Lose weight the fun way.

Posted on October 24, 2014

I'm not at all sure how a person is supposed to stay motivated when nothing they are doing is working. I got a new job recently, and now instead of sitting in my car for an hour to get to work, I work for 40 minutes, every morning! I walk most evenings, and I have a young puppy who I take for walks in the evening as well. I monitor my intake and my calories, and I'm not a poor eater. Yet, there has been no change! The one pound that I lost has come back, so I can't even say that I lost one pound. I've been to the doctor, there is nothing physically wrong, I just can't lose weight. I don't know what I'm doing wrong anymore. According to my Fitbit I've walked 26 miles this week, and I haven't exceeded my calorie count once. So why am I still a fat tub of goo!? If walking, and getting up early with the dog, and eating properly isn't going to make any difference, why should I do it at all?

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idaphnedoodle

10/24/2014 8:55AM

The problem is that I do all that stuff. I have a fitbit and it calculates how many calories I can have vs. my activity, etc. and I stay within that and have a calorie deficit everyday and I'm still fat!

Jodi D

10/24/2014 6:42AM

Sometimes even if we are counting calories we have to look at the foods we are eating. I started assessing my macros. Ideally for my height, weight etc I need to consume 40% protein, 30% fat and 30% carbs. if you go to this link you should be able to work yours out. I then put in the My Fitness Pal App everything i eat (scanning the packaging bar codes is good as it puts in all nutrition info) and then I can figure out and start assessing what i am having too much of. I hope this info helps you. Don't give up, it can just take time figuring out what your body needs.

Mo O.

10/24/2014 6:31AM

It will make a difference! It's most likely water weight. Try your best to have pale yellow pee at all times. The only way to lose weight every day is to have a caloric deficit. Watch your portions, cut your carbs and increase your protein. Aim for a deficit of 500cals every day and you'll start to see the difference. Also, when you exercise, make sure you are sweating for at least 30 minutes.

I think we are in the dollar a day group together, it gives you a calorie target. Hit that target every day, and sweat for 30 minutes at least 3 times a week and you'll start to see a change :) Consistency is key! It took me about a week for me to start losing weight. I ate something I shouldn't have and gained 3lbs of water the day after this challenge started. I stuck to my exercise plan and my caloric goals, and I'm finally starting to make progress Stay strong! We are in this together!!

Spencer S.

you shouldn't aim to have yellow pee, that means your dehydrated. drinking water is not only healthy but it actually promotes dieting bc you are less hungry. The only way drinking a ton of water hurts weight is if you are eating very salty foods, that should be avoided dieting anyway.

Mo O.

Oh I know. Drinking a glass of water before meals not only promotes adequate hydration, it helps you to eat fewer calories. That's why I said to aim for PALE yellow. Clear urine is an indication of over hydration, and in people with healthy kidneys, you will always pee off the extra hydration. "Traditional" yellow urine is a warning sign for dehydration. Dark yellow is an indicator of dehydration. (Full Dosclosure: I'm an ICU Nurse)