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Looking for insight.

MrsORourke
MrsORourke Posts: 315 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I've been using MFP Since Feb 13th. I have worked out more in the last week and a half than I have for a very very long time. The scale is not showing my efforts (the scale is not moving AT ALL). I'm just wondering if anyone has any insight as to what may be the cause of that? It's hard to keep going when the work doesn't show that it's paying off.

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  • llkilgore
    llkilgore Posts: 1,169 Member
    It's due to the water retained by your muscles as part of the recovery process after you start a new exercise program or increase the intensity. It's not the sort of plateau you need to worry about, as it's self limiting and will balance itself out in the end.
  • lanzaroteblue
    lanzaroteblue Posts: 198 Member
    Hi there,

    I've been here for just over a month. This week I din't lose a pound BUT to
    cheer myself up, I tried on clothes that are too small/tight and was cheered
    up no end when they were all more loose than they were a month ago. The
    scale isn't always the best measure of sucess.

    Don't be upset but keep going and also, I'd reccomend taking pictures in a
    tight outfit and keeping it to compare when feeling as though not getting anywhere.

    Good luck on your journey

    Nicola x
  • kao1114
    kao1114 Posts: 51
    So many "outside" influences can affect the scale - - hormones, lack of sleep, stress.... As discouraging as not seeing that *&%$! number on the scale drop can be (I know, I've been there!), try not to let it get you off track. Keep making the right choices towards your goals and you will achieve them!
  • _SASX_
    _SASX_ Posts: 255 Member
    Don't focus too much on the scale. instead get yourself a cloth or flexible tape measure and measure yourself. keep track every 2 weeks or so. You will notice a difference. remember, muscle can replace fat; pound-for-pound, but will be smaller, so even though you may weigh the same, you could be leaner and stronger!

    Good luck!
  • belinda_b
    belinda_b Posts: 70 Member
    Don't focus too much on the scale. instead get yourself a cloth or flexible tape measure and measure yourself. keep track every 2 weeks or so. You will notice a difference. remember, muscle can replace fat; pound-for-pound, but will be smaller, so even though you may weigh the same, you could be leaner and stronger!

    Good luck!

    Totally agree. Measure yourself. Way more accurate.
  • MrsORourke
    MrsORourke Posts: 315 Member
    Thank you all! I'll have to take some measurement tonight. I'm going to keep on keeping on...cuz that's the only option.

    :ohwell:
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