Quote Originally Posted by Over50Newbie View Post
NonSmoker,

Boy, have I "been there, done that]!" Many, many times!!!!!

Just a few thoughts:

Are are you eating enough calories? Your body will not lose weight if it thinks it is in starvation mode. And, believe or not, you can actually gain weight while not eating enough. Don't let your calories go under 1200.

Also, how about water weight? Especially if the most recent foods that you have consumed are salty. You might just be retaining water.

Also, how about hormonal issues (time of the month, etc)?

Lastly, I also thought I was eating like a saint until I actually started journaling my daily food and exercise. Once I added up my calories daily, I found that some days were not exactly as saintly as I thought.

This could be just me, not you, so please don't be offended. I just found that I did not find success until I wrote down every piece of food that went into my mouth every day.

Lynette
Thanks Lynette. I tend to get bent out of shape over this weight thing. I log my food faithfully, but you are so right about my hormones. This peri-menopause has got me pulling my hair out! Could very well be I am about to start. I just never know anymore!

I was curious about what ratio of carbs, fat, and protein everyone goes by. I think I may be eating too many carbs. I usually get 50/25/25 a day. Anyone else? Any advice?