1st time marathoner

dcdwyer

I joined myfitnesspal because I need help tracking my caloric intake. I have been training for my first marathon with Team in Training and have not lost 1 pound. I have run over 112 miles in less than two months. What's up with that?

alf1163

Wow, training for a marathon, congrats!!! :drinker: :drinker: You might be overating. It is great you decided to track your calories. You will get a better picture of how many calories you are taking in. And track how many calories you are burning as well. Good luck!! :flowerforyou:

kechiemc

Congratulations on signing up for your first marathon!

Welcome to the site. This site is amazing. You will get so much support here.

I am a new runner too. I have been running for 2 years now. I ran for over a year and did not lose a pound. Once I joined this site and started tracking my calories I started to lose weight. Be sure to stay hydrated. It will help keep you from overfueling.

You can do it:flowerforyou:

skywalker

Don't be discouraged. Worry more about your measurements than your weight. I didn't lose much weight when I did a marathon, but I reshaped areas of my body. Good Luck!!! :happy: :happy:

kechiemc

Don't be discouraged. Worry more about your measurements than your weight. I didn't lose much weight when I did a marathon, but I reshaped areas of my body. Good Luck!!! :happy: :happy:

I forgot about that! That was my experience too. It was frustrating b/c people kept asking me if I was losing weight and I wasn't even though I was looking more fit. Hang in there.

MOMOFTWO29

Hello and welcome to MFP, the best website ever. You will love this site, if you don't already. I love it here. This site is so supportive, helpful, motivational, easy to use, and everyone here is so nice and friendly. I just wanted to wish you a lot of success on your weight loss journey. You can do this!!!!!! :flowerforyou: