Discouraged ... Was so much easier last time around ...

SunFlwr324

Back on MFP after having a very successful run at it 18 months ago ... went from 287 to 224 but then I had some medical issues which derailed my routine and then I got lazy which means I am *almost* starting from scratch ... back up at 259 ...

Stats:
34 yo Female
Height: 5'5'' or 5'6'' depending on if I trust the doctor or DMV ;-)
CW: 259
Goal: 155
Diary is open but only goes back 3ish weeks
Calories are set at 1540 and I don't eat back exercise cals because I don't think MFP/Fitbit are all that accurate
Lightly active setting
2lb per week goal as I have alot to lose

I found my motivation about 3 weeks ago ... started to log and weigh foods diligently again ... joined Planet Fitness and go for approximately 45 mins 3-5 times a week depending on work ... When I work out I generally bike for 20 mins to warm up and get my heart rate up and then use the weight machines: Seated Leg Press, Leg Curl, Leg Extension, Calf Raise, Seated Row, Chest Press, Tricep, Bicep and Lat Pulldown

My issue is I haven't seen the scale move by any meaningful (over 1 lb) amount ... I seem to be stalled or gaining before I even really get started... last time around I was losing 3-4 lbs a week in the beginning without working out ... I thought that by adding the gym I would only enhance my progress not stop it ...

So I guess I am asking ... what should I be doing differently or change up or am I just suffering from impatience?

lindseyrenee8

You were heavier last time and probably easier to lose. Bumping up the intensity of your workout may push you through the plateau.

Ready2Rock206

Could be water retention this time since you're working out now and weren't previously. And from the truck load of sodium you're consuming.

But I hear ya. Last time I lost weight I went down a bunch of sizes. This time I've lost more weight but not lost a single size. Frustrating for sure.