Devasted

NickieCR1

I just went and got my bi weekly weigh in and I put on a kilo even thru I ate my calorie range so upset...I have been trying so hard to lose weight and this is just a depressing blow to the stomach.

kowajenn

Aw, don't be upset. There are ups and downs all of the time and this will pass. Check you out having lost 12 kg. You are doing great!!!!

siegte16v

Yes chin up and keep going..your body's probably in shock,stress can make you gain a little too ..be strong don't give in !

psych101

oh hun, it could be any number of things! You might have eaten more sodium than usual, you might be at a certain time in your monthly cycle, you might be retaining water for some other reason.

My advice, keep going - keep drinking water, working out, buy a food scale if you haven't already got one - but just keep going

The scale sucks so start taking other measurements too

sunsetzen

Happened to me for two weeks, then I lost 3 kilos in one week. Just be patient and be good to yourself (and make sure you're measuring correctly).

Ninkyou

Don't let it get you down. Some weeks are up, some down, some stay the same. In the end though, you're in a better place now than you were in the beginning. Keep going, you can do it!

skinnyinnotime

Hey it's just 1kg, it's not the end of the world...just keep going, you'll get there!

Samuraiko

I like to think that my body has a co-dependency relationship with fat. When I lose weight, I occasionally go through phases where the fat comes back, and I imagine that it's like an annoying ex-lover who doesn't understand that my body doesn't want to put up with its s*** anymore. But every now and again, my body goes, "Oh, okay, maybe one more try... no, f*** it" and then like four pounds come off at once.

So maybe your body is doing the same thing.

Siansonea

So, are you SURE you didn't exceed your calorie deficit range?

tapirfrog

I like to think that my body has a co-dependency relationship with fat. When I lose weight, I occasionally go through phases where the fat comes back, and I imagine that it's like an annoying ex-lover who doesn't understand that my body doesn't want to put up with its s*** anymore. But every now and again, my body goes, "Oh, okay, maybe one more try... no, f*** it" and then like four pounds come off at once.

I am nominating this post for the best explanation ever of up-and-down weigh-ins.

kowajenn

I like to think that my body has a co-dependency relationship with fat. When I lose weight, I occasionally go through phases where the fat comes back, and I imagine that it's like an annoying ex-lover who doesn't understand that my body doesn't want to put up with its s*** anymore. But every now and again, my body goes, "Oh, okay, maybe one more try... no, f*** it" and then like four pounds come off at once.

So maybe your body is doing the same thing.

You are awesome. This is great!

MGreensides

I always gain around my T.O.M, could that be it? Try and focus on the big picture and how far you've come.

Samuraiko

I like to think that my body has a co-dependency relationship with fat. When I lose weight, I occasionally go through phases where the fat comes back, and I imagine that it's like an annoying ex-lover who doesn't understand that my body doesn't want to put up with its s*** anymore. But every now and again, my body goes, "Oh, okay, maybe one more try... no, f*** it" and then like four pounds come off at once.

I am nominating this post for the best explanation ever of up-and-down weigh-ins.

*bows*

... and now I'm trying to think of how to rewrite the song "I Will Survive" from the point of view of a dieter. I am too weird for words at times...

EDIT: And 10 minutes later, I come up with this:

At first, I was afraid, I was petrified,
Kept thinking, I could never eat unless the food was fried
And how I spent so many nights, eating cookies by the pound,
Until I found, that my body shape was round

So to that fat, all over me
I know it's both our faults you made my toes impossible to see
I should have skipped that chocolate cake
I should have taken yoga class
But now I've simply had enough of you just riding on my a**

Go on now, go, get off of me
Just melt away now, 'coz I am losing weight, you see
You were the one who shot my blood pressure sky high
Set my heart racing until I thought that I would die

Oh no not that, to hell with fat,
Oh, I'll miss my late night bingeing fits, but I can live with that
I've got a life to live, you see, I've got some muscle still in me
So, goodbye fat, health's where it's at, hey hey!

It toook all the will I had not to eat it all
I had to learn Domino's understands if I don't call
I may spend way too many nights just craving everything I see
I want to feed, but I'll eat only what I need

So when you see me looking great
It's coz I'm strong enough to not completely clear my plate
And when I feel like giving up and thinking I just can't survive
I'll think of just how great I'll feel when I'm 175

Go on now, go, get off of me
Just melt away now, 'coz I am losing weight, you see
You were the one who shot my blood pressure sky high
Set my heart racing until I thought that I would die

Oh no not that, to hell with fat,
Oh, I'll miss my late night bingeing fits, but I can live with that
I've got a life to live, you see, I've got some muscle still in me
So, goodbye fat, health's where it's at, hey hey!

ashleyisgreat

I like to think that my body has a co-dependency relationship with fat. When I lose weight, I occasionally go through phases where the fat comes back, and I imagine that it's like an annoying ex-lover who doesn't understand that my body doesn't want to put up with its s*** anymore. But every now and again, my body goes, "Oh, okay, maybe one more try... no, f*** it" and then like four pounds come off at once.

So maybe your body is doing the same thing.

Ha! :drinker:

georgesanchez7737

hang in there, slow improvements over time will be there! you already made progress. don't just weigh yourself, measure. I just did and in a month I lost 8 inches overall and only 6 lbs!! I now with exercise and good nutrition we make some muscle!

jallforme3

Don't be devastated, you're body is still going through changes and will adjust with time!

redladywitch

Oh hun. I know how difficult it is to lose weight. Patience. You need to be patient right now. It's going to work.

gigglesinthesun

At first, I was afraid, I was petrified,
Kept thinking, I could never eat unless the food was fried
And how I spent so many nights, eating cookies by the pound,
Until I found, that my body shape was round

So to that fat, all over me
I know it's both our faults you made my toes impossible to see
I should have skipped that chocolate cake
I should have taken yoga class
But now I've simply had enough of you just riding on my a**

Go on now, go, get off of me
Just melt away now, 'coz I am losing weight, you see
You were the one who shot my blood pressure sky high
Set my heart racing until I thought that I would die

Oh no not that, to hell with fat,
Oh, I'll miss my late night bingeing fits, but I can live with that
I've got a life to live, you see, I've got some muscle still in me
So, goodbye fat, health's where it's at, hey hey!

It toook all the will I had not to eat it all
I had to learn Domino's understands if I don't call
I may spend way too many nights just craving everything I see
I want to feed, but I'll eat only what I need

So when you see me looking great
It's coz I'm strong enough to not completely clear my plate
And when I feel like giving up and thinking I just can't survive
I'll think of just how great I'll feel when I'm 175

Go on now, go, get off of me
Just melt away now, 'coz I am losing weight, you see
You were the one who shot my blood pressure sky high
Set my heart racing until I thought that I would die

Oh no not that, to hell with fat,
Oh, I'll miss my late night bingeing fits, but I can live with that
I've got a life to live, you see, I've got some muscle still in me
So, goodbye fat, health's where it's at, hey hey!

this is made of awesome, cheered me right up even though I apparently gained a pound this week (I know it's TOM, but I still feel sort of sad when it happens) :-)

dunnodunno

Do you measure your food on a food scale? If not go out & buy one. It's so easy to think you're only having a tablespoon of peanut butter when you could be having two or four.

jonnythan

I just went and got my bi weekly weigh in and I put on a kilo even thru I ate my calorie range so upset...I have been trying so hard to lose weight and this is just a depressing blow to the stomach.

This is why you should weigh every day instead of once every two weeks. If you weighed every day, you'd just have to wait a day to weigh again.

Now you have to be "devastated" for two weeks.

Stary714

It happens, after all weight loss isn't an exact science. Just keep staying under your goal and I'm sure you'll do better next time.

Also, depending on how much you've drank today, that could just be water weight.

Chin up, you've lost 12kgs so far so your doing it right. And losing weight is healthier when it's slow.

Good luck

srogers89

I know exactly the feeling! It can be a bit sucky

Remember this: You have lost 12kgs! 12 WHOLE KILOGRAMS! That is freaking awesome....there are bound to be ups and downs, you may be holding a little extra water or maybe your sodium levels were a little higher than you anticipated and this caused some issues. Whatever caused this, don't let it get you down. Keep going with what you are doing and make sure you stay proud of what you have accomplished so far

albertine58

Do you measure your food on a food scale? If not go out & buy one. It's so easy to think you're only having a tablespoon of peanut butter when you could be having two or four.

THIS is exactly what I was going to say. Everything you eat- weigh in ounces or grams. I did not lose weight consistently until I did this. It seems like a hassle at first but now I do it without a second thought.

If you are already weighing 100% of what you eat- don't stress. 1 kg can easily be water retention. I weigh myself daily so I can monitor fluctuations and so I DON"T get devastated by gains- I just look at them as normal, and know I'll probably be lower tomorrow!

bookworm_847

I like to think that my body has a co-dependency relationship with fat. When I lose weight, I occasionally go through phases where the fat comes back, and I imagine that it's like an annoying ex-lover who doesn't understand that my body doesn't want to put up with its s*** anymore. But every now and again, my body goes, "Oh, okay, maybe one more try... no, f*** it" and then like four pounds come off at once.

So maybe your body is doing the same thing.

I love this!

AmyZ46

I like to think that my body has a co-dependency relationship with fat. When I lose weight, I occasionally go through phases where the fat comes back, and I imagine that it's like an annoying ex-lover who doesn't understand that my body doesn't want to put up with its s*** anymore. But every now and again, my body goes, "Oh, okay, maybe one more try... no, f*** it" and then like four pounds come off at once.

I am nominating this post for the best explanation ever of up-and-down weigh-ins.

*bows*

... and now I'm trying to think of how to rewrite the song "I Will Survive" from the point of view of a dieter. I am too weird for words at times...

EDIT: And 10 minutes later, I come up with this:

At first, I was afraid, I was petrified,
Kept thinking, I could never eat unless the food was fried
And how I spent so many nights, eating cookies by the pound,
Until I found, that my body shape was round

So to that fat, all over me
I know it's both our faults you made my toes impossible to see
I should have skipped that chocolate cake
I should have taken yoga class
But now I've simply had enough of you just riding on my a**

Go on now, go, get off of me
Just melt away now, 'coz I am losing weight, you see
You were the one who shot my blood pressure sky high
Set my heart racing until I thought that I would die

Oh no not that, to hell with fat,
Oh, I'll miss my late night bingeing fits, but I can live with that
I've got a life to live, you see, I've got some muscle still in me
So, goodbye fat, health's where it's at, hey hey!

It toook all the will I had not to eat it all
I had to learn Domino's understands if I don't call
I may spend way too many nights just craving everything I see
I want to feed, but I'll eat only what I need

So when you see me looking great
It's coz I'm strong enough to not completely clear my plate
And when I feel like giving up and thinking I just can't survive
I'll think of just how great I'll feel when I'm 175

Go on now, go, get off of me
Just melt away now, 'coz I am losing weight, you see
You were the one who shot my blood pressure sky high
Set my heart racing until I thought that I would die

Oh no not that, to hell with fat,
Oh, I'll miss my late night bingeing fits, but I can live with that
I've got a life to live, you see, I've got some muscle still in me
So, goodbye fat, health's where it's at, hey hey!

Simply Amazing !!

AmyZ46

I gained two pounds between yesterday and today . I don't worry about that yet because I ate some salty soup yesterday so I think it's water weight . If I had over eaten or eaten too many carbs or sweets I'd be super upset but I didn't so I just let it be ...Now in two days from now if it's still there I will be beside myself lol.

tjl2329

It happens don't worry. Just keep going. Know what I did today. Drank 1/2 of a 2liter of coke. Thought I had bought diet. Allergies are bad so I guess I didn't notice. Went to double check and realized my mistake. At least your not dumb. Good luck.

yustick

Learning to deal with the scale might be the hardest part of weight loss. The ups and downs that don't match our efforts can be very frustrating and depressing. But if you stay focused and on plan, it will work out. Stay strong!

Myhaloslipped

I'm so sorry you're upset, but not every week can be perfect. I know it sucks and can be extremely frustrating. Try to cheer up. Hopefully next week will be better.

SLLRunner

It's okay, there could be any number of reasons. Remember, we don't always weigh the same thing every single day of our lives. Look how far you've come too!

If you are really worried about it, I would look at all your logging to make sure you have not been underestimating food and exercise calories. It's so easy to do sometimes.

However, if you are not too worried about it now, I'd just keep doing what your doing a re-*kitten* next time you weigh.

Yanicka1

Repeat after me, weight loss is not linear, weight loss is not linear, weight loss is not linear