Am I doing something wrong???

Peppermint88
Peppermint88 Posts: 14 Member
in Motivation and Support
I've been using MFP for the last 3 weeks, this is the start of my fourth. I'm exercising 4/5 times a week and I have cut out fizzy drinks which were my real downfall before. I'm eating much healthier and sticking to my calorie intake. Despite all this hard work I am losing weight very very slowly.
I started off at 150lbs I am 5"2 so I looked very pudgy but not fat. I am down to 147lbs now after the 3 weeks. I have lost an inch on my arms and an inch on my thighs as well. My face is noticeably skinnier which is great.
How long will it be before the weight starts dropping off faster or am I best just maintaining my routine and let the weight go slowly?

Anyone in the same situation I'd love to hear from you

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  • kenazfehu
    kenazfehu Posts: 1,188 Member
    You're doing just fine. It's supposed to be a slow process.
    It's frustrating, though. I want the fat to fall off overnight.
  • Lrdoflamancha
    Lrdoflamancha Posts: 1,280 Member
    A pound a week is perfect. The very best thing to have is patience. Keep doing what you are doing...it is working. Remember You did't put it on in a month or even 6. It will not come off very fast either.
  • ncurtis52
    ncurtis52 Posts: 17 Member
    How old are you? If you are over 40 your metabolism will have changed slightly. How much of your caloric intake is carb related? Are they from veges and fruits or processed foods?
    You are doing AWESOME...this is NOT the time to get discouraged!!!! Look where you were three weeks ago!!

    Blessings,
    Nancy
  • Kimjanebrooks
    Kimjanebrooks Posts: 253 Member
    Same here. I've lost 4lbs in 4 weeks. Very frustrating but everyone on here says that is the best way to lose weight. At least you know you are losing fat and not water or anything. Keep at it!
  • blakejohn
    blakejohn Posts: 1,129 Member
    slow and steady 3 pounds in 3 weeks thats a pound a week thats good weight lost, give it at leasat 3 months 6 would be better a year would be best a lifetime of heathy eating and exercise is the real goal
  • wgn4166
    wgn4166 Posts: 771 Member
    Don't get down. It has taken me a month to lose 1 pound. I get very frustrated when the scales don't move but I am happy that I am losing inches. Its a slow process for me. I have to remind myself that this is not a race. I have a goal, and I now see it is going to take longer than I thought, but, I will get there.
    Good luck to you!
  • Monalisa85
    Monalisa85 Posts: 31 Member
    I'm right there with you. I've lost 4 pounds and I've been at it since first of June! I can understand your frustration cause I've felt that as well but giving up is NOT an option. It takes time so just keep doing what you're doing!
  • postrockandcats
    postrockandcats Posts: 1,145 Member
    A pound a week is where you want to be! A slower weight loss is more apt to succeed. :)
  • hellohappylisa
    hellohappylisa Posts: 141 Member
    It's been a month and you've lost inches and...you're complaining? LOL I think you've got your priorities messed up.
  • kisharvey
    kisharvey Posts: 1
    If you are working out a lot, you may be putting on muscle, which weighs more than fat. Therefore you may drop inches before pounds. As long as you're making progress, don't worry so much about the scale. I once worked out with a trainer for 6 months to lose 10 pounds. I only lost about 6, but I lost 3 inches on my waist, and inch on my thighs and 2 inches in my hips. Hang in there!
  • CarrieStL
    CarrieStL Posts: 162 Member
    I've been using MFP for the last 3 weeks, this is the start of my fourth. I'm exercising 4/5 times a week and I have cut out fizzy drinks which were my real downfall before. I'm eating much healthier and sticking to my calorie intake. Despite all this hard work I am losing weight very very slowly.
    I started off at 150lbs I am 5"2 so I looked very pudgy but not fat. I am down to 147lbs now after the 3 weeks. I have lost an inch on my arms and an inch on my thighs as well. My face is noticeably skinnier which is great.
    How long will it be before the weight starts dropping off faster or am I best just maintaining my routine and let the weight go slowly?

    Anyone in the same situation I'd love to hear from you

    1 lb/week is normal and healthy loss
  • skylark94
    skylark94 Posts: 2,036 Member
    A pound a week is a really good loss! Keep doing what you are doing. Getting healthy and staying that way is a lifetime commitment. Slow and steady is the best approach for long term success.
  • JeSuisPrest
    JeSuisPrest Posts: 2,005 Member
    You are doing great!!!!
  • gjulie
    gjulie Posts: 391
    Nothing!!!!you are doing just fine Im about 5 ft 2 and in April I weighd 168 lbs now Im 145 am finding it very difficult to loose anymore so have just started 30 day shred to see will it help!!! you are doing great if you kep loosing like that you will see a big difference in a month or two!
  • _kannnd
    _kannnd Posts: 247 Member
    Losing it slower works better. With logging your food and such you are learning to eat healthier which is one of the most important things. The number on the scale shouldn't be what drives you. You said that you have lost inches. That's the important part. The number on the scale can fluctuate so much. I weigh myself everyday, but I don't let that number define me. Instead, I measure monthly to see the major differences. Those numbers mean more to me. 1lb a week is a pretty good average. :)
  • Koldnomore
    Koldnomore Posts: 1,613 Member
    If you don't have huge amounts of weight to lose 1lb / week is really good. It slows down the closer you are to your 'goal'. If you are concerned you may want to look into the 'roadmap' http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/682138-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12 and make sure that you are eating enough calories for your age, size and activity level and not rely only on MFP.
  • LilPinkNinja
    LilPinkNinja Posts: 68
    Keep it up girl, you are doing great! The fact that you can SEE and FEEL a difference is worth so much more than what the scale says!
  • Peppermint88
    Peppermint88 Posts: 14 Member
    MFP definitely motivates me to keep going. I enjoy my new lifestyle and lots more energy.
    I'll keep plugging away at it and I am sure by Christmas time I will notice a huge difference.
    I'm only 24.
    I've had my period this week and usually I have really heavy cramps but this week I don't even notice I have it! I'm hoping that more weight will come off once my period is over as I usual bloat during it
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    What everyone said. One pound a week is what you should be losing and what you should be aiming to lose.

    If you've got your goals set to 2 or 1.5 pounds a week, change it to one pound a week. Your body can only burn so much fat at at time anyway, so going lower on calories doesn't help.
  • hendinerik
    hendinerik Posts: 287 Member
    Sounds like you're doing great - the changes will come if you stick with it. Sounds like a good beginning!
  • PetulantOne
    PetulantOne Posts: 2,131 Member
    One pound a week is perfect at that weight. Keep doing what you're doing. I'm around the same weight, 153, and a lot of weeks I lose .5 a pound a week.
  • Krys_140
    Krys_140 Posts: 648 Member
    MFP definitely motivates me to keep going. I enjoy my new lifestyle and lots more energy.
    I'll keep plugging away at it and I am sure by Christmas time I will notice a huge difference.
    I'm only 24.
    I've had my period this week and usually I have really heavy cramps but this week I don't even notice I have it! I'm hoping that more weight will come off once my period is over as I usual bloat during it

    You're doing everything right - keep your chin up and keep plugging away! A quick change in mindset will really help you see every pound as a victory, and that will also help motivate you to keep moving forward. Imagine every single pound as one that will NEVER come back - and if you keep losing at this rate, that is much more likely to be true!!

    Yes, this time of month will slow things down, typically, but if you know to expect that, it becomes a non-issue.

    Congrats on making good strides! :happy:
  • derekj222
    derekj222 Posts: 370 Member
    You are doing perfect..the people that lose 2+ a week are heavier and it comes off easier...I am 219 and I lose generally 2lbs a week, but when I get down under 199 I know it's going to get harder. You don't have that much to lose, so it's going to be harder. IF anything, you are making progress!
  • mamaleftwich
    mamaleftwich Posts: 256 Member
    Good Morning! You are doing EXCELLENT! I am 5'2" as well but when I started 7 months ago, I weighed 220 pounds. I exercise no less than 5 days a week and am very diligent and honest about what I actually eat and I only weigh myself once a month! My last weigh in was Sunday and I am now down to 178. Continue doing what you're doing and you will difference and you're already seeing that you're losing inches so you're definitely on the right track! I have to always remind myself that all of my excess weight didn't appear overnight and I'm not going to be able to lose it overnight either!

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