Need Help - Scale not moving

Saelina

Hello all,

I started my new exercise and diet plan about 2 weeks ago. The first week I lost 4 lbs, then nothing. I've stayed within my calorie goals, and have been exercising daily. I started with just walking 2 miles a day with my dog. Then when I wasn't losing decided to add in the 30DS to boost my exercise a bit. I started with lvl 2 of the 30DS since its free on comcast on demand. It's super hard but I get through it. I have no idea why I am not seeing weight loss on the scale. I have lost about an inch on my waist line and hips. Im thinking maybe my diet isn't correct or something and that may be why Im not seeing the lbs drop?? I made my diary public. If anybody has the time to possibly check it out and tell me if I should try changing anything??

I appreciate the help

daniface

i am in the same boat right now, very frustrating. I'll go look at your diary now

Tuckerboy39

If your waist is still shrinking maybe you're gaining muscle mass. Muscle weighs more than fat and the more muscle you have, the more fat it will eat up. Good luck!

welloiledmachine

How many pounds did you schedule to lose each week? The first week is going to be losing water weight. Depending on how much you need to lose, will determine how much per week you should lose, anywhere from 1/2 to 2 lbs is typical.
I would strongly recommend eating breakfast and spreading out your calories more throughout the day. 5 small meals works for a lot of people if it can be incorporated into your schedule. All your meals should include complex carbs, protein and fat.

Saelina

I set it lose 2 lbs per week.

beth736

looks to me like you are doing fine in your diary the only thing i would change is your ground beef to 90% 10% and your hellmans to light hellmans i love hellmans so i changed mine to light. just give it time youll step on the scale 1 day and see your loss hey think of it this way at least your not gaining

welloiledmachine

I set it lose 2 lbs per week.

That's fine if you have a good amount to lose. I would recommend upping your activity a little and waiting another week or 2 as it takes time for your body to adapt to the lifestyle change. Also, watch your sugar and sodium intake. You can set those as well in your diary.

welloiledmachine

I always recommend weight lifting, but not everybody has access to weights/gym, but weights are crucial when burning fat because cardio won't be enough. Eating as clean as possible helps.

melsinct

Weight loss isn't consistent at all. I had 30 pounds total to lose, dropping about 3 pounds in the first week, 2 in the second, then nothing the third week, then 1 pound the 4th week, and so on. Some weeks you lose, some you don't. It seems like the only ones who consistently lose large amounts every week (at least from what I gather reading the message boards) are people with a lot to lose, not the under 50-pound crowd.

Keep at it and give it time. If you go for a few weeks with no loss, then look to tweak your calorie intake or exercise routine.

Saelina

There's some hand held weights in the 30 day shred. I struggle through them since I have a very weak upper body, but I have added them in and trying to get to the point where I can actually do a push up heh

zenchild

You're probably gaining muscle at the same rate you're losing fat. As long as your measurements are going down, you're making progress. And really, it's the inches that make the biggest difference. Also keep an eye on your calves and shoulders. Those are the first places you'll see a difference with 30DS. I've been doing it for 3 weeks now (just started L3 last night) and while I've barely lost any weight (maybe 1/2 pound) and barely any inches (1 inch total waist and thighs), my calves look GREAT. I'm even starting to notice some definition on the tops of my upper arms. I still have some flappiness underneath, but there's definite improvement.

Keep going. Eventually you'll build up more lean muscle which will speed your metabolism and the pounds will start going. Until then, keep measuring.

welloiledmachine

There's some hand held weights in the 30 day shred. I struggle through them since I have a very weak upper body, but I have added them in and trying to get to the point where I can actually do a push up heh

That's great that the 30DS has some weights.....I am a gym rat so I have no clue about 30ds or any other video out there. Keep at the weights and make sure that you are hitting all body parts. Those weights are going to have to be increased as well to continue to burn fat. Hang in there and give it some time.