I'm losing weight but doesn't look like it

krystlepon

Thank you for posting this. I try my best not to be discouraged by not seeing the difference. I'm down 29lbs. My clothes are a little more loose but still don't see it. I think it's in my head. People always ask how much I've lost because they notice. I really should start keeping up with measuring. I keep telling myself 20 more pounds but I keep wondering if that's going to be enough to make me happy.

therealdanscottmfp

shaaye11 wrote: »

I'm still losing like I said. It's I'm wondering if I should also be going to the gym if I want to see the weight coming off.

The gym is only 25% of it. You will reach any goals of weight loss in your kitchen and by the food you consume and how much of it. Stay focused! It takes time. I started my journey 3 years ago and it took almost a year before I seen any real results. Don't give up.

kymberleykennedy

Don't forget that, if the scales don't move but your waistline decreases you're probably losing fat and beginning to build muscle which is great

Sued0nim

You can't spot reduce nor target specific fat areas even with the most amazing workout schedule

Fat loss is like drying out a sponge, you can't squeeze out one corner only

Fat loss is from the number of calories you eat; health is from your nutritional balance; fitness and muscle tone is from your progressive training

irandra23

shaaye11 wrote: »

Thanks for all the feedback! Hearing those visuals and hearing I can lose the weight and not go to the gym is great I don't like going , I prefer swimming or other activities that I plan to look into ! I've only lost 7lbs so far and I doubted I would be able to see it , just wondering if others could during their weight loss journey. I don't see it yet but I already feel better. So that's motivation right there !

I can totally relate with this. I don't like going to the gym i feel like its such a burden but from reading many posts on weight loss on mfp and my past experience with weight loss. I can see that the calorie deficit thing really does shed fat. I guess gym comes in to give you the muscles and make your toner.
My doc said i have to exercise because am diabetic... so i think i may have to add some work out sessions.

trigden1991

therealdanscottmfp wrote: »

shaaye11 wrote: »

I'm still losing like I said. It's I'm wondering if I should also be going to the gym if I want to see the weight coming off.

The gym is only 25% of it. You will reach any goals of weight loss in your kitchen and by the food you consume and how much of it. Stay focused! It takes time. I started my journey 3 years ago and it took almost a year before I seen any real results. Don't give up.

Exercise is a nicety. A calorie deficit controls how much you lose.

jgnatca

@irandra23 I am a diabetic in remission from significant weight loss. Exercise helps burn off your excess sugar so is an excellent method of control. Is there a part of your day when you feel sleepy, dragged out? Exercise before that feeling kicks in. That might mean doing a few rounds of stairs at the office right after lunch. Or a walk around the block. Any exercise will do and if it is something you enjoy, chances are you will keep doing it.

irandra23

thanks @jgnatca... i enjoy skipping and aerobics i will try and include that in my week.