Weight loss slow down from workouts?

uhohitstaylor

I have lost 23 pounds in just under 3 months and very recently started working out, but since doing so, haven't seen the scale budge! I still have a ways to go, and don't think I'm building enough muscle to qualify the "muscle weighs more than fat theory"

What gives? Feel free to check my diary and let me know opinions! Thank you!

diannethegeek

How recently did you start your workouts? It's not uncommon to see no change or even a gain right after we start a new exercise routine because the body floods sore muscles with water to help them heal. Drink lots of fluids to help flush out the excess and the scale should start to move in the right direction soon.

diannethegeek

And looking at your diary, you should really consider eating back more of your exercise calories to help fuel your workouts. Less than 1200 calories is not a lot for your body to work with.

DavPul

This is the part where you're going to want to rely more on the mirror and a tape measure than the scale. I just went thru the same thing. For the month of June I decided to lift much heavier than I had been when I lost my first 30 pounds. The scale reacted predictably and I put about 4 pounds back on. Disappointing, but I accomplished my strength goals.

But then I looked at the photos. Total difference. Much, much much better looking body even with the extra weight. Used a tape measure all over and turns out my body fat % went down too. The way my workout buddy described it is that I went from starting to look like a thinner guy to starting to look like a fitter guy. And now the weight is starting to come off again so it's the best of both worlds for me.

jennifer907

Yes this happened to me too. I gained initially due to delayed onset muscle soreness. A previous poster mentioned your body retains water after starting to workout and it's true! But as the other poster said, measurements are key. I hadn't seen much change with weight, but I did lose 6 total inches from my figure, so the workouts were definitely doing something, even if the scale was slow to realize.

meshashesha2012

yes. it also depends on the type of workouts you do and he main focus.

i'm really big into weight lifting so i think that's the main reason my weight loss has been so slow. i lift heavy so i have to eat enough calories recover. if i only did cardio i bet i could easily drop my calories down to 1200-1400 and therefore have quicker weight loss.