Fed up of working out hard but not seeing any weight loss?

a_new_dawn

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"I read posts from people getting discouraged about working out, eating right, but not seeing the scale budge. The scale can be deceiving if you are actively exercising. Your muscles are getting stronger, you are getting trimmer, but the actual "weight" stays the same. This is why! Muscle is denser than fat. Don't get discouraged! You ARE making progress!"

CrazyGraciegirl

great way to look at it. xx

stroken96

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mariposa224

Right! Don't get discouraged over a number on a scale, especially when you can see/feel your body changing! Take pictures and measurements!!!!!!

scorpiorlr

Wow that is a great visual

Gloria415

Thanks for the pix. I really needed that today. I am one of the many people getting discouraged because I don't see the numbers drop but after this pix I don't really care as long as I start shrinking..LOL! Thanks.

juicemoogan

When in doubt... Measure yourself!!

You would be surprised if the scale hasn't moved but the inches are coming off.. you are doing things right!!

mummma

great post x

Flossykirk

I needed this. My numbers don't move very quickly but I am still shrinking! Measuring is the only way I can see progress the past 3 months!!
Thanks for the reminder!!

SlinkyNewMe

"Like" button!

suzclark66

Wow! I needed that one! People keep telling me I look smaller and I keep telling them I've actually been gaining weight! Thanks for putting it in perspective for me! There have been times I wanted to give up because of it!

BeingWiser

LOVE THIS!!

YummyTpn

Wow, that really puts it into perspective, thank you for the great visual!

KatrinaG2012

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btwestra

thanks for the post...burn the fat!

kmkizziar

So what do you do if you are working hard, consistantly coming in under your calorie goal but still not seeing a difference, scale, mirror or inches? This is what I find discouraging...
:sad:

Gwenski

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! Finally, a visual to help explain that fat takes up more space than muscle of the same weight... which is what people mean when they incorrectly say "muscle weighs more than fat"

leomom72

yep..my numbers have been staying the same, and with that, i get annoyed..i wish i had actively measured my inches, but i didnt, but all i know is i can fit into a size 6/8 pant..its true, this pic:drinker:

tinam76

i needed to see this today because it was my weigh in day i am only 2 weeks in first week 5 pound loss today 2 pounds going to buy measuring tape. thanks

Charisse1011

I totally agree,the scale is your worst enemy.....measure yourself, let your clothes be the judge....

kurenaikumo

That scale on the left makes me want to vomit....

LA_proud

Thanks for the pix....like all others I needed that today!

mookirat

Thank you, thats given me a bit more motivation as I've been working out like crazy for almost 6 weeks now, yet have only lost 1/2 a pound. Havent noticed much change to my body although my friends have said I'm looking like I've lost weight, I can't see it yet. Thankfully my fitness levels have improved which gives me the kick i need to continue.

Smackemdanno

I have been busting hump for the past 5 weeks with weights and cardio, almost an hour a day with no weight loss. I read a post that said take a week off. I did and kept eating within my goal without exercise and the lifting and the weight is melting off. 2 lbs in 2 days. Granted is may be atrophied muscle a bit but it sure puts a smile on my face each morning I hop on the scale. I think I will do this until I hit another plateau and then pour on the cardio and weights again.

DMVButterfly

i'm going through the same thing now. when i went through the same thing before, i just kept going and eventually the weight came off QUICKLY! you may want to consider playing with your calories (believe it or not, sometimes a day or two of increased calories - by 200 - 300 cals) and then going back to your regular calorie intake will move you out of a plataeu). also, consider changing up your exercise routine - if you now start with cardio and then do weight training - start with weight training and end with cardio. or if you work out for an 1 doing both, then do all cardio and no weight training for a couple of days to a week. you may have tried all of these things already, but these have helped me in the past.

DMVButterfly

THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE PIC!

mcrowe1016

But which one weighs more??? ::wink wink::

GailEMac

that's just the motivation I needed. Thanks xxx

LookatMeNow8405

GREAT EXAMPLE!! THANKS

slim_photographer

I hear this so much I start to accept it as a fact.
+ I like the way the FAT is reaching into the muscle mass

FR89

That's a great way to look at it.. sometimes you have to see the full picture then the number on the scale... :ohwell: