Need help to figure out how to jump start weight loss...

Kind of embarassing to post this right above Vanish who is literally vanishing before our eyes - but I guess it goes to show we all have a different journey.

I've been struggling since my one year to lose a single pound. It's not because I haven't tried - or have "broken all the rules" that I'm not losing  So I had my RMR tested at Lifetime 4 months ago - it was 869.  I signed up with a trainer, bought the heart rate monitor and have been FAITHFULLY working out for 3 months.  Other than the 2 weeks over the holidays, I've been eating between 1,200 and 1,600 calories a day at the direction of my trainer.. averaging 60+ grams of protein a day.  I've felt like I NEEDED some carbs to have energy with as much as I work out.  My metabolism revs like crazy and I get crabby and shaky if I don't.

In this 3 months of diligently working out - I've lost ZERO pounds.  Not one.. Not an ounce. 

So now that we're in a new year, and I'm back to the gym I decided to wear my heart/calorie monitor for 24 hours to just see what it says about how much I'm burning in a day - besides just exercise.

Yesterday I burned 2700 calories.  770 from exercise and the rest just from activity throughout the day.  (you even burn calories while sleeping)  This monitor was set for my weight, etc. so that it's supposed to be extremely accurate.

Holy spitballs batman... If I truly burned 2700 calories in 24 hours - could my body be digging it's heels in and refusing to give up weight because it thinks I'm starving?  Is that even possible?  Seriously?

I am at a loss as to why I am so stalled - if it's calories in/calories out - I should be golden.

Any thoughts?  Advice?  I am tired of working so hard and not getting where I want to be.  It's disheartening and I want it to stop!

Thanks :)
 

Good lord girl I don't know what to tell ya......From seeing you the other night you look AWESOME.......... Sorry we didn't get to talk much I hope we can talk more next time.............. I will keep  looking to see what people say about this cuz I just don't know......... I know my slow weight loss is me not eating right and not working out..........I would like to lose more but if I don't i don't because I am way healthier than I was 3 years ago............... Goodluck and keep us posted.......

  I noted your post on Facebook about starting the day with 830? calories of workout. This encouraged me to hit my treadmill three times yesterday and yet I probably burned less than half of what you are doing. I am trying to counter a weight regain. I think our bodies with the new lower muscle mass do not take extra calories "lightly" if you get my drift.
   I knew going in that this RNY thing was really a diet and exercise program with more hope than no RNY, but who can envision just how challenging it will be long term?
   Answers, I am too much of a newbie to have that,  I am still snacking when I feel full, and I know that isn't smart. I am thinking 40 day and 40 nights in the desert would be a good start, because this is more than just calories in and calories out.

Sorry I don't have any great wisdom on this either.

Maybe you need to eat differently....more dense protein. I know in order for me to lose I need no more then 1200 calories a day but then I am not vigorously exercising. Talk to your trainer and surgeon about this. Maybe you should meet with nutritionist at your surgeons office again. They have a lot more knowledge then I do that is for sure! Muscle does weigh more then fat.

Good Luck....hugs....connie d

My guess is you would actually need to eat more, and more frequently.
And definitely increase that protein. 60g seems low to me.
You do need carbs, too. They aren't all bad you know.

Not positive since my innards are different than your's but I know when I do not consume enough calories, my body believes I'm starving it so it actually holds onto every single one it seems. But if I eat small portions like 6 - 8 times a day, it is a great thing for my body.

And I'm not sure why we believe we should instantly lose weight when we work out, but you are building muscle mass for sure, Steph, so ease up on that mentality and just keep working out. It will pay off big time once your body re-adjusts. Hang in there!