so discouraged.. :(

kgprncss01

so discouraged.. I have been eating right for a week now, not cheating at all and counting calories. Drinking only water, and exercising this week...why did i gain 2lbs?!?!? I mean i know i probably wouldnt lose much....but gain? grrr! On the plus side...i do feel great!

TKHappy

The first thing you have to do is ditch the scale!! Dont get me wrong I still use it every now and then....but I do not base my progress on it!! I use how I feel, how my clothes fit, how my muscles pop , how much energy I have!!!

P.S. Way to go so far....keep up the good work!!!!

Time2LoseWeightNOW

I know it's discouraging, but don't rely on the scales, sometimes it takes a while for your body to adjust. Just keep on doing what your doing you will see results.

dsagaties1963

I agree don't use the scale, I go for a weigh in at my doctor's only just so I'm not tempted to step on it, besides mines is way off from my doctor's I like mine better so will not step on it.. Once your body gets used to the changes the weight will come off, go by how you feel. Also I've found if your under stress you either lose or gain weight. Don't be discouraged, think positive you are heading in the right direction and making healthy choices.. Keep your goals in sight, a lift in your heart and a spring in your step! Happy Journey!!

donna_glasgow

the gain could also be related to monthlys or too much salt in your diet yesterday .... both of which make you retain water ..... wait till next week Im sure the scales will be back down again

jennys11

I can understand you feeling discouraged. But you meeting your goal weight is not going to happen over night. Trust the process and don't give up. Just keep going! I had a similar situation where I actually gained when I shouldn't have. I stuck with it and within a week, my weight dropped 5lbs. Sometimes your body has to play catch up, let the stored water go, sometimes muscle is being built, etc. Don't give up and just keep going. Fight your body. Right now it's saying, "I won't let the fat go" - but keep at it, don't give in and you'll see results. Consistency is key!

FunandFitMom

Don't give up! There could be a lot of things going on that added to the scale. But....your feel great - that's a great non-scale victory!

JVandesteeg

Don't get discouraged. You're building muscle! I experienced the same thing, so I know how you feel. My hometown community has a "boot camp" for area women, and we meet 4 nights a week and do very intense hardcore workout (kind of like insanity). SEVERAL of us have gained weight, but we've also lost inches. Hang in there!

dvankuiken

Mr. Scale and I have many disagreements. That's why we have limited encounters. I rely on my measurements. That always boosts my spirits and sanity

maryann123115

Keep your head up and doing things the right way and it will start coming off!

PeggyWoodson

I have been on so many diets throughout my life where I would weigh, get discouraged, and get off the diet. Listen to all these folks who are posting support for you. Ditch the scale except one day a week, in the morning only. The pull of the moon has a lot to do with the amount of water you hold. Sort of the ebb and flow of the tide thing. The amount of sodium you take in and the time of the month has so much to do with it. Face it, our bodies have a lot going on. I added the sodium tab to my food management page so I could keep track of the sodium. One day last week, I weighed in the morning and by night I was up 10 lbs. I kid you not. 10 lbs. No one can gain 10 lbs in a day unless it is fluid. One look at my ankles and I knew where it was. They were so swollen. When I went to bed, I put on a pair of tight leotards (for the compression factor) and propped my legs up on pillows (to aid with the gravity factor) and by morning, I was down 11 lbs. I was so discouraged the night my weight soared like that but I knew that it had to be fluid. Why there was so much finally became clear. I went back and added that sodium tab and sure enough, the day before I had eaten some soup and it had been loaded with sodium. My poor old tired body couldn't handle that much. I have since cut way down on the amount of sodium I'm getting and so far so good.

So yes, the scale can be your worst enemy. Another thing I did was to measure. That is probably more accurate than the scale. Get a tape measure and stay off the scale. And I'm glad you are feeling good. I am too. More energy than I've had in a long time for an old girl.

jennb44

Boy, do I understand your frustration. I was watching everything I ate for about 1 1/2 months back in January and Feb and didn't lose any weight. I am going to be 45 years old in May, have been going thru pre-menopause for the last 2 years and have been on 3 different types of hormone replacement therapy during this time. I have put on 15lbs (most of it is in my middle) in the last 2 years and I am so tired of how I look. I am determined to make this work this time and when I went to see my GYN (who specializes in menopause) this past week and told her of my frustration, she said it is going to take much longer than before because as we age our metabolism slows down (plus the hormones).

So, hearing this is hard, I am not going to lie, but like I said I am determined. Don't be so hard on yourself and say off the scale too. Like the saying goes, it took 2 years to put on the weight, that it will probably take me that long to take it off.

Wishing you much success, my friend!

Jen

gsager

so discouraged.. I have been eating right for a week now, not cheating at all and counting calories. Drinking only water, and exercising this week...why did i gain 2lbs?!?!? I mean i know i probably wouldnt lose much....but gain? grrr! On the plus side...i do feel great!

When people say that they have been eating right it usually means they aren't eating enough.

shanjess89

I understand your pain..I been workin out & eating right now for 3 weeks and i weigh myself every thursday and this week i didnt loose any! i know its alot harder for women to loose weight which makes no sense at all i wish it was the total opposite but keep your head up thats what i keep tellin myself that the weight will come off eventually if you are doing all the right things

shauna9909

I went thru this same thing last week!!! This week I lost over 4 lbs! Hang in there, and keep up the hard work, it will pay off I promise!!!!!

Hellbent_Heidi

I see you want to lose about 30 lbs? Not to sound rude, but you're going to need to change your attitude if you're already discouraged after one week.

Hang in there, and realize this 'journey' takes time for your body to adjust and respond to the positive changes you are making (you already feel better so it IS working). Be sure to track your measurements too, because when the scale doesn't move sometimes, it doesn't mean you aren't making any progress. You can do this..but it isn't going to happen overnight!

lizard053

Don't let it get you down! Sometimes when we change up how we eat, our body's grab on to any excess it can find - water included. I doubt you truly gained anything but water weight. If you want to minimize this effect, try drinking more water. It really does help, especially with keeping bloating and water weight down to a minimum!

If you've newly added exercise, you're going to experience a weight gain. The muscles retain water to repair muscles damaged in the new exercise routine. It's a good thing! Again, drink more water so they learn they don't need to retain so much to repair as you'll be providing ample supply!

Weight loss, eating healthy, exercise, and healthy lifestyle is a really tough change to make! Congrats to you for making this choice!

nikkidish

Yes, just keep going. You could be gaining a bit of muscle from the exercise. Not a doctor, but I always feel like I get a little bigger before I start getting smaller.
It can be frustrating, but persistence is the name of the game.

cbeutler

Keep it up for three weeks. If you don't start to lose by then, take a closer look. Until then keep the faith and don't stress about it.

MamaSonyaP

This week I gained 2 lbs, I think. But I know I lost inches, sometimes you gain and sometimes you lose. We all have to remember to be consistent, dedicated and show up for the fight everyday...even if we don't win it everyday. You'll get there, keep going you've done fabulous so far.

louisey112

The first thing you have to do is ditch the scale!! Dont get me wrong I still use it every now and then....but I do not base my progress on it!! I use how I feel, how my clothes fit, how my muscles pop , how much energy I have!!!

P.S. Way to go so far....keep up the good work!!!!

Totally agree!

ceceradana

Do not be discouraged! You're doing great, especially if your body is telling you. You might have gained 2 lbs. of muscle and not fat, after all muscle is more dense than fat. Keep working hard and don't let the scale dissuade you from your goals. Use your body as an indicator for your health. I hope you have a great rest of the day and thank you for inspiring me! :happy:

Hellbent_Heidi

Yes, just keep going. You could be gaining a bit of muscle from the exercise. Not a doctor, but I always feel like I get a little bigger before I start getting smaller.

I agree about that feeling, although from everything I've read, you aren't 'gaining muscle' that fast...its that your muscles retain water to repair themselves and that shows as an increase on the scale. Either way, if you're eating good and moving your butt...you aren't gaining 'real' weight and shouldn't be worried about it quite yet.

jpfaff2

This post and all the responses were exactly what I needed to hear, too! I have been on MFP for almost 2 weeks and am not seeing the (quick) progress I had hoped for! I found it very helpful and reassuring to read what others have experienced.

Balice57

Congrats for changing your lifestyle. Hang in there, because it will happen. I'm still adjusting my calories and sodium intake. Our bodies get a little confused when we start getting healthy; or they are just not sure we're serious. It's an adventure to keep tweeking and see what really works for you. Try eating more calories one day and less the next, so your body doesn't think you're never going to eat again.

Conylites

Keep it up - I did that two weeks ago and the next week lost 4 lbs. Don't let it get you down - you can beat the pound monsters Congrats on the changes you have made so far.

mcumba

We've all been there at one or another, just stay on your initial plan of losing the lbs!