my fat jeans are still tight

pippin44

12 days.....1200 calories per day....hiit training......why are my fat jeans still tight?
i am trying to focus on other benefits like feeling better, waking up not tired......
but it's hard to not get discouraged.

susansmoaks

12 days isn't that long, keep working at it, you will see results.

Ooci

It's 10 lb, usually, for a jeans size!

tjhowes6564

I think the 10 lb rule isn't really the case for everyone - it depends on how much you have to loose. Probably more like a % of weight loss will result in a smaller pants size. So for us larger women - 10 pounds is a drop in the bucket (so to speak) but for a smaller person, that 10 pounds could definitely mean a smaller pants size. I've lost 9 pounds and actually feel like my pants are tighter than normal. The point is - keep going pippin44 - it will happen - just might take a little longer than you initially hoped. Baby steps!

juggernaut1974

12 days isn't nearly long enough.

At an average loss of 1 lb/week, give it 2-3 months before you lose a size.

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Sued0nim

12 days is nothing

How much do you have to lose?

zoomtech16

I totally understand you though! After all my hard work I want something to look different or people to notice me. What I usually do is look at a picture of me from my highest weight, and be happy that I can tell myself that I don't look like that anymore even if it's just slightly. Keep going, and be happy about different things!

SwankyTomato

I am into month 2 and they are still tight, even though I have lost a few lbs. Good news is that my face is less fat. Takes time and patience.

jennifershoo

Be patient

Christine_72

I think that's why alot of people give up. Because they don't see results NOW! ! As everyone else said, patience is a prerequisite when losing weight

Amanda4change

For myself the 26 pounds I've lost has equaled being down 3 pant sizes, and 1 shirt size (I have large breasts, so even at or below goal weight I'll be in a medium to large shirt). It just depends on where your body uses fat from first, an unfortunately we don't get to pick it. Two weeks is not nearly enough time to see a change in pant size for most.

Laurend224

I've been at this nine weeks and my jeans are just now starting to get baggy. I carry most of my weight in my lower half. Pretty happy I will need to shop the back of my closet soon. I have gone down from XXL to L in shirts though, which is exciting. Down 17 lbs since I started MFP and 27 since last August.

Give it time!

Christine_72

I've gone down 3-4 sizes in jeans after losing 24lbs

brenn24179

this is a lifestyle change, takes lots of patience, you just started

Healthy_4_Life2

How much do you weigh and how much are you trying to lose? Believe it or not, with the amount of workout you're doing, you may need to increase your calories a bit more.

irretrievable_

Muscle gain. Don't worry though; more muscle means more fat burning in long term. 12 days isn't enough to see results, even at 1200 calories. Remember, your body is going through recomposition, burning down fat and building up muscle to deal with high strain activities like HIIT.

You're probably also going to have some water retention as your body needs extra water to build muscle and break down fats.

The real question is, do you feel like your fitness routine is adding value to your life in more ways than weight change? This will tell you if it's something you can stick to long term or if you need to find another regimen.

Lounmoun

pippin44 wrote: »

12 days.....1200 calories per day....hiit training......why are my fat jeans still tight?
i am trying to focus on other benefits like feeling better, waking up not tired......
but it's hard to not get discouraged.

Adjust your expectations.
Your body will change but it will take longer than 12 days.

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juggernaut1974

irretrievable_ wrote: »

Muscle gain. Don't worry though; more muscle means more fat burning in long term. 12 days isn't enough to see results, even at 1200 calories. Remember, your body is going through recomposition, burning down fat and building up muscle to deal with high strain activities like HIIT.

You're probably also going to have some water retention as your body needs extra water to build muscle and break down fats.

The real question is, do you feel like your fitness routine is adding value to your life in more ways than weight change? This will tell you if it's something you can stick to long term or if you need to find another regimen.

No No No No No No

OP did NOT build muscle in 12 days.

OP did NOT build muscle only eating 1200 calories a day

Some_Watery_Tart

My fat jeans are still tight too, OP. Because, despite the fact that I work out regularly, I still eat more calories than I expend.

It's been 12 days. Give it time. Weigh and measure everything you consume. Log it truthfully and faithfully because fudging that data only hurts you. Mmmm....fudge....

Come back in 6 weeks if you still haven't noticed a difference.

pippin44

Healthy_4_Life2 wrote: »

How much do you weigh and how much are you trying to lose? Believe it or not, with the amount of workout you're doing, you may need to increase your calories a bit more.

I want to lose 60 lbs.
somedays, i have to have a night time snack just to reach 1200 calories -- i am definitely not as hungry as I used to be.....

Liftng4Lis

12 days is not long enough, if it was, none of us would be here. Keep doing what you're doing and it will come.

lavendah

12 days,really? How much do you weigh and have you lost anyway? You should presumably wait a tad bit more,like for another month before you start stressing over it.

girlwithcurls2

Liftng4Lis wrote: »

12 days is not long enough, if it was, none of us would be here. Keep doing what you're doing and it will come.

This.

12 days is barely recognizable. A blip on the radar. A drop in the bucket.

Is this post for real?? I wore my fat jeans for months... while LOSING. Good grief. Maybe just give up.

higgins8283801

My pants didn't start getting noticeably loser until I was 2 months in. I finally dropped a size 4 months in..then it seemed to go quick

You need to give it more time.

AshC1023

I'm almost at a month, and my pants don't seem to fit me any different...but...from the measurements I took with my sewing measuring tape (benefit of being someone who sews frequently) I can see where I"m losing it, I"ve lost over an inch on my stomach, and like 2 off my hips. Even though the scale has only moved 3 lbs or so.
So, while I can't actually see it, my tape measure doesn't lie. My size 12 pants still fit the same as far as I can tell. Neck measurement didn't budge, but I am very pear shaped and bottom heavy. Give it time!

thrashscara

I've lost 2 inches off my waist and bust, but my jeans are still tight! But keep at it, if your doing it right it WILL work out in the end!

sarieth05

I stayed in my original jeans for a few months, and have been in the next size jeans for a few more months. I'd also like to point out that 12 days is not enough time, and your body is just going to lose weight where it wants to. In terms of measurements, I lost mostly from my thighs for a few months and then my poor butt shriveled up into nothing without changing my exercise. Definitely take measurements from everything and you'll see what progress you're really making if you keep up with it.

Jolinia

christinev297 wrote: »

I think that's why alot of people give up. Because they don't see results NOW! ! As everyone else said, patience is a prerequisite when losing weight

Sad but true. My fat jeans are still snug, my favorite jeans are still unbearable. And I've noticed the smaller I get and the closer to what is for me the best weight, the less slippage it takes to bust out a muffin top that wasn't there a few days ago!