What have I done wrong?

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BobsTheName
BobsTheName Posts: 6
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This week is the first week I have done exercise along with eating better, infact I have done 6 sessions out of 7 days and yet I have only lost 1/2lb

The week before, I had done zero exercise and lost 4.5lbs

What am I doing wrong?
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  • ctown7189
    ctown7189 Posts: 14
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    Remember that muscle weighs more than fat and in order to burn fat your have to gain muscle.
  • BobsTheName
    BobsTheName Posts: 6
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    So what you are saying, is that by me doing exercise I may be converting the fat into muscle, and that is why I havent really lost anything this week?
  • ctown7189
    ctown7189 Posts: 14
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    So what you are saying, is that by me doing exercise I may be converting the fat into muscle, and that is why I havent really lost anything this week?

    yup. Just keep eating healthy foods and exercising and you'll keep losing weight.
  • birdieaz
    birdieaz Posts: 448 Member
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    There really is no way to know because you provide no information to make an informed decision.
  • misswager
    misswager Posts: 67 Member
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    loosing weight should be a slow loss, not too much too fast
  • BobsTheName
    BobsTheName Posts: 6
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    There really is no way to know because you provide no information to make an informed decision.

    What kind of information should I be giving?
  • BobsTheName
    BobsTheName Posts: 6
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    loosing weight should be a slow loss, not too much too fast

    I can cope with it being slow, I think i was just a bit down at the thought of all the effort I put in this week, only for it to barely register. I just need to get a better understanding of what to expect

    Thanks
  • AnaissIsabel
    AnaissIsabel Posts: 6
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    The best thing you can do is forget the scale, put it away and once a month weigh yourself... only measure you body weekly or every two weeks to indicate if your losing inches around hips, arms, stomach, thighs. . . putting the scale away for a bit helps ease off any added pressure you get from stressing about the two digits numbers on the scale, better use your focus on good eating and continuing on your excercise... remember it's consistancy that makes results happen Nutrition+Excercise= Results.
    - best wishes,
    Anais
  • Lmezz11
    Lmezz11 Posts: 619 Member
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    When you first start working out your body can retain more water to help repair your muscles. And, workout or not, not every week is going to be the same. Weight fluctuates all the time. Make sure you are doing measurements as well.

    Edited for typo
  • BobsTheName
    BobsTheName Posts: 6
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    Thanks for the advice guys, really appreciate it
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
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    you cannot turn muscle into fat, and while you might have built muscle, you did not build enough to offset a loss.

    you initial weight loss is typical for a person that starts a new way of eating. the shock to your system causes a quick loss of weight. your body will now even out. results are typically a loss of pound or so average a week. some weeks you might lose more, some will be less, some weeks you will lose none.

    if you exercise regularly, your body will hold on to water to help repair muscles. i suggest that you eat back your exercise calories, however, eat them back in an efficient way. having a protein fruit smoothie within an hour or so of exercise helps replenish your body with the nutrients it needs to rebuild itself, while also helping to prevent the EAT ALL THE THINGS feeling we get 1hour+ after a work out.
  • pruittsells
    pruittsells Posts: 2
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    When you start exercising you will build muscle, you muscle needs protein, try to eat more protein in your diet while still staying within your calories. I like to drink a protein mix, which I mix with just water after I have worked out. Remember don't give up. Persistence is key. Try also taking bi weekly measurements, I do waist, hips, bra line, upper arms, upper thighs. Keep up the good work!!
  • birdieaz
    birdieaz Posts: 448 Member
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    There really is no way to know because you provide no information to make an informed decision.

    What kind of information should I be giving?

    There's a lot of knowledgeable people who can help you take a look at what your eating but you need to open your diary for that. Also what is your height, current weight, age...assuming your male because of your name.

    If you're fueling your body sufficiently then it could be as Lmezz11 suggested, water retention from working out.
  • lissaann22479
    lissaann22479 Posts: 163
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    you cannot turn muscle into fat, and while you might have built muscle, you did not build enough to offset a loss.

    you initial weight loss is typical for a person that starts a new way of eating. the shock to your system causes a quick loss of weight. your body will now even out. results are typically a loss of pound or so average a week. some weeks you might lose more, some will be less, some weeks you will lose none.

    if you exercise regularly, your body will hold on to water to help repair muscles. i suggest that you eat back your exercise calories, however, eat them back in an efficient way. having a protein fruit smoothie within an hour or so of exercise helps replenish your body with the nutrients it needs to rebuild itself, while also helping to prevent the EAT ALL THE THINGS feeling we get 1hour+ after a work out.



    This is very true!
  • Kanlassak
    Kanlassak Posts: 101 Member
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    Weight loss doesn't necessarily happen consistently, because there are a lot of other factors (water, food, etc) that change your weight besides fat. For me, it seems to stay constant within 1 lb for a week or three and then drop off 4-5 lbs suddenly. But my schedule also varies a lot, so it could be environmental factors.
  • joygwen
    joygwen Posts: 30 Member
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    Well said captain. Increase your water, increase your protein and keep making healthy choices and exercising and you'll get to your goal.
  • MessyLittlePanda
    MessyLittlePanda Posts: 213 Member
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    You can retain water after a workout, particularly after resistance training.
  • leanne9876
    leanne9876 Posts: 301 Member
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    I've been told the first 1-2 weeks you will lose the most weight then it will slow down.

    The slower you lose it, the better.
  • amy1612
    amy1612 Posts: 1,356 Member
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    you cannot turn muscle into fat, and while you might have built muscle, you did not build enough to offset a loss.

    you initial weight loss is typical for a person that starts a new way of eating. the shock to your system causes a quick loss of weight. your body will now even out. results are typically a loss of pound or so average a week. some weeks you might lose more, some will be less, some weeks you will lose none.

    if you exercise regularly, your body will hold on to water to help repair muscles. i suggest that you eat back your exercise calories, however, eat them back in an efficient way. having a protein fruit smoothie within an hour or so of exercise helps replenish your body with the nutrients it needs to rebuild itself, while also helping to prevent the EAT ALL THE THINGS feeling we get 1hour+ after a work out.

    This^. You cant build enough muscle in a calorie deficit to offset a loss of fat, your body needs surplus calories to build muscle. Its more likely that you just had a high loss first week. You also didnt say what kind of exercise you were doing, but unless its lifting, muscle gain is unlikely anyway, youre not going to 'build muscle' long distance running or doing zumba.
    Weight loss isnt the same every week, it will go up and down. Dont focus on it too much, just keep at it and you'll get there :)
  • earlyxer
    earlyxer Posts: 240 Member
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    You didn't gain 4 lbs of muscle in a week. You can't even do that in a month.

    It's water, and maybe a pound, or two, of fat.

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