WOW!!! Measurements do matter!!!

Mommabeeto5

I am 5'1 and weigh 124.5. I have been hitting the gym hard for 2 weeks doing cardio and weights 5 days a week. I have not lost ANY weight and I was getting discouraged! Well, I had my 2 week measurements done by my trainer and I have still not lost ANY weight but I have lost 3% body fat (29% down to 26%) and 6.5 inches overall! I am in shock!!!

Hurray, there IS hope, take measurements so you don't get discouraged

RunBakeLove

Completely! I was getting really frustrated with the scale last week and one day decided to do some measurements. Lost 2 inches on my hips and 1/2 inch on my waist. Zipped up a pair of shorts that I couldn't two weeks ago. Then this week, FINALLY the scale showed me that too!

Congratulations and keep it going!!

Jenky85

Amazing!! I'm in the same boat. No weight lost but did measurements today and had lost pretty much an inch all over

FlatTummyTrish

Wow it sounds great well done I'm doing cardio and strength too and I've noticed an increase in muscles so I'm looking forward to the time I notice a difference

sumthnncredible

I need to get an measuring tape, because the scale flatucation is out of control for me.

improvnmycurves16

I agree. This week i've lost 0.6 but the results I see in my body are nice. People keep telling me not to trust the scale. lol good job.

Whyareyoumad

Trust the inches, the weight will follow. Keep up the good work and dont get discouraged.

harlanJEN

OF COURSE they do !

I may even be as bold to say : A whole HECK of a lot more than the scale.

I lost most of my weight in the first year. Got to my "goal" size of 12. Since then, I've lost relatively very little weight ( in fact gained a bit before trending back down) but am SMALLER. Solid size 8 and can squeeze into a 6 but EHHH - not comfy nor attractive - Ain't Nobody Got Time for That!

What I do have time for? Continuing to eat well, Train for body composition and overall fitness and ENJOY life.

Now .. Get After It ! ... and get yourself a tape measure : )

rondaj05

Agreed! I usually do mine around the end of the month, will be checking them this weekend. Weight loss has been very slow but I can definitely feel differences and my clothes are fitting much better.

Mommabeeto5

I haven't noticed a difference in how my clothing fits but then again... I wear pants with waistbands that have a "stretch" to them (not true denim jeans). My trainer told me to put on some tight true denim jeans that have no stretch to them so I can actually see a difference in the next 2 weeks with how my clothes are fitting. I hope the scale follows soon. I am breastfeeding so I eat at least 2000 calories plus half of what a burn at the gym so I was afraid I was eating too much but now I know all my hard work and effort is paying off!!!

ks4e

I share your stats! I've been stuck at this weight for a while and was getting discouraged. But then I saw people I hadn't seen in a few weeks and they all kept asking if I lost more weight. Nope, I was the same, but lifting amd some cardio was totally reshaping my body. congrats on losing 3% BF...that's a great loss!

Mommabeeto5

Here are my numbers for those wondering... I lost 1/2 pound on the scale BUT I Lost 4 pounds of fat and ADDED 3.5 pounds of muscle... (which explains only seeing a 1/2 pound lost).

Mommabeeto5

Completely! I was getting really frustrated with the scale last week and one day decided to do some measurements. Lost 2 inches on my hips and 1/2 inch on my waist. Zipped up a pair of shorts that I couldn't two weeks ago. Then this week, FINALLY the scale showed me that too!

Congratulations and keep it going!!

That is awesome!!!

Mommabeeto5

I share your stats! I've been stuck at this weight for a while and was getting discouraged. But then I saw people I hadn't seen in a few weeks and they all kept asking if I lost more weight. Nope, I was the same, but lifting amd some cardio was totally reshaping my body. congrats on losing 3% BF...that's a great loss!

I cant wait for that moment!!!

Mommabeeto5

Well, Its been another 2 weeks and I came in at- 24% Body fat (2% loss). I weigh 123.2 (.8 lost,) which translates to losing 2.64#'s fat and gaining 1.8#'s muscle. I also lost 2 inches overall in the 2 week period.
Is my loss going to start slowing down a lot or should I consistently lose around 2% body fat every 2 weeks?

jodybo2

That's amazing progress!! How many calories are you netting? I am your same height, about the same weight. Not having any results!

streamgirl

You don't have much body fat to lose, so I would expect it to slow down.

For anyone who doesn't know, the best place to buy a tape measure IMO is a sewing store. They are perfect and cost a buck or two!

erickirb

Since you just started your muscles will be retaining water, which would be masking the fat you lost, and retention of water makes your BF% seem lower is using electric impedance devices.

So you did not gain 3lbs of muscle in 2 weeks, you gained 3 lbs of Lean body mass (most or all of which in this case would be water. 3 lbs of actual muscle would probably take 6 weeks+

pattycakes80

the one thing i regret was not taking my measurements when i started.

as i am not done, i know i should probably just do it, but i really wish i had the measurements from before.

pattycakes80

the one thing i regret was not taking my measurements when i started.

as i am not done, i know i should probably just do it, but i really wish i had the measurements from before.

way to go!

sjbtiger

For anyone who doesn't know, the best place to buy a tape measure IMO is a sewing store. They are perfect and cost a buck or two!

Gaah, where were you a month ago when I was running around town to every fitness-type store and couldn't find a dang thing? I finally just ordered a tape off amazon.com and I do like it, but running by the fabric store would have been SO much easier and quicker.