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Can't seem to lose any weight
So I've been dieting for about two weeks now after my doctor told me to lose 10 kilos (about 20 pounds)
I'm 5'3 and weigh 154 pounds.
I want to lose 10 kilos, so I want to get down to about 132 poiunds.
On her orders, I walk for an hour every day. I haven't eaten any white bread, white pasta, potatoes, etc. I haven't had any junk food of any kind. I haven't had any lollies, or chocolate. I refuse to eat anything with over 6 grams of fat in it. The only meat I've eaten is chicken and fish, and I've only eaten that grilled.
I've been eating lotsa fruit, and veggies now and then. I have salad for lunch often. Sometimes I don't eat dinner at all. I don't eat anywhere near as much as I did before I went on the diet.
And yet I haven't lost a single kilo. Not one. I'm meant to go back and see her this week, but I am ashamed because I haven't lost any weight.
What am I doing wrong? Should I be seeing results by now? It's really demotivating me...
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This isn't a surprise. In order to effectively lose weight, you have to keep your body in balance. You have cut out many of the calories you used to intake abruptly. Basically, your body thinks it is starving.
The best advice that I can give you is to continue eating what you have listed here. Whole wheats and fruits and veggies, good proteins. However, you can't forget water. You would be surprised just how well it kick starts weight loss. You absolutely HAVE to eat dinner, though. No if ands or buts. If you don't eat when your body needs it, then it gets confused. Of course, make a point of eating something healthy and filling, but when push comes to shove, it's probably a better idea to eat what's available (even if it's a little less than healthy), than to not eat at all.
Also, eating less doesn't necessarily mean that you will lose weight. Generally you want to eat the recommended amount of proteins, dairy carbs and even oils then fill yourself up with water veggies and a somewhat limited amount of fruits. That way, your body wont think you're starving. Otherwise it goes a little loco and holds on to everything that you eat, just in case the food supply cuts off.
Don't be too discouraged now. Despite what you may think, you don't actually weigh that much, and it will be a slower loss than that of someone who is really obese. It's only been a few weeks, right? If you diet right, you will lose the weight steadily and keep it off for the rest of our life. Any other way is dangerous and usually doesn't stay off. Just be patient and keep positive.
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Look, if you are showing no results in two weeks the only explanation is that you are still intaking too many calories. Eating healthy foods is important, and its good for you, but it does not in itself guarantee weight loss. You still need to control your calorie balance.
So, lower your total daily calorie intake by about 500. Alternatively increase your daily exercise without eating more to compensate. The former is probably the easiest considering your current routine.
Also remember to weigh yourself at the same time of day, under similar conditions. I normally prefer to do it once weekly to avoid being confused by small daily fluctuations.
Good luck.
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