i am soo frustrated this morning :(

Shelly2706

hey guys..

week 3 of my diet has started... i weigh myself once a week..
started at 188.4lbs. last week i had 183.6 i was eating good excersing and it was fun.
i was sooo motivated this last week hoping for a nother 4-5 pounds.. BUT NOTHING,,
i weight the same as i did last week.. WHY! I worked out everyday... and watched what i ate and all...

this is not a good start in to the new week

hush7hush

Well considering you're only supposed to lose about 1-2lbs per week, I would assume it's a good thing you didn't lose that much. Your body is catching up.

bitterbrownie

one week will be different to the next - don't sweat it! be glad you maintained

try keep mixing up your exercise and eating routine to keep yourself motivated and to keep it fun - this is life, not a temporary thing so you need to enjoy what you're doing

don't give up =]

suey11

sorry do you know how to change kg to stones please?

shelley234

H I know how you are feelingi Im in the same boat as you.

Iv been told you always loose the most in your first week then your weight loss slows down so dont worry about it.

Also if you are doing a lot of exercise you are better to messure your self as well as weighing, because your fat will be turning into muscle which is heavier. So even if your weigh isnt going down your messurments will be.

Good luck xxx

StacehRAWWR

Im feeling the same.. last week i lost 4pounds and this week ive gained.. urrghh
Just like everyone else i need as much help and support as possible!

Pleasee feel free to add me!

15in8

Keep doing what is right and focus on your long term goal, delaying gratification is a sign of intelligence, weekly variation will occur, but keep logging and training and you will achieve your goals :-)

ironanimal

hey guys..<snip> I worked out everyday...

Always weigh after a rest day You retain water after exercise and the amount can vary, so you won't get an accurate figure the next day.

JulieF11

When I have too much sodium, I retain water for three days.... Could you have eaten something high in sodium?

Lesa_Sass

Losing 4 to 5 lbs in a week is so very unhealthy. It will also cause sagging of the skin, which is sometimes more embarrassing than the extra weight.


Give yourself a break, it took more than 3 weeks to put it on, so it is going to take longer to take it off.

Fififantastic

I know how you feel. I put on 2lbs after my first week and was soooo disappointed. But I kept going, and this week I have lost the 2lbs I put on plus another 1lb. I know i will have good weeks and not so good weeks on this journey but I am not going to give up, because giving up is what lead me to piling on all this weight in the first place. Good luck and keep moving forward, eventually your body will recognise that you are serious about this and start showing results that match the effort you put in.

sirihermine

had the same issue yesterday, no budge on the scale. Sunday is usually my weigh in day.
Decided to jump on it again this morning, 1lbs lost. (Not as much as I would like, but not too bad).

Some days the scale just won't work with you!

catic

The same thing happened with me this week. And I was totally bummed out yesterday. But just do it again this week, and the benefits will outweight everything else. One of the reaons this web-site works. When we are having bad days or feeling discouraged we have other people going through the same thing who understand, and can offer helpful tips etc.

susanb573

I have been the same for a week to. What matters to me is the way I feel and that is lots better than I did before I started this. I am considering throwing away my scale and letting my jeans be my judge. I have my "skinny" jeans hanging on my closet door and when I can fit in them comfortably, then I'm done.

DoDar

Hang in there.. Don't undo what work you have already put in.. Are you maintaining calories.. If you go too low, you will stall out. Have you checked out the Jorge Curize, Belly Fat Cure.. It's so easy to follow and you never feel deprived... It's not a diet anymore.. Just rethinking sugars and carbs.. No calorie counting unless you are too low... Don't be discouraged.. Hold the battle...

Shelly2706

Thanks for your support everyone..

The thing is that my lil one just turned 3 months old so what i am getting rid of right now is still the babyweight..
I am a person who just LOVES Carbs and sweets. and its sooooo hard to stay away...
i am sp pround of myself that i cut that so good these last 2 weeks. but i also weighed myself 2 days ago and had 181.2 . now i am back at 183.6. thats what i am not understanding..
i have one cheat day which is saturdays.
my husband said to try more cardio. i was doing more strength training since the main problem are my legs.
i dont have the OK from my doc to run yet so i am doing aerobics ( no jumping) Zumba, and ellptical.
do you think that could be it? i mean that i need to do more cardio than strength?
i thought that if i build up my muscels i burn more calories that way???

Juliebean_1027

hey guys..<snip> I worked out everyday...

Always weigh after a rest day You retain water after exercise and the amount can vary, so you won't get an accurate figure the next day.

This.

jjohnboy2000

I'm now into my third week, of doing this properly, and have loast 5 pounds in 2 weeks. The first week I only lost a pound, and was disappointed, but have stuck at it, adjusted a couple of things.

Just stick to small steps and goals, thats what I'm doing. Log on here and get support. You will get there.

Zainy_Zoex

Don't be put off to much by what the scales say, I have put in my idea weight on here because it asks us to but realisticly I'm measuring my size lose, Waist, hips, thighs. I'm only 5'2" so im fairly short but my bone structure is bulky. When I was at my fittest and healthiest I was still deemed over weight because of my height, If you feel down about not losing the weight you wanted to in a time period try measuring instead. You are probably doing alot better than you think Good luck hun, and keep it up xx

aim2234

In your first week you usually lose a big amount, the second week is when your body goes " WAIT JUST A MINUTE" and trys to go into starvation mode. Second weeks are usually bad. Give yourself a break and look at your diet, if you are not giving yourself enough calories your body will hold on to whatever it can. Good Luck!

Beth720

I am a person who just LOVES Carbs and sweets. and its sooooo hard to stay away...
i am sp pround of myself that i cut that so good these last 2 weeks. but i also weighed myself 2 days ago and had 181.2 . now i am back at 183.6. thats what i am not understanding..
i have one cheat day which is saturdays.

Is it possible that on your cheat day you went way overboard on the carbs and sweets since you're denying yourself them the rest of the time? The key to anything is moderation - and your body actually does need some carbs. Like everything else in moderation. I'd recommend moderating everything out rather than cutting them totally out only to perhaps go overboard on a cheat day.

And as others have said, second weeks are usually tougher. Even the people on The Biggest Loser who have all that access to seemingly near-constant training, to nutritionists, etc. have tough weeks the second week.

Suedre

From my wall after a weigh in yesterday morning:
+2 for the week. Strangely, I'm not sad or annoyed. Through the week, I did eat some pizza, a doughnut and a twice baked potato. I also killed in the gym 5 days this week. I ate white rice and steamed veggies at the chinese place well everyone else ate my favorite FRIED treats. I traded carbs for veggies, and I walked all over campus rather than drive (even in the cold rain). I can't control what my body does with what I give it, but I'm really happy with what I can control. Suck it two pounds!

SwankyTomato

Eh, cut yourself a break. Keep on keeping on. I only weigh myself once a week now, on Friday morning right when I get up.

No exercise = no weight loss for me. I think that is the hardest thing I am dealing with. Cutting calories is not enough when you have to lose 16lbs.

I lost 2lbs last week on the weigh in my first week but realistically I am sure it is closer to the 1/2lb a week I am shooting for.

sailorsiren13

i have actually gained 2lbs so don't feel bad. And then while the games were going on yesterday my skinny husband was eating whatever he wanted while i was eating healthy! i am very frustrated and just trying my hardest to stay positive.

kbmnurse

Remember a lot has to do with your girlie cycle too. Don't get freaked. Just keep up the good work. You are awesome.

graysmom2005

I understand! Don't feel too bad. Make sure you give yourself a rest day. That is when the repair to the muscles happen...and the results. Drink plenty of water and watch your sodium..water weight! You're doing GREAT. Dont give up!! You got this. ;-)

sjbuescher

Depending on how much you retain water and what time you weighed yourself, your weight can dramatically fluctuate. As a test to this, I weighed my self multiple times in one day after various activities just to see.

After I eat a meal or drink some water, i can be up to 5 lbs heavier.
After exercise, depending on how much water I drank and how intense it was, I wan weigh 2-5 lbs more,
After using the restroom, I can drop a lb or two.

This is all within just 24 hours! That's why it's important to try and weigh yourself once a week. I know my husband likes to step on the scale everyday, but he only records his Monday weight (his weigh in date). He fluctuates throughout the week, but as long as it's within a 5lb range he knows he's still probably on track to maintain or lose that week.

Just this weekend I was discouraged because I started at 199, in 2 weeks was down to 187 and then nothing. Saturday I was back up in the 190's, but then I realized I hadn't been drinking my water that day (something I struggle with on the weekends). I drank away and sure enough, I was down to 185 this morning. Don't give up!! In weight loss, slow and steady definitely wins the race!!

JC98

I felt the same this morning. I've been doing really well and losing pretty steady, but I think it's slowing down now that I'm on week 3. I weighed myself this morning and it said that I've gained 1/2 lb. For a few minutes I was upset, but I got rid of that feeling real quick when I reminded myself of how much better I feel/my body feels. I can see/feel the changes even when the scale says different. I think everyone that says to take measurements are right and I'm going to start doing that. Don't get discouraged!!

JeSuisPrest

hey guys..

week 3 of my diet has started... i weigh myself once a week..
started at 188.4lbs. last week i had 183.6 i was eating good excersing and it was fun.
i was sooo motivated this last week hoping for a nother 4-5 pounds.. BUT NOTHING,,
i weight the same as i did last week.. WHY! I worked out everyday... and watched what i ate and all...

this is not a good start in to the new week

You've only just begun. This is not a race. Diets do not work, THIS is a lifestyle change. You may not lose every week, but as long as you continue to make healthier choices it will come off.

chell53

Don't give up, this happens to just about everyone when they first start a lifestyle change......we are here for support eat healthy and exercise as you have been and it will catch up with you. Like someone else said check your measurements if your scale doesn't change your inches may be slimming...............good work

LauraSoule

I find that I lose 1-2 lbs a week and then the next week stay the same. The week after that I lose 1-2 lbs again and then stay the same the week after. Don't get discouraged! The key is to stick to it, make small changes, and keep moving. (Also, I find that I tend to sabotage all of my hard work with evening snacks...)