Frustrated, I need help

Robin9

I have been living my new lifestyle for 7 weeks now, and have lost minimal pounds (7 to be exact). I have been eating my cals according to MFP. I exercise religiously, 5-6 days a week, 30 mins on the elliptical with 20 mins of strength training afterward. Last week I uped my elliptical time to 45 mins (interval training) as well as increased my incline and resistance as well as 20 min of strength training and I gained 5 pounds!! arrgh! I know I am gaining muscle and loosing inches (12" all over to be exact) but I still can not help but to be frustrated when I look at the scale. At what point will I start seeing numbers go down on the scale? I understand those numbers on the scale are not as important as inches but it still frustrates me! any advice/input would be appreciated!!

gemiwing

Don't knock your progress! You've lost a pound a week and that's impressive to keep up for that long. Give yourself a pat on the back for having the power to stick with it even though you're not seeing what you want yet.

Some thoughts-
My trainer recommends doing weight lifting first- then cardio.
Have you tried HIIT workouts?
Are you eating your exercise calories? Perhaps tweaking this might help.
Try measuring your body fat percentage. It's a tangible measurement that won't conflict with the straingth training you're doing. Gives you the 'fun' of the scale- but without negating your work.


It's frustrating when we feel like we're doing everything right- but not going anywhere. Sounds like it's just time to tweak your plan. :flowerforyou:

zibbity

It was the same for me when I first started, and let me tell you, it really is frustrating. Are you drinking enough water? Make sure to drink tons of water. I know that the scale wasn't moving for the first month and a half, but I increased my water intake and stuck with what I was doing, and the pounds just started to shed.

But inches lost is awesome! At least you know its working!

barbiecat

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never, never, never give up
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pay attention to what everyone has said so far
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take a look at what you are eating----is every calorie a nutritious calorie or do you have too many empty calories?
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do not give up:bigsmile:

08sweek

I have a similar problem! So I can sympathize. I have been living a new life style with following my MFP cals, eating correctly (and my exercise cals!) and exercising 4-5 times per week about 1.5 hours a session. I've seen little to no change in my weight or inches. I just keep telling myself not to give up, you're living healthier and that's what matters. So I will convey the same to you, Keep working, even if you're not seeing the results you want, you are living a healthier life! That's something to be proud of even through frustration.

toots99

Read this...hope it helps!

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/60459-the-dieting-dilema-bad-food-worse-ideas

sarabear

No one will gain 5 pounds of muscle in a week, check to make sure your cals and sodium are in check, sodium retains water!

laddyboy

I have a similar problem! So I can sympathize. I have been living a new life style with following my MFP cals, eating correctly (and my exercise cals!) and exercising 4-5 times per week about 1.5 hours a session. I've seen little to no change in my weight or inches. I just keep telling myself not to give up, you're living healthier and that's what matters. So I will convey the same to you, Keep working, even if you're not seeing the results you want, you are living a healthier life! That's something to be proud of even through frustration.

Sounds like you are in starvation mode. You may need to eat more. Read the link posted above this.