Not really losing, why?

DantheMan2517

I burn a boatload of calories from cycling, spinning and general exercise. I never really see the weight loss I'm hoping for. I eat very nutritiously, pretty much don't drink alcohol anymore except for wine with dinner. I don't do dessert, snacking or eating after 9pm. Why can't I lose? I've been doing MFP for about a week and a half and dropped maybe 5 lbs. Not sure what else I should be doing. I don't feel like I'm in starvation mode although I get a little pop-up on my iPod saying I'm not consuming enough calories and that I may be in starvation mode. I don't feel hungry, tired or anxious. I just keep asking myself, what is going to work for me???

Dan

retanaj

Sometimes you build muscle before you lose weight. Muscle is actually what burns the fat and makes you lose. If you notice that you are eating better, exercising more but not losing weight it's probably because you are gaining muscle and when that's done, the weight should start shedding off. It sounds like you're doing amazing though!

seekingstrengthX2

For starters, 5lb loss in a week in a half is pretty good, I'd say.

Other than that, if MFP is giving you the starvation mode warning, it means you aren't eating enough. If you are "burning a boatload of calories" via exercise, you need to be properly fueling your body. You will lose MORE weight by eating all the calories you are allowed (including those earned from exercise).

maddiedog22

In the last 2 months I've lost about 10lbs take measurements too

honestlysweet

I am not sure what you are saying, because I can't comprehend that you are saying that five pounds in a week and a half is not good enough. That is waaaaayyyyy better than average. Most people lose that in a month or even two months. I have been at it since Jan and only lost about eight. So I say keep at it and you will reach your goal in time.

Also, if you want to see results in a different way, measure your waist and hips and arms and thighs. Measure every week and record the measurements.