Why am I not loosing weight quicker?
feefeemac3133
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This is my 5th week of tracking and doing 5 classes a week via instructor live, the classes are mostly cardio with 1 strength training each week (each class is 45mins). I seem to be not loosing weight as quickly as I thought I would (8lbs lost in 4 weeks) is this cause I'm gaining muscle? I am eating 1670 calories a day, sometimes I can't reach all of them and I don't eat my exercise calories. I don't drink a huge amount of water should I? Any ideas? Thanks
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You're losing two pounds per week and that isn't fast enough for you? Have you considered REALISTIC goals?0
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You lost 8lbs in 4 weeks... that's 2lbs/week, which is the fastest recommended rate of loss, and that's only if you're obese. If your profile is correct and you've got 36lbs to lose, you should be aiming for closer to 1lb/week.0
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brianpperkins wrote: »You're losing two pounds per week and that isn't fast enough for you? Have you considered REALISTIC goals?
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brianpperkins wrote: »You're losing two pounds per week and that isn't fast enough for you? Have you considered REALISTIC goals?
This.
You're already losing at a great pace.
I lose 2 lbs A MONTH if I'm lucky.
Lower your expectations and have some patience.0 -
It's because your thoughts about rate of weight loss are unrealistic.0
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I don't think there is anything wrong with your weight loss more your expectations of it. 8lbs is an awesome weight loss, well done
You really don't want to lose it any quicker or will risk losing your lean body mass, slow down a little. It isn't a race.0 -
Ok I just thought because I was doing so much exercise this time I'd loose it quicker, as I have lost 2lbs per week before without exercise at all. Thanks all I'll change my thoughts
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Just wanted to add...
...nope, nothing else to add, everyone else already covered it.0 -
feefeemac3133 wrote: »I seem to be not loosing weight as quickly as I thought I would (8lbs lost in 4 weeks)
How quickly did you believe you would lose weight and on what available evidence did you reach that conclusion?
Would you consider it likely that you will amass a fortune overnight and if the answer is no why do you think you could do the equivalent with weight loss?
Your body is acting as it should. It is your mindset that needs work.
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Lol, 2lbs a week would be great for any client of mine. What are your expectations? Biggest Loser type numbers? If so exercise 6 hours a day, isolate yourself from everyone including social media and eat unprocessed foods.............well except the ones the sponsors pay for.
It's not a race, it's a lifestyle change.
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Because your expectations were not realistic. Be patient0
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Ok thanks all seems I'm be unrealistic then, thanks for making me see sense
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KeyserSoze1313 wrote: »2 lbs a week is good progress. How tall are you and how much do you weigh?
5'5 and 204lbs
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8lbs in 4 weeks is an absolutely fantastic loss. You are losing the maximum 2lb per week - congratulations, why are you disappointed with this? What were you expecting?
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PinkPixiexox wrote: »8lbs in 4 weeks is an absolutely fantastic loss. You are losing the maximum 2lb per week - congratulations, why are you disappointed with this? What were you expecting?
Because I've lost 2lbs a week before just tracking and not exercising I thought I loose it quicker since I'm doing 5 classes a week?0 -
How many calories do you think you're burning per class?0
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feefeemac3133 wrote: »PinkPixiexox wrote: »8lbs in 4 weeks is an absolutely fantastic loss. You are losing the maximum 2lb per week - congratulations, why are you disappointed with this? What were you expecting?
Because I've lost 2lbs a week before just tracking and not exercising I thought I loose it quicker since I'm doing 5 classes a week?
Regardless - you are doing fantastically.
I work out heavily four times a week mixing cardio and strength.
My first month, I lost 10lbs.
2nd month: 8lbs
3rd month: 6lbs
4th month: 6lbs
So far this month i've lost: 1.8 lbs
See where I'm going with this?
My inch loss is INCREDIBLE though.0 -
DeguelloTex wrote: »How many calories do you think you're burning per class?
Usually around 500-630 per class the strength one is around 310.0 -
PinkPixiexox wrote: »feefeemac3133 wrote: »PinkPixiexox wrote: »8lbs in 4 weeks is an absolutely fantastic loss. You are losing the maximum 2lb per week - congratulations, why are you disappointed with this? What were you expecting?
Because I've lost 2lbs a week before just tracking and not exercising I thought I loose it quicker since I'm doing 5 classes a week?
Regardless - you are doing fantastically.
I work out heavily four times a week mixing cardio and strength.
My first month, I lost 10lbs.
2nd month: 8lbs
3rd month: 6lbs
4th month: 6lbs
So far this month i've lost: 1.8 lbs
See where I'm going with this?
My inch loss is INCREDIBLE though.
Yeah thanks for your help, I just need to realise it takes more time :-)
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you are doing well. you are losing weight0
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Seems on the high side, especially the strength one.feefeemac3133 wrote: »DeguelloTex wrote: »How many calories do you think you're burning per class?
Usually around 500-630 per class the strength one is around 310.
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feefeemac3133 wrote: »PinkPixiexox wrote: »8lbs in 4 weeks is an absolutely fantastic loss. You are losing the maximum 2lb per week - congratulations, why are you disappointed with this? What were you expecting?
Because I've lost 2lbs a week before just tracking and not exercising I thought I loose it quicker since I'm doing 5 classes a week?
If you are new to exercise then it can cause your rate of loss on the scale to slow down over the short term as your body retains fluid for a number of reasons. You may be losing more fat than the 2 lbs per week which is being masked on the scale.
Fat loss is the name of the game.
I would suggest keep doing what you are doing and reassess in 3 weeks time.
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feefeemac3133 wrote: »DeguelloTex wrote: »How many calories do you think you're burning per class?
Usually around 500-630 per class the strength one is around 310.
so lets say on average your using around 500 calories per class that's 2500 calories a week. you need to burn 3500 calories per week to make a 1 pound weight loss not that i'm saying you should do more what your doing is great.
i'm just showing how important diet is compared to exercise.
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DeguelloTex wrote: »
Seems on the high side, especially the strength one.feefeemac3133 wrote: »DeguelloTex wrote: »How many calories do you think you're burning per class?
Usually around 500-630 per class the strength one is around 310.
I get told the calorie amounts after the classes, it's an online thing for 45 mins.0 -
feefeemac3133 wrote: »PinkPixiexox wrote: »8lbs in 4 weeks is an absolutely fantastic loss. You are losing the maximum 2lb per week - congratulations, why are you disappointed with this? What were you expecting?
Because I've lost 2lbs a week before just tracking and not exercising I thought I loose it quicker since I'm doing 5 classes a week?
If you are new to exercise then it can cause your rate of loss on the scale to slow down over the short term as your body retains fluid for a number of reasons. You may be losing more fat than the 2 lbs per week which is being masked on the scale.
Fat loss is the name of the game.
I would suggest keep doing what you are doing and reassess in 3 weeks time.
Ah ok thanks!0 -
Congrats on your weight loss so far. Keep it up!0
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feefeemac3133 wrote: »DeguelloTex wrote: »How many calories do you think you're burning per class?
Usually around 500-630 per class the strength one is around 310.
so lets say on average your using around 500 calories per class that's 2500 calories a week. you need to burn 3500 calories per week to make a 1 pound weight loss not that i'm saying you should do more what your doing is great.
i'm just showing how important diet is compared to exercise.
Ok thanks for info, I didn't know that!
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KeyserSoze1313 wrote: »feefeemac3133 wrote: »PinkPixiexox wrote: »8lbs in 4 weeks is an absolutely fantastic loss. You are losing the maximum 2lb per week - congratulations, why are you disappointed with this? What were you expecting?
Because I've lost 2lbs a week before just tracking and not exercising I thought I loose it quicker since I'm doing 5 classes a week?
2 lbs per week is solid progress. Don't compare this time to a different time because you are trying to lose once again so the previous attempt shouldn't be something to be compared to
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I'm much larger than you and I might net that kind of burn running for an hour.feefeemac3133 wrote: »DeguelloTex wrote: »
Seems on the high side, especially the strength one.feefeemac3133 wrote: »DeguelloTex wrote: »How many calories do you think you're burning per class?
Usually around 500-630 per class the strength one is around 310.
I get told the calorie amounts after the classes, it's an online thing for 45 mins.
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