Why have I only lost 0.5lb this week?

gem5639
gem5639 Posts: 90
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Why have I only lost 0.5lb this week? I was about 2600 calories under my weekly goal, based on 1390 cals per day, so nearly a 7000 cal deficit and still only lost 0.5.. Any reason why?? Gutted isn't the word!
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  • megsmom2
    megsmom2 Posts: 2,362 Member
    Weight loss isn't linear. Shake it off...keep going.
  • onyxgirl17
    onyxgirl17 Posts: 1,722 Member
    Don't worry about it. I sometimes don't lose weight for weeks and then a whoosh comes where I lose 3-4 pounds in a short period of time. Stick to the program.
  • kenazfehu
    kenazfehu Posts: 1,188 Member
    Just because. You will even have weeks when your weight bumps up a little bit for no reason that you can put a finger on.

    Keep doing the work. Your body will make the adjustments that it has to make, and weight loss will follow. It's a pretty bumpy road for most of us.

    (that's why I plan to weigh myself only once per month)
  • gem5639
    gem5639 Posts: 90
    I will keep at it without a doubt, it's just sickening! Doesn't help it's my birthday this weeked so it's going to be calorific and that's just the alcohol! I'll have to stick to vodka & diet coke!

    But thanks... Hopefully it will be 3-4 the week after :) x
  • jnp96
    jnp96 Posts: 163
    All of our bodies fluctuate and today's weigh in might just be a reflection of this. I am sure you'll see a loss next week.
  • SamBlease73
    SamBlease73 Posts: 7
    Maybe you aren't eating enough! Your metabolism will slow right down if you go into starvation mode. Also make sure you are drinking plenty of water (or caffeine & sugar free non-carbonated drinks) as it is nearly impossible to lose weight if you dehydrate - don't know why exactly but it's true!!
  • 3foldchord
    3foldchord Posts: 2,918 Member
    1390 caloric goal per day.
    7000 caloric under per week = 1000 less per day

    That's 390 calories per day you are eating? Or is m math any off, which is often is.
  • gem5639
    gem5639 Posts: 90
    No, my daily goal is 1390, so that's a deficit of 610 per day on women's RDA/intake, so straight away that's 4270 under weekly. Then I will eat 1390, however as I'm exercising 5-6 times per week, daily net intakes tend to be anywhere between 700-1000. So not in starvation mode as I'm still physically eating 1390 per day
  • 3foldchord
    3foldchord Posts: 2,918 Member
    Ah, thanks for the explanation! I am frequently about 250 under my goal of 1450. I figure (hope) it is not a 'starvation' thing. I hope that We're fine as long as we stay at least 1200.

    I hate that wieghtloss isn't linear.i have gone up a little from last week, too. I figure it's normal fluctuation, but I will try to get some more workouts done this week.

    Good luck with your eating and moving and numbers!
  • marie_25m
    marie_25m Posts: 64 Member
    your daily net intakes are too low, that may be the reason to why you are not losing more. I would get it up to 1200 and switch up your exercise
  • BossReyes
    BossReyes Posts: 117 Member
    Take weekly measurements. Forget the scale. Only use it 2x per month to see if you're not gaining.
  • courtneylee31
    courtneylee31 Posts: 178 Member
    Near that time of month? Drinking your water? .. 0.5 pounds is still good, it also depends on what you have to lose overall to start with.
    Also I eat nearly 2000 cals a day, and am on a lower carbohydrate diet and still have good weight loss. Some people just need to eat more.
  • mgmlap
    mgmlap Posts: 1,377 Member
    there are more ways than just weighing yourself to measure success. clothes fit better, measurements are smaller, you have more energy..


    I havent lost weight in months..but my weight is shifting, my clothes fit better, and I have loads of energy
  • BritneysStuntDouble
    BritneysStuntDouble Posts: 849 Member
    Might be worth seeing a doctor, and getting some blood work done.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    As has already been said - weight loss is not linear. It can be masked by water weight fluctuations which can be caused by, among other things, sodium, exercise, monthly cycles, different macro mix.
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    You are probably not eating enough.
  • Schooley2
    Schooley2 Posts: 6
    You might just be gaining muscle, since you're exercising, and muscle weighs more than fat. Try measuring your inches and see if you're losing there. :smile:
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    You might just have to poop. Or ate too much sodium.
  • lrob100
    lrob100 Posts: 122 Member
    I have the same thing happen to me ALL the time. Weight loss is definitely not linear as people have said. I will go for a week or two and only lose a lb or two, then lose 5-6 lbs the next week. I think TOTM has a lot to do with it for me. Just stay the course and do what you're supposed to do faithfully with diet and exercise, and it WILL come off!
  • gem5639
    gem5639 Posts: 90
    your daily net intakes are too low, that may be the reason to why you are not losing more. I would get it up to 1200 and switch up your exercise

    This could definitely be worth a try! I've got 12 outdoor bootcamp sessions coming up soon too, so I'll try having a higher net as I take these on!
  • daj150
    daj150 Posts: 815 Member
    Why have I only lost 0.5lb this week? I was about 2600 calories under my weekly goal, based on 1390 cals per day, so nearly a 7000 cal deficit and still only lost 0.5.. Any reason why?? Gutted isn't the word!

    So...you are starving yourself from what I am reading by those numbers. 0.5 lbs lost "may" have been more if your body wasn't hanging on to anything it could.
  • ashumeow
    ashumeow Posts: 151 Member
    Why have I only lost 0.5lb this week? I was about 2600 calories under my weekly goal, based on 1390 cals per day, so nearly a 7000 cal deficit and still only lost 0.5.. Any reason why?? Gutted isn't the word!

    On one sunday, i weighed in, i found that i lost 0.4 Lbs and On Next sunday, I weighed in, i found that i lost around 4.4 Lbs. I used to eat around 1400-1700 cal due to intense cardio.
  • annicins
    annicins Posts: 45
    Just because. You will even have weeks when your weight bumps up a little bit for no reason that you can put a finger on.

    Keep doing the work. Your body will make the adjustments that it has to make, and weight loss will follow. It's a pretty bumpy road for most of us.

    (that's why I plan to weigh myself only once per month)

    I only weigh myself once a month, too. It keeps me motivated because the number is always going down!
  • Gerald_King
    Gerald_King Posts: 2,031 Member
    A loss is a loss you should be happy :happy:
  • Yaci20
    Yaci20 Posts: 2
    When I lost 13 lbs after 2 months my body seemed to be at a stand still for around a month. i actually put on around 3 lbs even though i was continuing to eat properly and exercise. All of a sudden, the lbs just started to melt off and haven't stopped since. Our bodies are usually blind-sided by a change in diet and exercise which is why we lose lbs right away for the first couple of weeks or months. At some point our bodies realize changes are happening and try as hard as it can to hold on to what we've got in case it is not a healthy change. Thankfully, if you keep doing what your doing, they will start to disappear. Be patient and don't let the frustration drive you crazy!

    Just a side note-my mother has maintained a 150 lb weight loss for 5 years and she gave me the best advice to keep me going. Everytime I reach a plateau, such as 10 lbs, 15 lbs, 20 lbs. or more, I go to the meat department at the food store (and without looking completely nuts) I non-chalantly pick up the amount of meat that equals the weight I've lost. It is incredible to see and feel it in your hands after you have lost it and it really puts it in perspective. Even a .5 lb feels incredible! Good Luck!!!

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  • 3foldchord
    3foldchord Posts: 2,918 Member
    Thanks for sharing, Yaci!
  • gem5639
    gem5639 Posts: 90
    Thanks for that perspective Yaci. Sounds crazy in the meat store, but can see the psychological side to that being amazing! And wow, your mother must feel great that she's maintained that! You've done excellent to lose 31 so far!!
  • RyanRobertJ
    RyanRobertJ Posts: 19 Member
    I weighed in this morning and felt bad too. I lost 6 pounds in October, and even though I've been working much harder and eating much healthier in the past 2 weeks, I've only lost 2.

    But I've found encouragement in this thread. I don't think I'm eating enough. I haven't been trying to meet my daily calorie goal...I've been trying to undercut it by a lot most days and I guess that isn't good. And everyone is talking about fluctuation... I guess some weigh-ins will be better than others and that's just how it goes.

    At least we're moving in the right direction, right?
  • danasings
    danasings Posts: 8,218 Member
    When I lost 13 lbs after 2 months my body seemed to be at a stand still for around a month. i actually put on around 3 lbs even though i was continuing to eat properly and exercise. All of a sudden, the lbs just started to melt off and haven't stopped since. Our bodies are usually blind-sided by a change in diet and exercise which is why we lose lbs right away for the first couple of weeks or months. At some point our bodies realize changes are happening and try as hard as it can to hold on to what we've got in case it is not a healthy change. Thankfully, if you keep doing what your doing, they will start to disappear. Be patient and don't let the frustration drive you crazy!

    Just a side note-my mother has maintained a 150 lb weight loss for 5 years and she gave me the best advice to keep me going. Everytime I reach a plateau, such as 10 lbs, 15 lbs, 20 lbs. or more, I go to the meat department at the food store (and without looking completely nuts) I non-chalantly pick up the amount of meat that equals the weight I've lost. It is incredible to see and feel it in your hands after you have lost it and it really puts it in perspective. Even a .5 lb feels incredible! Good Luck!!!

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    That is an awesome story!!

    My weight loss hasn't been linear at all. I tend to lose 3-4 pounds within a week, then stay the same for three weeks. Try not to let the scale discourage you...it's not the only way to measure progress!! Good luck!!
  • sarahisme18
    sarahisme18 Posts: 574 Member
    Why have I only lost 0.5lb this week? I was about 2600 calories under my weekly goal, based on 1390 cals per day, so nearly a 7000 cal deficit and still only lost 0.5.. Any reason why?? Gutted isn't the word!

    High calorie deficit doesn't always = high weight loss.

    I only had an 1800 calorie deficit last week and went to the gym a grand total of 3 times. And I also lost 0.5lb. Why? Because I'm eating more to weigh less....... check out eatmore2weighless.com. Founded by two MFP members.

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