Why am I not losing weight?

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  • IllustratedxGirl
    IllustratedxGirl Posts: 240 Member
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    I didn't lose a single pound in my first month either.. But my clothes were loser and I lost an inch on my waist and an inch and a half on my hips. In the beginning it is possible to build muscle while losing weight..
  • PrissyPisces
    PrissyPisces Posts: 117 Member
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    It seems that you're consuming the calories that are necessary for maintenance. I think you should decrease your daily calories, but of course anything under 1200 calories a day is what'll put your body into starvation mode. If this is not working, I'd definitely see the doctor. I have PCOS, and when I eat too much sugar, it hinders my weight loss. Also, you may not be losing weight, because you are now building muscle. How are your clothes fitting? Are you going down in clothing sizes?
  • PrissyPisces
    PrissyPisces Posts: 117 Member
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    Topic writer, after reading more of your responses, I just wanted to let you know that PCOS causes irregular periods, it CAN cause abnormal hair growth (bits of facial hair, back hair, etc, and it can ALSO cause your hair to fall out. There are many symptoms. Get to a doctor asap. But I'll say, it took a doctor WHO CARED, to get me the proper diagnosis. I went years without my period, I unexpectedly gained weight, got a little bit of acne, and just didn't know what was going on. If you feel something isn't right, just keep making noise about your concerns, and you'll get the answers you need.
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,951 Member
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    You should definitely consult your doctor, but, honestly, muscle weighs WAY more than fat. Since you are new to heavy lifting there is a chance you might be shedding all the fat and gaining muscle.

    Picking a nit here, but a pound of muscle weighs the same as a pound of fat.

    Second nit to pick, starvation mode is a myth.

    Beware good intentions, traveller.
  • Branstin
    Branstin Posts: 2,320 Member
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    If your doctor isn't qualified to treat EDs or doesn't refer you to a specialist then fire her *kitten* and find another doctor. You should be working with an ED specialist and a support group.

    Haha :P well that was like a year or two ago and I've worked really hard to recover from it but I've gained a lot of weight doing so.

    I can safely say that I don't have an ED mindset anymore so it's not my biggest concern right now...I was just saying that it is one of the main reasons why I'm not lwoering my intake too low =/

    Set-up your MFP profile to reflect your lifestyle before exercises. Set your weekly weight loss goal to 0.5 or 1 lb. per week. Add your exercises and eat back about half of those calories. Review after about a month and make any needed changes.

    Here are some links with more good information:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

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