Please help

[smilinginside 16]

Hi guys was llokign for some tips and ideas maybe tell me what i can do.. I have lost 50 pounds so far but in the last 3 to 4 weeks ive stopped losing completly actully gained a few pounds, i switched jobs before that i work night shift walking about 7 out of the 12 hours a night, all the meals are cooked i dont eat horribly anymore, i also run 2 miles a day on the tredmill i know that dosent seam like much but at 280 pounds its hard for me but i push through it, i just dont understand, before i dident eat very well and dident really excersize and i was losing weight.... i thought hey i can do this ramp it up s i switched jobs started seing a diettician and started going to the gym and now im not losing weight..... im so confused please help me.

[Sue Magoo 71]

Hi:

There are two things I can think of trying. First, change the foods you are eating. Still make good choices, but make different ones. I don't know how this gets someone out of a stall in their weight loss, but sometimes it does. Second, write down everything that hits your lips for a day or two and see how many calories you're actually taking in.

Sounds like you're doing great! Congratulations.

Sue

Hi guys was llokign for some tips and ideas maybe tell me what i can do.. I have lost 50 pounds so far but in the last 3 to 4 weeks ive stopped losing completly actully gained a few pounds, i switched jobs before that i work night shift walking about 7 out of the 12 hours a night, all the meals are cooked i dont eat horribly anymore, i also run 2 miles a day on the tredmill i know that dosent seam like much but at 280 pounds its hard for me but i push through it, i just dont understand, before i dident eat very well and dident really excersize and i was losing weight.... i thought hey i can do this ramp it up s i switched jobs started seing a diettician and started going to the gym and now im not losing weight..... im so confused please help me.

[reverie 49]

How many calories are you eating? It seems that you're pretty active, so your calories need to reflect that. If your calories are low, try bumping them up a bit. Scary but the more active you are the more calories you need.

Also keep in mind that you've lost a good amount of weight (congrats!!) and your body may be adjusting. I can tell you that first hand this does happen at times. Right now I have been stuck at 132-134 for the last 2 going on 3 weeks, but my jeans are getting looser. Sometimes you lose inches rather than pounds; remember that as well.

Good luck!

[smilinginside 16]

How many calories are you eating? It seems that you're pretty active, so your calories need to reflect that. If your calories are low, try bumping them up a bit. Scary but the more active you are the more calories you need.

Also keep in mind that you've lost a good amount of weight (congrats!!) and your body may be adjusting. I can tell you that first hand this does happen at times. Right now I have been stuck at 132-134 for the last 2 going on 3 weeks, but my jeans are getting looser. Sometimes you lose inches rather than pounds; remember that as well.

Good luck!

Thanks for the suggestions, im not sure how many calories im taking in i see the dietican we talk about food choices but not about how much calories are in each food, im not sure about that point.Thanks and congrats on your weight loss as well

[reverie 49]

Thanks for the suggestions, im not sure how many calories im taking in i see the dietican we talk about food choices but not about how much calories are in each food, im not sure about that point.Thanks and congrats on your weight loss as well

You can use websites such as fitday.com or myfitnesspal.com to track what you eat to get a rough estimate of how many calories, carbs, and Protein you're taking in each day.

[smilinginside 16]

Hi:

There are two things I can think of trying. First, change the foods you are eating. Still make good choices, but make different ones. I don't know how this gets someone out of a stall in their weight loss, but sometimes it does. Second, write down everything that hits your lips for a day or two and see how many calories you're actually taking in.

Sounds like you're doing great! Congratulations.

Sue

its hard to do that up in camp like for example for Breakfast the only okay options i have is fruit and eggs lol otherwise its bacon and sausage and crap lol, dinner is better with more options so ill definetly try mixing it up, and between the hours of 6am and 5pm i dont eat at all cause i sleep and then get up and workout then eat supper, throught the night i grab a bite here and there whever i have time, its hard. Thanks for the advise i hope we can keep talking!1

[54Shirley 105]

To check your calories is a excellent idea. I use to do between 900 - 1200 a day.

When you first lose weight, of course it's a shock to the body ! as a result it goes to the fat source and use it up. When the calories are about equal in your exercise. Your body doesn't see the need to lose weight, it's now comfortable. So we PLATEAU check that out with your dietitian.

If you cut your calories a little more, and throw in some exercise like a walk around the block or somewhere. "walking is a nice, and easy exercise' Your body eventually will jump start again.

Hope this helps, Shirley.

[AquarianCrab 8]

Stop using the scale and start using a tape measure. Muscle weighs more than fat, so while the scale may show an increase or no change, the tape measure may indeed show a loss.