Two Weeks and Nothing

batgreen
batgreen Posts: 66
edited December 21 in Health and Weight Loss
Ive been eating great and exercising abiut 3 or 4 times a week and nothing. I weighed my self this mronig and Im almost a pound heavier. I dont get it. Can someone explain this to me?

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  • MinkyMoo13
    MinkyMoo13 Posts: 354 Member
    gaining muscle?? I haven't lost anything since joining which sucks.. I have definitely been trying too.. What exercise do you do? Do you go to a gym? I just got my gym to do a better exercise program for me as the one i was doing wasn't working.. that might be worth doing?
  • bradthemedic
    bradthemedic Posts: 623 Member
    1. Muscle gain.
    2. Water retention
    3. Sodium levels?

    This will lead to an increase in "scale weight" which is NOT fat. Therefore you should not worry about it. Muscle burns fat, so you're actually in better shape 1lb "heavier" than you were before. :)
  • morkiemama
    morkiemama Posts: 894 Member
    No way it is muscle. Muscle is not that easy to gain. However, it could be water retention from the muscles repairing themselves due to the new workout routine. Your body is just adjusting to your new program. :) Keep with it!
  • newfitTasha
    newfitTasha Posts: 56 Member
    are you getting enough sleep ? drinking enough water ? Try changing up your exercise routine often so your body doesn't get bored. That's all I can think of ..
  • MsTaurus30
    MsTaurus30 Posts: 55
    Maybe it's too soon, i'll say give yourself a full month then check again before you get discourage. :)
  • batgreen
    batgreen Posts: 66
    Thanks for the replies....I run on the treadmill for 30 minutes 4 times a week. I also lift weights but Im not as consistent with that as I am with running. I am 33 now but in my 20s, I remmeber weight just fell off.
  • bjohs
    bjohs Posts: 1,225 Member
    Ive been eating great and exercising abiut 3 or 4 times a week and nothing. I weighed my self this mronig and Im almost a pound heavier. I dont get it. Can someone explain this to me?

    From one woman to another... it sucks to be female sometimes. :) Don't fret too much about the weight fluctuations. Here's something that may help ease your mind:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/bjohs/view/small-weight-gain-don-t-panic-127354
  • mag101492
    mag101492 Posts: 1
    It takes patience. Give yourself some more time. Don't stop!
  • batgreen
    batgreen Posts: 66
    Ive been eating great and exercising abiut 3 or 4 times a week and nothing. I weighed my self this mronig and Im almost a pound heavier. I dont get it. Can someone explain this to me?

    From one woman to another... it sucks to be female sometimes. :) Don't fret too much about the weight fluctuations. Here's something that may help ease your mind:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/bjohs/view/small-weight-gain-don-t-panic-127354

    Very imformative. Thank you:) Im going to keep going and weight myself again in a few weeks. I am also going to measure myself. Ive never done that before.
  • joannbrunton
    joannbrunton Posts: 93 Member
    HAVE YOU RECORDED ALL OF YOUR FOOD INTAKE? WHEN I DON'T LOSE IT'S BECAUSE I'VE EATEN TOO MANY CALORIES FOR THE EXERCISE I'VE DONE THAT DAY. I JUST FOUND MYFITNESSPAL AND LOVE IT.....YOU DO HAVE TO ENTER EVERY BITE YOU TAKE....
  • LeggyKettleBabe
    LeggyKettleBabe Posts: 300 Member
    It is not simple as eating right and working out. It takes your body time to adjust to what you are doing and stressing out bout it will only frustrate you make you overeat and hold on to weight. Do the right things, eat right, work out, sleep well and it will happen. I just had a 5 week plateau its frustrating but I didnt give up or overeat.

    Hang in there, btw the forums are full of ****. Find some fit friends that are willing to help and go from there.
  • batgreen
    batgreen Posts: 66
    It is not simple as eating right and working out. It takes your body time to adjust to what you are doing and stressing out bout it will only frustrate you make you overeat and hold on to weight. Do the right things, eat right, work out, sleep well and it will happen. I just had a 5 week plateau its frustrating but I didnt give up or overeat.

    Hang in there, btw the forums are full of ****. Find some fit friends that are willing to help and go from there.

    LOL. Yes...people need to pick and choose who to have as friends. Thanks
  • jaimison711
    jaimison711 Posts: 9 Member
    dont eat or drink anything late at night. and try just walking everyday. i use to go to the gym like you and i felt like it wasnt coming off like i had hoped. but the last 2 weeks i've been walking to and from work (i have that luxury to do that) and have lost 5lbs. it is a 2.5 mile walk each way so Im getting 5 miles a day but i feel like this is the 1st time i've seen such a difference in the first couple weeks of dieting. i've also really been strict with my calories as well. but i would suggest casual walking daily!
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