Do this. Win.
You must feel incredibly defeated and hopeless right now.
Let me give you a tiny bit of my experience. I have two daughters who are a year apart and right after the second one was born I made a commitment to getting back in shape. I began making time to run and went to weight watchers. But instead of losing, I began to gain... and gain... and gain... until I was 250 lbs and very depressed and so tired. I went to a doctor who ran blood tests and we discovered that I have an autoimmune disorder called Hashimotos. We treat it with medication and diet, and I (outside of a special occassion) never eat added sugars or flours... and I can't tell you how much better I am feeling now.
What you are going through sounds like what I've been through.
So, if you are seriously eating 1500 calories a day and you are being active, then there is clearly something that is happening inside of your body that is interferring with your weight loss.
See a doctor and get some help. If you have a holistic doctor in your area, I suggest seeing one of those, as (in my experience) regular doctors do not run the same amount of tests. Also, check out the Stop The Thyriod Madness website... http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/ That's a really helpful tool in educating yourself.
Good luck! Don't beat yourself up about this. I do not think that it's your fault.
In highschool I was 5'2" and 200 lbs, so I totally understand. I was active, but I didn't pay attention to where I was getting my calories. Too many refined sugars, too many processed carbs, often late night. Not nearly enough water throughout the day and WAY high sodium. Those are a few things to take a look at, but most importantly, BREATHE. Calm down. Give yourself credit for the exercise you do and reward yourself with more time with friends or a nice, meditative walk around the neighborhood or a new top. *never food*
The thing that I lost sight of and years later am still trying to get a grip on, is the balance. Yes, we want to look cute and be "skinny" like our friends, but the more you compare yourself to those around you, the worse you'll feel. Focus on your energy levels, appreciate that you know there's something you need to do and set SMALL goals that you can achieve. When you reach them, praise yourself. And find support--- whether it be from your family, a friend, someone on here. But support is KEY.
Good luck!!
Keep in mind that as a teen you have a higher metabolism and should not be going by CC's calorie estimate.
http://www.bcm.edu/cnrc/bodycomp/bmiz2.html
You burn 2580 doing NOTHING.
I'll probably get a bit of hate for this, but you should be eating about 1800-2000 calories and NOT exercising...at least not as often (and eat at least half the extra calories you burn)...if you really want to shed the pounds faster. With your current program you are going to be retaining more water and most importantly muscle. You won't need the kind of muscle you have when you shed the weight. I started at 210 and now at 175 I am much weaker than I was, but much slimmer. I do cardio once maybe twice a week for now. Once I have hit my goal I will ease into a healthy fitness program. Now that I am 175 I am eating around 1500-1550 and still losing.
While I agree that you should probably up your calories and protein, I don't agree with not exercising. Staying active is KEY to building muscle. Also, please please please focus on how you feel, not just what the scale says, as you continue your journey. And remember to give yourself praise for the small goals you reach!
Original Post by poutyface:
With your current program you are going to be retaining more water and most importantly muscle. You won't need the kind of muscle you have when you shed the weight. I started at 210 and now at 175 I am much weaker than I was, but much slimmer. I do cardio once maybe twice a week for now. Once I have hit my goal I will ease into a healthy fitness program. Now that I am 175 I am eating around 1500-1550 and still losing.
I disagree entirely with this part of your advice.
Dropping the exercise so that you can lose muscle and get weaker is NOT going to make you healthier. Keeping that muscle while losing fat is.
Exercise (including weight lifting) should be part of anyone's fat loss plan.
Original Post by amethystgirl:Original Post by poutyface:
With your current program you are going to be retaining more water and most importantly muscle. You won't need the kind of muscle you have when you shed the weight. I started at 210 and now at 175 I am much weaker than I was, but much slimmer. I do cardio once maybe twice a week for now. Once I have hit my goal I will ease into a healthy fitness program. Now that I am 175 I am eating around 1500-1550 and still losing.I disagree entirely with this part of your advice.
Dropping the exercise so that you can lose muscle and get weaker is NOT going to make you healthier. Keeping that muscle while losing fat is.
Exercise (including weight lifting) should be part of anyone's fat loss plan.
Not when your goal is to become weak and skinny fat. Derp.
