JayB777's Journal, 27 May 21

Have you taken measurements? Do you exercise? So many reasons why you don’t see results on the scale but your health might be improving in other ways. 

Restricting is not for everyone. When you restrict, your metabolism slows down, thus storing any food you DO eat for when your body feels it needs it. Restricting does have its upsides, but it takes time for your body to adjust, 3 to 4 weeks give or take. It's similar to intermittent fasting but, again, it's not for everyone. In your case, I'd recommend swapping quantity for quality. You can restrict in terms of processed foods, but there is no need to drastically restrict the amount of food you consume altogether. Stay within your RDI and make sure the majority of your diet consists of healthy whole foods.  

@zorev thanks so much. I have cut out processed foods and have portioned quality food. Maybe it is just that I need to give it some time. Appreciate the advice 🙏🏼 

@ fatgirlslim. Thankfully yes there has been a reduction in centimeters but I couldn’t understand why it doesn’t show on the scale. I will up the exercise and keep at it. 🙏🏼 

Hi JayB - be careful with restricting too much...half your normal calories may send your body in to starvation mode where your metabolism shows down drastically - remember your body does this as a defense mechanism to survive....anything overly drastic that you do that is not sustainable may actually result in the opposite of what you want. If you set up the app correctly from the beginning then you will get a recommended daily intake (RDI), this is already adjusted by the app to factor in your goals, so if you set up your info correctly and want to lose weight the RDI provided by the app is already what you should aim for, not less. I use sedentary as a setting (even though I'm not), because I then use my exercises as a bonus - weight loss is 80% what you eat and 20% exercise. As was also mentioned cut out processed foods and excess sugars, focus on nutrient dense foods in every meal and slowly but surely you'll get there, but there is no shortcut. I started at around your starting weight, on 6th Jan 2020, and have lost around 22kg (haven't weighed in in a while)... But it's taken me 16 months and I still want to lose another 10 at least.... 

@waistaway. Thanks. I think that might be what I’ve done. I’m going to adjust and try exercise more and push through it 🙏🏼🤘🏼 

If you are not loosing and don't know why, it isn't due to not trying. The temperature has dropped, we naturally eat more foods to keep us warm, which do not burn off as quickly. We are not as active, it is too cold to jump of bed enthusiastically. And it is natural to stop loosing kgs at at point. I started taking note of my cm loss recently and was seriously happy. I also started listening to music and dancing my way through the housework. Just be aware, down give up and believe Xo