Please Help

rowlandk

I started Kosama 3 weeks ago. I eat 1700 calories per day religiously and workout with Kosama 6 days a week for an hour. The workouts range from kettlebells (strength) to kickboxing, plyo and yoga. I started this program weighing 190.4 pounds. Last week I was down to 188.8, but this week I'm right back up at 190.6? I don't understand how this is possible. I have been sore pretty much every day since starting this program, so is it possible that I'm retaining water? I'm getting very scared, as I have to lose one size by May 19 in order to fit into a Maid of Honor dress that I (stupidly) ordered a size too small as motivation. I was so excited when I saw the scale say 188.8 and thought for sure that the weight would keep coming off and it obviously hasn't. Does anyone have any advice?

sweebum

Take your measurements! I thought my workout wasn't working when I lost only 1 lb, but I lost 6.5"!:flowerforyou:

And you will usually gain or maintain the first few weeks of any new workout (especially) strength as your muscles are grabbing water. It's temporary, keep going.

rowlandk

Thank you! I will take my measurements tonight! We measured when the program began and I copied all my information down to take home with me. Hopefully that will tell me whether or not it's working! I appreciate the advice

mrswinstead

Take your measurements! I thought my workout wasn't working when I lost only 1 lb, but I lost 6.5"!:flowerforyou:

And you will usually gain or maintain the first few weeks of any new workout (especially) strength as your muscles are grabbing water. It's temporary, keep going.

This is so true!! I have a 40th birthday coming up on May 13th and I ordered my dress in a size 8 (I was wearing a size 12). In January, I started consistently working out with my trainer doing strength training 3 days a week and cardio casually whenever. By February, I dropped one pants size (10), but my scale barely moved. I added another day of strength training and started doing cardio (intervals) 4 days a week the last week of February. My scale went up atleast 5lbs but my inches were decreasing. I decided to increase my daily calories because my workouts are now more intense. Well, over the past 3 days I have weighed myself and I am down 6lbs and my size 10's are becoming loose. I certainly know I will be in my dress before my party on May 12th. I hope this helps a little!!