harder to lose weight!

MsQt

I have been successful at losing weight during my time on this site. I started off at 140 lbs and with intense workouts and strict healthy eating, I lost 18 lbs in 8 weeks. After that I started doing strength training; but then I decided that I would go for another 3 lbs loss. I started doing the same regimen as before but of course with my strength training incorporated to it, but for some reason it's took my 3 weeks to get just 1 of my 3 lbs off. People keep telling me that I look like i'm getting smaller but the scale won't move :sad: I am on a new meal regimen taking out bread, potatoes, and beef that just started but I still confused over why my original routine doesn't work as effectively. I have made some awesome pals that cheers me on for all my goals so I don't want to start wining. Does it get harder the more weight that you lose?

jo_marnes

When you hit a plateau you need to CHANGE. Don't do the same old routine. Work harder and challenge your body to do new things xxx

Cpaganini

It does get harder to lose weight, but here is the thing. Once you start into a weight lifting routine, you body will start to increase muscle size. Remember, muscle weights more than fat. So the number on the scale isn't that you are not losing weight, but instead gaining muscle. If you continue to with your weight lifting program, you will start to notice a change in your body's definition and not necessarily a change on the scale. I hope this helps!

Littlered9

First off...you look great! It sounds like you are doing everything right. There does come a point when you will hit a plateau in weight loss. Not sure what to tell you about how to get past that, as I am in the same boat. Comes off easy at first and then gets harder. I'd think that because you have added strength training, that may be partially why you are not seeing the scale move much. Your body will let leaner and you will look slimmer...but muscle is heavy. Sorry I am not more help...but you do look great!

Bourgeoisqueen

WOW..YOU LOOK GREAT ! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

flabulous4

Measure yourself and see where you're at...I haven't lost much weight recently but i've gone down a dress size!

Elleinnz

You are looking fantastic - and you know what - I would just ignore the scale now - take your measurements - get your bodyfat measured - in the shape and condition you are in, and the weight training you are doing the scale does not actually reflect your success anymore, and is not actually an accurate way to measure success...

It is most probably not what you want to hear, but honestly I think it will be very empowering for you not to stress about the number on the scale..... obviously if you start picking up 4 - 5 lbs you need to work on that!!

Have a look at this girls story....

http://nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

Raf702

If you've hit a plateau, you need readjust your calorie and macro nutrient intake. Even if your cardio or weight training is consistent and or intense. Your exercise routines can only do so much in aiding fat/weight loss. Make necessary adjustments in your calorie consumptions, and you'll break through that wall.

Sallycinnimon

You look AMAZING!!!

handy05

Girl, please. You look super fantastic! Bask in it! You are probably toner and leaner. Congratulations, and good luck!

P.S. Look at those guns!!

MsQt

I only eat 1200 calories a day and everything is lean or leafy! I made a little change by taking out those food items on my post but it's only day two of that (impatient)! When I went into maintaining mode I stopped doing cardio all together and I didn't gain weight; so when I started back with the cardio I thought that, I would really get 3 lbs off easily. I've been trying not to watch the scale but that's a habit now (daily). Maybe I do need to measure myself which is something I've never done before. I'm thinking that I just need to go harder! Thank you all so much for the compliments

stimpackus

From what I'm told it is best to change both your exercise and food routine at least once every 8-12 weeks. I started losing weight in late 2009 and by early 2010 had lost around 35lb. Once I hit around the 130lb range my weight became "stuck" and I couldn't lose anymore even though I was eating fantastic and doing large amounts of exercise.

Nowadays I have to change my exercise regimen and food routines once every 4-6 weeks for maintenance. I do both calorie "zig-zagging" and carbohydrate "cycling". This means I never give my body time to adapt to the food that I eat, by varying the amount of carbs and calories on a daily basis. As for exercise, I create my own exercise plan and stick to it for 4 weeks before I give myself a one week break, then start a new one. Your body doesn't just get used to what you eat, or how much exercise it gets. It also gets used to the days and frequencies that you are active. My body weight now bounces up slightly whenever I stick to an exercise routine or food pattern for too long.

If you haven't already tried doing these things, then I would definitely try it!

MsQt

From what I'm told it is best to change both your exercise and food routine at least once every 8-12 weeks. I started losing weight in late 2009 and by early 2010 had lost around 35lb. Once I hit around the 130lb range my weight became "stuck" and I couldn't lose anymore even though I was eating fantastic and doing large amounts of exercise.

Nowadays I have to change my exercise regimen and food routines once every 4-6 weeks for maintenance. I do both calorie "zig-zagging" and carbohydrate "cycling". This means I never give my body time to adapt to the food that I eat, by varying the amount of carbs and calories on a daily basis. As for exercise, I create my own exercise plan and stick to it for 4 weeks before I give myself a one week break, then start a new one. Your body doesn't just get used to what you eat, or how much exercise it gets. It also gets used to the days and frequencies that you are active. My body weight now bounces up slightly whenever I stick to an exercise routine or food pattern for too long.

If you haven't already tried doing these things, then I would definitely try it!

(Pretty good) Thanks for the incite!

MsQt

Update y'all! Thank you for cheering me on. That is what this site is all about I lost 2 lbs over the weekend and I am very proud of myself. Exercise and eating right really really works.

MsQt

Repost: Update y'all! Thank you for cheering me on. That is what this site is all about I lost 2 lbs over the weekend and I am very proud of myself. Exercise and eating right really really works.