This is always why I give up!

trijoe

Patience.

When you go from sedentary to working out, and super healthy, and all these other things you mention, you're body's just not used to it. It's had years to adapt to a way of life that your brain is saying it can't do anymore. You gotta expect pushback.

Patience.

Just because your scale stays the same doesn't mean your body is doing the same. It's typical to stay the same weight, if not gain some, when you first start your lifestyle change. The first week I exercised, ate healthy, and drank more water, I gained 5 pounds. Your body is now in the process of making stronger muscles to meet your new exercise regimen. Give your muscles time to develop a little, and then you'll see changes at the scale.

Patience.

It took you a long time to reach the point where change is what you need. It's to be expected that it takes you a long time to get that change. Think "Life Time to Change."

Patience.

Living a healthy lifestyle is like every other part of living. You have good days and bad days. You can't give up just because you have one (or two or more) bad days after a week or two of good days. You just gotta start right back in with your new and exciting healthy lifestyle. Don't sweat the bad days, and certainly don't give up because of them. Just accept them and keep going.

Patience.

Try not to turn your journey into a struggle. This is your lifestyle now, and like all other parts of your life, should be filled with the joys of life. "Dieting" sucks and you will fail. Living a healthy lifestyle is a wondrous joyful event. (Although it does have it's difficult moments....)


Patience.

Cat_296

i will stick at it x

That's really good to hear :happy: I know that when I start exercising more and eating less then I tend to put on about 7 pounds within the first 2 weeks, and then it's about another 2 weeks before anything starts coming off!!

k9hrd

Bump

nette_65

Nothing's easy is it and while some of us will take the direct route on our weigh loss journey, some of us will take the scenic route, as long as you end up where you want to be, dig deep and good luck !

serenity216

Have you been measuring yourself also? I have been told by quite a few people that the inches are more important than the pounds because muscle weighs more than fat. But I hear ya--I am in week 3 and I lost 5 pounds in the first 2 weeks. This week there has been no change. It's frustrating but you'll get there. Don't give up!

Inanna1962

I understand completely, but remember that it took more than 2-1/2 weeks to gain the weight, it's going to take more than 2-1/2 weeks to lose it. Don't obsess about the scale. I notice weight loss more in the way my clothes fit than by what the scale says. Whatever you do, though, don't give up this time! One thing I remember reading a long time ago was that every time you diet your body goes into survival mode so that when you go back to your old diet and start consuming more fat and calories, your body holds on to them to prepare for the next "famine."

Kamalka

I have several points: the first one is that 2 and half week is not very much and as many said, the scale is not affected if you increase your muscular mass. The point is that you have your body fat which decrease, and that is all the point (I mean it is more important than losing weight).
That brings me to the second point: if your fat decrease, you have to admit that you notice a change (in your shape). That means you do the things right. If you see no difference in your shape, something is wrong and it is rather your diet (if you are 200 pounds and want to go to 180, you should not eat like someone who 150 for 3 months but, instead, 180 for the rest of your life), your exercise (it is quite important not to rest too much between workouts, like 90 seconds max, and to do some cardio), your sleep (it is important to sleep about 8h per night) or your hydratation. All I know about my workouts is that if I see no change, I make something wrong and should rather make them right or quit. Also make sure you do do not exercise specific areas but your entire body. Then it is definitely a question of time but what is strange is that for me it is quite opposite: a lot of change at the begining and then the process slows down. Anyway, repeating what goes wrong is nonsense and I hope you find the solution

kvroos

I am right there with you- i have lost a measly pound in two weeks. Thanks for posting - it helps to read the advice!

thepetiterunner

I think maybe your expectations may be a bit high. Consider this: Did it only take you two weeks to gain all the weight? I imagine not, and it will take longer than that to lose it. It can be frustrating to not see results on the scale, but I would consider looking at other things such as:

- measurements on your arms, legs, waist, torso, hips, etc
- how tone your body looks
- how your clothes fit
- how you're feeling

Losing weight is 90% attitude and 10% action, in my mind. Adjusting your expectations (as in a timeline or manner in which you evaluate "success") could go a long way in helping you stick with it.

Best of luck!

Cheers,
Cathy

greenblood55252

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greenblood55252 Not Happy ...I know for sure Ive dropped weight....but I only guesstimated my starting weight at 235lbs....and must have been significantly higher....as I look back thru the past 8 days I see Im only slightly over on each day of my new goal of 2 pounds a week....so I've gone ahead and changed to that goal parameter and will have to shave just a bit more to meet the numbers....or add to my cardio....Im not discouraged....I KNOW Ive lost weight.....and Im glad I started when I did....but I should have taken an accurate weight at the outset
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greenblood55252 I originally used a non digital 1927 dated weigh scale....and when doing so...it went OVER the scales maximum capacity of 250 lbs....I figured it was way off....after weighing myself on my new digital scale...then reweighing myself on the 1927 scale.....I find them both a very accurate reflection +/- 1 lb ....after saying this....I can honestly say Ive lost to date......since I began this program on Jan 6th....14 POUNDS.....and an sitting at 238 lbs today

bratfink You've lost 14 pounds? Wow! That's fantastic!!!!!!!!! Really really well done!!! x

greenblood55252 Ive been totally honest with the app....everything but my meds and smokes that goes into my mouth goes down on my intake....notice how my liquor consumption has dropped as well ......just a bit discouraged I let myself slip back to over 250 pounds before I decided to do something about it

greenblood55252 I owe the weight gain to sittin around like a lump on Facebook 16 hours a day and drinking 6 or 7 double rums with 7up....everyday...no more pop for me

chanstriste13

if you don't stay the course, you'll never get there.

try to focus on the health benefits you are reaping aside from weight loss. if you give up, your story is over. best of luck to you.

JuliesJourney

Another very helpful thread. MFP members are awesome.

greenblood55252

Ive also made my Diary open to the public

Keep in mind I suffer with a bulging disc L5S1....and take a narcotic medication sparingly and very periodically to help with the pain.....so my physical activity is still rather low....but I also realize that if I want that couple extra shots of rum......to stay within my numbers I HAVE TO DO SOME CARDIO......its a good motivation for me as I love my Rum.....lol

lmelangley

First and foremost, stop looking at this as a way to lose weight and start looking at it as a way to be healthier. That's what gets me through the tough times. Regardless of the scale, eating better and exercising will bring more energy and, hopefully, keep you from some of the common illnesses folks who are out of shape develop over the years.

Next, take your measurements. You may not be perceiving changes, but they may be there already.

And, it really does take a couple of weeks for your body to realize this is for real.

fetchfury

I've been eating super healthy and exercising really hard for about 2 and a half weeks, and NOTHING. I never seem to loose weight,
and I always just give up at this point cause i feel like my body doesn't want me to do it!
Anyone else have this problem?

Typical "New Year Resolution Attitude" - get real!
Keep punching until Summer, then let's talk over your results.

Let's see where you are in August of 2012.
Seriously, you neglected your health all year, then you expect what?

If you're serious about your health, quick crying the blues and just stay the course for 3 months before sniveling about your results.

This attitude is just so standard of those who rush in first week of January but are gone by Mid-Feb. You "always fail" - NOT because of poor results but that your attitude is that of a failure. Be a WINNER!

Set your goals, stay motivated no matter what and push through no matter what. Few can do this - can you?
You can, but will you or do you want to be fat all your days? That's not living but merely existing, and you, me, all of us were not meant for that.

BUCK UP!

Haha, your definitely right. thanks! x

muffyjog

So wait, you're eating more healthy, you're exercising better....and you think the most important part is to lose weight? What horrible thing would happen if you simply kept doing what you're doing?!

I realize that being thin is all the rage but what happened to the idea of simply being healthier?

realpure

So wait, you're eating more healthy, you're exercising better....and you think the most important part is to lose weight? What horrible thing would happen if you simply kept doing what you're doing?!

I realize that being thin is all the rage but what happened to the idea of simply being healthier?

realpure

Opps, ment to say. I love this!! It really in the end is all about being healthy. Sure I'd like to look amazing in my jeans, but more important I want to FEEL great in my life. Love this board!

katinthehat444

So wait, you're eating more healthy, you're exercising better....and you think the most important part is to lose weight? What horrible thing would happen if you simply kept doing what you're doing?!

I realize that being thin is all the rage but what happened to the idea of simply being healthier?

I think I need to read this every day! Thanks for the reminder.

Dtho5159

It takes time.. It didn't come on overnight and it won't go off overnight. I used to have the same issue but discovered if I stuck with it, my body eventually cooperated.

CourteneyLove

Just because your not losing Pounds, doesn't mean your not losing inches and/or getting fit in the process. Don't get so hung up on the scale number it doesn't always reflect what is actually going on, I have went weeks stuck at a certain number on the scale but lost inches during that time. I had a span just a few months back I went 9 weeks and only lost 6 lbs. but I got the most compliments about how much I changed (slimmer, healthier, toned up, etc) which was really weird after all the weight I have lost to be hearing that but I started taking a closer look and I could see what they was talking about... Just stay positive and take it one day at a time, keep putting one foot in front of the other and you will get to where you want to be...... Good luck and Stay Strong!!

THIS!

auticus

You didn't gain your weight in a month. You're not going to lose it in a month. There is no magic formula for weight loss. It takes time. It's a lifestyle change not a temporary patch.

deedee301

Dont give up. More than likely you have lost inches!!! Your clothes will feel better and you will look better. The scale is discouraging. Upside: You can only lose so many inches before that darn scale HAS to move!!!