How come my weight loss seems so fragile?!

Mookz0r

I'm having a bit of an off-day today, so apologies!

I've been sticking really well to my calorie goals (1550 a day), but for the last 3 weeks, I've hardly lost an weight at all! Coupled with that is the fact that over the weekend, I seem to have put on a couple of pounds, bringing back to where I was 3 weeks ago!

I'm unfortunately one of these silly people who need to see results to keep motivated, but at the moment, I just feel I'm doing all this for not much result-wise.

Lastly, and I know this is a big factor, I can't get to a gym or go out running because I'm home alone with my 2 young children. Saying that, they count as a workout all on their own!

Could anyone please share any words of wisdom or give me a nice pep talk?!

Many, many thanks!

deannasw

I understand completely about the motivation coming from the results! I have been stuck at the 15-17 pounds lost for a month now. Hang in there. I too am unable to get out since I work from home AND have both my kids with me for summer break. I take them on long walks (where I wear long sleeves and long pant so that I sweat more). Also, try renting a few workout dvds. Mix it up, dance ones, martial arts, yoga, etc..... If you have stairs in your place, go up and down them a bunch of times. If your kids are old enough, create a game of who can do the best jumping jacks, or have a pretend running race, where you run in place each day with them. Good luck. The weight will come off eventually. At least that is what I keep telling myself.

balfonso

Don't worry we all have 'off' days. My weight has been fluctuating for the last two months. I'm losing extremely slowly and I went off the wagon for the last 3 weeks because summer is here and it's BBQ season, so I'm finding it extremely difficult to discipline myself with what I eat.

But I suppose it's healthier in the long run to lose slowly than rapidly. I guess it's a little bit easier to maintain?

So just keep at it! If you're at home alone and can't get to a gym, why not try out some DVD workouts or youtube videos?

I mostly can't get to a gym so I work out often at home. My favourite website I use is www.bodyrock.tv for workouts.
Interval cardio and strength training for 12-20 mins long.

Good luck and keep on going!

Mookz0r

oo, thanks for that! I'll have a look at the workout website!

As for BBQs, I've found that you can pack in a good few burgers and yummy things as long as you don't have buns with them!

I guess I'd far rather see the fat fall off without lifting a finger, but hey, if it were that easy, everyone would be healthy!

I'm also a teensy bit concerned about what happens when I reach my goal weight range... I mean, if I can put a kilo back on so easily, how on earth am I going to maintain my new-found weight?! Anyhow... that's in the future. Let's get to the goal weight range first!

Good luck to you all!

nicolina823

Have you measured yet? Some will put on pounds but lose inches. I for one have to measure. I try to do it every 2 weeks and I weigh everyday just to see what foods will show the most pounds. When you measure it helps alot because you have that wow moment. "Wow, I've gained 3 pounds but lost some mass. I must be building lean muscle." Muscle burns Fat! :flowerforyou:

Holton

I feel your pain, as I know all too well about weight plateaus and stalling out! It is much easier to stay focuses when you are seeing results; otherwise you get into the thought process of "why am I even trying when nothing is happening". All I can say is that "something" will happen if you don't keep trying - weight definitely will add back on!!!! Try shaking up your calorie intake, by even increasing your caloric intake for a few days, then lowering it for one, then back to where you started, just keep it bouncing around within a healthy range (I used my absolute lowest caloric intake of 1200 with my recommended maintenance level for wherever I Was, and bounced around inbetween the 2 for several weeks). This successfully worked for me when I plateaued.