Weight loss and exercise #2

Still the same weight as last time I checked, which is good, at least the gaining halted, I've been eating quite a bit healthier

159 today. 14 pound weight gain since February. Not terrible in the grand scheme of things. It’s very easy to get this under control if I start right now. I think my increase in lamictal May have somewhat been a problem because I was eating nonstop. Also it seemed to make losing difficult. Also the stress from the reaction I was having on it was taking a toll on me as well. Today I’ve had basically 1,240 calories exactly. And less than 2500 milligrams of sodium. The pipes were cleaned as well. Just enough liquids. Not too much though. Hoping to see something tomorrow. I know in the past I’ve dropped 4 pounds of water weight overnight.

I forgot to weigh myself today before breakfast, so I'll have to try tomorrow. I need to get back on track with my calorie counting. I did it diligently for about three weeks then lost the plot a bit. I might try going 'no processed foods' for a few weeks to give myself a break on all the calorie tracking.

Marilyn, I second UpDownAround's suggestion to try a slightly higher calorie count. MyFitnessPal always tells me to eat 1200, but I found another one of those tools that said I could eat 1600 and lose weight - so that is what I am doing. A few years ago I ate 1200 calories a day and did a high intensity workout. This time I am eating 1600 calories per day and walking for 45 minutes. I'm losing the same amount of weight now as I did then, which really surprises me.

I am at 162 but at least it was after breakfast. It seems that losing control is going around right now. I am still keeping my BMI under 25, but only with a couple of pounds to spare. Fishing offshore on my SUP tomorrow; long drive, long paddle and I do manage to keep away from road snacks pretty well, but it could get sabotaged by Fathers Day dinner when I get home. Maybe not; my favorite food is boiled shrimp.

I was 157.8 today. I had 620 calories worth of Steak N shake at 7:30 in the morning. Then I had a really small ice cream cone at 3. Now I’m eating ramen. So it all added up to around 1200.

Anyone know why I can’t lose on a 1200 calorie diet but I sure as hell can gain on a 1300 one?

If I could post a link to a you tube video that I find helpful I would. But I think that violates the rules here. Basically it's a mindset. Whether it's 1200 or 1300 or 1400, just allow the body to do it's thing. Simply ask for something positive. Like I want to be healthy and walk a 5k in 6 weeks. Or I want to eat well and fit into my new outfit in 2 months. The thing that gets people is wanting to "lose weight". If you are losing weight then you are always "losing weight". Gaining and losing. That's the goal you set. However, if you make a more concrete goal, the mind will have something to direct itself towards.

Don't know if this helps. But it's something I've learned that's been useful to me. I wish you success.

I was sick this weekend. Stomach and back pain with fatigue. I just slept all day. The good news is I lost some more weight. I'm really glad about that. Today I feel much better. I've been wearing my FitBit again and doing challenges. That's encouraging throughout the day. I also started FitBit Coach. I do modified exercises because of my limited mobility but it works. I feel good about that.

How much are you exercising? If there's not a certain amount of calorie deficit (burning more than you consume in a day) then you'll usually be maintaining the same weight

Down to 162, lost about half a pound

I’m not exercising much at all but my job is very active and I work 4 days a week and then I do various errands outside the house 7 days a week. so I’m constantly moving. I think my TDEE is around 1500 calories. So even if I was stationary and ate 1200 calories I should still be losing. At least that’s how I’ve always thought weight loss worked. I thought it was strictly calories in calories out.

Thanks. I think I’ve been doing this. I just want to get back to the 145 I was at in February and then go from there. I also want to look skinny and look good in a pair of bootcut jeans and a pair of boots and a flannel shirt. My goal is to achieve this by the fall.

I had 1400 calories today. According to this calculator I used online I can eat like 1,460 a day and lose a pound a week. I ate a bag of Dilly Bites which are dill pickle slices. The sodium in that may do me in for my weigh in tomorrow.

The most common cause of failure to lose weight at a calorie level that should be less than burn is invalid logging. You can see your medical professional to look for less likely causes, but using a food scale and recording every single thing carefully get results for the vast majority of us (like over 95%). Restaurants, both fast food and sit down, are notorious for using much smaller portions than they actually serve to get their published calories. If possible, eat only foods you have prepared with careful weighing of ingredients for two or three weeks and you will almost certainly see the scale start moving. Assume restaurant meals have 40% more calories than listed.

Below 160 this morning; not a lot under; would round up to 160. But the goal is staying below and I am below. I need to get back to ~155. It's not that far away; just having a lot of trouble staying motivated enough lately. I know I burned an insane number of calories yesterday, paddling in rough seas, but I can't use that as permission to go wild.

Ok. 162. This whole “calories in calories out I can eat complete crap and still lose weight” thing is obviously not working. I’m actually going to try eating healthy. I’m going to try a modified keto diet. Modified meaning not eating all the oils and butters because that sounds gross. I need to get back to where I was before.

Lost 2 more pounds this morning. That puts me at the 40 pounds lost marker. I'm so happy about that! My goal is to walk around my block again. I'm at the right weight now. It's just that I'm waiting on my back to catch up.

It does work, but both numbers have to be valid.

As far as eating healthy and doing keto...
Keto Diet Dangers You Should Know About

My biggest issue with keto is sustainability. It's something you do to lose weight and then quit doing. Some people say they switched for good. I don't personally know anyone who was able to do that.

Thanks for the article. What do you mean both numbers have to be valid? I’m still counting calories.

So far today I’ve had 2 hard boiled eggs, 4 slices of bacon, 1oz of mozzarella cheese, and a small tomato. Which all equals to 416 calories. I feel pretty full. Even if it’s not exactly Keto, I’m still eating better than I was before.

I was going to have some nuts and seeds for a snack and then a piece of salmon and some cabbage with a tablespoon of butter for dinner.

My issue is that I seem to be way under my 1200 calorie goal. Also I spent over $40 today for food that will last maybe 3 days. So cost may also be an issue. But I’ll give it a try.

I mean that you need to know how much you burn in a day and how much you consume. If you are not losing weight, you are not eating less than you burn, so one of those two numbers is not valid/correct. Your doctor can determine if you have a rare medical condition that causes a very low calorie burn. That's unlikely since you have been able to lose in the past and also because these conditions affect energy levels and ability to function normally. It is possible to have a lower than average metabolism and burn less than most people your age, height and weight but that is usually a difference of well under 10%. The other number is intake and if you weigh portions and track every single thing that should not be far off.

I was a bit under today at 1,130 calories. My stomach felt like I ate at a Golden Corral though. I guess maybe I should have less nuts and seeds and more meat. My meal plan tomorrow includes 2 more slices of bacon and 2 chicken breasts so I’ll actually meet my 1200 calories. I can see though why people lose fast on this diet. I’m going to start weighing myself every Tuesday instead of everyday. I think part of my problem is I’m getting discouraged by the scale.

I didn’t weigh myself like I said. My stomach looked flatter though. So far today I’ve had a 100 calorie package of nuts, 6 slices of bacon, a tomato, 2oz of mozzarella cheese, and a Halo Top ice cream bar. I’ve had 606 calories so far. I was going to have some seeds and another ice cream bar in a little bit. Then dinner is going to be some shrimp and 2 cups of cabbage. It will all equal to 1,215 calories for the day.

I didn’t really do keto today. 70 carbs. 1280 calories. I feel absolutely awful though. Headachy, heart racing, extreme anxiety, just feeling unwell today for some reason. I couldn’t function at work and it was discouraging. I’m wondering if it’s diet related.

160 today, so down 2 pounds the past week

Congratulations!

Sorry you didn't feel well. Here's a diet by the American Heart Association that is good to follow. It is close to the Diabetes one that I follow:

The American Heart Association Diet and Lifestyle Recommendations | American Heart Association

It's a lifestyle change that's pretty easy to do. I hope you feel better soon.