Started a week ago and haven't seen any loss?

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  • Beyond_Value
    Beyond_Value Posts: 46 Member
    I agree with them.

    Did you lose inches.
  • toofatsa
    toofatsa Posts: 1
    thats how i felt when i just started too, but u have to give it time and keep at it. don't give up!!!!
  • bikermike5094
    bikermike5094 Posts: 1,752 Member
    I started eating Primal/Paleo on 1 Jan.. gave up my diet cokes and grains... I've dropped 7 lbs so far.. waiting for my "official" weigh in on Wed. Maybe try a different approach to your diet and find something that works for you. I never could lose much just counting calories and working out.. but thats just me though... I'm sure my calories were not good calories...
  • Cassierocksalot
    Cassierocksalot Posts: 266 Member
    I've been there a few times. I've tried this website, gotten frustrated with the lack of progress and quit at least 3 times. This last time, I got truly honest with myself. I have a bad habit of incorrectly recording my intake. I'll look up a meal (say salmon) and choose the lowest calorie to log, regardless of the size or seasoning. This time I got super serious and try not to allow myself to do that anymore, or at least I acknowledge that it exists.

    Also, eat ALL of your calories. (as you don't have your diary open, I don't know if this is the case or not). Because I still tend to fall back on the habit I described above, I usually goal for 200 or so below my daily limit unless I am 100% certain that I was honest with my logging. I log my entire day first thing in the morning so I know if I have any wiggle room for tasty treats like the homemade persimmon cookies that were brought in today... yes I had one!!

    It's also a good idea to incorporate strength training and cardio. I've tried just strength and just cardio and it just doesn't work. My ticker below says 8 lbs but I've actually lost 12 lbs since Thanskgiving (had a rude awakening my first weigh in back from the Holiday). That's 12 lbs through my birthday, Christmas and New Years. I didn't starve myself, I didn't deprive myself of the things I wanted. I was just honest with myself.
  • da_bears10089
    da_bears10089 Posts: 1,791 Member
    Slow weight loss = more long term weight loss. You want a quick fix, then don't expect the weight to stay off.
  • underwater77
    underwater77 Posts: 331 Member
    Slow weight loss = more long term weight loss. You want a quick fix, then don't expect the weight to stay off.

    exactly! my progress is slow as damn molasses but i know that it is a lifestyle change that i can continue with forever which beats any "quick fix" out there. i have a ton of friends who cut carbs for a few months, drop upwards of 40 pounds while i am moving at 10 lbs in 6 months or so. but guess what, they put it back on and i keep losing....albeit it very slowly!
  • KenosFeoh
    KenosFeoh Posts: 1,837 Member
    I know it's frustrating, but bodies are weird. It takes time before your metabolism makes the adjustment from storing fat to burning fat. Not always - I have personally experienced the thrill of losing 5 pounds the first week. It's great when it happens, but it's the exception, not the rule.

    Keep at it. I hope you get satisfaction soon! It has taken me one month to lose 3.8 pounds, which seems kind of pathetic, but if I continue at that rate, I'll arrive at my goal next year. That will be a great day!
  • meggonkgonk
    meggonkgonk Posts: 2,066 Member
    Your quote on your profile:

    "If you are sick of starting over, you have to stop quitting."

    Seriously.
  • simplydelish2
    simplydelish2 Posts: 726 Member
    open your diary...we may be able to spot a problem
  • sweetchildomine
    sweetchildomine Posts: 872 Member
    It took longer than a week to put on, it's gonna take longer than a week to take off! I know it can be frustrating but all you can do is keep going! It's gonna take some time but you'll get there if you keep it up!
  • Carri1
    Carri1 Posts: 82 Member
    "If you are sick of starting over, you have to stop quitting."
  • lamby284
    lamby284 Posts: 167 Member
    It takes more than a week for most people. For me, I had to get rid of foods my body wasn't handling well like meat and dairy. I'm vegan 90% of the time now and the lbs have been dropping over the last few days (see ticker)
  • Confuzzled4ever
    Confuzzled4ever Posts: 2,860 Member
    What are you eating? And what are you doing for exercise?
    It's about baby steps.. make 1 change this week.. then make another
    My goal has nothing to do with weight, but the steps to reach it are still the same.
    I started tracking, then joined a gym, and am now working on eating breakfast and eating more overall.
    Baby steps leads to big changes.

    Also, read labels on everything. There is hidden sugar and calories in so many things people think are good to eat or healthy. Not true. Don't have to be perfect, but if you make the good chocie 90% of the time it will compensate for the other 10%.
    Watch sodium too.. too much sodium creates water weight, so the scale won't be accurate.

    Also.. measure yourself. I find when I'm not losing weight.. I'm losing inches. fine by me. No so good for my bank account. LOL
  • Rum_Runner
    Rum_Runner Posts: 617 Member
    If you are ready to quit after a week - then you're not ready for this task.

    One week..... you can not be serious!! If you are upset over one week and no loss, how are you going to take it when you go two or three weeks without a loss? Its a process - it takes time.

    What are you eating? If you are still eating junk and going over calories you will not lose. Are you drinking enough water? Are you eating enough or are you trying to starve diet? So many factors to consider on why you didn't lose in your first week!!!

    Take measurements and pictures. Eat healthy, drink lots of water, and move more!! Simple. But on that note....you still need to have patience!!
  • superstar_commish
    superstar_commish Posts: 39
    I started a week ago and I was fortunate to drop some weight.
    I keep my diary open and I log everything I eat.
    When I'm slacking, I have friends on MFP telling me and last night, they really helped me out getting a few workouts in.

    I believe that once you start using the resources on this website, it should help you maximize your potential weight loss.
    Just look at what other people are doing to lose weight, view their diary, and hold yourself accountable for every diary entry.

    Don't give up, one week isn't enough time.
    You're more than welcomed to add me if you want little tips here and there.
    Good luck.
  • ChristyRunStarr
    ChristyRunStarr Posts: 1,600 Member
    Give yourself some time...and realize it'll take time as well as you might not lose anything for a couple weeks in the middle of everything. You didn't gain weight over night, you're not going to lose it over night either.

    Instead of the scale, go by how your clothes fit, measure yourself and measure your food so you know that you're right on with the amounts and not guessing
  • GeekGirl23
    GeekGirl23 Posts: 517 Member
    My guess is you are eating too little for the exersice you are doing
  • Retiredmom72
    Retiredmom72 Posts: 538 Member
    Slow weight loss = more long term weight loss. You want a quick fix, then don't expect the weight to stay off.

    I agree. Did you put all the weight on in 1 week? If you want a quick fix, maybe this isn't for you.
  • MellyGibson
    MellyGibson Posts: 297 Member
    I have motivational quotes posted all around my office. This one comes to mind:

    "It takes 4 weeks for you to see changes.
    It takes 8 weeks for friends and family.
    It takes 12 weeks for everyone else.
    KEEP GOING!"
  • Juliejustsaying
    Juliejustsaying Posts: 2,332 Member
    How about celebrate that you made it a week of making good choices....honestly, this is a lifetime...not a weektime...
  • lizziebeth1028
    lizziebeth1028 Posts: 3,602 Member
    I have that feeling again and have not lost any weight this week and this is the time I feel like giving up? I am still at my original weight I was when I started. I have been logging and exercising for about a week and feel I should see some kind of loss.... this is when I get depressed and want to quit.

    One week?? You're expecting miracles. If you're consistent you WILL get results. Change your mindset and make this a lifestyle and ditch the oh poor me I'm quitting attitude. But then again if you're ready to throw the towel in after only 7 days...maybe you're not cut out for this. Make a decision to be fit and healthy or fat and out of shape. It's all up to you.
  • lenniebus
    lenniebus Posts: 321 Member
    Not every week will bring results on the scale, so you really need to get your motivation from somewhere else. Personally, I get mine from feeling better, more in control, generally pleased with myself for doing better for myself and my family. The changes I see are not big, and I doubt many other than those really close to me can see, but I know my body and health have changed. That keeps me going...but I have quite a few days where I just wish I was skinny already :)
  • sovannac
    sovannac Posts: 445 Member
    You've only been at it for a week. The weight you're trying to lose, you didn't gain overnight so you can't expect it to come off right away. You have to change your attitude and realize it's going to take time and patience. You're going to lose and then you're going to plateau. As long as you keep at it, you will see the change.
  • mercymarque
    mercymarque Posts: 450
    You're diary isn't open to see what you've been eating. MFP is a mind opener. I've eaten pretty healthy for the most part. When you start logging and really see how much calories your really taking in it's an eye opener. You have to give this time. It's process, a lifestyle change. Slow wins the race. You want to keep it off. Drink your water.. it is key to your weightloss success. Log your food, weigh you food to be accurate, eat as clean as you can (fruits, veggies, lean meats, whole grains), limit your sweets, healthy snack choices and get moving. Get a buddy to go walk with you, exercise at the gym or do a DVD with. Set small goals for yourself, take pictures and measurements. "If you are sick of starting over, you have to stop quitting." Those are ur words... Don't quit keep going. You can do this. Good luck
  • BorgieMN
    BorgieMN Posts: 116 Member
    My first week I lost 1 pound. Didn't give up. Look what I would have missed out on if i gave up, because the first week was only a pound.
  • luv_lea
    luv_lea Posts: 1,094 Member
    It took you longer than a week to gain it, so it's going to take longer than a week to lose it!

    Stay with it! If you need encouragement, the success stories is a good place to look. You can do this!
  • Sparlingo
    Sparlingo Posts: 938 Member
    I think you already know what we're all saying -- that quitting won't get you results, but persistence, patience and hard work absolutely WILL! Just maybe not as fast as you would like.

    Take your measurements, figure out your body fat percentage. I find it very motivating to have more than one measure of success to go by. That way, if I'm having a "dry spell" per the scale, I'll keep pushing, knowing that my measurement day at the gym is only X days away and I'd like to see some measurement losses :).
  • Carolyn_79
    Carolyn_79 Posts: 935 Member
    As others have said, 1 week isn't enough time. I just went 4 weeks with no loss and then in the 5th week I lost 2 pounds. That's just how things go sometimes. Any number of things could be affecting the number on the scale. Give it more time. It would be a good idea to open your diary, at least temporarily, in case there's some adjustments that can be made.
  • jujulamb
    jujulamb Posts: 195
    Um I would not give up after a week, give yourself a years time to transform!
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    Ummm... one week and you're ready to quit?! No. You can do this!

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