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meredith707
meredith707 Posts: 7
edited October 19 in Motivation and Support
So I have completely lost my "mojo"...I've been eating right, exercising...and I GAINED...how does THAT work??? Completely lost all motivation to even bother and think being a 'fat *kitten*' is just how it's supposed to be.....anyone else feel like me too?
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  • morgansmom02
    morgansmom02 Posts: 1,131 Member
    How long have you been working out and eating right?
  • Rambo313
    Rambo313 Posts: 179 Member
    What can of exercise are you doing?

    How many calories? I cant see your food diary so I can can't say much

    What is your ultimate goal? How much have you lost? WHen did you start?
  • sfgonzales
    sfgonzales Posts: 110 Member
    Is it that time of the month? I always gain when my monthly visitor comes.
  • urfitnesspal2
    urfitnesspal2 Posts: 62 Member
    What can of exercise are you doing?

    How many calories? I cant see your food diary so I can can't say much

    What is your ultimate goal? How much have you lost? WHen did you start?

    This
  • phinphanbill26
    phinphanbill26 Posts: 574 Member
    So I have completely lost my "mojo"...I've been eating right, exercising...and I GAINED...how does THAT work??? Completely lost all motivation to even bother and think being a 'fat *kitten*' is just how it's supposed to be.....anyone else feel like me too?

    This is natural!!! Did you take measurements before (hips, waist...etc)? Do your clothes fit looser? Don't rely on the scale - it is just a number!!! As you get in better shape, you will reduce fat (hopefully) and gain muscle (hopefully). Muscle is more dense than fat...so even though it takes up less space it is heavier. So, you are probably getting smaller (take the measurements!!!) but weighing more.
  • ncashman
    ncashman Posts: 14 Member
    try changing up your routine of both types of food and exercise. good luck!
  • faefaith
    faefaith Posts: 433 Member
    My weight fluctuates with in 5 pounds. You may be experiencing the same thing. Don't give up, just be consistent and good to yourself. Give it some time and see what happens.
  • crystalflame
    crystalflame Posts: 1,049 Member
    I put on a pound or two if I'm lifting a lot or not drinking enough water... Weight fluctuates, pay more attention to your waist measurements.
  • stonerdude
    stonerdude Posts: 103
    If you open your food diary, then you will get more useful words:)
  • jen10st
    jen10st Posts: 325 Member
    don't give up, gaining muscle can cause a pound or two gain and sometimes you reach a plateau for a little while. try changing your exercise routine a bit to shake things up x
  • meredith707
    meredith707 Posts: 7
    wow!

    Basically I have my stationary bike that i bought for my birthday...i've been the same weight since february of this year...been consistant the last month. I've tried walking more, drinking more water, cut out a lot of alcohol i rarely even have a glass of wine...maybe once a month. I've cut out soda except an occasional once in a while...i lost maybe 3 lbs for my wedding and gained it back...

    i never took measurements but I supposed i can go buy one of those tapes and do that to see...i just hate not seeing ANY results!

    i've always been nervous to post my food diary but if it's gonna help - then i'll unlock it.

    Thanks everyone and please keep support coming...i'm in a SEVERE mood to just go eat cake and ice cream and fast food....oh how i would love a big mac right now :(
  • urfitnesspal2
    urfitnesspal2 Posts: 62 Member
    I exercise when I am hungry, and it usually helps alot. If you make this a way of life and not a short term goal, you will be relieved of the stress of needing results all the time. This program works and your body will adjust to the diet change. Also try to determine if you are hungry because your body needs food, or because there is something going on in your life that is causing you to stress out and want a reward/pick me up. If it is stress related, find a way to resolve that issue! :) Measurements are def. a good suggestion. Watch your sodium intake, it can cause you to hold water. AND... you mentioned you recently married so I will mention the obvious... your body may gain weight if you are eating for two ;) Anyways- good luck and hang with it/ keep asking for encouragement when you need it.

    Congrats on the marriage BTW
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    Assuming that your food diary is up to date, I would seriously ask you to consider eating more. 600 calories a day can cause lean muscle loss and can slow your metabolism, making it even harder to lose weight. I know it seems counter-productive but try to add some calorie dense foods to your diet to help boost your metabolism and fuel your body.
  • phynyxfyre
    phynyxfyre Posts: 145 Member
    Okay, so I am with you exactly. I have been so good: running while playing with the kids, doing exercises like a light walk before breakfast, counting my calories, weighing in,consistently, and for a couple months I was losing weight and really excited. Then for a whole month I stopped losing weight, started gaining a little. AND No soda, alcohol, or sweets, no eating out, drinking loads of water, getting my eight hours in every night... GRRRR. So, I figured it was a plateau. My body is used to this new stuff. I took my measurements.. I lost an inch on my waistline! Pants felt like they fit the same, but I stopped being depressed and got thoroughly ticked off. My body is not going to be the boss of me; I am in charge here! Long story short, I kicked my exercise up a notch for one workout. All that anger came out as sweat and I started losing weight again the next day with my normal routine.

    Here is the kicker: My body resists change. It is comfortable with itself even though I am not.

    You can do this! Don't get depressed and let your body push you around. You are in charge.
  • meredith707
    meredith707 Posts: 7
    I exercise when I am hungry, and it usually helps alot. If you make this a way of life and not a short term goal, you will be relieved of the stress of needing results all the time. This program works and your body will adjust to the diet change. Also try to determine if you are hungry because your body needs food, or because there is something going on in your life that is causing you to stress out and want a reward/pick me up. If it is stress related, find a way to resolve that issue! :) Measurements are def. a good suggestion. Watch your sodium intake, it can cause you to hold water. AND... you mentioned you recently married so I will mention the obvious... your body may gain weight if you are eating for two ;) Anyways- good luck and hang with it/ keep asking for encouragement when you need it.

    Congrats on the marriage BTW

    Thank you! And NOOOOO I am def not eating for two...not anytime soon at least. I'm only 24! I have a lifetime to experience before children!! I'm gonna go buy a measuring tape...probably NOT going to like that....

    For everyone else I have tried wearing my pedometer to try and make myself walk more...and my boss at work and I go on daily walks around our building to get fresh air...I've actually started a small "eat healthier at work cause everyone wants to lose weight" club...i'll come up with a shorter title another day LOL
  • MedSchool4Me
    MedSchool4Me Posts: 16
    Do you log everything you eat? If so, please please please try and eat more. 600-800 calories per day is simply not enough for your body to even carry out its basic functions. Food is fuel!
  • meredith707
    meredith707 Posts: 7
    Do you log everything you eat? If so, please please please try and eat more. 600-800 calories per day is simply not enough for your body to even carry out its basic functions. Food is fuel!

    yes i log basically everything i do...i leave out maybe olive oil that i cook with but that's about it.
  • urfitnesspal2
    urfitnesspal2 Posts: 62 Member
    Also- it appears you could greatly benefit from throwing lots of veggies and a few fruits into your diet. They are filling AND very low in calories... I see you are eating yogurt- that is good, I would suggest considering a Greek yogurt like Dannon Oikos Fruit on the bottom (not honey flavored though). I actually prefer the flavor of it over the normal yogurts and it is nutritionally superior. Make sure and eat all the calories you are alotted AND eat back the calories you get from exercise. If you are confused about what I mean by that , or why you should do that, ask- it is important in this program.
  • meredith707
    meredith707 Posts: 7
    Also- it appears you could greatly benefit from throwing lots of veggies and a few fruits into your diet. They are filling AND very low in calories... I see you are eating yogurt- that is good, I would suggest considering a Greek yogurt like Dannon Oikos Fruit on the bottom (not honey flavored though). I actually prefer the flavor of it over the normal yogurts and it is nutritionally superior. Make sure and eat all the calories you are alotted AND eat back the calories you get from exercise. If you are confused about what I mean by that , or why you should do that, ask- it is important in this program.

    So with working out AND eating I need to have 1200 total...so I should really consume 300 calories MORE if I am working out and burning 300 calories OFF?

    I have tried Greek yogurt - i actually HATE it. Tastes grainey and gross to me...BBBBLECH...

    I try and eat more veggies I just get bored...I need a personal chef to make me breakfast...having the same thing every morning makes me so bored I just have no idea what else to make!
  • urfitnesspal2
    urfitnesspal2 Posts: 62 Member
    Yes- you need to eat back calories you burn in exercise or your body could go into starvation mode. You are right on the edge w/ a 1200 cal allowance.

    I thought the same thing about greek yogurt, but I LOVE the Dannon Oikos...

    You crave the things you eat.... so try to keep mixing it up w/ diff. veggies and you will get to where they are what you want... just keep trying different ones.

    good luck w. chef:)
  • paulsmisses
    paulsmisses Posts: 178
    Is it that time of the month? I always gain when my monthly visitor comes.

    this - or (very unlady like here) if you are constipated?!
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    You're eating 500 cals a day. You are screwing your body over. You have been eating FAR from right. I think you should call the eating disorder helpline.

    http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/get-help-today/
    1-800-931-2237
  • Whitney0919
    Whitney0919 Posts: 23 Member
    Sometimes I feel like that too! I go weeks without losing anything and feel like I'm just wasting my time. But then I think of all I've accomplished and how much better I feel now that I'm taking care of my body and I stick with it. Hope you get out of your funk soon!
  • iLose2Gain
    iLose2Gain Posts: 138 Member
    As crazy as it sounds, you need to eat more!
    Please review http://www.eatmore2weighless.com
  • _Elemenopee_
    _Elemenopee_ Posts: 2,665 Member
    EAT!!!!!!
  • cathiaflock
    cathiaflock Posts: 112 Member
    You need to eat at least 1200 calories a day. Results could take 2 weeks to show up I've read on here. That's my only advice. Don't give up remember your goals!!
  • CakeFit21
    CakeFit21 Posts: 2,521 Member
    You're eating 500 cals a day. You are screwing your body over. You have been eating FAR from right. I think you should call the eating disorder helpline.

    http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/get-help-today/
    1-800-931-2237

    Worth re-posting.

    And why are you eating so little?
  • mermx
    mermx Posts: 976
    Hi Meredith, I checked back over your diary for a couple of weeks, hope you don`t mind?

    You seem to eat very low in cals a lot of the days?

    This won`t help you ;-(

    What works for me is keeping within the MFP goals and at least eating back most of my exercise calories.

    Before you give up, maybe try to get with the MFP program a little more and give it some more time?

    do not be frightened to eat, it is just eating a little more healthily we all want to try to reach our goal weight, but we have to do it right!
  • Whitney0919
    Whitney0919 Posts: 23 Member
    Hi Meredith, I checked back over your diary for a couple of weeks, hope you don`t mind?

    You seem to eat very low in cals a lot of the days?

    This won`t help you ;-(

    What works for me is keeping within the MFP goals and at least eating back most of my exercise calories.

    Before you give up, maybe try to get with the MFP program a little more and give it some more time?

    do not be frightened to eat, it is just eating a little more healthily we all want to try to reach our goal weight, but we have to do it right!

    Totally off topic, but.....Seriously, nicest reply ever! Everyone on here is so opinionated and says things in such a condesending and overbearing way.... You response was really nice. :)
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
    Your eating way way too little, all processed foods loaded with sodium, no fruits and veggies, not a lot of protein... you NEED to eat more! As scary as this sounds i would try going to 1500 calories... change to 30% protein, 40% carbs and 30% fat. Change up your work out to include HIIT. Search it on here or google. Not saying my way works for everyone, but everyone who has tried it now has been successful and there have been quite a few... get plenty of fluids in too and try to eat a more balanced diet with lots of protein and a good balance of carbs. Lots of fresh fruits and veggies...

    Expect the first few weeks to a month to be ropey as your body adjusts, but then you should start shedding the weight. Most important here is to EAT MORE!

    Zara x
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