Not losing weight but losing inches?

4n6babe

"Look at that hot chick who only weighs XXX lbs on the scale" said no-one, ever.

I'd much rather lose inches than weight!

To the PP re rate of weight loss having decreased - I'm not a doctor but that does not sound healthy. Exercising to the point of being sick and starving yourself may be why your weight loss is stalling. Please seek further opinions!

Yeah it doesn't feel healthy either lol. Thank you! I'm glad to see everyone else so far agrees that the scale is not the only indicator in making progress.

Yeah, this concerns me too. 3 pounds in a month is nothing to sneeze at, first of all. Second, if you are doing so much exercise, not eating your exercise calories back (at least part of them) seems very counter-productive. I have a hard time imagining a doc recommending more than a 1000-calorie deficit per day, especially as you are clearly not morbidly obese from your photo. It's hard to see without your diary, but others have pointed out -- not all docs are really well positioned to give this kind of advice.

I'm on 1600 calories a day . I guess with her remark I felt like maybe I should ramp up the exercise to see if I can lose more this month. Its not really that I'm starving either, but I do notice I over-do it sometimes to where I don't feel well and don't feel like eating which I know is then counter productive. My weight doesn't show in my face so believe it or not I am still obese at 247 right now. If she makes another remark if I don't lose "enough" next month I guess I will tell her she's not helping anymore. Thanks for replying!

rockerchick81

I feel so much better about this whole thing. Thanks everyone

04ward

I feel so much better about this whole thing. Thanks everyone

I've been going back and reading these posts to try to stay encouraged! In the last 60 days, I started at 193, went down to 189 back to 192 and now at 191 BUT I've lost 17 1/2 inches, 5 of which was around my waist and 3 around my stomach! I have a doctor appointment in June, 60 days from now, and I really want the scale to go down even though I am happy with the inches. Surely the pounds will follow along soon. I see all these huge 50+ lost numbers so I know it's gotta work! Just keep counting calories and keep exercising!

bradfoster522

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dorkamom

Reading this really gives me hope, I lost 2kg (was on sparkpeople then) I stopped for a few months. When I started here I was 74kg and my scale just keeps moving between 74kg and 74.5kg...its been so frustrating. I feel more energized and my pants fit better I can't understand why I'm not losing any weight. I'm going to start measuring in the hope that I'm atleast losing inches.

sbeall32

Great and motivating forum! I've been stuck at the same weight for about three weeks now but have lost an inch off my waist and hips. My goal is to lose more weight, but I guess I just need to be happy with the inches I am losing. Thanks for all the wonderful comments!

AmyRhubarb

Does this happen to anyone else? It's a good thing I'm not a weight watchers member. Imagine how frustrating a weekly weigh in would be. Am I the only one with a weird body that hates the scale? please tell me I'm not.

This is what I dislike about WW and other programs (Biggest Loser!!) that focus on the scale number rather than inches and clothing sizes lost, and overall body recomposition. :huh:

Who cares what the scale says? No one sees that number but you. And I've seen plenty of posts from people complaining that they've lost x number of pounds, but their clothes still fit the same.

Much better to lose inches, which is visible to others and a sure sign of progress, while the scale messes with your head with monthly hormone fluctuations, water weight, etc.

Take measurements and photos, and weigh yourself if you must, but remember that the scale is a dirty little liar and will mess with your head. :bigsmile:

edited to add: I went six months without losing a single pound, but during that time I dropped a full size. I laughed at my scale and went out and bought new jeans. :drinker:

mlc8908

I got on the scale and it was about 1.5 lbs heavier but my pants are fitting better. I've been at the gym everyday doing something so I will hope the weight will catch up eventually. Feel better after reading this though! Thanks!!! Keeps me sane and motivated!

tabika77

I have the same problem, i have managed to go from a size 20/22 to a size 10-12 whilst only losing about 5kg. I am about 25 kg overweight that i would love to shift without looking anorexic. I have a small frame and weigh 75kg (11 stone 8 lbs). What can i do to lose the kilos?

2013sk

Great thread - Love all your comments!!!!

This post makes me a lot happier, I see the number on the scale & think wow its pretty high - But then I need to remember I also have more muscle now, probably changing my body shape & losing inches.

I haven't took body measurements - But I do have pics & can see my abs coming though .. So that must mean my BF is going down which is good!!!

crystalblair2355

losing inches is MUCH better and also by the way you feel in your jeans,,, do the fit looser? are they baggier in the butt? etc


i have been on this lifestyle change since April of this year and I have lost only 20lbs but I have lost close to 50 inches with in that time frame!! .... Ive learned that the scale doesnt always mean the most important the weight will eventually come off... the slower the better in my opinion cause I know that if it comes off slow It WILL STAY OFF

Fatandfifty3

I lost 60lbs but barely any inches. I was also super flabby and just not happy.

Got into strength training and began to focus on it more and more. From Sept to Feb, I stayed around 180-178lbs but went from a size 18 to 14 and I really love how my body is starting to shape up. I've lost a few more lbs and am almost a size 12..woot!

So from experience, I would take the inches over the fluctuating/unreliable scale # any day!!!!

Me too! I've lost 42lbs but the tape measure has't shifted that much. What I don't get is why my clothes are looser and I'm rattling around in size 18 jeans (rather that overstuffing size 22) yet the tape isn't reflecting that?
Any clues?

Back to the OP Have you tried a different set of scales? It's got to be going from somewhere kid! :laugh:

Liftng4Lis

Inches are much better than pounds!

MaryinOhio

AmyRhubarb said

This is what I dislike about WW and other programs (Biggest Loser!!) that focus on the scale number rather than inches and clothing sizes lost, and overall body recomposition. :huh:

Who cares what the scale says? No one sees that number but you. And I've seen plenty of posts from people complaining that they've lost x number of pounds, but their clothes still fit the same.

Much better to lose inches, which is visible to others and a sure sign of progress, while the scale messes with your head with monthly hormone fluctuations, water weight, etc.

Take measurements and photos, and weigh yourself if you must, but remember that the scale is a dirty little liar and will mess with your head. :bigsmile:

edited to add: I went six months without losing a single pound, but during that time I dropped a full size. I laughed at my scale and went out and bought new jeans. :drinker:

Who cares what the scale says? I do. My doctor does.

If I figure my BMI and that's based off weight and height (I am not growing anymore at over 40.) then, if I am not losing weight my doctor isn't going to give a hoot. Although I have dropped 12 pounds since I last saw her and have till September to lose more.) Never mind I want my BMI to be normal and not obese.

Yes, I have dropped a size and a half already, and my hubby says he can see how the inches have come off, but I don't know what those measurements were before today, but the weight isn't budging. I started walking at the end of March and started working out at my local Y three weeks ago. I have 11 group exercise class a week of varying types. (Cardio, yoga/Pilates, Zumba, Cycling, free weights, walking) and still no budge on the weight.

It is just annoying as all anything!

MommyMeggo

I dont care what the scale says as much as how my pants fit.
Im not a fan of either right now.
To each their own I suppose.
PS. you replied to 2014.