What am I doing wrong?

[betheboo 40]

I have been putting quite a bit of effort forth... I log every single thing I put in my mouth... I've increased my activity level... I have a body bugg so I know my actual calorie output... I even just made a spreadsheet with calorie intake and output and my average calorie burn is 1600 calories a day. So can someone please explain to me why I am not losing weight at a more consistant pace? I seem to not lose for 2 or 3 weeks and then I'll drop 6 pounds in a week and then BAM I don't lose for 2 or 3 weeks again! Is this normal? FYI while I'm am female I take continuous hormones so no "monthly friend" to attribute this to... Any advice would be very welcome Thanks

[CheckYes 46]

Your total burn seems low - unless that's your daily caloric deficit. If it is your deficit - be patient. Success comes with being consistent. Don't lose your mojo! Stay motivated and committed. You can do it!

[betheboo 40]

Your total burn seems low - unless that's your daily caloric deficit. If it is your deficit - be patient. Success comes with being consistent. Don't lose your mojo! Stay motivated and committed. You can do it!

Sorry 1600 is my average deficit. I burn usually 2700-3000 cal daily.

[reverie 49]

Could be too big of a deficit, not sure. Either way the golden rule is that weightloss isn't consistent nor linear. Does it really matter to you that you're losing a pound each week or 6lbs every 2-3 weeks? Id take the 6lbs any day. The fact is that you won't lose each week.

[stateofzen 46]

Your loss sounds EXACTLY like my loss. I lose in bursts, then my body adjusts, then I drop another chunk-- that's how it was for my first 100 lbs anyway. Now I lose even slower than that Seems totally normal.

[vlp1968 83]

You are doing just great. 6 pounds every three weeks is two pounds a week on average, which is just right. I say keep doing what your doing!

[Sistersue 12]

I think everyone does this. As far as I can tell Water has a lot to do with in and gaining muscle.

[Cocoabean 430]

That's exactly how my losses went when I was actively losing. Don't fret!

[sweetpea61956 6]

don't forget, even if you don't lose pounds you could be losing inches. nature works in its own way.

[54Shirley 105]

Your weight is right on the money ! You should be happy....

Just for the asking Do you retain Water?

I do, and I stay off that scale..... I only get weighed at the Dr,'s Office,

I keep a purse calendar, and look at the last time I was weighed, then do the math.

I am much more happier that way, and I can tell by my cloths if I am losing weight.

Be patient,, this is a slow go. Like I said though, your numbers are right on the money.

Shirley.

[HeatherinCA 10]

1-2lbs a week is totally normal... so if you don't lose for 2 weeks, then lose 6 haha you are good! That happens to me sometimes too.

Remember you need a calorie deficit of 3500 calories to lose 1lbs.