Am I doing something wrong??

Dawntodusk

When you first start a new exercise regime, it is NORMAL to gain a couple of pounds or even more. Just stick to it, and you will lose in a couple of weeks at the most. It's the body's way of protecting the muscles that are working. Follow the MFP calorie guidelines, and don't worry about it for 2 weeks.

beastmode_kitty

Don't always go on pds lost on a scale, go with how your clothes feel. If they feel looser, then hey ya lost weight. I go on both but I always make sure I have eaten 1200 NET calories at the end of the day, whether it be on a day I've exercised or a rest day. I used to at first burn as much as I could and not eat that much after and got NO WHERE. Then after talking with some friends I started eating at least the 1200 and low and behold the weight started coming off.

We can sit here and argue back and forth what is right and what is wrong, but that's not helping now is it. My suggestion is just keep doing what you're doing, and take into consideration that your TOM came so you are going to weigh a lil more and the clothes are going to feel a bit more snug. Just don't ever give up!

LovelySnugs

When you first start a new exercise regime, it is NORMAL to gain a couple of pounds or even more. Just stick to it, and you will lose in a couple of weeks at the most. It's the body's way of protecting the muscles that are working. Follow the MFP calorie guidelines, and don't worry about it for 2 weeks.

to add to this point: my understanding is that your body is retaining water to help with the healing process while your muscles get used to the new regimen. but look that up, cuz i might be misunderstanding it.

also, do you have rest days? the reason i'm asking is, when i was working out 7 days a week, i was barely losing. but when i took one day off and (healthily) went over my calories, i started seeing losses again. your body might just be freaking out over what you're doing to it, and may need a chance to rest and recover.