Doing Everything Right and not losing! Help?

Thank you for the encouragement. I do understand that 2 lbs and 3 in. is a good thing. I guess I am just more confused as to how the test group doing Body Revolution lost around 30-45 lbs in 3 months time. Therefore, I was thinking that's about 10 lbs a month for them so I should be losing quite a bit. I don't have as much to lose as some of them did, but I was expecting at least 5 lbs from myself by the end of a month. I will keep working at it and hope for the best. Thanks guys!

You should remember that because you have added a terrific exercise regimen, you are probably replacing some of the fat you are losing with muscle. Muscle weighs more than fat, so you will be more fit, toned, and have a better metabolic rate, but may not see your results in pounds on the scale. Let your measurements be your guide. 3 inches is outstanding! Keep up the good work!

Hi Everyone, I am super confused as to why I'm not losing anything.

So, on October 1st I started Jillian Michaels Body Revolution. I've been eating only steel cut oats, natural peanut butter, bananas, apples, oranges, grapes, tilapia, chicken, beef (about once every week), pork chops, turkey, squash, frozen veggies, low fat deli meat, low fat mozzarella cheese, brown rice, and whole wheat bread. I cook with a little olive oil. With Body Revolution I work out 6 times a week for about 30-35 mins. On the days I just do the workout I eat around 1700-1800 calories. There are also three days a week that I work at a hotel doing housekeeping. These shifts are usually about 6 to 8 hours long and involve constant movement, lifting, pushing, bending, you name it with only one 20 min break. So, i've tried to calculate my calorie burn from that the best I could. On the days I work I eat around 2100-2300 depending on how hungry I am, which I'm usually really hungry. Also, on the days I just do the body revolution workout I might go for an extra hour long walk maybe once or twice throughout the week. I honestly ate and exercised this way for a full month, without cheating at all, eating anything I shouldn't, going over my calories, or slacking on any workouts. So, can someone tell me why I only lost about 2 pounds and about 3 inches after a months time? My BMR is around 1550, I am 5'3, and I still have about 15 lbs to lose before I am in the "healthy weight range".

Don't get me wrong, I'm happy with the progress I've made, feel a lot healthier and more energized, and can feel a little bit of difference in the way my clothes are fitting. I just was expecting a much bigger difference after this long and doing everything right. Any advice or tips are very welcome! Thank you!

the test group doing Body Revolution lost around 30-45 lbs in 3 months time.

BS alert. 45lbs in 3 months is an average of half a pound a day. This would equate to an extremely high deficit (1750 calories a day) over a sustained period. 0.5lbs a day is not healthy unless you've been advised by a doctor (which I think would only happen if you were morbidly obese and looking to lose hundreds of pounds).

You only have 25lbs to lose - aiming for 1lb a WEEK is a good goal for you. Maybe less! Don't get discouraged, you'll be just fine in the long run. Slow and steady wins the race.

It's not bs. The jillian michaels body revolution is a seriously strict plan which aims to get big results quickly.. 30-45lbs loss in 3 months is the average for most overweight/obese people who follow the plan 100%.. but it's not for the faint hearted. I myself couldn't stomach the strict food plan!

I just want to point out what you just noted...you said overweight / obese people. The reason for someone in that category losing that much weight so quickly is the because their body is in shock in the massive dieting change, which is aided by the workout. I read through the workout, and it does look awesome, don't get me wrong. But for people who are overweight with a lot to lose to get to even close to a healthy weight, the biggest part of losing is what you eat and more importantly how much you eat.

Jillian Michael's Body Revolution is NOT bs...agreed. The test group IS bs. Sorry, but I know people who participate in these groups, and you will actually see some people in many different "test group" videos in various info-mercials. Again, the exercise is good, just don't rely on the extreme results that are mentioned. The amount of people who will actually see these results is far and few between.

To lozzieemay, I tried following the 1200 calorie meal plan 3 months ago when I attempted body revolution the first time and It was just way too low for me. I was getting headaches, feeling insanely tired all the time, and my muscles were continuously sore from working out and weren't healing themselves, and I wasn't losing ANY weight. For me, 1200 calories isn't sustainable, especially with how much energy i'm expending everyday. For someone who only does body revolution, no other exercise and has a desk job or is sedentary 1200 calories might work. Not for me though.