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ChrisMullis

Thanks for everyone's kind words. I just need to get out of the mindset that this is going to happen overnight.

how long did it take you to lose the first 99lbs?

I lost 108lbs but put about 20 back on. It took 15 months to lose 108lbs.

so why suddenly so stressed about one week without a loss?

Because its been 2 weeks since I put a stop to the gains and really re-focused to be honest.

WhatAnAss

What am I doing wrong?

Stressing over the numbers on the scale!! Do you feel better than you did last week? Do you feel stronger than you did last week? Don't let the number on that scale slow you down or stand in your way. There could be SO many reasons that the number didn't change and trying to figure it out will just drive you nuts. I put my away and it does nothing but catch dust except for once a month.

I feel great. Healthier, more alert etc. I also feel stronger. Should I weigh in less often?

My answer would be yes. When I first started out I weighed in almost every hour. I was desperate to see the numbers move. When they didn't it made me feel terrible. Like I was doing it all for nothing. I took my scale and put it on a shelf away from the bathroom and only got it out on the first of every month. It helped me so much. I can't speak for anyone else but I know it was a huge stress relief for me.

TavistockToad

Thanks for everyone's kind words. I just need to get out of the mindset that this is going to happen overnight.

how long did it take you to lose the first 99lbs?

I lost 108lbs but put about 20 back on. It took 15 months to lose 108lbs.

so why suddenly so stressed about one week without a loss?

Because its been 2 weeks since I put a stop to the gains and really re-focused to be honest.

you're just being impatient.

if you're still not losing in 4-6 weeks then you might want to look at your numbers again, but until then, just keep at it and ignore the scale!

ChrisMullis

Thanks for everyone's kind words. I just need to get out of the mindset that this is going to happen overnight.

how long did it take you to lose the first 99lbs?

I lost 108lbs but put about 20 back on. It took 15 months to lose 108lbs.

so why suddenly so stressed about one week without a loss?

Because its been 2 weeks since I put a stop to the gains and really re-focused to be honest.

you're just being impatient.

if you're still not losing in 4-6 weeks then you might want to look at your numbers again, but until then, just keep at it and ignore the scale!

OK thanks.

Helpful words. I appreciate it.

ChrisMullis

What am I doing wrong?

Stressing over the numbers on the scale!! Do you feel better than you did last week? Do you feel stronger than you did last week? Don't let the number on that scale slow you down or stand in your way. There could be SO many reasons that the number didn't change and trying to figure it out will just drive you nuts. I put my away and it does nothing but catch dust except for once a month.

I feel great. Healthier, more alert etc. I also feel stronger. Should I weigh in less often?

My answer would be yes. When I first started out I weighed in almost every hour. I was desperate to see the numbers move. When they didn't it made me feel terrible. Like I was doing it all for nothing. I took my scale and put it on a shelf away from the bathroom and only got it out on the first of every month. It helped me so much. I can't speak for anyone else but I know it was a huge stress relief for me.

I think I will stick to weekly weighs but not get so hung up on it not moving. you look great by the way. Your difference pic is incredible.

WhatAnAss

What am I doing wrong?

Stressing over the numbers on the scale!! Do you feel better than you did last week? Do you feel stronger than you did last week? Don't let the number on that scale slow you down or stand in your way. There could be SO many reasons that the number didn't change and trying to figure it out will just drive you nuts. I put my away and it does nothing but catch dust except for once a month.

I feel great. Healthier, more alert etc. I also feel stronger. Should I weigh in less often?

My answer would be yes. When I first started out I weighed in almost every hour. I was desperate to see the numbers move. When they didn't it made me feel terrible. Like I was doing it all for nothing. I took my scale and put it on a shelf away from the bathroom and only got it out on the first of every month. It helped me so much. I can't speak for anyone else but I know it was a huge stress relief for me.

I think I will stick to weekly weighs but not get so hung up on it not moving. you look great by the way. Your difference pic is incredible.

Thank you! And good luck to you! Definitely don't let the numbers get you! You're doing great just keep it up!

ChrisMullis

What am I doing wrong?

Stressing over the numbers on the scale!! Do you feel better than you did last week? Do you feel stronger than you did last week? Don't let the number on that scale slow you down or stand in your way. There could be SO many reasons that the number didn't change and trying to figure it out will just drive you nuts. I put my away and it does nothing but catch dust except for once a month.

I feel great. Healthier, more alert etc. I also feel stronger. Should I weigh in less often?

My answer would be yes. When I first started out I weighed in almost every hour. I was desperate to see the numbers move. When they didn't it made me feel terrible. Like I was doing it all for nothing. I took my scale and put it on a shelf away from the bathroom and only got it out on the first of every month. It helped me so much. I can't speak for anyone else but I know it was a huge stress relief for me.

I think I will stick to weekly weighs but not get so hung up on it not moving. you look great by the way. Your difference pic is incredible.

Thank you! And good luck to you! Definitely don't let the numbers get you! You're doing great just keep it up!

I will. You too

Samstan101

Chris, you're doing great but eating so little especially with the workouts you're doing long term isn't healthy. You could eat far more, still lose 2lbs a week and maintain more muscle mass in the process (so keeping your metabolism higher). I strongly recommend that you have a read of this thread: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

As a comparison I'm 41y-o female, 5'6" currently 186lbs (started at 303lbs Mar-13). My workout routine generally is Mon 30mins cardio, tues 30mins weights and 1hr Running Club, Wed, 30 mins cardio, Thurs 30min weights and 1hr Running Club, Fri either rest day or 30mins cardio, Sat 5km Park Run (so around 30mins), Sun long run (usually around 10 miles/ 90-120mins). I'm burning an average of 2850 a day and eating on average 2100 a day (just reduced the deficit as have upped my running mileage to 25-30 miles per week and am hungry! Plus I only have around 30lbs to go).

The trick isn't to lose as fast as possible, its to lose in a healthy way maintaining muscle mass and reducing the changes of crashing and binging (or if you have the willpower to avoid the binge then doing damage to your body through lack of nutrients).

As I say you're doing great but do have a read of the link above as it will definitely help you IME. :flowerforyou:

frankiesgirl21

This is the reason I weigh in on Thursdays...... If I am not perfect on the weekend I know it. I don't want to be depressed by the scales on Monday. Chris u r doing great and one of these times you'll hop on the scales and be down more than you expected!:drinker:

harlanJEN

What am I doing wrong?

You're expecting weightloss to be linear and it isn't

THIS ^^^

2 weeks is a blip on the screen.

Things to consider: what are your goals? Are you grossly overweight with much fat to lose or are you leanER and seeking body comp changes? how much are you eating and what is the quality? Are you working out too much for the energy consumption? those last 2 points are especially important if you are leanER and seeking body comp changes vs. having significant fat to lose.

with all that said: when u start a new workout program especially if it's much diff from your prior activity level your body is adjusting. VERY common to add water and glycogen when starting a new program - strength training involves tearing and repairing muscle which = pumped with water.

And! Stay off the scale so darn often

MegE_N

How's your sodium intake? You could just be retaining water weight. I notice on days after I've had a salty day or two days, my weight won't go down. Few days later after some cleaner eating, it drops.

shadow2soul

What am I doing wrong?

You're expecting weightloss to be linear and it isn't

exactly.

I weighed just about daily to create this chart last year for posts just like this one:

leggup

A fair bit of grub over the weekend may have caused you to miss your deficit this week. It may also have had excess sodium, causing you to be a little bloating/retain some water. Mostly, though, weight loss is rarely linear. I had a few months of consistent weight loss. Then I started seeing the same 1-3 lbs go up and down for a week or two. Then, overnight, I would be down 4-6 lbs and keep it off. Then I would lose 2 more. Then lose and gain the same 2 lbs for a week or two until suddenly, boom, 4 lbs down.

I weigh myself every day, but I could see how that could crush someone's soul.

ChrisMullis

What am I doing wrong?

You're expecting weightloss to be linear and it isn't

THIS ^^^

2 weeks is a blip on the screen.

Things to consider: what are your goals? Are you grossly overweight with much fat to lose or are you leanER and seeking body comp changes? how much are you eating and what is the quality? Are you working out too much for the energy consumption? those last 2 points are especially important if you are leanER and seeking body comp changes vs. having significant fat to lose.

with all that said: when u start a new workout program especially if it's much diff from your prior activity level your body is adjusting. VERY common to add water and glycogen when starting a new program - strength training involves tearing and repairing muscle which = pumped with water.

And! Stay off the scale so darn often

Im grossly overweight and trying to get rid of the fat whilst gently toning along the way. It is a new program which is a lot more weight training than I have ever done in the past.

ChrisMullis

What am I doing wrong?

You're expecting weightloss to be linear and it isn't

exactly.

I weighed just about daily to create this chart last year for posts just like this one:

This chart is incredible.

ChrisMullis

A fair bit of grub over the weekend may have caused you to miss your deficit this week. It may also have had excess sodium, causing you to be a little bloating/retain some water. Mostly, though, weight loss is rarely linear. I had a few months of consistent weight loss. Then I started seeing the same 1-3 lbs go up and down for a week or two. Then, overnight, I would be down 4-6 lbs and keep it off. Then I would lose 2 more. Then lose and gain the same 2 lbs for a week or two until suddenly, boom, 4 lbs down.

I weigh myself every day, but I could see how that could crush someone's soul.

I think I might just expect too much too quickly.

I did eat a lot over the weekend

sfbaumgarten

What am I doing wrong?

You're expecting weightloss to be linear and it isn't

It seems so simple when you say it like that.

It really is that simple. After losing 99 lbs, I'm surprised you're so disappointed because you didn't lose weight this week. If you haven't encountered this before, you should expect many weeks of maintenance and even gains. It's all part of this non linear process. You're doing great, just keep at it and don't let these particular weeks get you down.

ChrisMullis

What am I doing wrong?

You're expecting weightloss to be linear and it isn't

It seems so simple when you say it like that.

It really is that simple. After losing 99 lbs, I'm surprised you're so disappointed because you didn't lose weight this week. If you haven't encountered this before, you should expect many weeks of maintenance and even gains. It's all part of this non linear process. You're doing great, just keep at it and don't let these particular weeks get you down.

Thanks, you have all been great. I would be lost without MFP

galprincess

I had 3 weeks where scale didn't move I carried on doing what I was doing and the scale dropped 2lbs on 3rd week so keep going it will budge soon

scb515

I don't normally see gym results straight away - takes my body a few days of resting. I think there may be something in that "water retention" theory!

ChrisMullis

It seems Water Retention is a real thing I've always been sceptical.

scb515

It seems Water Retention is a real thing I've always been sceptical.

Try taking a few days off from the exercise (adjust your calories accordingly) and see if the scales move.