why am i not losing?

mitzhogue

okay, so i've been at or under my calories for a week now, walking every day.. but instead of losing my 1 pound, i've gained 2..... what's going on here?

psideon

Body may be adjusting... muscles building to accommodate walking routine, etc.
Don't fret, stay with it and make sure you consume at least 1200 calories a day to stay above "starving".

Good luck and God speed~!

IveLanded

1) your very first week isn't really a good basis to judge. it didn't take a week to put on the weight, it won't take a week to take it off.
2) 2lbs is a minor fluctuation that could be a result of water, your time of the month, or any number of things. you'll find a lot of folks here don't really pay too much attention to that small of a weight loss/gain.
3) since your diary is closed, I can't tell but my guess is you either are eating too little or you don't have the appropriate calorie deficit built into your plan or you aren't working out enough or you are eating the wrong foods. Or combination of all of those.

tobielauren

How much under have you been?
Have you been missing hidden calories or not burning as much as you think you are?
It can be water weight.
How often do you weigh yourself?

mitzhogue

every other day...

therealangd

Water retention.

mitzhogue

i messed up on saturday... and i know that usually doesn't show until a couple days after.. so maybe that's what it is. it must be the exercise though, because i can lose weight when i just cut calories... i dunno. i feel better.. that's a good thing.

_stephanie0

:explode: so many undereaters

what is your cal range, how much are you consuming.
you probably arent eating enough... im losing at 1900.... use this http://scoobysworkshop.com/accurate-calorie-calculator/

itsjustdawn

okay, so i've been at or under my calories for a week now, walking every day.. but instead of losing my 1 pound, i've gained 2..... what's going on here?

What's your calorie limit?

staceyo1211

I'd like to know too....Im up 5 pounds. Ive been exercising everyday and staying within my calories. Its very frustrating! ive worked to hard for the scale to go the other way

stanvoodoo

To really be able to help you have to provide alot more info and opening diary would be a big help!

But in lieu of that......

Min calories is 1200 net, that's after exercise...

8 cups of water

Limit sodium, fat and simple carbs - junk food and fast food

Increase Protein, fiber and complex carbs

Increase exercise Frequency, Itensity and Time as often as you can...

Be patient and take measurements, don't just rely on the scale.

Best of luck!!!

JennaM222

give yourself a MONTH if healthy eating, and work outs. THEN step on the scale, or, see how loose your pants are fitting

KrystieNye

You may not be eating enough calories. I try to eat at least 1500/day, even on days I don't excercise. Drink at least 8 cups of water/day, and make sure you're eating enough calories.

Bobby_Clerici

okay, so i've been at or under my calories for a week now, walking every day.. but instead of losing my 1 pound, i've gained 2..... what's going on here?

One week is not enough time to gauge progress. Think long-term.
Also, I had to tweak my input to find my zone. Just don't get discouraged.
Make sure your exercise burn rates and activity levels are right, Give it a few months, then let's see where you are.
It's not a race, but just keep punching - never say die!

kathy329

Quite often I have noticed I will gain right before i lose. My stomach will be bloated. And all of a sudden it goes down ( weight and bloating).

Yanicka1

It can be many things

Water weight
Not measuring correctly your food
Under eating+ over training
Constipated
Normal fluctuations

rconway906

Remember muscle weighs more than fat, so if you're gaining weight it could be muscle. Take your measurements and record them once a week. If you don't lose weight but lose inches it will be encouraging.

Mrsbrandnewmeslimandtrim

bump

tryinghard71

Only weigh monthly. Instead measure weekly and log. My scale did not move for two months but I was losing and half inch or an inch a week. The scale can be a demotivating because it does not tell the whole story.

lindaw66

you migt not be eating enough calories, I would check out this group, there is a lot of good information
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/3817-eat-more-to-weigh-less

mitzhogue

unlocked... looking back.. maybe i haven't done as well as i thought i did.. it's still progress though

_stephanie0

you migt not be eating enough calories, I would check out this group, there is a lot of good information
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/3817-eat-more-to-weigh-less

best advice ever..i rarely stray from this group

psuLemon

Remember muscle weighs more than fat, so if you're gaining weight it could be muscle. Take your measurements and record them once a week. If you don't lose weight but lose inches it will be encouraging.

This is 100% false. First, you need to eat at a calorie surplus to gain mass as you can't create something from nothing. Second, you need a workout routine that would substantiate muscle growth (and walking/cardio won't build muscle) and lastly women can only gain about 1/2 a lb of muscle as week and that is even difficult to do.

Water weight fluctuation is more likely the cause but there are a few things you should evaluate; am I eating enough (below is general guidelines to how much you can lose based on your goals) and how has your diet been (did you have a lot of sodium based items the day before which will cause water flucuation)




If you have 75+ lbs to lose 2 lbs/week is ideal,
If you have 40-75 lbs to lose 1.5 lbs/week is ideal,
If you have 25-40 lbs to lose 1 lbs/week is ideal,
If you have 15 -25 lbs to lose 0.5 to 1.0 lbs/week is ideal, and
If you have less than 15 lbs to lose 0.5 lbs/week is ideal.

erinfreck2

girlfriend!!! the scale is the devil!!! do not weigh again for at least one month. you are starting a new life style and your body is waking up. muscles weigh more and walking will build them up some. eat more is another thing. you need to be at 1200 at least on days you dont workout and days you do 1350 to 1500 is a good range. of course all whole wheat, veggies, fruit and lean meat. alcohol needs to be cut out or lowered to at least one special day a week. alcohol of any kind turns off your metabolism for at least 48 hrs!! so one glass a night can be affecting your balance. finally, you are awesome and are doing something that is good for you. dont forget why your doing this or why you made the decision to do it. oh, another footnote, stress is the number one reason people do not loose weight. do all the healthy things and just let your body take its natural course. all your "goals" will fall into place. for now just enjoy knowing you made the commitment to be healthy.

suejonestx

Try adding in more veggies. A week is not much time, just keep doing what your doing right and reassess in a month.

Meaganandcheese

Remember muscle weighs more than fat, so if you're gaining weight it could be muscle. Take your measurements and record them once a week. If you don't lose weight but lose inches it will be encouraging.

This is 100% false. First, you need to eat at a calorie surplus to gain mass as you can't create something from nothing. Second, you need a workout routine that would substantiate muscle growth (and walking/cardio won't build muscle) and lastly women can only gain about 1/2 a lb of muscle as week and that is even difficult to do.

Water weight fluctuation is more likely the cause but there are a few things you should evaluate; am I eating enough (below is general guidelines to how much you can lose based on your goals) and how has your diet been (did you have a lot of sodium based items the day before which will cause water flucuation)




If you have 75+ lbs to lose 2 lbs/week is ideal,
If you have 40-75 lbs to lose 1.5 lbs/week is ideal,
If you have 25-40 lbs to lose 1 lbs/week is ideal,
If you have 15 -25 lbs to lose 0.5 to 1.0 lbs/week is ideal, and
If you have less than 15 lbs to lose 0.5 lbs/week is ideal.

This.

Plus the fact that a week is barely enough time to tell if you're making progress. Slow your roll a little and focus on building healthy habits instead of the number on the scale.

yoovie

Youre expecting insane results too fast.

CX24

I found I had to go to a low-carb eating plan to lose. I did it for 2 weeks, then added more carbs but kept calories in range. Maybe you are carb sensitive.

missiontofitness

Two and a half year old thread.