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Weight won't budge an inch! Help! Thoughts?

‎07-15-2015 10:01

‎07-15-2015 10:01

I am completely perplexed. I have been using Fitbit since late April. I wanted to loose 15 lbs by mid July. I have been tracking my calories, and meeting my step goals. When I started to see no results by mid-June, I kicked it up a notch in the exercise department. I'm doing over 12,000 steps a day, and I've recently started hitting my calories burn goal of 2,230 on almost a daily basis. I also took an extra dance class which started in May so I have two hours of dancing a week as well. Plus I exercise 1 - 2 per week with weights and the elliptical, or I do some more dance rehearsal. 

 

I've also been tracking my calories. I'm vegan - so no meat, ice cream, etc. I don't drink sodas. Once a week, I have a cheat day to stay sane and keep me on track. I have one treat. I always come in under my calorie goal to loose 1.5 lbs a week. My calorie deficit for last week was around 3,500 and my calorie deficit so far this week is around 3,300, and that should be enough to at least loose 1 lb.

 

BUT - I haven't. I've gained two lbs since I started. And yes, I probably gained muscle, but my measurements are still about the same in the waste and hips. 

 

Any thoughts? What can I do to solve this problem and loose the 15 lbs?

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‎07-21-2015 11:24

In response to shekinah02

‎07-21-2015 11:24

@shekinah02 wrote:

After many suggestions about upping my protein intake, and reading this article on loosing weight after 30 (which I will never be over 30...I stopped aging at 29 😉

 http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/imimlmarie/view/three-must-dos-for-losing-weight-over-30-269915

 

I changed my eating habits to add in a vegan protein shake (low sugar and carb, but full of quality protein). I also added more muscle building exercises into my routine. Instead of just walking, I added in some squats and other leg exercises one evening...added on weight lifting for my arms the next. Still did plenty of steps, dancing, etc. 

 

Also, still did my cheat day. Though some on here have said that it's not a good idea, I find that it works for me. I still "cheat" within my calorie goals though. Cheat days keep me from sneaking in treats during the week, because I can say..."We'll, I'll just have that on Saturday." Or "No, I don't think I'll eat that sorbet. I know I have a party on Friday night and that will be my cheat day." Keeps me in line during the week. 

 

Viola! I lost 3 lbs! Finally! Let's see what next week holds. 

 

 

That's great!

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