getting frustrated :(

msgabismit

working out 5 days a week, have only lost 4 lbs in a month and a half! Clothes fit the same, I see no results. I'm going to keep working at it..nothing comes easy..I'm just frustrated.

cowboysfan82288

It's easy to get frustrated at times. We all do. With you working out 5 days a week, you are probably toning up and maybe adding a little muscle. Hang in there. You can add me if you'd like to be friends. Feel free.

msgabismit

Thanks. I will. Requested. I do cardio 45 minutes and then some weights depends on how much time or effort I have. So far, the weight started coming off well..a half a pound a week..and then it just seized..I'm hoping the muscle is what's keeping my weight up and that I will see results soon.

AstridParties

It happens to the best of us....but you can't give in, hang in there...keep doing all the right things and eventually the scale has to move. Stay encouraged!

sharonhauptman

Yup. I know what you mean. I have finished week 8 of effort, and am down 5.2 pounds. I am on a buddy diet with my aunt. together each week we try to meet the goal of staying the same or losing up to but not more than 5 pounds combining the loss of both of us together. I just finished my third week plateau. I call it the resistance diet, because I am tracking all of the things I successfully resist. I am building my mental resistance muscle. I love this approach, because each day I can be proud of all I resisted.

Anyway, this is a fabulous self esteem building approach. I think next week I will lose a few ounces. Thanks for sharing, by the way.

cowboysfan82288

You will. You're just in a few plateau right now. You will break through before long.

pamperedpenguin

I so know the feeling! This week I've only lost .8 oz!
I know a loss is a loss but I busted my a** this week with the exercise, stayed under my calorie goals and to see .8 oz is very discouraging. I even told my husband this morning that I'm giving up.
But then I came to my senses and thought, " just stick with it, it'll happen"
It just is slow going right now. Hope next week is better, for both of us!

msgabismit

Thank you guys. I won't give up. I'm too far along to give up now (even though I haven't lost anything)..I've made it my routine..even when I don't feel like it. I don't even care about the scale..I just really want to see my clothes fit differently or get into a different size pants..that would be my boost.

yoovie

some weights - like 8 pounders or?

msgabismit

I bench 135, leg extend 85, leg curl 65, etc...it's not little weights..so I'm assuming I may be gaining muscle..and I do see the toning in my legs..but no weight has come off...or better said, no inches

yoovie

if you do deadlifts and squats that trims your middle. I added one day a week of deadlifting at the bgeinning of August (thats like 45 minutes a week- thats NOTHING) and I lost 2.5 inches on my waist and 1.5% body fat. I can get into a size 8 way easier now and in more styles as opposed to a 10 where I was before. I didnt think it would have that effect but holy nutballs.

If you really want throw your body for a loop and shake things up- do your weight sessions with anything but the machines for a month. THERE'S A WIN! for real- i wouldnt lead you astray, I love girls. ♥

msgabismit

if you do deadlifts and squats that trims your middle. I added one day a week of deadlifting at the bgeinning of August (thats like 45 minutes a week- thats NOTHING) and I lost 2.5 inches on my waist and 1.5% body fat. I can get into a size 8 way easier now and in more styles as opposed to a 10 where I was before. I didnt think it would have that effect but holy nutballs.

If you really want throw your body for a loop and shake things up- do your weight sessions with anything but the machines for a month. THERE'S A WIN! for real- i wouldnt lead you astray, I love girls. ♥

What do you mean anything but the machines? Like barbells and free weights?

Charlie003

There are many factors involved. What works for me in 45 min cardio each morning on empty stomack. Diet 6 small meals, three are shakes. Weights at night.

yoovie

if you do deadlifts and squats that trims your middle. I added one day a week of deadlifting at the bgeinning of August (thats like 45 minutes a week- thats NOTHING) and I lost 2.5 inches on my waist and 1.5% body fat. I can get into a size 8 way easier now and in more styles as opposed to a 10 where I was before. I didnt think it would have that effect but holy nutballs.

If you really want throw your body for a loop and shake things up- do your weight sessions with anything but the machines for a month. THERE'S A WIN! for real- i wouldnt lead you astray, I love girls. ♥

What do you mean anything but the machines? Like barbells and free weights?

yes - ditch all the machines except the lat pull down and the leg press - maybe the assisted pull up machine. Instead concentrate on the big four, chest press, overhead press (or military press), squats and deadlifts.

Ready to see a super real change in your body? :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

jesusHchris

Your diary is set to private. Nutrition is probably more of a factor than your fitness routines here, although both are very important. Make your diary public if you want people to provide advice in this thread.

msgabismit

if you do deadlifts and squats that trims your middle. I added one day a week of deadlifting at the bgeinning of August (thats like 45 minutes a week- thats NOTHING) and I lost 2.5 inches on my waist and 1.5% body fat. I can get into a size 8 way easier now and in more styles as opposed to a 10 where I was before. I didnt think it would have that effect but holy nutballs.

If you really want throw your body for a loop and shake things up- do your weight sessions with anything but the machines for a month. THERE'S A WIN! for real- i wouldnt lead you astray, I love girls. ♥

What do you mean anything but the machines? Like barbells and free weights?

yes - ditch all the machines except the lat pull down and the leg press - maybe the assisted pull up machine. Instead concentrate on the big four, chest press, overhead press (or military press), squats and deadlifts.

Ready to see a super real change in your body? :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

That sounds very doable. I think I shall add that to my workout..now squats will be a little more difficult because we dont have the long bars in the gym..mostly machines and barbells.

yoovie

if you do deadlifts and squats that trims your middle. I added one day a week of deadlifting at the bgeinning of August (thats like 45 minutes a week- thats NOTHING) and I lost 2.5 inches on my waist and 1.5% body fat. I can get into a size 8 way easier now and in more styles as opposed to a 10 where I was before. I didnt think it would have that effect but holy nutballs.

If you really want throw your body for a loop and shake things up- do your weight sessions with anything but the machines for a month. THERE'S A WIN! for real- i wouldnt lead you astray, I love girls. ♥

What do you mean anything but the machines? Like barbells and free weights?

yes - ditch all the machines except the lat pull down and the leg press - maybe the assisted pull up machine. Instead concentrate on the big four, chest press, overhead press (or military press), squats and deadlifts.

Ready to see a super real change in your body? :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

That sounds very doable. I think I shall add that to my workout..now squats will be a little more difficult because we dont have the long bars in the gym..mostly machines and barbells.

no worries at all - you can totally squat with a barbell or in the smith machine. you got this.

msgabismit

if you do deadlifts and squats that trims your middle. I added one day a week of deadlifting at the bgeinning of August (thats like 45 minutes a week- thats NOTHING) and I lost 2.5 inches on my waist and 1.5% body fat. I can get into a size 8 way easier now and in more styles as opposed to a 10 where I was before. I didnt think it would have that effect but holy nutballs.

If you really want throw your body for a loop and shake things up- do your weight sessions with anything but the machines for a month. THERE'S A WIN! for real- i wouldnt lead you astray, I love girls. ♥

What do you mean anything but the machines? Like barbells and free weights?

yes - ditch all the machines except the lat pull down and the leg press - maybe the assisted pull up machine. Instead concentrate on the big four, chest press, overhead press (or military press), squats and deadlifts.

Ready to see a super real change in your body? :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

That sounds very doable. I think I shall add that to my workout..now squats will be a little more difficult because we dont have the long bars in the gym..mostly machines and barbells.

no worries at all - you can totally squat with a barbell or in the smith machine. you got this.

I wish we had a smith machine..omg I'd love one..I LOVE THEM! Anyways, the fact that you inserted Barney into this thread, you are even more awesome. Thanks for your help.

kellyallday

if you do deadlifts and squats that trims your middle. I added one day a week of deadlifting at the bgeinning of August (thats like 45 minutes a week- thats NOTHING) and I lost 2.5 inches on my waist and 1.5% body fat. I can get into a size 8 way easier now and in more styles as opposed to a 10 where I was before. I didnt think it would have that effect but holy nutballs.

If you really want throw your body for a loop and shake things up- do your weight sessions with anything but the machines for a month. THERE'S A WIN! for real- i wouldnt lead you astray, I love girls. ♥

What do you mean anything but the machines? Like barbells and free weights?

yes - ditch all the machines except the lat pull down and the leg press - maybe the assisted pull up machine. Instead concentrate on the big four, chest press, overhead press (or military press), squats and deadlifts.

Ready to see a super real change in your body? :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

That sounds very doable. I think I shall add that to my workout..now squats will be a little more difficult because we dont have the long bars in the gym..mostly machines and barbells.

Hmm... No weight machines? Will have to try that out... BUMP

mgobluetx12

How come no one is saying that 4lbs in a month is great? It is! One pound a week is a safe, healthy amount to lose and you should be rejoicing that the scale is moving for you!