Is it Just Me...

ehte_h

Or does my body take FOREVER to lose weight... it's really bizzare that I weigh in every week but the numbers stay the same. This would upset me in the past, but i've been having plenty of NSV's to make up for it (non scale victories - such as clothes fitting better etc...)

But the numbers on the scale stay the same, then out of no where like a month and a half of weekly weigh ins I lose 2-4lbs. Does this happen to anyone else or is it just me?? I hate waiting and wish I could lose 1lb a week on the scale regularly

lizard053

I'm just the same way. I lose VERY slowly. No matter how hard I work out, no matter how well I eat. Weight loss is slow. Just be happy with the losses you do see, and those NSV's are awesome! I know, not as gratifying as seeing the scale go down, but at least clothing is fitting better!

ehte_h

I love you!!! Finally someone who understands my pain. It's like my body is hanging on very tightly to every ounce of fat... we'll get there one day

AnneGenevieveS

I'm right there with you. I've been the same for a couple of months now... so close to goal, but feels so far away!

ehte_h

I'm not even close to goal lol

lizard053

I'm a long way from goal! And I'm still struggling! LOL!

AnneGenevieveS

well I feeeeel like I struggled to get close. haha. it took YEARs even if you start from my highest. haha

bcattoes

I tend to lose in spurts too. I would weeks with little or no loss, then suddenly lose 2-3 in a week. It usually takes at least 3 weeks to see the first loss. I have no idea why. I've always been like that.

nutandbutter

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/of-whooshes-and-squishy-fat.html

^ good read.

Sarahmeridith

I feel the same way, I finally have been able to get the scale to go down another pound after burning about 500 calories a day the last few days. it sucks but eventually we will get there dont give up!

craziedazie

Yes I lose like that....nothing for a few weeks and then a solid 2 pounds out of nowhere. It is very strange. and can be frustrating if you stress over it.

^ that link was very interesting

DataBased

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/of-whooshes-and-squishy-fat.html

^ good read.

Thank you - very valuable info!

jomiley23

If you're not measuring your inches, do that. I actually gained two pounds this week, according to the scale. But I took my measurements after ten faithful days of staying within calorie range and walking/running. Down 5" between my waist, bust, and hips.

The scale is NOT your friend.

you

Seriously
Can't
Accept or
Live by
Everything it says.

Took me the last three months to learn this. I lost 11 pounds - then a whole month of nothing - then I lost 5 pounds - then SLOWLY lost another 2 over the next two weeks. Now I'm up a little, but smaller. And because of those measurements and good MFP friends who can relate - I ain't stressin'!

Hang in there!

Warmbloodwear

:grumble: Thank you for posting this!
Im in the same boat and im working my *kitten* off! Why so easy to put on so hard to take off!!!!
My clothes are fitting better so I should not complain...

ehte_h

Still going very sloooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwllllllllllllyyyyyyyyyyyy lol