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feeling frustrated.
Working to lose a final 5# to get to 145. Have been doing it slowly, hoping that this will be the LAST time. My WOE is to eat mostly veg, fruit, protein and to skip the starchy carbs ( bread, pasta, rice, potatoes) for 6 days of the week and on day 7, ,Sunday, to enjoy a dinner adding in wine, bread and sometimes ice-cream for dessert. I go to the gym 5 days a week, working on weight lifting 3 days and cardio on 2. I am trying to build muscle but it has been slow since I have a bad back and need to be really careful about the weights.
The scale is hovering between 149-152. I'm eating at 1200 calories or so, and frustrated that after a really "good" day, the scale goes UP.
ugh.
Diet Calendar Entries for 23 October 2018:
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1349 kcal
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Fat: 92.16g | Prot: 61.88g | Carb: 68.81g.
Breakfast: Quest Birthday Cake Protein Bar. Lunch: Hormel Salisbury Steak, Red Table Wine, Butter, Apples, Cooked Red Cabbage. Dinner: Odom's Tennessee Pride Country Sausage, 365 Tomatillo Salsa, Hominy (White, Canned), Winter Squash, Olive Oil. more...
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1737 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Walking (moderate) - 3/mph - 30 minutes, Resting - 15 hours and 30 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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Must be the same five that I can't shed. Hang in there. I am.
23 Oct 18 by member: adamevegod1
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last 5 pounds can be tough. maybe try one weekend not getting your free day and see if that does anything or raise your calories for a couple days and see if that jumpstarts your loss.
23 Oct 18 by member: baskington
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I always try to over-shoot my weight loss goal - go for 5 lbs lower. That's because low calorie eating causes some level of tissue dehydration. It's natural in maintenance for that hydration to return, bringing me up to my goal weight.
23 Oct 18 by member: gz9gjg
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1200 calories... not too little?
Also fruit, fructose is actually carbs.
Most modern fruit are 'man-made' and not like they used to be many many years ago
Do not fret and it will work
23 Oct 18 by member: mervinpearce
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You mention "building muscle" - are you going for more VOLUME or STRENGTH? What I've found - as I don't want the additional weight which comes with it - volume adds weight, whereas strength conditions what you have (left).
23 Oct 18 by member: From371to184
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A few things I've learned from my nutritionist. 1) Muscle weighs more than fat, 2) 1200 calories is not enough...your metabolism is slowing down, 3) carbs aren't bad-you need to know the right amount and kind to spread throughout the day. I highly recommend Dr. Amy. She has a virtual practice at www.wholefoodismedicine.com
23 Oct 18 by member: ALK3626
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You are doing all the right things, i.e., eating a well-balanced 'clean' diet and focusing on strength training and activity. Don't beat yourself up or worry about the daily fluctuations - this is a marathon, not a sprint. One thing I did in my first month and will bring back in November is having in 800 calorie day every week or two; it was recommended in an AARP article on tips for how to lose weight after 50 - not saying you are in my age range :-) but it does seem to be a good shake-up practice. I also focus on protein for my first meal of the day, usually egg whites or greek yogurt as the base. Keep it up, Rev!
23 Oct 18 by member: beverlymundy
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1200 calories don't sounds like too much, but it depends on how much you are eating on sundays. I am trying to lower my BF while gaining a little bit of muscle too. and I am finding it hard too 😐.
23 Oct 18 by member: Keilin_4
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that looks so good injoy it :3
23 Oct 18 by member: YoYoWoman2468
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