2 weeks healthy eating and gym with no progress...I QUIT!

What stood out to me about your post was that you pack fruit and snacks for on the go. Just make sure you're not eating too many fruits. Than can really add up in the calories, and keep processed snacks to a bare minimum. Make sure you're getting all your water in daily. I also agree with a previous poster about cutting out the machines and weights (for now). I would just get your HR up and burn some fat on the treadmill or elliptical. Once you start dropping and feel more confident, then start back with the weight training.

Keep going!

it takes me usually 2-3 months to see progress, stick with it!

I just passed the same disappointment and frustration mark that you are talking about. I'm at day 40 now.

Everyone's advice is solid:

EDUCATE yourself more about food, calorie needs, how to work out, and your own body needs.
RECALIBRATE what isn't working.
KEEP GOING, even if you fall of the wagon.


personally, I have only lost 2 pounds in 40 days, BUT I have lost 1.5 inches off my waist, my clothes are starting to look MUCH better on me, and my skin is glowing and looks better than it has in years.

As someone said, the body has all kinds of internal systems that take some adjusting time. I learned that I had a "broken metabolic furnace" from various things that happened this year. Unfortunately my body isn't like an excel spreadsheet that mechanically follows my plans.

Its fine though--when things get in order the weight will fall off. meanwhile I feel and look much better, practically like I did lose the weight.

Keep going !

I go to the gym and play eenie, meenie, mynie, moe each day because I have no clue what machines to do. 2 weeks and no progress whatsoever. I went to GNC and saw the total lean 25 meal replacement shakes. Will that help? What can I do? What exercises should I do?

Okay, deep breath. Sounds like you don't really know what you're doing, and a great first step is just to do a little research. Or, if you want to sit down and talk one-on-one with someone, schedule a session with a personal trainer if possible. Or at least see if a staff member could walk you through the basics of each machine. It's not only not going to be helpful to you in the long run, but it can be dangerous if you're using equipment that you don't really know the proper function of. You don't want to strain your muscles or injure yourself by doing too much, or be wasting your time doing not enough. Really the best advice is professional advice. My two cents on the shakes though is that they're not going to satisfy you. If you're cooking healthy at home, that's fine. Just log what you eat and track your nutrients (protein, fat, sodium) and you'll see whether you're fueling your body properly or not. And like others have said, give it time-- this is going to take way longer than 2 weeks. Best of luck to you.

bye

Wow....Are you trying to be an @sshole? Whats your deal bud?

bye

Wow....Are you trying to be an @sshole? Whats your deal bud?

I think that's a different type of motivation. The OP might have actually just been moved to go to the gym by it. It takes all types :flowerforyou:

If you want to lose weight fast in 2 weeks there's some really good stuff on the streets called crystal meth. Go look for it and it's guaranteed to shed the pounds.

I agree with the online quote i found a lot of great fitness videos online insanity, yoga, and hip hop dance workouts.i love it and i havent got board yet.plus i love how mfp tells u what your results will be if every day was the same what u would weigh in 5wks.side note mfp better be right about the timeline

Hello U most have a plan. Also u have to diet and workout according to your body shape & type. If you're extremely overweight start with cardio and plenty of it with some strength training and once some of the weight is off then u can focus on weights and machines
As far as your diet find a plan that really work for you. Look up your body type and shape. This will give u an idea of what should be eating. I am a hour glass figure body shape curvy girl. So lean meats and vegetables work for me very little bad carbs or processed food not too many grains either, thats why low carb diet work for me (73lbs on 5 months ) alot of cardio & strength training. My body shape gains weight evenly. There are pears- gain weight in lower body small up top big bottom , apples - round shape gain weight in the stomach area, and celery - straight up.and down gains weight evenly body shapes..Types of body are mesomorphs, endomorphs & ectomorph. People fail at weight loss because we tend to do diets that are for other people find out what works for you and study get educated on that plan. I am low carb and I eat only about 1000-1200 calories a day I do not eat 5-6 small meals bevause I am not a.snacker I eat maybe 2-3 meals a day. I eat fat and have cheat days bi-weekly. Someone will say.that wont work ots not healthy but im in perfect health and its working for me I look 10 years younger and feel great. Find your plan & customize it foru. Just because someone else its 1800 calories a day doesn't mean u should.....U may need to eat 800-1000 a day for really obese patients some Dr
take their patients that low for a few weeks. Experiment with a few plans. And be patient.

Just be patient. Weight won't go down just like that. It takes a bit of time and happens slowly. One way of knowing whether you have lost a bit or not is to wear a size smaller dress/ trouser and see how far you can go. That's what I do and it does work. You are more concerned about your volume than actually, the weight. Don't lose hope. You'll get there.

:smooched: Thank you all so much! I got up and grilled some fish and turkey patties for the week and steamed some broccoli. I did a short workout and I'm off to bed. You all rock! Even the guy who told me bye. Lol! I appreciate the encouragement.

Glad you are feeling more positive. Good luck!