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A space to talk openly about weight loss journeys and challenges. Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. You may wish to speak to a medical professional before starting any diet.

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Why can't I lose any weight

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Idontgetit0 · 04/07/2022 13:04

After being a steady weight my whole adult life I quite quickly gained 1.5st in 3 months. I'm not sure why exactly. I started on birth control and anti depressants so it might be that contributing. Also I guess my activity levels went down with lockdown.

I am 5ft 3 so fairly short. I'm at 11 stone now and have been steady at 11 stone for another 6 months.

I've tracked calories. I did an online calculator to see how many calories I need to consume a day to steadily lose weight (about 1200) and I've mostly stuck to it. Maybe 2 days a week I eat higher but only to maintenance calories level (about 1750) so still maintained a fair calorie deficit for the week.

I've been doing this for 3 straight weeks alongside going gym 1-2 times a week and do not weigh any less than when I started. Why is this? It's just so demoralising.

Is it because my start weight wasn't hugely high in the first place? Does that make it harder for me to lose it? Am I too early in to see any weight loss?

Does anyone have any experience of this 😔

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PatientlyWaiting21 · 04/07/2022 14:27

Idontgetit0 · 04/07/2022 13:49

But how am I not at a calorie deficit? I've been weighing everything. Where am I going wrong? Even if I was out by a bit I assume it'll be unlikely I'm consuming 400 more calories without realising? This is where I'm confused/don't understand.

Am I doing something wrong or is it a case of being patient?

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You would be surprised. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil is 130 calories.

why aren’t you eating until 1pm and not after 7pm? There’s nothing wrong with that if it’s working for you, just curious.

To put it bluntly you aren’t in a calorie deficit if you aren’t losing weight. How do you weigh yourself? It needs to be at the same time, every day, with little to no clothes. I.e when you wake up, pee, get on the scales. Weight loss is up and down but you’ll soon see yourself hitting new lows if you’re in a CD. I would also take you’re measurements every 3-4 weeks and lastly photos. I’d take measurements and pics over daily weighing, tell you so much more.

you need to priority you’re protein and fibre in rake, this will help you feel fuller for longer. I suspect you take in a lot of fat and sugar on your current diet.

fallfallfall · 04/07/2022 15:06

Yes the quality of your food calories counts.500 calories of cherries is much healthier than a packet of crisps.healthier for your digestive, and immune systems at the very least.

fallfallfall · 04/07/2022 15:19

www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy-weight/best-diet-quality-counts/

absolutelynotfabulous · 04/07/2022 17:30

Have you worked out your tdee? FWIW, I'm slightly taller than you at 5'4" and my tdee is around 1400. It takes ages to lose anything on 1200 and I have to be constantly focussed. It's a pita, but there you go.

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