How are you all losing?
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In taking a quick look at your diary, I'd also add that you seem to have little to no fruits or vegetables in your daily diet. I'd recommend cutting back on processed/fast foods, and add lots of fresh fruits and veggies to your diet. (This is the perfect time of year to get in that habit, with all the produce available at farmers markets.) I'd also make sure you get enough protein.
agreed, more veggies and less hot dogs. also some days you only ate 650 cals?
and some days you didn't even eat dinner. your body probably won't react well to that.
eat more.
eat 1500 cals.
eat more.
your body will thank you.
and then it will become stronger. and expend more awesome energy! and get stronger still! and be awesomer still!0 -
I lose minimum 4-6 pounds a week. I only use MFP to track my macros, i eat whatever the fk i want. I'll splurge eat, gain 20 pounds in a week and lose it all in 2-3 weeks because i can lmao. You're probably eating too much, also you are over thinking. Eat healthy, eat less, train more. it's as simple as that.
It's incredibly dangerous to say she's probably eating too much - several people on this thread have commented on how LOW her calories are, they are at 800 a day
Did you look at her diary before you commented?
I was just about to say that I can't even tell weather he's joking, because it was such a stupid response. Sorry dude, but you're an a$s for even putting that kind of advice without even looking at the situation.
This. Also his pic says started in Feb. That's six months ago. Only lost 18 pounds? That's not 4 - 6 pounds a week on anyone's calendar. Ridiculous.0 -
I lose regularly if I stick to my calorie goal (1,800 for me, but I'm starting out obese) and workout 6 days a week (at least 30 minutes, mixing up running, walking, weights, yoga, pilates, hiking, etc.).
I recommend you up your calories to at least 1,400 so your body doesn't think it is starving and vary your workouts a lot more, including strength training.0 -
2 weeks is not enough, be patient. And for Pete's sake..EAT!!! Starving yourself is NOT the answer. If you've noticed, we're all telling you to eat because it's obviously working for all of us. Please eat more. Keep exercising and eat..simple as that. The weight will come off.0
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It took me about three months to actually lose pounds when I started because
1) I was on a pretty rapid gaining trend
2) I started exercising, which causes muscle gain
But I did notice less cellulite, a smoother silhouette, and my clothes looked better on my body. Now the pounds are dropping off at a nice, steady, slow pace that I love because it means that my new habits are making me healthier (and thinner/prettier).0 -
High protein diet
Cutting back the junk/processed food and sugar
Don't drink your calories - watch alcohol, soda pop and fruit juices from concentrate
Train hard - but don't go crazy straight away. I've been adding more mileage on my bike every 2 weeks, gradually, so I don't get burned out/injured.
Strength training - circuits, weights, bodypump, kettlebells, whatever floats your boat
Fuel your body properly for your workouts. I tried low calorie craziness before - I got headaches, migraines, mood swings, low blood sugar, and I had no stamina. Now I am on TDEE-15% and I'm much better. My body is happy. The weight loss has slowed, but I'm losing around half an inch every week-10 days. I don't go crazy eating back exercise cals any more on my exercise days, because I'm not thinking, if I don't cram it in now I'm back down to 1200 cals tomorrow. I eat some back, and try to make sure I don't go below BMR.0 -
eating right, exercising (cardio & strength training) and MFP have helped me lose 114.2lbs since January 20110
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I have to agree with a few of the others. You are not eating enough. You don't expect a car to run without fuel, you can't expect your body to run on that little food with that much exercise. You should net at least 1200 cal a day after exercise. I would suggest you look up your BMR and TDEE and see how many calories you burn a day just from normal activity. I would also suggest you drink more water. Your water consumption is way to low. You should drink at least 8 glasses a day or more! Water helps flush out your system and keep you hydrated of course. The only other thing that might help is less processed food. Try to eat more basic fruits and vegetables. Your body will thrive more on them than on processed food with not as much nutritional content.
Good luck!!!0 -
I watch my carbohydrates!0
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Okay, I am not into any sort of "diet" plan. I did weight watchers years ago and lost 80 lbs, but have since had 2 kids and am needing to get 50 lbs off. My sister came back for Christmas this past year and looked amazing! She had lost over 50lb doing The Seventeen Day Diet. It is basically eating very little carbs and more vegetables and protein. There is a book. I have it and have lost 10 lbs on it. I have fallen off of the wagon and need to get back on. I am hoping this will help me to lose the rest of the baby weight.0
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i just use MFP and have lost 46 pounds so far this year. i religiously stick to my calorie and goal and i almost always eat back all of my exercise calories0
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After many years of being on the weight loss rollercoaster, I finally went to see my doctor. He put me on an appetite suppressent, B12 vitamins, and a low calorie diet (1200 calories per day) plus exercise. I log everything I eat. Even condiments. I go to the gym three times a week/1 hour per day and do one day of cario, one day of strength training and I do one day of swimming laps. I do, like may here, eat my exercise calories. I gave up sodas, sugar, sweet tea, and am making healthy choices about what I eat. It has been two weeks and I have lost 10lbs. I'm sure half of that was water weight, so I'm not going to be disappointed if I don't average 5lbs a week. The best way for me to do it is slow and simple. If I complicate things or do things too drastically, I will get frustrated and quit. I also have an accountability partner who helps keep me on track. Someone to talk to, go to the gym with, and just keeps me straight. Anyway, those are the things I do. What works for me, may not work for everyone else. We are all different so we all won't lose weight the same way or at the same rate. Good luck in you journey!0
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measure yourself before and after you might be losing some inches instead of lbs? keep it at! consistency will not fail you in the end0
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I am really kind of sad for you. My breakfast today has more calories than you eat TOTAL for some days....
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Too less calories... unless you have a good reason why these are so low, better be eating around 1200 or more.
Also, I only looked back 2 days and found your first problem - don't eat at McDonalds. Don't eat at any fast food. Try that for about a month, and then see how you feel about eating there. There is all kind of crap there... once you are done with the fast food restaurants, work on the store processed foods.
Lastly, if your exercise isn't outweighing your foods, you'll never lose. I'm finding this out fast, because I was exercising and doing body workouts, but I wasn't lifting... and my food was full of bad things. I am now going to change that because 3-4 months of plateau is not fun.
Hope this helps a little!0 -
I watch my carbohydrates!
A radical concept, surely you are falling over due to a lack of energy as a result?
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I lose minimum 4-6 pounds a week. I only use MFP to track my macros, i eat whatever the fk i want. I'll splurge eat, gain 20 pounds in a week and lose it all in 2-3 weeks because i can lmao. You're probably eating too much, also you are over thinking. Eat healthy, eat less, train more. it's as simple as that.
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measure yourself before and after you might be losing some inches instead of lbs? keep it at! consistency will not fail you in the end
However, consistently STARVING oneself does lead to failure. It may ultimately get someone skinny, but in no way shape or form, will they be FIT or HEALTHY!0 -
i have worked at it alot. i still have a ways to go, but it started with a decision. that i was going to get into shape for me and my kids sake. i was 344 when i started and now im down to 255. i still have a ways to go but the first 60 dropped off with changing eating habits...now its a battle to loose even 1 lb for me. i find that i have to scrutinize my diet and make huge changes to break plateaus. ie cut carbs for 2 weeks or fluctuate my calorie intake. one time i had to actually eat more to get the increase in calories to get it to drop. i have become alot more aware of what my diet actually looks like and i have a better handle on how my body reacts to different foods. mfp has helped track that alot. i think nutrition has been key0
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1. Weights
2. by EATING! 1500+ calories a day even into the 2000's sometimes.
3. clean food helps rid the cravings
"Clean foods" are a myth.
http://www.thespartanwarrior.com/post/9003266490/thedirtoncleaneating0 -
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Lastly, if your exercise isn't outweighing your foods, you'll never lose. I'm finding this out fast, because I was exercising and doing body workouts, but I wasn't lifting... and my food was full of bad things. I am now going to change that because 3-4 months of plateau is not fun.
Hope this helps a little!
NO NO NO! The deficit is created through the number that mfp sets you up with. Exercise shouldn't outweigh the intake. That's like saying "you can drive 80 miles on a gallon of fuel" when they only get 40 mpg--makes NO SENSE!0 -
I'm at the beginning of my journey too (6 weeks in).
I learned about the Eat More, Weight Less philosophy here and use my TDEE-20% as my calorie goal. I use another site for logging my exercise so I just stick to that daily calorie goal as the assumption that I'm exercising 30 mins a day is already built in. My weight loss has been slow and steady now (about a pound a week) and that suits me fine as I'd prefer to lose slowly.
As for exercise, I do a mix of Couch to 5k running training, swimming, yoga, and hiking. I'm now starting to look into incorporating strength exercises.
The fun thing about staring at a scale is that it shows what you weigh, including all that water your body likes to hold onto. I usually see my weight hold steady all week and then BAM! it drops a pound out of the blue. I'd probably be better off looking at the scale only once a week. My clothes are definitely fitting better and I can race up stairs w/o getting winded, so the NSVs (non-scale victories) are also important to recognize.0 -
I lose minimum 4-6 pounds a week. I only use MFP to track my macros, i eat whatever the fk i want. I'll splurge eat, gain 20 pounds in a week and lose it all in 2-3 weeks because i can lmao. You're probably eating too much, also you are over thinking. Eat healthy, eat less, train more. it's as simple as that.
Honestly it sounds pretty bad unless your under the supervision of a nutritionist or doctor!0 -
patience0
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I watch my carbohydrates!
A radical concept, surely you are falling over due to a lack of energy as a result?
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1. Weights
2. by EATING! 1500+ calories a day even into the 2000's sometimes.
3. clean food helps rid the cravings
"Clean foods" are a myth.
http://www.thespartanwarrior.com/post/9003266490/thedirtoncleaneating
She asked me what *I* do, not your opinion.
It helps me get rid of the cravings, because if I eat too much sugar I feel like I cannot stop.
Plus gives me more energy and doesn't make me feel like ****.0 -
Did all of you lose just by counting the calories and entering exercises on MFP? Or did you all do something additional? I'm a skeptic. I've been using MFP consistently for 2 weeks and the scales are moving in the WRONG direction for me or not moving at all. I've been exercising more than ever. 1 hour on the stationary bike 4 - 5 times a week. And I've just started 1 hour on the elliptical starting this week I want to see results!!!! Help!! Any suggestions?
My first 2 weeks on MFP my weight went up, it took a month before I started losing. I now lose 2 pounds a week although based on my calories/deficit I should be losing 3.
All I do is limit my calories, walk an hour a day, and do some basic strength training 3 times a week. Exercise is important for health, but only 20% important as far as losing weight. If you are doing 2 hours a day, you might want to look at your calorie intake more carefully its very easy to cheat, forget to log food, measure incorrectly etc. Unless you only use prepared food that can be measured accurately and/or weigh every piece of food, most of your food intake is probably just a guess.0 -
I'm strictly counting calories and increasing the amount of time I move throughout the day (low impact cardio = walking the dogs, maybe a 20 minute stint on the exercise bike at a moderate pace; sometimes a hike on the week-ends)
I did get a FitBit to help me gauge how much I'm moving and I make a point of eating back my calories if I burn 500+ cals; and I've been focusing on more fruit and fiber in my diet, drinking the eight glasses of water a day and, getting at least seven hours of sleep.
When I hit my next milestone (crossing over from overweight to the high end of normal) I plan on taking up some core/strength exercises...
I'm a big believer in Slow & Steady and keeping it real (i.e. doing what I can integrate into a daily routine regardless of where I am)0 -
1. You're not eating enough. Your body is starving so clinging onto whatever it can
2. You're eating chips and McDonalds and hot dogs and barely ANY vegetables or fruit.
3. You are doing all this exercise on not enough calories. That's like trying to run a car with no petrol.
Want to say they're either trolling or need their head checked...0
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