been lifitng weights but not losing any weight

Luis2787
Luis2787 Posts: 66
in Health and Weight Loss
ive been kinda bummed because i have been following my diet and been doing my cardio and been weightlifting heavy weights but i cant seem to loose any weight does anyone know why?its really frustrating and makes me going to the gym very unmotivated.
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  • LoraF83
    LoraF83 Posts: 15,694 Member
    Open your diary if you want to recieve helpful advice.
  • Luis2787
    Luis2787 Posts: 66
    how do i do that
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    you need to measure if you are lifting heavy, as you probably wont lose weight, but you will certainly lose inches.
  • Luis2787
    Luis2787 Posts: 66
    ohh okay im trying to loose about a pound a week so i am really pushing for it.
  • BarackMeLikeAHurricane
    BarackMeLikeAHurricane Posts: 3,400 Member
    It's common to see no change or an increase on the scale when you first start lifting due to muscles holding onto water (glycogen). Give it time.
  • kazmurphblin
    kazmurphblin Posts: 114 Member
    Heya its hard to 'loose' weight by using weights because your actively building muscle which is denser than fat, so you will loose inches but not necessarly weight loss, I would use lighter weights for toning and resistance rather than muscle building and incorporate more cardio circuit for blasting the fat. x
  • Luis2787
    Luis2787 Posts: 66
    yea i am trying to lean out down to 150 for my normal weight and people said to do weight training and 30 mins of cardio and track all my foods.
  • jesz124
    jesz124 Posts: 1,004 Member
    What exercises are you doing for strength training? Are you following a set programme?
  • Luis2787
    Luis2787 Posts: 66
    monday i do chest. tuesday ill do legs. wedsnday ill do back, thursday ill do abs, friday arms.
  • RepsnSets
    RepsnSets Posts: 805 Member
    You definitely need to take measurements. Ive been there and found I lost a lot in inches.
  • Luis2787
    Luis2787 Posts: 66
    i started about 3 weeks ago and i have only lost a pound idk what im doing wrong.
  • Kristinemomof3
    Kristinemomof3 Posts: 636 Member
    You definitely need to take measurements. Ive been there and found I lost a lot in inches.

    this!
  • Luis2787
    Luis2787 Posts: 66
    this is really upsetting me.
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    Keep at it. It will happen.
  • belizsera
    belizsera Posts: 82 Member
    ive been kinda bummed because i have been following my diet and been doing my cardio and been weightlifting heavy weights but i cant seem to loose any weight does anyone know why?its really frustrating and makes me going to the gym very unmotivated.
    .

    If you are lifting weights you will not necessarily see the scalel number drop but notice your clothes fit more loose. Muscle weighs more than fat. Don't be a slave to the scale.
  • DivineDee
    DivineDee Posts: 23
    What kind of cardio are you doing and how often? I started doing the strength training but when I started doing the cardio I could see a big difference in the weight and I am losing inches slowly. I try to do cardio at least 5-6 times a week. I also stay beneath my calories. Even if I earn more calories from my cardio exercise I don't try to use them. Also, how much water are you drinking? What combinations of food are you eating? All of these things do matter. I hope this helps. But, don't give up.:smile:
  • Luis2787
    Luis2787 Posts: 66
    i run for about 30 mins on the treadmill
  • azwen
    azwen Posts: 237 Member
    Be patient! I have been lifting and doing cardio consistently for almost six months. It took awhile for the scale to budge, but I am wearing smaller jeans and definitely look better! I love how I am getting stronger and healthier. I can go a few weeks with no change on the scale, then lose two pounds in a week. I would just remember that the number on the scale is one measurement, but it doesn't tell the whole story.
  • firstsip
    firstsip Posts: 8,399 Member
    It's hard to make a confident response when a.) your diary's closed and b.) you've been on the site for a month. Any new exercise regime is going to result in retained water, and assuming you just started exercising when you joined MFP (whenever you joined), that could result in that.

    Another variable: if your food is being tracked correctly and you're not eating over your TDEE, it's still possible you are losing inches. As others said, and I can attest to, lifting weights during the process of weight loss makes the scale almost useless in the short term. You will be losing inches and dropping body fat % before the number on the scale truly reflects the loss due to the density of muscle versus fat.

    P.S. Don't get upset. You've been at this only a few weeks; it takes time to see results, but nothing you're doing is useless. Your improving your bone density, cardiovascular health, etc... focus on fitness and fitness goals to try and distract you from the number on the scale if the measurements aren't working as a balm.
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    ^ This.

    I'm confused. I thought she was just here for snark. Must be the new profile pic. Solid advice
  • firstsip
    firstsip Posts: 8,399 Member
    ^ This.

    I'm confused. I thought she was just here for snark. Must be the new profile pic. Solid advice

    OH GOD WHAT HAVE I BECOME.

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  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    That's more like it. I was about to call the authorities and report an identity theft
  • albinogorilla
    albinogorilla Posts: 1,056 Member
    A: Be patient, weigh your food
    B: Weight loss is caused by calorie deficit, not cardio

    Cardio is not necessary for weight loss.
  • originalcookiemonster
    originalcookiemonster Posts: 278
    Heya its hard to 'loose' weight by using weights because your actively building muscle which is denser than fat,

    Incorrect UNLESS you are eating at a surplus. It is NIGH impossible to gain muscle mass unless you eat at a surplus. But yes, muscle is more dense than fat.
    so you will loose inches but not necessarly weight loss,

    True. Due to water retention, you will swell up a little at first but will lose inches before the scale moves. Don't pay attention to your scale as often as the tape measure. And be patient. There's no quick fix.
    I would use lighter weights for toning and resistance rather than muscle building and incorporate more cardio circuit for blasting the fat. x

    Not true. Using lighter weights that do not bring you to "failure" is not going to give you the benefit of truly "lifting heavy weights". Lift to failure. You will continue burning calories even after your workout. Eat enough protein and you will maintain your muscle mass while burning fat if you are eating at a deficit. Its important to eat that protein. Lift HEAVY. Cardio is not necessary to lose fat (cardio burns calories but it burns both fat AND muscle) so you can do it if you want but weight lifting is absolutely helpful.
  • Luis2787
    Luis2787 Posts: 66
    well i started drinking alot more water now
  • KatLifter
    KatLifter Posts: 1,314 Member
    You definitely need to take measurements. Ive been there and found I lost a lot in inches.

    this!

    I lost an entire size and 0 lbs. measurements > weight
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    I looked at your diary...just for a couple of days, but if those days are reflective of your norm then you are definitely not eating enough. If you follow the MFP method, a caloric deficit has been built into your net goal...when you exercise, you're supposed to eat those calories back to fuel your workouts. Essentially, you are netting below your BMR...in turn, you body is stalling your metabolism and storing instead of shedding fat.
  • doggiesnot
    doggiesnot Posts: 334 Member
    Just some quick advice..

    Another thing you can try is to eat 5-6 smaller meals, instead of 3 meals per day. Not only will this help make sure you're eating enough (at least your BMR) per day, but it also boosts your metabolism by constantly burning calories throughout the day. Also, try two small workouts per day (am/pm) instead of one.

    Hope that helps!
  • MellyGibson
    MellyGibson Posts: 297 Member
    I agree with everything originalcooki said - but I want to make one clarification:

    lifing light weights for "toning" - myth.

    Lifting light weights only increases your muscle's endurance. It doesn't do anything to increase strength.

    I lift heavy weights currently 5x day, but I started at 4 days/week. I do 3 days/week cardio. I haven't seen much in the way of weight loss overall, but I've dropped from a size 8+ to a snug 4. IT WORKS.
  • sniperzzzz
    sniperzzzz Posts: 282 Member
    Track your body composition not weight, most gyms will do this for you for a small fee.
    If your new to lifting its normal to have some noob gains at the beginning, so you may not see much if any movement on the scale.
    Get a bodyfat caliper test done every 4 - 6 weeks, you will get a better idea of whats happening to you body.

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