Annoyed...

soxmandan

So I started dieting and hitting the gym HARD (5 times a week, early mornings 530 am before work, strength training 3 times a week) and I know it's only been a week......but I was kind of dissapointed to see that I only lost 1 pound since last Thursday. I know it's still something, and maybe my body just needs to adjust and then the weight will start coming off...any ideas/suggestions?

I'm more motivated than ever, though, so maybe it's not such a bad thing.

helenium

If your muscles are feeling sore, they may be retaining water, which would increase your weight on the scale. This'll pass.

As you said, a week is too little time to tell. Give it a month and you'll be seeing changes if you're doing it right.

Mateo1985

If you're working out a lot make sure you eat accordingly. Most of the time when people diet and work out it backfires because the body isn't getting enough calories.

What's your intake right now? Make sure you net more than 1200. Anywhere between 1200 and 1500 cal a day NET is good.

Yocum1219

That strength trainging is going to add muscle...which weighs more than fat. Get a tape measure & check your measurements...you'll see results that way, even when the scale isn't showing you any love!

phatsoslim

Don't get annoyed. I workout everyday, some days harder than others and I have really only been losing 2 lbs per week which is my goal. BUT, some weeks I only lose 1 or alittle more, but then the next I will lose more and it all works out to hit my goal of 2 lbs/week. Stay focused and you will reach your goals. Have fun!

phatsoslim

That strength trainging is going to add muscle...which weighs more than fat. Get a tape measure & check your measurements...you'll see results that way, even when the scale isn't showing you any love!

I totally agree with this. Make sure your measure yourself MORE so than standing on the scale.

soxmandan

I'm eating about 1300 calories a day, mostly on salad and fiber (wheat bread, beans, etc)

But now that everyone mentions the muscle weight/measurements, I do feel my clothes a little looser. Also, I am finding that I have a lot more energy than before, so that's always a plus.

Thanks everyone!

CeleryStalker

remember that as you tear down and build up muscle, they are going to retain water while they repair themselves. water weighs a lot!

taberube

In my experience, the general rule of thumb is that weight control (loss) is 80% what and how much you eat (cal, nutrition), and 20% what you do (workout, etc). There is some good research to back this up. I recommend you focus heavily on the eating side first, then worry about the gym and subsequent weight loss.

hroush

I'm eating about 1300 calories a day, mostly on salad and fiber (wheat bread, beans, etc)

But now that everyone mentions the muscle weight/measurements, I do feel my clothes a little looser. Also, I am finding that I have a lot more energy than before, so that's always a plus.

Thanks everyone!

Are eating a lot of protein as well with all this working out you are doing? Are you eating your exercise calories?

soxmandan

I'm eating about 1300 calories a day, mostly on salad and fiber (wheat bread, beans, etc)

But now that everyone mentions the muscle weight/measurements, I do feel my clothes a little looser. Also, I am finding that I have a lot more energy than before, so that's always a plus.

Thanks everyone!

Are eating a lot of protein as well with all this working out you are doing? Are you eating your exercise calories?

I am drinking chocolate skim milk after my workouts, and usually my salads have some chicken for protein, and yes I am eating the calories that I burn when I work out, so thats 1300 NET a day

FL_Nettie

Honestly, I stopped weighing myself every week. I too was getting disappointed by the scale not moving. BUT, most of my clothes are looser and people have started asking me if I've lost weight. So I've decided to only weigh in once a month.