Gained weight my first week!WHY!!?!?! HELP! =(

spicypepper

First and foremost, you're not drinking near enough water. You need to drink at least 8 cups of water a day, or 64oz. I drink anywhere from 124oz on up. I'm constantly going to the bathroom.

Secondly, if you've recently started exercising you need to be consistent. For me I was not losing the first few weeks I started on here (May) and was only going to the gym 2-3 times a week. When I upped my exercise to a minimum of 5 times a week and varied my routine, the lbs started to come right off.

Thirdly, it doesn't matter when you weigh yourself... What matters is that you do it at the same time of day. I am OCD when it comes to weighing myself and I will weigh myself every other day or at least 3 times a week just to keep me in check. I have found for me it is best for me to weigh myself mid morning, after I exercise and after about 16-24 oz of water intake.

Lastly, don't get discouraged. You and your body need to work things out and then you'll see the weigh fly right off. I lost 13 lbs on my own at the beginning and then when my body got in sync the remaining 30lbs have fallen off (within 74 days actually). I have weeks where I don't lose anything and then the following week I'll lose 3 lbs.

Hang in there, it'll all come together soon. I'm living proof that it does! :flowerforyou:

jillleanne

Hey! Welcome to MFP!
I checked out your diary, and it looks like you aren't eating enough. That 1200 calorie goal should really be a minimum. Your body needs calories to function properly. Also, I'd increase your fruit and veggie intake. At least 5 servings a day, they contain tons of nutrients, fiber, healthy carbs and sugars and will keep you full longer.
Also, maybe you should set your calorie goal a little higher? I'm not sure what your starting weight is, but 1200 seems pretty low to me (I'm 5'8 and 136lbs and my calorie intake is 1350). Calories themselves aren't so much the problem, its the type of calories you consume.
But hang in there and Good luck! Just stick with it and you'll eventually start to see the difference

wutamunkee

make sure to drink at least half your body weight in ounces-- 200 pounds=100 ounces... plus AT LEAST 1200 calories a day...

poisongirl6485

You are not eating nearly enough. Most days I saw were under 1,000 calories. If this is your consistent eating pattern, your body is holding onto everything it gets because it's not sure when it is going to get more.

And I'm curious how MFP calculated your calories at 1,200 if you have 88 pounds to lose...that seems awfully low for that amount of desired weight loss.

bklyngirl71

don't beat yourself up over it. we all have some good weeks and bad weeks. we learn from them. i've had a few bad weeks in my journey. i just got right back on the saddle. u could do it!!

skinnyinnotime

Had a look at your diary, I would suggest you eat more vegetables, drink a lot more water and try and eat your 1200 calorie allowance, you were very low on 2 days.

Good luck!

JeSuisPrest

Shape.com has previously recommended that the average woman eat between 1500-1800 calories a day in order to lose weight. You aren't eating enough, saw at least two days where you were under a 1000 calories. I was 1200 calories for awhile and lost nothing, I increased my calorie intake and now with exercise I eat about 1500 calories a day and am losing slowly but steadily. In my opinion slow and steady is the way to go. As was previously stated this is a life journey, not a race to the finish line. Drink water, exercise and make good choices when eating. You will do this! Enjoy the journey!!

kjannan

I agree with what others have said & DON'T PANIC! I didn't start losing weight until I was about 3 weeks in, I think my body was adjusting to my new eating habits.

Play around with the food database, enter recipes you use & tweak them a bit to suit.
I was stuck in a huge cooking rut until I came on here, now I love cooking & creating my own healthy recipes.

Planning your food diary for the next day helps too, I do that now & it's actually quite a relief to not have to worry about what I'm going to eat.
Congratulations on your first week here! :happy:

NaomiWhite77

100% agree.. Try to eat the 1200 calories.Wheat breads, fruits, veggies and lean meat are a great start. Hang in there and good luck..

cpaisley88

How everyone's body reacts to a change in diet differs. Don't stress yourself out over hearing how someone lost 6 pounds in a week. I could easily understand your body reacting to the change by putting on a little more weight at first but if you stick to it you will begin to lose weight.

Although eating breakfast is a great start I do agree with the other posters that you need to increase your calorie intake. Think of your metabolism as a furnace, you do need fuel to keep it burning and if you starve it for a while it will take time for the fire to build up again.