What can I do to get out of a weight stall?

[Anonymous]

I’m still trying to lose about 30-40 more pounds. I’ve been stuck at the same weight for almost 2 months. What can I do? I’m tracking my calories through MyFitnessPal. And I do cardio everyday for 1 hour. Any suggestions?

[224466881010]

Are you already at a healthy weight/body composition? Just asking the dumb question.

Another dumb question: I read in the comments you can only eat 1300 calories a day because of your reduced stomach size. How is it that you exercise every day and you're concerned about counting calories to make sure you don't eat too much? How chill are your workouts? My intuitive notion (whether right or wrong) is that you should be struggling NOT TO LOSE weight with a calorie cap that low.

As far as nutrition, I think you're already incentivized to do this since you have only 30% of your stomach, but really try to eat nutrient dense foods that are high quality.

Weight lifting would probably be a good thing to mix in. Remember that your legs are your biggest muscles (so they will grow the most and use the most energy, and they produce the most growth hormones), so try to do compound exercises involving legs; like squats and deadlifts. Depending on your goals (like if you're averse to having visible muscle definition), I'd train for strength, injury prevention and stability. Then your cardio sessions can be more explosive too. Would strongly recommend switching it up with swimming and cycling sometimes for cardio since you can shed pounds easily without the joint impact you'd get from running (which can actually be good for you, just maybe not every day). All my cycling friends burn so many goddamn calories... Forget fat, not even their muscle mass is safe. They struggle to keep muscle mass on their frames that they previously worked hard to build and they're on a constant mission to eat more so they don't lose their gains, to where they're literally trying to drink calorie and carb-rich drinks while they're biking.

[Asker]

In the beginning, I did lose a LOT of weight. About 55 lbs. I’m not at a healthy weight. I’m 5 ft tall and 185 lbs. Most of the fat is in my stomach.

I’ve hit a plateau. Once I stopped losing weight is when I started doing cardio. But I haven’t lost anything anymore. I do get vitamin supplements and b12 shots since I’m vitamin deficient. I was told by my doctor to focus on protein. So I eat lean protein, I eat a ton of tuna; which is probably why the calories are so low. Tuna is about 110 calories a packet. I was just looking for another way to lose weight. My stomach is my biggest issue. Someone mentioned weight lifting, and I might try that out.

[224466881010]

Ok I see. Congratulations on being unstoppable in your SPRINT towards conquering your health goals. Yeah I think you're on the right track with cardio and again, my cycling friends burn like 3000 calories per workout and similar story for swimming so maybe consider it.

If you were very fat or haven't been athletic in a very long time (or ever), I think it's worth putting effort into strengthening your joints/ hinges on your body, working from the smallest/ weakest ones (like finger joints, wrists and ankles) up to the strongest ones (your hips, knees and shoulders) so that your body can handle life at a higher intensity. Your body will basically try to cap how hard you use your muscles and how much force you can put out if it knows something might break or dislocate. Normally kids build basic strength in their joints through sports and activity when they're kids and don't yet have large bodies with long appendiges & muscles. The physics are just different in your adult body. Luckily you're 5ft.

Putting effort into strengthening/stabilizing your joints will prevent injury and allow your body to do more and feel comfortable unleashing your full strength. Imagine having enormous bodybuilder arms and weak gamer-girl wrists. Do you think you'll be able to successfully utilize all the strength in your arms to their full potential? Do you think your wrists could handle curling the 60lb dumbbells that your bodybuilder biceps would be capable of curling?

[Asker]

Thank you so much! I was very inactive before I lost weight. So it’s all very new to me still.

[Massageman]

Add weight machines and resistance bands to your regime and dial back on the cardio for a while.

[Asker]

Thank you.

[Massageman]

Muscle burns more calories than does adipose tissue, so once you have built-up your muscles a bit. you will be burning more calories, even at rest. And if you do your exercise sequences of machines, bands, body-weight exercises, etc fast enough, you will get a cardio workout in addition.

[Phoenix98]

Weightlifting it is in my honest opinion as a former personal trainer the best way to lose fat on your body along side eating healthy.

And eating correctly meaning getting your proteins, your vitamins, nutrients, etc. So don't "diet" and starve yourself just eat healthy, fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, etc.

[kyleelyn199723]

I’m trying to tell her this. I sure hope she listens. 1300 calories is not a proper amount of calories for someone that is active

[Phoenix98]

@kyleelyn199723 Well you can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink.

You can give her all the best advice in the world but if she doesn't wanna listen then there's nothing you can do.

[kyleelyn199723]

Very true. Just interesting that everyone giving her misinformation, she is believing. Good luck to her

[Phoenix98]

@kyleelyn199723 Yeah /=

[Asker]

I don’t know why kyleelyn thinks she knows better than several dieticians and nutritionists. I had a perforated ulcer, and lost 70% of my stomach. So I only have 30% of my stomach left. I can only physically eat about 1200-1300 calories a day. If I tried to eat more, I would vomit. I do take multivitamins, b-12 shots, and get in as much protein as I can; all recommend by my doctor.

I told kyleelyn this but I guess she doesn’t know how to read 🤷‍♀️

But I’m gonna try weightlifting.

[Asker]

@kyleelyn199723 um. You gave me misinformation too. Lol. I already explained why I can’t eat more than 1300 calories. Can you read or?

[Phoenix98]

I see well then I'd follow the professionals directions then if you only have that much of your stomach left.

I suppose if you need or require more nutrients and vitamins you can always eat nutrient/protein rich foods. Like Tuna or Spinach, etc.

[Asker]

Do you think I can mix spinach in a protein shake? I’ve never tried it but I’ve heard it’s not bad. I do usually try to eat tuna daily since it’s high in protein.

[Phoenix98]

I've never personally tried it but there's no reason why you couldn't. The only thing you'd need to worry about is it possibly tasting funky but beyond that it should be perfectly fine.

[Asker]

Thank you! I’m definitely gonna try weight lifting. My major problem area is my stomach. I lost most of my weight from my legs and arms.

[Phoenix98]

Well if you need something for your stomach to press against I would suggest a weight belt like this.

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It'll give your stomach a wall of sorts to press against they are meant to help prevent hernia's. I'm not sure it'd help with your stomach or not but it might be worth a try.

As for your arms and legs those are easy enough to build up. You'll have to experiment with the weights. But ideally for a beginner you want to be doing around 3 sets of 10 reps for your exercises and you want the weigh to reflect that heavy enough that it's hard to reach the 10th rep and heavy enough that you can't do an 11th. But light enough that you can reach the 10th rep on each set or at least close to it.

If you think you can do it then I'd recommend free weights ( barbells and dumbbells ) as that's the most natural kind of movement and it's less restrictive then machines.

But if you don't think your strong enough then start with machines first the movement is unnatural and they're a bit more restrictive movement wise but they provide more stability and are better for people who are just starting out.

And if your doing free-weights remember to have proper form and take your time when doing reps focus on doing them right that will build muscle. Throwing around heavy weight you can't handle will get you injured.

[Asker]

Thank you so much!!

[Phoenix98]

No problem.

[J_12_L]

Fasting helps. Eat in time intervals of 6 or 8 hours everyday. Helps you avoid eating a lot of calories. Drink a lot of lemon water also

[Honesttguy]

I remember trying out running 10km on treadmill for 1h is that what you mean doing cardio for 1h? I mean look at those ultramarathon runners they are so skinny.

[Asker]

I do a mix of HITT and use an elliptical OR I’ll I’ll bike ride.

[Honesttguy]

Yea I already thought so, I have seen people doing that stuff and after half year still struggle to lose weight.
You can be cheating on those workouts there no way of telling, if i ask you to give me numbers im guessing you would be struggling to do so. You can cheat on workout but you can't cheat on numbers. If you want seriously lose weight then numbers become your friend. Like i said 1h 10km threadmill those are numbers. Then you get to see feedback from your body able or unable to handle those numbers.

[TheAfrikan]

HIIT Exercise is something you should give a try I know it will do you miracles. You can even engage in some running once in a while.

[Charliefretz329]

Everyone is different, but I use intermittent fasting and low carbs.

[kyleelyn199723]

You need to do more than just cardio. You need to incorporate full body work outs.

[kyleelyn199723]

Also what is your cardio consisting of? Intense cardio is different than relaxed cardio.

[Asker]

I do more than just cardio. I have a very physical job where I have to lift 50 lbs+ for 12 hours a day.

[Asker]

I do HITT.

[kyleelyn199723]

What have you ate through a 24 hour period?

[Asker]

Breakfast is usually an omelette (eggs, spinach, peppers) OR oatmeal with berries and a bit of peanut butter. Lunch is usually tuna with avocado OR grilled chicken over salad. Dinner is either salmon with quinoa OR a wrap with chicken, lettuce, tomato, and Buffalo sauce OR grilled tofu mixed with peppers. All of this was set up by a nutritionist Soo.

[kyleelyn199723]

A dietitian or a nutritionist? I am in the dietetics field and sometimes nutritionists do not have your best interest because they aren’t as educated. How many calories does this consist of?

[kyleelyn199723]

Right off the bat, I do not see enough carbs in your diet though

[Asker]

I’ve gone to a dietitian also and she only added a list of approved snacks that I can have inbetween. I’m at 1300 calories a day. But I’m 5ft tall, 185 lbs and I do HITT everyday so.

[Asker]

I literally eat oatmeal, quinoa and whole wheat wraps. But I keep my carbs low because I have a carbohydrates intolerance. I would never leave the bathroom if I ate more carbs.

[kyleelyn199723]

My personal opinion - you need to add more healthy carbs. You work out and lift and your body’s fuel is literally carbs. To me 1300 calories is way too low. Have you ever heard brown rice carbs? Brown rice, brown rice pasta, Ezekiel bread? In my opinion , you need to add two more servings of carbs into your diet at least

[kyleelyn199723]

Brown rice products are also gluten free and would not make you go to the bathroom

[kyleelyn199723]

And if I were you if you have a carb intolerance, you should try switching to brown rice products as much as possible

[Asker]

It’s not too low tag. I’m 5 ft tall. Lol. I can’t handle bread or rice. I will never leave the bathroom. Not to mention that I can’t eat more than 1300 calories even if I tried. I get full fast.

[Asker]

I literally said I have a carb intolerance. The carbs I listed are the only ones I can tolerate. 1300 is recommended for my height and activity level by my physician.

[kyleelyn199723]

Honestly, it is too low. You are very active. Your body needs more than 1300 calories. Trust me I drink 1000 calorie shakes consisting of all healthy things and I’ve lost weight and that is only my breakfast. I am 4’11. I am telling you, your dietitians are probably recommending this meal plan because it’s very hard for some people to switch away from whole wheat products that are similar to refined, but you are simply not losing enough weight because your body is storing calories because you are most likely burning WAY more than 1300 a day

[kyleelyn199723]

Brown rice products are not the same as whole wheat and white refined products.

[Asker]

I have tried to eat brown rice. Im pretty sure I know my body more than anyone else when I say that I’ll spend the entire day in the restroom

I had 70% of my stomach removed. I CANNOT eat more than 1300 calories. I literally PHYSICALLY cannot eat more than 1300 calories. I WILL vomit. Which is why I eat a TON of protein.

[kyleelyn199723]

Okay well good luck with your weight loss. I think someone needs to better educate you on high density foods. It has nothing to do with amount you eat per say it , it has to do with food density. I hope you find the remedy to your weight loss goal though

[Asker]

I think someone needs to educate you on reading. 🤷‍♀️ i explained I can’t eat certain things and only have a smal portion of my stomach left. I cannot physically eat more. I would end up vomiting. You’re not a dietician/nutritionist so stay in your lane 👏 I’m gonna trust them over you. Lol

[kyleelyn199723]

I am a dietitian love. Lol but it’s okay, keep listening to misinformation. I understand you have a stomach problem but brown rice is not the same carb as whole wheat or refined. I am trying to help you. I simply don’t really believe that you can’t eat more. It’s what you are currently being told to eat. Whole wheat and refined carbs are never at all good for people with wheat/gluten intolerance. .

[kyleelyn199723]

Brown rice products***

[Asker]

Cool. I already said brown rice doesn’t sit well. Can you not read or?

[Asker]

That’s the problem with people like you. You don’t believe your patients? What’s wrong with you? That’s how some doctors end up KILLING their patients.

I lost 70% of my stomach. It doesn’t matter what YOU believe. And this is not based on what my doctor has told me. He told me to track my calories to see how much I’m able to eat. On average, I eat about 1300 calories. If I try to eat more, I VOMIT. Because I’ve tried to eat more before. And it’s happened. You really think that “I don’t believe it” means anything? Lol. You’re NOT a doctor and you’re not more qualified than one. Lol. You’re the one spreading misinformation.

[Asker]

“It’s what you’re currently being told to eat”.

Ma’am. I wrote down my favorite foods and they picked out of the list I gave which ones were the best for me. 🤦‍♀️ I CANNOT eat more or I will get sick. What part of that can you not understand or not read? Because if you don’t listen to your patients, you’re the one spreading misinformation.

[Asker]

A dietician would believe her patient. You’re obviously not a dietician. Lol.

[kyleelyn199723]

I am a dietitian love, however you aren’t paying me to be a professional one so I don’t have to. Do what you want. I honestly don’t even believe that you are following your dietitians meal plan which is why you aren’t losing weight. I don’t care about your excuse after excuse. You think your appetite just stops after 1300 calories. Idc lol

[kyleelyn199723]

Some doctors end up killing their patients because they don’t believe you? No I just don’t really think you are interested in doing what it takes to lose weight. You want an easy way out. You even liked a response on here that said cheat for two weeks meanwhile you are screaming and shouting at me saying “I can’t eat brown rice, I can’t eat more than 1300 calories” yeah okay. I don’t believe you. Any Dietitian reading this would not believe you. Have a great night

[Asker]

Lol. I’m missing 70% of my stomach. So no. I can’t eat certain things. I had an ulcer that perforated. And I’m interested in losing weight. But I’m not gonna follow your advice when you don’t believe me 🤷‍♀️ how am I looking for an easy way out if I work out everyday? I’ve already lost 55 lbs. I’m just at a stall. Like I said. If you don’t believe your patients, then you shouldn’t be in this field. Thank you and stop commenting. 🥰

[kyleelyn199723]

Sure but you won’t follow simple advice to add HEALTHY calories but you will agree to have two weeks of a cheat day. I don’t need to believe you. Many dietitians don’t believe in their clients , especially when they aren’t losing this and that weight. They are just a little nicer than me right now because 1. You aren’t paying me and 2. You are being snooty

[kyleelyn199723]

And no you can’t simply stop commenting if you don’t desire my advice 😊

[kyleelyn199723]

You can*

[kyleelyn199723]

Believe their clients*

[Asker]

Where did I say I’m gonna have 2 weeks of a cheat day? Where did I say “yes. I’m gonna have a cheat day” just because i thumbs up a comment, doesn’t mean I’m gonna follow it. You’re obviously not a dietician lol. I don’t believe you’re a dietician at all.

[Asker]

1. you’re not a dietician. 2. You’re an idiot. 3. You don’t know what you’re talking about. 4. I obviously am doing something right because I lost 55 lbs 🤷‍♀️ I just hit a stall and have to change it up. 5. My doctor knows more than you do 🥰

[kyleelyn199723]

I am a dietitian, you don’t have to believe me or my advice, however I’m not quite sure why you are being snooty about my advice but then thumbs uping a comment that doesn’t have your best interest?

[kyleelyn199723]

Yeah you have to change it up by adding more calories because you are working out. Not rocket science. If your doctor knows right, get off of girlsaskguys and follow your doctors advice. 🤷🏻‍♀️ can’t fix stupid

[Asker]

Because it’s a thanks for commenting. doesn't mean I’m following it. I decided to work on weight lifting/strength training.

[Asker]

No. I have to change my workout. Not my diet. My diet is approved by my doctor. I was looking for workout routines.

[kyleelyn199723]

Cool. Enjoy the rest of your weight loss journey. Follow your doctors advice if you are confident with your doctor

[Asker]

I don’t believe you’re a dietician

[Asker]

Don’t follow your misinformation. Thank you

[kyleelyn199723]

You aren’t believing it because I got snooty back with you after you got snooty. You don’t have to believe me but you aren’t even believing your current doctor so you are coming on here for advice

[kyleelyn199723]

You don’t have to lol 🤷🏻‍♀️

[kyleelyn199723]

I can tell an obese person an exact diet plan and they don’t have to follow it either 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

[kyleelyn199723]

And also, oh cool you are going with my original advice with advancing your work outs to beyond cardio. Nice.

[Yellovv]

You are looking fine like that...

[Asker]

I feel chubby 😭

[Yellovv]

No you are looking sexy like that..

[lycanthrope3]

Cheat on your diet for a week, then do a restart

[Paulychicago10]

More fiber

[msc545]

Eat less.

[The_Naughty_Guy]

Start cycling

[Ayy688]

Hmm what

[Asker]

What?

[Ayy688]

Come to me

[RMFshorty]

meth