eating over 1000 calories today, freaking out, talk me down please!

[Globetrotter 1,340]

I will put in an hour + at the gym tonight, cardio, lower body weights, yoga, and somehow maybe I wasn't paying attention, but I will be eating 1140 calories today, with 70 grams carbs!!!! AAAAAAAGH!! What have I done!!!!!!!!

[MrsGina 101]

I actually try and eat 1000 cal a day and I'm losing just fine.

[ainsworth1 8]

i thought the aim was around 1,000 too, below that and you can stall??? i wouldnt worry if you are losing.

[Arts137 1,811]

Relax! I bet you are just fine! Just get back on the horse!

[Globetrotter 1,340]

Well I'm not losing, that's the thing - for 22 days I have worked out vigorously 6 days a week and kept my calories below 750 and I haven't lost and I gain when I eat "normal" caloric levels.

[pantala 125]

I would keep closer watch on the carb count (reduce) and Water intake increase). With that much activity you might be packing on muscle and muscle holds water. Are you losing inches?

[joatsaint 2,814]

If you are lifting weights, then you may be gaining muscle - and it may only seem like you are not losing weight. Or your body may be hanging onto every calorie because you're working out so much.

I wouldn't worry about it too much. This is a marathon, not a sprint. And everyone has to figure out how their body responds to different caloric intake, weight training, and cardio.

I personally have been gained back 3 pounds 2 weeks ago - and have been stuck there for the past 17 days. I've been walking harder and longer than ever before, but just can seem to start the downward tick on the scale. It's pretty damn frustrating. And I know that I haven't eaten anything more or different over the past 2 weeks.

But this morning, I hopped on the scale and was down just over 1 lb. Hopefully the weight loss is starting again.

I've been through these 2 week periods several times in the past 5 months and I am assuming that my body is just getting use to it's new weight level and caloric intake, then it realizes that this is the new normal and starts the weight loss again.

Man! I am so envious of those lucky people that report 25 lb/moth weight loss. To all those that have lost 100 lbs in 6 months, I salute you - and have a standing offer to take you to McDonald's for lunch. Muahahahahaha

[kari61 128]

My NUT told me that I should be at 1000 calories, so I don't think the calories are the problem..

[altagirl 127]

I know the feeling - although not the "working out" part!

Just re-focus since you are not losing. I have been in a stall for what seems like an eternity but at least I am not gaining. I really would like to lose 12 more pounds to be at my personal goal but 7 more pounds would be great, too.

I aim to eat 600-800 calories a day.

[Globetrotter 1,340]

@ Pantala, yeah, that's why I'm freaking out, I always try to keep my carbs below 35! I'm not just a slow loser, I'm almost a non-loser, no matter what I do and over the last nearly 3 years, I've tried it all!! People advocate high calories, low calories, moderate carbs, extreme low carb, focusing on weight training, focusing on cardio, drinking gallons of Water, getting plenty of sleep and blah blah BLAH! I have done it all. It took me 6 months to lose 15 pounds, and that was before I had my backslide of the last year.

[Globetrotter 1,340]

and this is the first day I have eaten over 740 calories btw.

[Globetrotter 1,340]

Um, what injections? Nobody said anything about injections ...

[brandy88 151]

I eat around 1000 each day and losing don't freak

[mysleevemylife 158]

If you are lifting weights, then you may be gaining muscle - and it may only seem like you are not losing weight. Or your body may be hanging onto every calorie because you're working out so much.

I wouldn't worry about it too much. This is a marathon, not a sprint. And everyone has to figure out how their body responds to different caloric intake, weight training, and cardio.

I personally have been gained back 3 pounds 2 weeks ago - and have been stuck there for the past 17 days. I've been walking harder and longer than ever before, but just can seem to start the downward tick on the scale. It's pretty damn frustrating. And I know that I haven't eaten anything more or different over the past 2 weeks.

But this morning, I hopped on the scale and was down just over 1 lb. Hopefully the weight loss is starting again.

I've been through these 2 week periods several times in the past 5 months and I am assuming that my body is just getting use to it's new weight level and caloric intake, then it realizes that this is the new normal and starts the weight loss again.

Man! I am so envious of those lucky people that report 25 lb/moth weight loss. To all those that have lost 100 lbs in 6 months, I salute you - and have a standing offer to take you to McDonald's for lunch. Muahahahahaha

Make sure that you're nice enough to order for them. They will probably want a Large Big Mac Value Meal with an apple pie on the side!! LOLOL....

[johnlatte 1,232]

Try for consistency. Target eating 1000-1100 kcals a day for a week or so and keep up the exercise. I'm thinking that you really need to get your metabolism in a good place. I do think that your body is trying to hold on to all the energy it can, and your aren't losing it. Building muscle isn't a bad thing either. Can you check what your body fat % is? Might surprise you. Hang in there and don't freak. It will happen, you just have to outsmart you body a bit.