Need something that works!!!

missmercedees
missmercedees Posts: 11
edited January 6 in Health and Weight Loss
Ok so here's the thing I've been working out the past week almost everyday n I've been staying right around my calorie goal. Anyways I haven't lost any weight and its driving me crazy!!!!! I almost wanna give up :( so if anyone knows of any real good diets that work super well please lemme know!!! Also I'm thinking about getting a work out DVD to exercise to so if you guys know any good work out DVDs that'd also be cool if you would let me know :) please and thank you!

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  • quirkytizzy
    quirkytizzy Posts: 4,052 Member
    Don't give up! Slow and steady wins the race. Most of us wait a couple of weeks or more to see the scale budge even a few pounds. But progress can be tracked other ways - right now I'm using inches lost and how my clothes fit. I've only lost 5 pounds, but have lost four inches and am able to get into an old pair of jeans. So the scale isn't the only thing to gauge our progress by.

    People keep telling me that this isn't a race and that really helps. If I do this patiently, the weight will come off, the clothes will fit again, and I will be healthier and able to keep my new, healthy body.

    What are you eating and how much? Opening your diary (if you're using MFP's food tracker) can be a great help.
  • ermand
    ermand Posts: 54 Member
    how many calories are you eating a day
  • lc52820
    lc52820 Posts: 76 Member
    For me, it helps to switch up what I'm doing...try some new exercises or (healthy) foods. I get tired of the same thing day in & day out so variety can make a difference. Having support from other people is also extremely helpful, trying working out with a friend.

    Are you weighing yourself every day or just once a week? I tend to only weigh in once a week because you can fluctuate a couple pounds day to day. Sometimes it's just going to be frustrating where you'll do everything right but won't see immediate results. Believe me it's taken me a whole year to get as far as I have. Just be patient & stick to it!

    Another random thought is to watch your sodium intake because if it's too high that can cause you to retain water.
  • laserturkey
    laserturkey Posts: 1,680 Member
    If you open your diary, people will be able to give you more useful responses.
  • lunglady
    lunglady Posts: 526 Member
    One week? Perspective......
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    Open up your diary and we'll be able to see what's going on and give you better advice.

    Also, check out this post in MFP - In Place of A Road Map 2.0 Revised by Helliotsdan:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12

    This really helped me understand about TDEE and BMR.
  • Saaaam42
    Saaaam42 Posts: 154 Member
    One week.......I've been at this for over 2 months and just a few days ago reached the 5 pounds lost mark. IT TAKES TIME.
  • Guamybear
    Guamybear Posts: 1,061 Member
    You asked for Idea or work out dvds.. I personally love Zumba, doesn't feel like a workout at all.. you can do the dvds at home or the Wii and even take a live class.

    You never mentioned how much weight you want to lose, unless your majorly overweight like me you won't see the weight fall off as quickly.

    As suggested take your measurements and track those also.
  • Sincere24
    Sincere24 Posts: 126 Member
    hang in there! switching it up can help and make sure you're accurately taking into account of what you're eating...as in measure measure measure haha. Eyeballing can really hurt ur efforts
  • barb_32
    barb_32 Posts: 73 Member
    Try the 17 day diet, works and you see results quickly as long as you honestly follow the diet. The book can be bought at walmart.
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