What am I doing wrong?(weight problems)

[Amanda R 56]

I track my calories on mfp. I eat around 1700-2,000 and exercise anywhere between 300-400 calories a day. I was down to 276 from 278 which is a big feat for me since for some reason I am not losing any weight. We ended up going out to eat and I probably had about 500 calories more than I should for that day, but figure no biggie I was going to burn it off from all the extra walking and such we were doing. Boy was I wrong. I gained 3 pounds in 1 day!!. I'm now up to almost 280. I'm about to freak because I have to weigh in soon.

I thought maybe I just had too much salt or something and waited to try and weigh myself again the next day-nope still says almost 280.

[missmegan 37]

If you gain more than a half a pound in a day it is almost always Water weight. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! And don't beat yourself up over small missteps. This is a long journey. Be mindful, but not hyperfocused to the point that you're not living your life! Head up girl!

[kiwiladydee 402]

Hello Amanda. Your calorie intake seems a little high for a diet. The calorie intake for someone not on a diet is around 2,000. if you want to loose more weight, change your calorie intake to 1500 and try to burn 300 to 500 calories. This will allow you to lose 2 pounds a week. Have you spoken to a nutritionist? Also look at your carb, sugar, and fat content. I believe you are Pre-opp, so I would try to start getting in the habit of eating Protein.

Hope this was helpful...

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[iverina 33]

I am in the same boat!

I am using MFP and I got a body media band to track my calories burned, I am losing but not like I should be. They say if you have 1,000 cal difference between what you eat and burn you should lose at least two pounds a week....

[Amanda R 56]

I'm hoping it's just Water weight, I'm doing the no no and bought a water pill to see if that helps.