Weight loss can be mentally draining so I...

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

It does sound a bit like you are trying to justify going off track. Perhaps it's time to revisit what you are eating. You may need to increase your calories just a bit or switch up to find more filling foods. I''m all for stepping away from the scale, but I would continue to monitor my food. I only weigh myself once a month but I still maintain a food log. At 9 mths out most days are in the 800 -875 range, but there are occasions where I go up as much as 1,000 calories. However I know that for me, eating in the 1,000 range on a daily basis is not a good idea until I hit maintenance.

Weight loss happens in the kitchen, not the gym. You cannot exercise away a bad diet. I worked out 3 - 5 days a week for years and was over 400lbs. I was a flexible 400lbs, but the weight loss only bounced between a 35 -50lbs loss and regain.

[AussieSam 234]

I do about 1800 to 2000 calaries a day. I need these calaries in order to exercise well.

[AussieSam 234]

I agree that weight loss happens in the kitchen not the gym. I also like to add in the mind also to that statement.

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

I do about 1800 to 2000 calaries a day. I need these calaries in order to exercise well.

No comment.

[Weighting2BeFree 164]

I do about 1800 to 2000 calaries a day. I need these calaries in order to exercise well.

No comment.

AussieSam what is your workout regimen? If its not body building and lots of cardio, you're eating too much. Now, if you are burning 800 calories a day I get it or unless that's what your nutritionist told you.

I average about 800-1000 cals a day, net. On days I Dont work out, I only eat that many. On days I do work out, depending on how long or how hard, i eat part of them back. But my net only hits 1200 once or twice a week. I agree you have to fuel your body but Dont use it as an excuse. Good luck finding out your way and the answers you need!

[AussieSam 234]

I do about 1800 to 2000 calaries a day. I need these calaries in order to exercise well.

No comment.

AussieSam what is your workout regimen? If its not body building and lots of cardio, you're eating too much. Now, if you are burning 800 calories a day I get it or unless that's what your nutritionist told you.

I average about 800-1000 cals a day, net. On days I Dont work out, I only eat that many. On days I do work out, depending on how long or how hard, i eat part of them back. But my net only hits 1200 once or twice a week. I agree you have to fuel your body but Dont use it as an excuse. Good luck finding out your way and the answers you need!

I train about two hours a day and burn about 1100 calaries so I don't see the point like a lot of people that starve themselves on ridiculous low calarie amount and lose muscle. Your calarie in take seems good keep up the good work.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Thanks all for the great advice. It's strange as I havnt been able to increase my daily calaries as strangely just not interested in lots of food these days.

I do about 1800 to 2000 calaries a day. I need these calaries in order to exercise well.

Wait, what? 2k calories is "not interested" in food?

I do about 1800 to 2000 calaries a day. I need these calaries in order to exercise well.

So basically, you are eating to exercise.

What are those calories comprised of? I was told to eat lean Protein, veggies and some complex carbs during the losing phase. There is/was no way I could eat that many calories if I followed that diet now.

I maintain at 1500-1800/day, sometimes I get in 2000, but rarely. That's throwing in a lot of nuts, cheese and a few Hershey kisses daily to get to 1800, too. I've been maintaining for over a year and I'm happy with where I am.

Losing at 2k and wanting to add more? I think you need to listen to your NP, not your experience.

[Weighting2BeFree 164]

I do about 1800 to 2000 calaries a day. I need these calaries in order to exercise well.

No comment.

AussieSam what is your workout regimen? If its not body building and lots of cardio, you're eating too much. Now, if you are burning 800 calories a day I get it or unless that's what your nutritionist told you.

I average about 800-1000 cals a day, net. On days I Dont work out, I only eat that many. On days I do work out, depending on how long or how hard, i eat part of them back. But my net only hits 1200 once or twice a week. I agree you have to fuel your body but Dont use it as an excuse. Good luck finding out your way and the answers you need!

I train about two hours a day and burn about 1100 calaries so I don't see the point like a lot of people that starve themselves on ridiculous low calarie amount and lose muscle. Your calarie in take seems good keep up the good work.

So my hubby is a personal trainer. He was wondering a few things. ow old are you? What do you do during your workouts? What are you eating? Are you training for something specific?

[AussieSam 234]

Thanks all for the great advice. It's strange as I havnt been able to increase my daily calaries as strangely just not interested in lots of food these days.

I do about 1800 to 2000 calaries a day. I need these calaries in order to exercise well.

Wait, what? 2k calories is "not interested" in food?

I do about 1800 to 2000 calaries a day. I need these calaries in order to exercise well.

So basically, you are eating to exercise.

What are those calories comprised of? I was told to eat lean Protein, veggies and some complex carbs during the losing phase. There is/was no way I could eat that many calories if I followed that diet now.

I maintain at 1500-1800/day, sometimes I get in 2000, but rarely. That's throwing in a lot of nuts, cheese and a few Hershey kisses daily to get to 1800, too. I've been maintaining for over a year and I'm happy with where I am.

Losing at 2k and wanting to add more? I think you need to listen to your NP, not your experience.

The calaries are split three ways Protein complex carbs and fats. The protein is mostly chicken and fish and some red meat for Iron the carbs are fruits and veggies and some healthy cereals and the fats are mostly evoo and nuts.

[AussieSam 234]

I do about 1800 to 2000 calaries a day. I need these calaries in order to exercise well.

No comment.

AussieSam what is your workout regimen? If its not body building and lots of cardio, you're eating too much. Now, if you are burning 800 calories a day I get it or unless that's what your nutritionist told you.

I average about 800-1000 cals a day, net. On days I Dont work out, I only eat that many. On days I do work out, depending on how long or how hard, i eat part of them back. But my net only hits 1200 once or twice a week. I agree you have to fuel your body but Dont use it as an excuse. Good luck finding out your way and the answers you need!

I train about two hours a day and burn about 1100 calaries so I don't see the point like a lot of people that starve themselves on ridiculous low calarie amount and lose muscle. Your calarie in take seems good keep up the good work.

So my hubby is a personal trainer. He was wondering a few things. ow old are you? What do you do during your workouts? What are you eating? Are you training for something specific?

I'm 43 years old I do interval training and some weights I'd say 70 percent cardio the weights are added on top of the 2 hours. I'm not training for anything just mainly to burn maximum fat.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

When did you have your surgery?

[Chrystee 838]

I do about 1800 to 2000 calaries a day. I need these calaries in order to exercise well.

My friend was weight training for a body building competition (she was a gastric bypass patient, now 5 years out).. Her trainer had her on higher calories, cause she was obviously burning.. but she gained weight. It went against everything her trainer knew.. but remember when you've been 3-400 pounds, I just don't believe our bodies are "normal".. Have you tried cycling your calories or cycling your carbs? If you really are burning all these calories, you MAY need to increase calories.. but I would caution you to be careful.

Edited June 9, 2015 by Chrystee

[AussieSam 234]

When did you have your surgery?

In June 2009

[AussieSam 234]

I do about 1800 to 2000 calaries a day. I need these calaries in order to exercise well.

My friend was weight training for a body building competition (she was a gastric bypass patient, now 5 years out).. Her trainer had her on higher calories, cause she was obviously burning.. but she gained weight. It went against everything her trainer knew.. but remember when you've been 3-400 pounds, I just don't believe our bodies are "normal".. Have you tried cycling your calories or cycling your carbs? If you really are burning all these calories, you MAY need to increase calories.. but I would caution you to be careful.

I do a lot of interval training on the cross trainer which is a combination of running and cycling. When I lower my calaries I just cannot workout properly.

[Chrystee 838]

Rest days?