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Feel utterly broken - another diet failed again

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nameeCha · 12/08/2024 16:09

I’ve just done 3 weeks of solid Atkins, not cheated, really tried a d lost nothing! Not even a measley 0.1 kg! I actually weigh slightly more than I did when started. I don’t know what to do anymore. I’m fed up of all these “diets”. Can someone please advise me? I stayed away from fruits even! I had such a craving. Just spoke to my sister whose managed to lost 10lb since start of summer eating all the foods I was told on atkins and keto boards that were to be avoided - bread, fruits, pastries. Where am I going wrong? Any advice please.

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NotaCoolMum · 12/08/2024 16:23

I’m 47 and in perimenopause. I started tracking calories with MyFitnessPal app. I eat 1200-1400 calories per day. I haven’t cut out any food groups but I try to eat healthy foods. Plenty of protein, wholegrains fruit and veg and yoghurts. I stated on 21st July and am less than 1 pound away from having lost one stone. I still have 4 more stone to go but it IS possible. I walk for 1/2 hour daily.

you CAN DO THIS!

piccolorhinoceros · 12/08/2024 16:23

Fad diets don't work. Depriving yourself of foods will just make you want them more. Do you need to lose weight? Did your sister have more to lose? I doubt she's lost weight by gorging on pastries, but having the odd treat while overall eating a healthy diet high in protein and low in sugar isn't going to hurt. Do you exercise?

rainbowunicorn · 12/08/2024 16:22

Can you give an example of your daily / weekly menu with portion size and quantities. People may be better placed to help if they can see obvious things that could be causing issues.

Idontknowhatnametochoose · 12/08/2024 16:19

If you were eating too many calories that would explain why it failed.

Ime calories are important. If you eat more than you're burning off it won't matter what you're eating, you will retain or gain weight.

You need to eat a healthy balanced diet but be careful not to eat too much.

HavingABitOfAMare · 12/08/2024 16:18

People absolutely hate being advised to eat less, but IME it's nearly always portion size that's the difference between overweight and slim people (medical issues aside) - that and snacking.

If you eat less and fill up on water, your body really will get used to having less food in it.

Michelle987 · 12/08/2024 16:17

Im really toying with Monjaro in all honesty. For a weight reset whilst eating healthy and introducing exercise. Im 17st 6lbs size 18 atm 😫

Drigante · 12/08/2024 16:16

What specific rules were you following? Which foods (if any) were unrestricted?

BeMintBee · 12/08/2024 16:16

Atkins is not an unlimited calories diet so you may have been eating the “right” things but too much of it.

Tailfeather · 12/08/2024 16:16

I've spent years and years on different diets. Wegovy has been a godsend.

EricCatman · 12/08/2024 16:15

Did you use Ketostix? I’ve found them really helpful when low-carbing as it’s interesting to see what can unknowingly through you out of ketosis.

What about trying Mounjaro? Loads of us on here are enjoying great losses with minimal effort. I’ve just started week 6 and as of this am, I’ve lost 26 pounds and I’m a healthy BMI for the first time in months.

buttercupcake · 12/08/2024 16:15

I’m sorry you’re feeling disheartened, I know that feeling.

I’m sure you’ll get lots of advice & opinions on this and people suggesting different solutions. Keto, fasting slimming world etc, but I honestly think that all diets are doomed to fail eventually.

I used to follow WW & SW with varying success, but the only way I’ve managed to lose weight and keep it off is by not dieting anymore.

I eat when I’m hungry and stop when I’m full. That’s my only rule around food. I’ve tried to make healthy choices amongst that, but I don’t count calories and no food is off limits. I’ve found that all cravings have stopped and I barely think about food anymore.

Good luck with whatever you do.

Snacksgalore · 12/08/2024 16:13

How many calories were you having a day?

Stath · 12/08/2024 16:12

Have you tried intermittent fasting?