FRUSTRATED!!!!!

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ernurse77
ernurse77 Posts: 73 Member
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The subject says it all. For the past 2 weeks, I have been working out 6 days a week, doing 30 DS and an additional 10 to 20 minutes of cardio per day. I have yet to see the scale move down. In fact, today, I gained 2 pounds. I am so frustrated!!!
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  • wrotruck
    wrotruck Posts: 72 Member
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    Take a breath.

    If you drastically changed your workout schedule the 2 lbs may just be your body adjusting to a new routine.

    I have found that when I hit wall in any fitness goal that I just needed to shift things around a little to get through it.

    Try adding some strength training to your fitness routine and/or, if you are using the MFP defaults, try exchanging some of your carb calories for protein calories.

    Try mixing things up in a few different ways. Everyone's body responds differently, I am confident that you will figure yours out!
  • now_or_never13
    now_or_never13 Posts: 1,575 Member
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    Give it more time and stay off the scale.

    When you change your routine (adding exercise for example) your muscles will hold onto water to help repair themselves.

    Our weights also naturally change day by day and throughout the day.

    How high is your sodium? How much water are you drinking? Are you eating a lot of processed foods? Are you properly weighing and measuring ALL foods you eat (weigh solids, use measuring cups/spoons for liquids)? Even packaged foods where you eat the whole thing, weigh it! I had a protein bar yesterday that was supposed to be 70g as it said on the package.. I weighed the whole thing minus the wrapper and it was actually 78g. Don't rely on measuring cups/spoons for solids as the amounts can vary (a serving of protein powder that i have is actually a bit less than one full scoop). Get a kitchen scale and use it. Do not eyeball anything. Ensure you are counting your additons to coffee, dressing on salads, condiments on sandwiches/in wraps, etc.
  • Rum_Runner
    Rum_Runner Posts: 617 Member
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    Your diary is private so we can't analyze your food.

    It could be a few things but the main thing....TIME!

    You've only been really at it for 2 weeks and you've added a lot of exercise. Your body is adjusting.

    My advice:
    Remove as much processed food from your diet
    Drink more water (your weight divided by 2 gives you the MINIMUM daily oz intake)
    Lower your sodium intake
    Take measurements
    Take pictures
    and
    Give it time

    Best of luck
  • krisiepoo
    krisiepoo Posts: 710 Member
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    we can't see your diary so can't help you much
  • Berlygirl10
    Berlygirl10 Posts: 68
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    I totally get how you feel.. I got on the scale today and it hasn't moved... and I feel like I have been doing better than ever with calorie counting and working out ;) but I have to keep remembering this isn't a 2 week change it is a life change.. do you take your measurements? maybe you have lost an inch somewhere :) keep it up!
  • pa_jorg
    pa_jorg Posts: 4,404 Member
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    Not sure what your diet is like, but this article might help:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/595473-why-the-scale-goes-up-with-a-new-workout-program-must-read
  • ambermadore
    ambermadore Posts: 13 Member
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    It is frustrating not to see the results. But it is a proven fact that it takes a minimum 4 weeks to see the changes in ourselves, 6-8 weeks for our close loved one's to see those changes, and 12 weeks for other people to notice. Don't give up - I'm sure it took a while over time to gain the weight you're trying to lose - and it will take some time to take it off! Take it from me - I was 364 lbs, and am now 225. If you stay motivated and committed, you can do anything you set your heart on. Maybe it's time to switch up your routine. If you're normally using an elliptical, try using a treadmill or vice versa. Stay focused, I know you can do it :)
  • graceeloser
    graceeloser Posts: 2
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    You're probably building muscle which weighs more than fat. A good test on how you're progressing is in how your clothes are fitting. Hang in there!
  • BurtHuttz
    BurtHuttz Posts: 3,653 Member
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    Let me guess . . . are you eating a very low caloric intake? Let's say, less than 1400?
  • wjrapp
    wjrapp Posts: 56 Member
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    Your diary is private so we can't analyze your food.

    It could be a few things but the main thing....TIME!

    You've only been really at it for 2 weeks and you've added a lot of exercise. Your body is adjusting.

    My advice:
    Remove as much processed food from your diet
    Drink more water (your weight divided by 2 gives you the MINIMUM daily oz intake)
    Lower your sodium intake
    Take measurements
    Take pictures
    and
    Give it time

    Best of luck

    Yep...this ^
  • akaMrsmojo
    akaMrsmojo Posts: 762 Member
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    Are you eating enough? Sometimes if someone drops their calories and start working out the body freaks. Anything under 1200 net will make your body hold on to everything.
  • jennmarg
    jennmarg Posts: 9 Member
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    I totally hear you. I lost about 25 pounds last year after joining MFP and it seemed to fall right off. I just started again after gaining weight back (I had a baby) and it doesn't seem like it is coming off as quickly. (I also just recommitted about 2 weeks ago and started working out and have only lost 2 pounds.) BUT -- I have to remember that meaningful change takes time. The first time I lost weight (before another baby!) it took a while but I managed to keep 50 pounds off until I got pregnant.

    For now I am just focused on how much better I feel after I work out or make a healthy food choice and using that to keep me motivated.

    You can do it!
  • workoutchick
    workoutchick Posts: 94 Member
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    Yep. I know how you feel. Don't give up !
  • metaphoria
    metaphoria Posts: 1,432 Member
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    I respectfully disagree with grace. Building muscle is more difficult for women, so it is unlikely that you built up two pounds of muscle in a couple weeks. Please open your diary and we can help you calculate an appropriate amount of calories to consume to fuel your new workouts.
  • Rodamort
    Rodamort Posts: 171 Member
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    Take this for what it is worth... You can do all the exercise you want, but if you don't keep track of what you put into your body, you may never lose weight. Weight/measure your food until you really have a good idea oh what a real serving size is. When I started my "serving size" was so out of control it was 2-3 times (or greater) the actual servings. 6 months in, if I have questions I still weight/measure my food to make sure I'm not falling back into old habits.
  • jennifer_a00
    jennifer_a00 Posts: 186 Member
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    I gained a couple of pounds when I began 30 DS, but then they came off again along with losing a lot of inches. Maybe just give it more time? Don't give up!
  • Shamrock_me
    Shamrock_me Posts: 161
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    Usually when I get stuck I eat 100 extra calories & see if I get unstuck. Sometimes you're not eating enough. Sometimes if you are doing strength training you're gaining muscle more than losing fat. When I began it was 4 weeks and I lost nothing and popped a button on my favorite slacks. I was demoralized, humiliated and felt like a failure.

    Everyone has been there. Hang in there and read other threads for ideas as to how to get unstuck (use the search option). I think the first thing I did was eat carbs before workout & protein after. That helped kick my weightloss in the butt. Keep trying different things & new tricks. You can do it!!
  • Sandrose
    Sandrose Posts: 90 Member
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    I also found that shaking up my calorie intake made me start losing weight again. I actually eat more calories right now.
  • Aries4174
    Aries4174 Posts: 2
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    I know for me, I tend to lose inches quicker than lbs. Your clothing is a better indicator than a scale would be. I used to be obsessed with the scale. People would say your losing weight but because I was so focused on the numbers on the scale I wasn't paying attention to my clothing. It will get better, hang in there. Also stressing over weight loss doesnt allow your body to shed weight like it needs to as well.
  • athenaheim
    athenaheim Posts: 496 Member
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    Your diary is private so we can't analyze your food.

    It could be a few things but the main thing....TIME!

    You've only been really at it for 2 weeks and you've added a lot of exercise. Your body is adjusting.

    My advice:
    Remove as much processed food from your diet
    Drink more water (your weight divided by 2 gives you the MINIMUM daily oz intake)
    Lower your sodium intake
    Take measurements
    Take pictures
    and
    Give it time

    Best of luck

    I did not know that about the water. Good to know.

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