Fluctuating Weight? Topic
Dietician
05/12/21
replied to U1189973452
Hi there U1189973452-
Strong work on tracking! It sounds like you were losing weight quickly (3#/week loss is fast in the world of weight loss), and then suddenly, the scale stopped reflecting your hard work. This can be frustrating, though rest assured, it is normal.
Here are some tips to get the scale moving again-
https://www.mynetdiary.com/have-you-been-dieting-and-exercising-but-not-losing-weight-try-these-proven-plateau-solutions.html
Hang in there~ Joanna (MyNetDiary Dietitian)
CanadaAnne
05/12/21
I don’t think weighing yourself daily is helpful or suggested. Weight does fluctuate, it’s normal. I don’t even weigh myself weekly. I have found that monthly check ins & bi-monthly photos are most helpful for me.
Moe0608
05/12/21
I actually look forward to weighing myself every day and it’s been working for me. But people are different. I’ve definitely noticed the dreaded plateaus and even unexpected increases you described as well in the 3 months I’ve been using the app. I had one that almost lasted 10 days. Don’t get discouraged, in each case I eventually broke through it. I did need to adjust my calorie target down once I lost 10 pounds. The automatic calculation was not working well for me so I reduced it by 200 calories and adjusted accordingly.
Dietician
05/13/21
Yes, everyone is different with how often weighing works for them. Personalize your weighing plan and consider monitoring other things like body measurements. You can track neck, waist, and hip measurements in MyNetDiary.
Moe, I am glad you adjusted your calorie goal to keep losing. The calorie estimation may need to be adjusted according to your own unique metabolism.
Looking forward to hearing about your progress in your journey! Brenda (MyNetDiary Dietitian)
U1189851317Annod
05/18/21
I have been watching what I eat, tracking, journaling for a little over a month. I’m feeling better about myself. The first month I lost almost 7 lbs. and was thrilled. I’m struggling with not liking what I see when I weigh and letting that number control my thoughts. Is there anyone else who struggles with this?
Dietician
05/18/21
replied to U1189851317Annod
Hello U1189851317- Strong work on making a concerted effort to improve your health! While checking progress on the scale may be motivating for some people, for others, it can cloudy their thinking and influence how they feel about themselves, sometimes in a negative way. Have you considered putting the scale away (such as in the garage or shed) and instead focusing on other markers of progress? Some people track their energy level, sleep habits, minutes of exercise. Perhaps this type of tracking would leave you feeling better about your efforts?
Here's an article on self-talk that you may find helpful.https://www.mynetdiary.com/is-your-self-talk-helping-or-hurting-your-progress-with-healthy-lifestyle.html
Hang in there! Joanna (MyNetDiary Dietitian)
Dalcar618
05/22/21
When I first started, I was weighing in at 232, I know weigh 216, constantly tracking foods that I have eaten and walking on the tread mill. I cant run due to an accident that I had and broke my left leg( I have rods and pins ). but its been two years pass the accident and walking is helping. So, now I'm super busy at work cleaning(custodial work) no time for the treadmill. I do use my apple watch for workout as "other". I can burn up to 500 active calories and more(it takes longer time to burn). I noticed I've gained two pounds..???. was it because I'm not on the tread mill? also at times I fall short about 300 to 500 to meet calorie budget for the evening.... thanks
Dietician
05/23/21
replied to Dalcar618
Hello U1189953971- Strong work on prioritizing movement during your day! What an awesome habit that will help keep the weight off in the long term.
A few things to check out regarding the wt gain:
1. Have you enabled the feature "add exercise to calorie budget?" We suggest for weight loss and maintenance to turn off this feature. Simply go to app settings and check to make sure it is not enabled. Also ensure that your activity level is set to sedentary. This will help provide a calorie budget most appropriate for weight loss.
2. Regular walking on the treadmill may have burned more calories than you realize. Is it possible to do some walking before or after your work? Even 15 min/day can make a difference over time.
3. One thing that's worked for many others is to check and make sure you are still paying close attention to portions. Over time it is easy to inadvertently begin eating larger portions at meals and snacks, resulting in weight gain.
Here are some articles you may find helpful on the topic:
https://www.mynetdiary.com/estimating-portions-for-food-diary.html
https://www.mynetdiary.com/have-you-been-dieting-and-exercising-but-not-losing-weight-try-these-proven-plateau-solutions.html
Please let us know what resonates with you. Best, Joanna (MyNetDiary Dietitian)
Dalcar618
05/23/21
Thank you very much for your response. I definitely will turn off “add exercise to calories”and make an extra effort to get on the treadmill before and after work. Also, I will check my portions. 😀👍.... thank you Joanna.
Dietician
05/24/21
replied to Dalcar618
You've got this Dalcar618! We are happy to help. Best, Joanna
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