Stoof007 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Hello! I thought I'd give the Whole 30 a try at an attempt to lose the 5-10 pounds that I've been trying to lose forever! I'm on day 30 and have yet to lose an ounce. I have been compliant and cannot seem to understand why I'm in this predicament. I am 5' 5'' and currently weigh 140 pounds. I know we are not supposed to count calories on the plan, but I do, and I'm eating about 1,300 calories per day. I also exercise 5 days a week. Any thoughts on why this is happening? Any opinions are greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee Lee Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 It's because you aren't eating enough to fuel your activity level. 5'5"/140 is a pretty healthy weight. Your issue is probably with body composition rather than what the scale says. What are you doing for exercise? Did you notice ANY body comp changes during your W30? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatork Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I'm sure others will chime in with better advice, but were you 100% super compliant? (This includes tiny things like what's in any supplements you're taking, etc.) It'd be helpful to see a food log. Also, I don't think 1300 calories is nearly enough. I know it's tough to not count calories, but I really suggest re-trying the Whole30 when you're ready and prepared, and this time do not count calories at all. (I'm saying this because I've done it too, it's just too easy to log into fitday or somewhere else and figure out your numbers.) Do you feel any better? (other than about not losing weight) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoof007 Posted August 3, 2012 Author Share Posted August 3, 2012 It's because you aren't eating enough to fuel your activity level. 5'5"/140 is a pretty healthy weight. Your issue is probably with body composition rather than what the scale says. What are you doing for exercise? Did you notice ANY body comp changes during your W30? For exercise I do 45 minutes of cardio and 45 minutes of weight lifting. I have not noticed any body composition changes. My clothes still fit the same and I tend to use that as a guage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoof007 Posted August 3, 2012 Author Share Posted August 3, 2012 I'm sure others will chime in with better advice, but were you 100% super compliant? (This includes tiny things like what's in any supplements you're taking, etc.) It'd be helpful to see a food log. Also, I don't think 1300 calories is nearly enough. I know it's tough to not count calories, but I really suggest re-trying the Whole30 when you're ready and prepared, and this time do not count calories at all. (I'm saying this because I've done it too, it's just too easy to log into fitday or somewhere else and figure out your numbers.) Do you feel any better? (other than about not losing weight) I definitely feel much better! I sleep like a baby which is something I never did before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee Lee Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 For exercise I do 45 minutes of cardio and 45 minutes of weight lifting. I have not noticed any body composition changes. My clothes still fit the same and I tend to use that as a guage. Definitely too much work and not enough food. Stop counting, eat more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoof007 Posted August 3, 2012 Author Share Posted August 3, 2012 Definitely too much work and not enough food. Stop counting, eat more! Will do! Should I eat more at each meal or add in another meal? Thank you for your assistance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee Lee Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Well, I don't know what your meals look like, but I'd just eat more at each meal. Are you following the meal planning guide from the book? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoof007 Posted August 3, 2012 Author Share Posted August 3, 2012 Well, I don't know what your meals look like, but I'd just eat more at each meal. Are you following the meal planning guide from the book? Yes I'm eating the meal plan from the book. I will add slightly more although it scares me! I feel like adding food is counter-intuitive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted August 3, 2012 Moderators Share Posted August 3, 2012 When you exercise 7.5 hours per week and eat just 1300 calories per day, your body goes into conservation mode, storing as much fat as possible and burning as little energy as possible. Honestly, if you ate generously, your body could stop worrying about starving and all of a sudden you would burn more energy just walking around and lose some body fat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatork Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Start a food log on here and others can weigh in Also, if your goal is weight loss/get in better shape, I really (and others would also I bet) recommend at least trying crossfit (instead of sticking with 45 min cardio and 45 min weightlifting). Also, check out this article - http://www.marksdailyapple.com/case-against-cardio/#axzz22W3ob8iq If you're doing some form of cardio as a way for training for a race, check out the crossfit endurance programming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoof007 Posted August 3, 2012 Author Share Posted August 3, 2012 Start a food log on here and others can weigh in Also, if your goal is weight loss/get in better shape, I really (and others would also I bet) recommend at least trying crossfit (instead of sticking with 45 min cardio and 45 min weightlifting). Also, check out this article - http://www.marksdail.../#axzz22W3ob8iq If you're doing some form of cardio as a way for training for a race, check out the crossfit endurance programming. Thank you for the recommendation but I actually do participate in crossfit! I do crossfit 2 days a week and my other workout 3-4 days a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatork Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Thank you for the recommendation but I actually do participate in crossfit! I do crossfit 2 days a week and my other workout 3-4 days a week. Oh, good! May I ask why you're doing 45 min of cardio though? (Not judging, just wondering. I used to do it...elliptical and longggg runs on the treadmill.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoof007 Posted August 3, 2012 Author Share Posted August 3, 2012 Oh, good! May I ask why you're doing 45 min of cardio though? (Not judging, just wondering. I used to do it...elliptical and longggg runs on the treadmill.) I'm doing 45 minutes of cardio because it's embedded in my brain that a lot of cardio equals weight loss. I've been doing it for years and haven't lost a pound! You think I would realize that what I'm doing isn't working!! I currently do 45 minutes on the stairmill of HIIT about 4 days a week. I did check out that article you sent but don't know what exactly I should change. The intensity? The duration? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paleo farm girl Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Agree. Too few calories for that amount of exercise. Or even being a couch potato, for that matter. I just broke the rules today and weighed myself after a week into my Whole 30. I was in a sort of panic about all the food/fat I've been consuming. I was astounded to see I'd dropped 2.6 lbs (and I don't have a lot to lose)! So maybe you should try again, but loosen the reins a little on the calories. You might be surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted August 4, 2012 Moderators Share Posted August 4, 2012 Years ago I participated in a fat loss competition at my gym. Anybody who wanted paid $25 to participate and whoever won got all the money. The first time I competed I came in second. My trainer told me the reason I did not lose enough fat to win was because I was exercising too much. Can you believe it? My trainer told me I exercised too much! I was still a long distance runner in those days and just beginning to lift weights. He told me I would lose more fat if I stopped all my running and just walked a few miles per week in addition to the weight training I was doing. During the next competition, I still ran a little, but dropped from 35 miles per week to more like 5 miles per week. I lost more fat than anyone and picked up about $400 in cash. Less being more is a hard lesson to learn. I forget and relearn it the hard way all the time. In 2010, I tried to hurry weight loss while doing a Whole30 by adding a few miles of running to the end of CrossFit workouts. The extra running stalled my weight loss. When I stopped adding the running, I started making progress again. If you are serious about changing your body composition - exercise no more than 4 times per week and limit the duration to no more than 45 minutes per session. In cases like this, less really is more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juju Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 It is 1000 times harder for me NOT to workout than it is to workout. I am my own worst enemy in that dept. I have such a hard time getting my brain around less being more when it comes to exercise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elleon Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 What about walking? I started Crossfit in June, and it seemed like my long runs (and honestly even the regular 3-4 mile runs) were stalling my progress. So I dumped them for the time being while I work on learning the different lifts and getting better at... well, everything hehe. Lots of work to do! It's working. I'm getting faster and stronger. And subbing in long walks with my dog in the meantime to clear my head and kind of get the running fix. It seems like my sugar cravings have tapered, too, since I drastically cut my mileage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ifjewel Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 I saw someone recommend Crossfit. If you have a really, really, I mean really good Crossfit gym and want to spend the money; go for it. However, chances are you do not have one that will give you the time and attention you need to be successful at Crossfit. Women especially and men too tend to overdue on the Crossfit regimen and spiral into overuse injuries. This happens if you do not have a coach checking in on you frequently. I have seen this so many times; ACL tears, herniated discs, shoulder and hip injuries. I'd recommend checking out, as a starter, the workout on UGWellness's website. It is more gentle and super effective. Use it for 3 or 4 months and then assess whether you want to change it up after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Can you link to that workout ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ifjewel Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 http://undergroundworkoutmanual.com/sp2/?hop=scfitness You need to pay for access to the workout videos and emanual, but it is Super Cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeadowLily Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 When you exercise 7.5 hours per week and eat just 1300 calories per day, your body goes into conservation mode, storing as much fat as possible and burning as little energy as possible. Honestly, if you ate generously, your body could stop worrying about starving and all of a sudden you would burn more energy just walking around and lose some body fat. I've been eating breakfast like a long-haul truck driver. I have lunch like a construction worker and supper like a cattle rancher. I've not counted any calories. I know based on past estimates that some days are about 2200. 5'5" and 140 is about darned near perfect. Renee Lee Whole9 Moderator Moderators 1955 posts LocationBoston, MA Posted 03 August 2012 - 10:19 AM It's because you aren't eating enough to fuel your activity level. 5'5"/140 is a pretty healthy weight. Your issue is probably with body composition rather than what the scale says. What are you doing for exercise?Did you notice ANY body comp changes during your W30? Moderator Tom wrote a post about hopping the scales and how it shuts down weight loss. I believe that. If you obsess over the scales, it creates more stress hormones. Over think, count steps and calories, over measure, over everything will throw yourself into conservation mode like he says. Relax and enjoy the journey. Your body will comply and work like a finely tuned machine if you relax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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