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dani0626_diary

Okay guys, I have at least 96 lbs to lose, and I did EVERYTHING I was supposed to this week, I could Not wait to weigh in today. I only lost 0.8lbs, I damn near threw a tempet tantrum. I am so pissed. I dont have that time of the month to blame or anything. I even drank the water. SOOOOOO, has this happend to you guys in the BEGINNING of all times?

tjones7

Yes it has happened to me before and I quit, this week I have been working out and eating portions I did slip once but I haven't had any loss. BUT the difference is this time I won't quit.

What is your sodium intake looking like. Suprisingly I am finding that foods that I think are healthy have a BUNCH of sodium.


Keep pushing. Don't quit

MaximalLife

Okay guys, I have at least 96 lbs to lose, and I did EVERYTHING I was supposed to this week, I could Not wait to weigh in today. I only lost 0.8lbs, I damn near threw a tempet tantrum. I am so pissed. I dont have that time of the month to blame or anything. I even drank the water. SOOOOOO, has this happend to you guys in the BEGINNING of all times?

Yes, just keep punching and let's see where you are in 3 months.

Until then, chill out and realize that it's not a race.
You are doing fine.

taradactyl81

:explode: This happens to me on a weekly basis.

cmriverside

"Be not afraid of growing slowly; be afraid only of standing still." -- Chinese Proverb




You only fail if you quit. It is common to have long periods of no movement on the scale. Keep doing the right things, and it WILL happen.

rice0122

This has happened to everyone. When I first started working out and watching my food intake, I didn't see results for about 2 weeks. My workouts consisted of toning excercises. My clothes were fitting better, and I was getting stonger, but the scale didn't show that. I am convinced it was because my body was turning fat into muscle. Because of this, I have made it my fitness goal to not weigh myself for 1 month.

candykay0605

same thing happened to me except i gained 1lbs but as the previous person said I WILL NOT QUIT this time!!!! dont give up it will happen

amonkey9

I say keep doing what your doing. It can actually be difficult for your body to switch into weight loss mode. I started weight loss almost a year ago and didn't lose anything until more like 7 months ago.

DACouture1979

Okay guys, I have at least 96 lbs to lose, and I did EVERYTHING I was supposed to this week, I could Not wait to weigh in today. I only lost 0.8lbs, I damn near threw a tempet tantrum. I am so pissed. I dont have that time of the month to blame or anything. I even drank the water. SOOOOOO, has this happend to you guys in the BEGINNING of all times?

Healthy weight loss is 1 to 2 pounds a week, so you weren't that far off the pound mark.

Like posted above it isn't a race just one foot in front of another.

Maria_t02

this has been the story of my life! ha! But keep it up, it has to come off and it will eventually!

zoombie_bear

a .8 is a great loss:drinker: , don't know why you are having a pitty party, be glad and keep it up

SaraCPT

Dont get discouraged, the number are moving in the right direction! Remember that healthy weight loss (the kind that stays off) is about 1 - 2 pounds a week, 0.8 is good! Keep working and take it one day at a time. Whatever you do, dont let the number on the scale dictate how you feel, if you are eating right and working hard, feel good about your success, feel great about doing better in your workout or making the right choices. as you progress your clothes are going to look better, you will feel better about yourself and THAT is what our real goal is, not a number on a scale but feeling good in our own bodies!
Keep at it, dont ever give up and celebrate each day as a new accomplishment!

EricNCSU

My losses have been all over the map.. 2.5, 1.1, 0.6, 0.8, last week gained 0.4 pounds, and then this week dropped 3.6, so yeah it happens. I've only been on here for a little over a month, and I dropped steady for the first couple weeks... 5 pounds, 4 pounds, 2 pounds and then after that bouncing around like a ping pong ball.. 2 lbs one week.. 0.4 the next. It happens.

ritaadkins2002

this happen to me before, just hang in there...and don't give up...it will get better for u ..sometimes we all hit that place where our weight doesnt go no where...it about learning what is best for our bodies. seems like u are doing everything right...just hang in there.

doornumber03

This is not a race..... .8 loss is a loss..... First lesson here should be don't get married to the scale. Take your measurements now. Those will show you your improvements. If you live and die by the scale, you'll go crazy. Do the work, find out what your body wants for food intake, and you'll be just fine!

sssygirl

This happens to everyone. You cannot just look at the scale. You have to see how are you feeling, have you gained muscle, strength, endurance?
Also many factors contribute...are you stressed, did you get enough sleep.
I agree with another poster that said..its not a race. This is a life change..so keep it up!
Great job on doing what you were supposed to do!! :happy:

imatex

Great suggestion to look at the sodium. It makes a big difference, besides; it is hard on the liver and kidneys. I agree, DON'T QUIT!! Discouragement is the greatest weapon used to defeat us. You did lose, just not as much as you wanted. Do you get discouraged if you lose more than you were expecting, I don't think so. Focus on the fact that you did lose, some weeks will be better than others. That is why on all of the commercials, etc. they tell you that people lost an AVERAGE of 15 pounds. Some people lost 5 while others lost 25. Don't give up. Every step in the right direction brings you closer to your goal. You are better off than you were last week, but not as good as you are going to be this time next week. You can do this.

nurse_chris

Can i ask what you expected the scale to say? Don't get discouraged... this is a lifestyle change, not a quick fix. I know its a lot of cliche, but it takes time for the body to adapt.

As mentioned earlier, 0.8 is a great loss

adamsidea

It happens. Don't worry, just stay on the course and it will get better.

KandieLantz

.8 is almost a pound, that's not a bad loss at all! Also.... I have had weeks on end when the SCALE didn't move.... 5-6 weeks at a time as a matter of fact... but, I knew what I was doing was healthy either way... eating good foods and exercising my body... so I kept going... even let someone talk me into eating MORE calories, which I did not want to do because I was scared to death that I'd gain since I wasn't losing at the calorie count I was at... but figured I'd give it a shot at that point... and things starting moving again... this isn't a quick fix... you will have good weeks, bad weeks and hopefully some great weeks thrown in... all added up equal... life... Just keep going... and as stated above... let us know where you are in 3 months You've got this girl, don't quit!

bizco

You say you did EVERYTHING you were supposed to but your diary is private so we can't offer sound advice.

Are you using a digital food scale to measure and log everything that goes into your mouth? Are you logging all beverages? Are you logging everything you use to cook with like oils, butter, etc.? Do you wear a HRM to accurately measure and log calories burned from exercise? Are all of your settings accurate, especially the lifestyle setting?

To answer your specific question, No. The weight drops off easily in the BEGINNING.

BuildABetterMe

It's a loss... CELEBRATE IT! I also hope you're celebrating each of the times you're eating better and exercising. YOU are your own best supporter, so cheer yourself on!

This is CRAZY important while getting started. It seems silly, but it builds a mentality that'll keep you rolling in the right direction.

mmonconduit

Last week I didn't loose a pound but I did loose a half inch on my waist and an additional half inch on my waist. Use a tape measure along with weighing yourself you may be putting on muscle

vjrose

Keep going, if you suddenly changed your life (ie. healthy diet and exercise) your body could be adjusting. I had a slow start as my body adjusted to it's sudden change in food and schedule. Still do, as I up my game I'll have a quick loss then plateau, then loss then plateau. Part of that I am sure is upping my game each week. Not dropping calories too low. My BMR and my calories were way off and I was not losing, upped my calories to 1500 and all of a sudden it started up again. You need to do one routine for a few weeks, if it isn't working, then look at what you might need to tweak, calories, fat, salt, water, exercise, etc. There are a lot of details to being successful on this journey, patience is the biggest part in my opinion. Take care of your body and it will respond I can assure you.

ReverendJim

I went UP five pounds over the holidays, despite doubling my workouts and eating small portions. Turns out that in my weigh-in today, it's back to where it should be - six pounds less. I believe it was water-retention. Sure I ate right and exercised, but I was eating foods that were saltier than I would normally eat - summer sausage, Triscuit crackers, etc. Don't watch your weight on a daily or weekly basis and fret when it goes up or down. The stock market does that, too, and it will drive you nuts. Watch how you are trending. THAT'S the secret. Short-term gains can easily become quick losses if you don't see them as often as you want to and you get discouraged. Just keep on keeping on. Don't watch the kettle boil. Eventually, it will. Just keep the heat on.

SwtKittN

Off topic, I just wanted to say I love your display picture Hehe

ninerbuff

So what's EVERYTHING? Weighed and measured your food? Put in the right amount of calorie expenditure for exercise?

A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

gonzalezmona

Celebrate your victory of a .8 loss!! Woo hoo!! Keep it up!! Slow & steady gets the job done!!

ahjenny

Okay guys, I have at least 96 lbs to lose, and I did EVERYTHING I was supposed to this week, I could Not wait to weigh in today. I only lost 0.8lbs, I damn near threw a tempet tantrum. I am so pissed. I dont have that time of the month to blame or anything. I even drank the water. SOOOOOO, has this happend to you guys in the BEGINNING of all times?

Losing 0.8 is a step in the right direction! I'd also recommend taking your measurements. It's encouraging to see the measurements get smaller, even if the scale isn't budging as much as you'd like.

sunflowerjesss

A loss is still a loss!

I find in the beginning of my eating right and exercising I start off with a slow weight loss. Probably because your body is adjusting to the change and holding onto some calories.

Don't give up! The slower/steadier it comes off the easier it is to keep off!

getfitdiva

A week of eating/working out right is too soon to really get frustrated. Try to be consistent for 4-6 weeks and then compare - take pics/measurements/weight/body fat % to begin. Check this the same day once a month.

You will see results. Many people quit b/c they want it to change fast. Any loss is great so enjoy your 0.8 lbs loss! It's better than a gain. Slow and Steady wins the race.