Why am I not losing weight faster

jp2174
jp2174 Posts: 7
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I have been dieting for about 2 months now. I initially lost 8lbs but haven't lost for a few weeks. I'm not sure why since I am exercising regularly and eating much healthier. My husband is making comments to me like what are you sneaking snacks late at night or eating junk during the day? I'm not doing either. I'm drinking the 8 glasses of water daily. I haven't gained any weight I'm just at a stand still.

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  • caraiselite
    caraiselite Posts: 2,631 Member
    food log isn't viewable.

    gonna guess too many carbs
  • chlorisaann
    chlorisaann Posts: 366 Member
    Yeah, without looking at your diary.... no idea...
  • eluv61488
    eluv61488 Posts: 12
    What kind of workouts are you doing?
  • supplemama
    supplemama Posts: 1,956 Member
    You may need to up the intensity of your workouts. For example I often see folks complaining of not losing weight, but you look at their workouts and they are walking at 2mph. Just strolling along, really.
  • mmmyotwnz
    mmmyotwnz Posts: 119 Member
    If one can't see the diary, we all cannot give you advise on calories/fat/carbs...etc.
    There are a million scenarios and opinions out here, it's just finding the thing that works for you.
  • Dschall1
    Dschall1 Posts: 1
    My Cardiologist told me to expect weeks where I didn't lose weight. Before I joined this site, I lost 17 pounds. At first, it came off much faster, but now it is coming off a bit slower. I am happy with slow and steady because slow and steady usually means that you will keep it off. As long as you are being completely honest with what you are logging, it could just be a plateau. You did lose 8 pounds before getting on the site. I personally don't "eat" the calories that I burn when I exercise, but I just started doing that, so I am not sure how that theory is going to work to see if that will increase my weight loss. I know this site tends to just add the calories you burn into your daily calorie allotted intake. Keep trying, keep positive, and keep being honest with your food and exercise input! :)
  • MonicaT1972
    MonicaT1972 Posts: 512
    If you want advice you need to make your diary public!
  • danasings
    danasings Posts: 8,218 Member
    Plateaus are common. I have a week once a month when I lose nothing, then the next I'll lose 2-4 pounds. Opening your diary would help with suggestions.
  • mermx
    mermx Posts: 976
    I feel like I repeat myself but sodium and sugar? Can not see your diary but do you track them?

    If you want to friend me then I can help you
  • realme56
    realme56 Posts: 1,093 Member
    Be sure you are doing measurements as well.
    Open diary if you want food/exercise advice....could be too much carbs/fats, too little food/calories
    Keep you exercise varied so you train various muscles.
    Avoid processed foods (salt)
  • jp2174
    jp2174 Posts: 7
    Thanks for the imput.
  • auzziecawth66
    auzziecawth66 Posts: 476 Member
    Ive been stuck as well, it's incredibly annoying. I haven't seen any results in months.
  • MrsFolk
    MrsFolk Posts: 205
    You may need to up the intensity of your workouts. For example I often see folks complaining of not losing weight, but you look at their workouts and they are walking at 2mph. Just strolling along, really.

    This. If you're eating right and taking in a sufficient amount of carbs, proteins and fats, you may just need to intensify your workouts.
  • paintlisapurple
    paintlisapurple Posts: 982 Member
    Are you just going by the scale? Maybe you've built some muscle? (trying to pull reasons out of thin air is difficult) Have you taken any pics so that you might be able to see what the scale isn't telling you?
  • jp2174
    jp2174 Posts: 7
    Just changed the settings for my diaries. Maybe that will help you guys give me some advice. I appreciate your comments.

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