MichelleSilverleaf Member

The only thing that scared me about What the Health was that a.)it got made to begin with and b.)so many people believe that garbage. Kudos to the people willing to listen to the evidence about why it's such a mess, I think we've all been duped by something similar at least once in our lives.

Sounds like you are doing recomp, which if that's so it explains why you're seeing changes in the mirror but not on the scale. If you're liking the results and not under eating, sounds like you're doing well.

I could. There are a disturbing number of docs who don't take womens' complaints seriously. Last time I talked to my own doctor about more treatment for my anxiety and depression issues, he basically said that if I wasn't willing to take medications (I have huge anxiety about it and quite frankly don't trust him enough to…

Might be worth trying to pinpoint what helps you stay satisfied longer be it protein, carbs or fat, and plan your meals around that. Or some super low cal snacks that you can manage to squeeze in.

Two days is not a big span of time, really, and with a new exercise routine you could be holding on to some extra water. I would give it a month and see if the trend overall goes down. You probably don't have far to go to a goal weight, so loss is probably not going to be more than a pound a week. As you get closer to your…

But why are you under-eating?

Well unfortunately you can't do anything for your friend. People either want to change or they don't, and while you can try and share your concerns ultimately it's up to him. As for you, I would enter your stats into MFP here and see what number it gives you. Like lynn_glenmont pointed out you're already within a healthy…

First place to start would be how you calculated your maintenance calories, or what your stats are and what number MFP gave you. Any deficit will result in a weight loss, how quick that will be comes down to how much you have to lose and your rate of loss. Anything with a label will help you decide calories and such, the…

Nothing wrong with ice cream (unless you have issues with dairy). Again, one indulgence doesn't ruin the effort. As my dietician used to say, Life Happens.

Giving in to what? One stumble doesn't ruin the entire effort.

Are you weighing everything you eat?

How are you logging your food? If you're gaining, that's the first place to look. Also how much is little? Weight fluctuations are a thing, and normal.

The only thing that helps is a deficit. That being said, if you're at a good weight for your size you might consider recomp.

You could figure out your maintenance calories, and eat to that until it passes. You won't lose, but you won't gain either. Some people also find they benefit from diet breaks.

I've been on both ends, they both kind of stem from the same place (at least for me). It's taken a lot of work on myself and my own thoughts to manage those bouts and get myself to either eat something or rein in overindulging, because I know the episode will pass (no matter how long it ends up taking) and I figure it's…

No it won't. Fasting this long for weight loss purposes doesn't work; it doesn't reset your body, it doesn't purge it of anything, it doesn't do any of the things it claims. About the only thing that's most likely to happen (along with being miserable during the whole fast) is binging when the fast is over. Food is fuel.…

Food is fuel, your body needs it. 1200 is the minimum to make sure you're getting enough nutrients. Depending on your stats, 1420 may not even be a dealbreaker for your, and if it is, it's only one day. One day doesn't undo everything.

Poor logging would be a starting point. 2 weeks not being long enough to tell would be another. OP has said she doesn't weigh her food, she could easily be eating more than she thinks.

Too much of anything, even healthy food, will result in weight gain. Tracking what you're eating is going to be what helps you get your weight down. Eating late doesn't impact weight loss. But if you're experiencing bloat it'll help to try and pinpoint what's causing it. Sometimes too much fiber can cause bloat, maybe some…

Starvation mode isn't a thing in this context.

This may be your problem, you're not giving it enough time. If you have a very small amount of weight to lose, you'll have to be super precise with your logging and very patient, because it'll come off slower. Recomp may be an option to look at as well.

Your body won't go into starvation mode. It doesn't need a reset and a fast isn't necessary. You don't want to go below 1200 because you're sacrificing nutrition by doing so. Use the number MFP gives you, eat back a portion of your exercise calories.

Nope and nope. OP, how are you logging? Are you measuring everything on a scale or eyeballing? A little over two weeks is still early especially if your exercise is relatively new, water retention can mask weight loss. But when weight isn't going down the first thing to look at is logging. Weighing everything accurately…

Echoing what others are saying, experiment with different foods to see what works. Also if you're super hungry, consider your goal may be too aggressive and dial it back a bit. It's not necessary to be 1200cal miserable (or 1500 cal if you're a guy) to lose weight.

Should you start? YES! Do some real soul-searching and try to pinpoint why exactly it didn't work before. Mindset? Fad diets? Figure out what didn't work so you can try and figure out what will. Meal prep ahead, find what helps you stay satisfied longer (proteins, carbs or fats). Eat foods you enjoy and re-examine your…

*Registered dietician. Nutritionists don't have the same education level.

I would still push to have the back checked out just to be sure. My mother was told the same, turned out there were other issues contributing to her pain aside from her weight. Definitely take it slower, your body will thank you in the long run. And at your weight you could manage a 2lb a week weight loss which is not bad.

Cutting a significant source of caffeine like coffee or sodas cold turkey can often be a very uncomfortable experience. Taper off. That being said there's generally no need to do so unless it's making it hard to hit calorie goals, or you don't trust yourself not to overindulge.

You should be eating 1500 at the very least. Consistently eating as low as you are is going to wreck your health in that you'll be severely under your nutrition values as well as a great deal of muscle loss. Feeling fine is not an indicator of much. Eat what MFP gives you as a number, without going below 1500.

Again, should be noted just how to do that. A lot of people don't automatically know a.)such requires a carrier oil, and b.) what that ratio should be.