think you are right. However, I just dropped my carbs to 100 on my doctors suggestion. It's been a couple of weeks and it has not made a difference in my weight or my performance!!
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Someone on MFP posted a link to this a while back and it helped me: http://fitnesswithnatalie.blogspot.com/2011/05/most-dreaded-word-in-weight-loss.html
Good luck. You have to keep tweaking things until you figure out what works for me. I had to up my calories by about 150 a day and decrease my cardio to get the scale moving again after a 6 month plateau.0 -
There are a LOT of factors to consider in your situation and most of them are covered in the other posts. Are you have a total or partial hysterectomy? The hormones can also make a difference. Staggering your calories, cutting back on cardio and increasing weight training (for longer durations) is a good idea also. Remember that muscle weighs more than fat and if your body type is more to the short/stocky (mine is unfortunately) you may not see anything for a very long time. I've been working out steady for 6 weeks and my clothes just now started fitting better. I also can't seem to dip below 185 although I've lost 7 lbs since I started.
Good luck with the surgery and keep positive...0 -
I am one of the slow losers lol. I have been here since March.
I will say however, that I do have Hashimoto's, which is a thyroid issue. So that definitely hinders my weight loss. Hinders...it isn't stopping it, but it is slower than most. Obviously. It has been very difficult to stay motivated and keep at it when most of those around me continue to lose at a much quicker pace then I do.
I also was recently diagnosed with severe joint and disc disease of the lower spine, and also in my mid back as well. (not really a disease per se, just what they call it) So I started taking meds for that and I am not 100% sure if they do or don't cause weight gain. I am still losing at my slow as a snail pace, so I guess that is a plus.
People say slow and steady gets it done, but when it is you, and you would rather be more like the hare in this situation, it is hard at times to stay motivated and inspired.
Coming here to MFP has helped me a lot. The friends I have met online are great and they are so dedicated and motivated, that it helps me keep going myself. Even if there are days when I would love to just say "forget it!" and eat everything in site lol, especially if it is made of chocolate.
Just keep going. It is all you can do.0 -
There are a LOT of factors to consider in your situation and most of them are covered in the other posts. Are you have a total or partial hysterectomy? The hormones can also make a difference. Staggering your calories, cutting back on cardio and increasing weight training (for longer durations) is a good idea also. Remember that muscle weighs more than fat and if your body type is more to the short/stocky (mine is unfortunately) you may not see anything for a very long time. I've been working out steady for 6 weeks and my clothes just now started fitting better. I also can't seem to dip below 185 although I've lost 7 lbs since I started.
Good luck with the surgery and keep positive...
The procedure is a hysteroscopy and it is more like an ultrasound with dye and and other annoying stuff, but not really surgery ( I hope!!), as I will be awake and not numbed! (copied from above)
I use the search function like a mofo so my questions haven't been answered:( Especially with the tie-in to quitting smoking. But thank you for your taking the time to comment:)0 -
Someone on MFP posted a link to this a while back and it helped me: http://fitnesswithnatalie.blogspot.com/2011/05/most-dreaded-word-in-weight-loss.html
Good luck. You have to keep tweaking things until you figure out what works for me. I had to up my calories by about 150 a day and decrease my cardio to get the scale moving again after a 6 month plateau.
That article was GREAT!!! Thank you!0 -
Wish I could offer you advise, I am in the same boat. Lost 50. Stuck at 165 I am trying the whole eat more to weight less I am up 169. Doing insanity. I have been stuck for llike a year. SW was 214 current 169 goal 130-135 I think i have about 30 to loose. needless to say FRUSTRATED!0
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I am one of the slow losers lol. I have been here since March.
I will say however, that I do have Hashimoto's, which is a thyroid issue. So that definitely hinders my weight loss. Hinders...it isn't stopping it, but it is slower than most. Obviously. It has been very difficult to stay motivated and keep at it when most of those around me continue to lose at a much quicker pace then I do.
I also was recently diagnosed with severe joint and disc disease of the lower spine, and also in my mid back as well. (not really a disease per se, just what they call it) So I started taking meds for that and I am not 100% sure if they do or don't cause weight gain. I am still losing at my slow as a snail pace, so I guess that is a plus.
People say slow and steady gets it done, but when it is you, and you would rather be more like the hare in this situation, it is hard at times to stay motivated and inspired.
Coming here to MFP has helped me a lot. The friends I have met online are great and they are so dedicated and motivated, that it helps me keep going myself. Even if there are days when I would love to just say "forget it!" and eat everything in site lol, especially if it is made of chocolate.
Just keep going. It is all you can do.
I know. It is hard sometimes to do the math and realize that in 5.5 months I should be down 20-25lbs!0 -
More cardio, less weight building!0
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More cardio, less weight building!
I am doing cadio 5 days a week!!:laugh:0 -
I noticed from your diary that your fiber intake is really, really low. Maybe try adding more veggies to your meals? Try to add them to all your meals and not just a salad. Colored peppers are really yummy steamed in the microwave for a couple of minutes. And carrots shredded with a potato peeper taste delicious in egg white omlets made in the microwave. Fresh spinach is good in omelets also.
I'm no success story. In fact I just started over recently after losing a whopping 13 lbs in 9 months (I did go down 2 sizes since getting serious about exercising) but like you, since i quit smoking in June 2010, I cannot seem to lose any substantial amount of weight.
I keep trying, that's all I can do!0 -
I noticed from your diary that your fiber intake is really, really low. Maybe try adding more veggies to your meals? Try to add them to all your meals and not just a salad. Colored peppers are really yummy steamed in the microwave for a couple of minutes. And carrots shredded with a potato peeper taste delicious in egg white omlets made in the microwave. Fresh spinach is good in omelets also.
I'm no success story. In fact I just started over recently after losing a whopping 13 lbs in 9 months (I did go down 2 sizes since getting serious about exercising) but like you, since i quit smoking in June 2010, I cannot seem to lose any substantial amount of weight.
I keep trying, that's all I can do!
Thanks! You are right about the fiber. I slacked on the flaxseed lately and the 100 carbs thing makes it difficult.0 -
Are you making up the calorie deficit that you lose from exercising? I was having the same problem last year when I was attempting to lose 40 pounds and my trainer at the time told me to make sure that I make up the calories burned in order to maintain my daily minimum. For instance, if your daily allowance is 1200 calories and you meet this goal plus you burn 500 calories for that day, you should make up the 500 calories burned so that your body doesn't go into starvation mode, slowing your metabolism and storing fat.
1200-500 = 700 vs. 1200-500+500 = 1200
Once I made this adjustment to my routine, I lost 20 pounds. As with everything, check with your doctor, but this worked well for me. I hope this helps.0 -
What's slow lowers? A club?
Yes, it's a club for literate people. I see you are not a member.0 -
ha!What's slow lowers? A club?
Yes, it's a club for literate people. I see you are not a member.0 -
I'm a slow loser too! I've lost like 5 lbs in 3 months. More like 3 lbs that occasionally is 5 lbs. I have been doing 1-2 changes per month and seeing how it goes. I switched from hard cardio to weight lifting and little cardio, various eating levels
Currently, I'm eating at estimated maintenance for a month. I also added maca root (natural hormonal supplement) and started taking a probiotic to get rid of my systemic yeast issues (which apparently can cause leaky gut syndrome, especially considering I also have to take nsaids all the time). Next month, I'm switching my birth control and returning to a modest deficit.
Anyways, I have discovered that I maintain at 1400 cals, 1800 cals, and 2500 cals. I may just take it up as high as I can go and see what's up. Better to maintain while eating like a pig than like a bird.
Oh, forgot to mention it's my first 5 lbs too! STALLED BEFORE STARTED. Hehe. Sucks.
Feel free to add me FELLOW SLOWBOAT MEMBER!0 -
I'm a slow loser too! I've lost like 5 lbs in 3 months. More like 3 lbs that occasionally is 5 lbs. I have been doing 1-2 changes per month and seeing how it goes. I switched from hard cardio to weight lifting and little cardio, various eating levels
Currently, I'm eating at estimated maintenance for a month. I also added maca root (natural hormonal supplement) and started taking a probiotic to get rid of my systemic yeast issues (which apparently can cause leaky gut syndrome, especially considering I also have to take nsaids all the time). Next month, I'm switching my birth control and returning to a modest deficit.
Anyways, I have discovered that I maintain at 1400 cals, 1800 cals, and 2500 cals. I may just take it up as high as I can go and see what's up. Better to maintain while eating like a pig than like a bird.
Oh, forgot to mention it's my first 5 lbs too! STALLED BEFORE STARTED. Hehe. Sucks.
lol.Misery loves company! I just sent you a requesst.
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Take a look at my stats and you will see that I could possibly be the s-l-o-w-w-w-est loser here. I take consolation in the fact that I have not gained it back. For a person who lost and gained the same 20-30 lbs. over a very long period (maybe 10 years or so) that is a victory for me. I had lost 20 lbs. before finding MFP, so my total weight loss is 64 lbs. I will say I have lost TONS of inches, which keeps me motivated when the scale doesn't move. I have more to lose, but knowing that I can keep off what I've lost is so helpful for me.0
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Well this is me. I joined MFP in January 2011. So in 18 months I've lost 20-22 lbs give or take with water retention. I'm a slow loser::sad:
But on the positive side....I'm not gaining like I was before I started:drinker:
I have so many reasons for slow weight loss, hashimotos and hypothyroidism. But I'm thinking of it as a science experiment. I make a change and then analyze whether it works for me. Even if it takes another 18 months I'm moving forward.0 -
Well this is me. I joined MFP in January 2011. So in 18 months I've lost 20-22 lbs give or take with water retention. I'm a slow loser::sad:
But on the positive side....I'm not gaining like I was before I started:drinker:
I have so many reasons for slow weight loss, hashimotos and hypothyroidism. But I'm thinking of it as a science experiment. I make a change and then analyze whether it works for me. Even if it takes another 18 months I'm moving forward.
You have the right attitude! I will keep experimenting!0
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