i am so FED up! i want to cry

Jessicaruby

I am 5'7 and always around 130lbs. i was not losing weight so i posted asking people to review my diary. most said i needed to eat more. this seemed crazy to me but i decided too try it. i uped my goal from 1lb a week weight loss to 1/2lb to increase my calories. i started this about a week and a half ago. i weigh in on mondays. the first monday i had lost .6 lbs. i didnt record it because i wanted to see if it would stick. today i have gained 2.2lbs. WTH? how is that possible. i seriously want to cry. i just dont get it. i work out everyday. what do i do? what am i doing wrong?

UpEarly

Maybe 5'7" and 130 is where your weight should be. It's a really healthy weight and well into the lower half of your healthy BMI range. You've also only been at your new plan for a week and half. Perhaps you should give it some more time.

minimommy1

I am no expert but my heart goes out to you. Try not to focus on the scale so much but instead on a lifestyle - do the right things.
Drink the water you need to - maybe measure your food for awhile to be sure your eating the right amounts - exercise - and most important record it all.
I see a child in your picture - remember she doesn't see the scale she sees the lifestyle. Be an example to her that is more important than any number on a scale. Hope this encourages you a little

SueGremlin

at 5'7" and 130 lbs, you are at the low end of normal weight and are not far from being underweight. Your BMI is about 20.
Why do you feel that you have to lose weight?

nickfn

In my opinion, trying to figure out minor weight fluctations is a futile effort, especially while fiddling with diet and exercise. Why not try some body fat calipers instead? Measure once a week and it will (if done properly) give you a better estimation of progress.

Lozze

You're already at the lower end of your healthy weight. Just focus on being healthy and not the scale.

Iamfit4life

5'7" 130 is pretty reasonable. If you aren't changing... perhaps your body is where it wants to be.



a BMI of 20 good. What's the issue?

billsica

Do you work out?
Sounds like you might fit into the crowd that is trying to put on muscle and not loosing weight. you seem to be in pretty good shape from your profile picture.

You might be thin, but need to tone up = added muscle and weight.

Jessicaruby

at 5'7" and 130 lbs, you are at the low end of normal weight and are not far from being underweight. Your BMI is about 20.
Why do you feel that you have to lose weight?

my GW is 120lbs. i feel like i look best at this weight. MY ultimate goal i am working towards is a flat stomach. doesnt have to be a six pack, just flat. i always lose and gain weight from my stomach first so i feel like if i lose 10 more lbs i would be happy with my stomach.

swaymyway

Many things affect your weight - a 2.2lb gain is nothing, I can fluctuate between 122 - 127 in a single DAY nevermind a week.

Stick at it, don't panic - if you are up another 2.2lbs next week it's time to think about tweaking.

Neliel

What kind of workouts are you doing? I agree with the others that 130 sounds like a healthy weight but YOU need to be happy with how YOU look. It's your body and as long as you're sensible and healthy then people shouldn't judge your goals.
You may need to try a combination of cardio and strength training to build a little muscle (which in turn helps burn a little more fat). How many calories are you eating a day right now?

dez_yaoichan

if you feel you still need to lose weight, maybe you should focus on toning more then the actual number.

try to not watch the scale, but watch your messurements.

dcgrotberg

Looks to me like you could cut back on your breads and increase fruits and veggies. Stay strong!

ladybg81

I'm 5'10 and weigh 128. Since starting maintenance, I've lost another 8 pounds though I have upped my calories. It seems that I have really changed my metabolism which is GREAT!! But, I am still trying to find the sweet spot as far as my calorie intake. Good luck!

KeeleySue

You might be thin, but need to tone up = added muscle and weight.

I'm going to go with what billsica said here.

melvac

I hope this help's 130#'s and you are 5-7 seems pretty small but that is a personal preference. May I suggest gettin healthy and fit this would be a weight management and not a weight loss. studies have shown by eating 6 meals throughout the day of course portion controll'd you keep your metabolism up allowing the body to absorb any needed nutrients. Take your supplements and concentrate on being healthy..:indifferent:

DiabeticAlien

at 5'7" and 130 lbs, you are at the low end of normal weight and are not far from being underweight. Your BMI is about 20.
Why do you feel that you have to lose weight?

my GW is 120lbs. i feel like i look best at this weight. MY ultimate goal i am working towards is a flat stomach. doesnt have to be a six pack, just flat. i always lose and gain weight from my stomach first so i feel like if i lose 10 more lbs i would be happy with my stomach.

Another 10 lbs weight loss won't necessarily give you a flat stomach. Maybe concentrate more of core training, i.e. sit-ups, crunches etc to tighten and tone those muscles. 5'7" and 130 is a good weight range for you.

ritaadkins2002

cheer-up sweetie, losing weight isnt easy......i don't really no what u do but have u kept a diary, or are u looking in what food u are eating has in it....sometimes grocery food can mislead us....or maybe u retaining water. hope everything is ok with u ....just remember one thing is any......DON'T GIVE UP !!!!!! We can do this journey.

Elle_Jamaicangirl81

at 5'7" and 130 lbs, you are at the low end of normal weight and are not far from being underweight. Your BMI is about 20.
Why do you feel that you have to lose weight?

my GW is 120lbs. i feel like i look best at this weight. MY ultimate goal i am working towards is a flat stomach. doesnt have to be a six pack, just flat. i always lose and gain weight from my stomach first so i feel like if i lose 10 more lbs i would be happy with my stomach.

sounds more like u need to target more on your stomach then rather than trying to lose weight then.

geekymom57

Many things affect your weight - a 2.2lb gain is nothing, I can fluctuate between 122 - 127 in a single DAY nevermind a week.

Stick at it, don't panic - if you are up another 2.2lbs next week it's time to think about tweaking.

I agree with the above 100%. If you're a numbers kind of person, do the math for the prior week's net calorie intake. Using the general rule of thumb of a pound = about 3000 calories, if you haven't exceeded the amount your body needs for maintenance by about 10,000 calories in that week, it's close to impossible that you actually gained weight. Retained water--yeah; sluggish bowles--yeah, but gained 2.2 actual permanent pounds, not likely.

Iamfit4life

at 5'7" and 130 lbs, you are at the low end of normal weight and are not far from being underweight. Your BMI is about 20.
Why do you feel that you have to lose weight?

my GW is 120lbs. i feel like i look best at this weight. MY ultimate goal i am working towards is a flat stomach. doesnt have to be a six pack, just flat. i always lose and gain weight from my stomach first so i feel like if i lose 10 more lbs i would be happy with my stomach.

I'd just keep focusing on the gym and strength training. And remember clean eating has a lot to do with abs as well.

The combination of clean eating and more focus on strength might be just what you need

brit49

Hi I looked at your diary and the sugar is high, and maybe you could try lowering your carbs, that might jump start it a little, that help me alot. Don't get fed up just hang in there. Your slim maybe you just need to tone up, and that will make your body better!

Jessicaruby

What kind of workouts are you doing? I agree with the others that 130 sounds like a healthy weight but YOU need to be happy with how YOU look. It's your body and as long as you're sensible and healthy then people shouldn't judge your goals.
You may need to try a combination of cardio and strength training to build a little muscle (which in turn helps burn a little more fat). How many calories are you eating a day right now?

i workout everyday. i do zumba, hip hop abs, walk/jog/run on the treadmill, walk outside pulling my two kids in a wagon, and do weightlifting. i workout at least an hour a day. all i drink is water and i increased the amount when i started increasing my calories because i was not drinking enough. i just dont log it. i am always over in protein and fiber. sugar is always over but it is mainly from fruits and veggies. fat and carbs are always under

JENIFER_AZ

Ever since I started working out (hardcore), I put on a few pounds but I'm smaller.....Hang in there.

Rae6503

In my opinion, trying to figure out minor weight fluctations is a futile effort, especially while fiddling with diet and exercise. Why not try some body fat calipers instead? Measure once a week and it will (if done properly) give you a better estimation of progress.

This. Even a 2lbs fluctuation can be meaningless.

Neliel

I know what a complete ballache this is. I lost so much weight in the first 3 months of this and now my weight creeps down as slow as it possibly can. It's taken me 8 months to lose 20 damn pounds! I know those last few pounds are always the worst though.
Now, I know this is going to sound completely mad, but have you tried having a 'spike week' ? Just eat utter crap. Don't worry about what you're eating for a whole week and then go back to your normal healthy diet. When I go through a period of eating rubbish and then go back to healthy eating I end up dropping about 2-3 pounds in a couple of days. It's worth a try...

Rae6503

Oh and I just checked, you still aren't eating your exercise calories. I really really believe that we need to eat a LOT to lose those last few pounds. Your body doesn't want to give up it very last fat stores. It's unnatural to be that lean. You have to convince it that it is getting plenty of food so that it doesn't need those fat stores.

I'm working on my last few pounds as well. I've been averaging about 2000 calories a day NET (eating exercise calories) and lost 3 pounds in the last few weeks and only have 4 more pounds to go.

Lozze

i workout everyday. i do zumba, hip hop abs, walk/jog/run on the treadmill, walk outside pulling my two kids in a wagon, and do weightlifting. i workout at least an hour a day. all i drink is water and i increased the amount when i started increasing my calories because i was not drinking enough. i just dont log it. i am always over in protein and fiber. sugar is always over but it is mainly from fruits and veggies. fat and carbs are always under

It sounds like you're doing everything right. 10 pounds is not going to make you healthier than you currently are. If you want to get your stomach flat, try and tone that area.

Don't focus on the weight so much now, focus on the awesome changes you've made to your health!

tevez032

Do you weigh-in in the mornings before any drinks/breakfast? I found consuming water made a huge difference in weight. 1 litre = 1 Kg after all....

CarolynB38

Although 130lbs does sound like a great weight to be at your height I completely understand what you mean when you say you feel right at around 120lbs. Sometimes being a healthy weight doesn't mean we are happy with how we look. With me it's my thighs - I can be a really good weight but my thighs will still be too big, but for me it was exercise that lost the thigh problem. I didn't lose any more weight but my thighs slimmed down and I went down a jeans size (this was several years ago btw, I wouldn't dare wear jeans now,lol). Perhaps a similar approach might help with getting your flat stomach. Although I am strictly speaking obese I have only a 32" waist and an almost flat stomach (shame about the rest of me, lol ) I can even see some muscle definition. I did pilates for years and I still do some a couple of times a week as well as all the other exercise I do. That has been the most effective way for me to flatten my stomach. The pilates exercises are so effective if they are done properly. Martial arts are also great for core muscles, I can certainly feel mine after a training session.

Please don't get disheartened. I'm sure you'll get to where you want to be but perhaps keep an eye on your measurements too. You might surprise yourself :flowerforyou:

DizzieLittleLifter

Are you using a HRM monitor when you work out to calculate calories burned? If not this may be contributing to the problem. MFP calories est are WAY off. If you are using those higher calorie burn numbers and eating more then there you have it.