so frustrated :/

JannineOwen

hi everyone,

i started MFP last tuesday, and have stuck to my MFP calorie intake always being under each day, i've exercised each day, some more than others,i do eat back some of my exercise calories but not usually all, i did lose 3 pounds, i put 1 pound back on a few days ago but then lost it again, but now i have put on a pound again, i don't understand what i'm doing wrong. any ideas?

ceirawillsucceed

dont worry our weight can fluctuate from day to day, hour to hour. did you weigh at the same time of day? you can sometimes weigh anywhere up to 5/6lbs more at night. it could be water weight or you could need the toilet.
good luck.

xraychick77

nothing..this happens..its hormonal mostly. women tend to bloat more, espeically around that TOM. dont get discouraged if you go up and down a few lbs here and there..i do it..that is one reason they say to not weigh yourself every day.

there are other factors that cause you to gain a lb here and there..if you are bloated, or ate too big a meal that just hasnt 'digested' yet.......

just keep at it

kaytedawg05

If ur eating well & exercising, then count ur inches more so than ur poundage. U r likely build Ingram muscle wich weighs more in smaller packaging than fat. Break out a measuring tape & a pair a jeans a lil on the tight side. Check urself out. Be consistent. It will come together. Ull see

jessilea53

Something like a pound gain or loss, is more than likely water weight. It takes 3500 calorie excess to gain a pound. So if you are sticking to your calorie intake and exercising, I dont think you need to worry. I have a bit of OCD when it comes to weighing myself. I do it once a day, sometimes more. I dont recommend it at all!!! I can fluctuate 3-5 daily. But when I do my weigh ins its only on a specific day of the week at the exact same time (after I wake up, after I pee ).

Just keep up what you are doing and that once a week weigh in you will see your results. k Chin up!

Jessica

JannineOwen

yep i weigh myself roughly the same time, always in the morning before breakfast or a drink and after the toilet.
thanks for your replies, i guess i'm being too impatient

JannineOwen

i've been weighing myself each day too, i've tried to stop but can't help it

jessilea53

LOL Its hard I know...Ive tried. Like I said, just pick the one day that counts and stick with it. That will be your day of the week. I pick Sundays when I wake up before work. Youll start to see your achievements when you stick to that one day.

JannineOwen

i will try harder to stop, i know i'm obsessive. thank you