I'm not losing??!

Qas12
Qas12 Posts: 6 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I've been on here a week and since then I've tried eating as clean as possible, it's an improvement from before! I joined the gym and I've been 4 times in the last week and played 90 mins of footy one day. At the gym I do around 30 cardio and 2 of the 4 days I did strength training ( bis/tris and legs).

I think my diary is public so tell me what's going wrong?!

My weight has stayed the same if that, increased around a 1lb. I know it's only a week or so but surely I should see some change considering I've gone foro, no exercise to exercise and 'cleaner' diet??

Help!

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  • babydiego87
    babydiego87 Posts: 905 Member
    Your diary isn't open, how many calories are you on?
  • seanezekiel
    seanezekiel Posts: 228 Member
    If you google this you will get bombarded with articles. The summary is basically this. You body has an adjustment period where you wont lose weight for 2 even 3 weeks. this is why most people stop diets or exercise. they get discouraged. Keep at it and you will see the drops.
  • dancindoc508
    dancindoc508 Posts: 41 Member
    A week is too early to see weight loss, especially if you are strength training and doing cardio. You will probably gain weight (muscle buildup/breakdown/water retention) before you lose anyway. Make sure you are eating enough calories (not at too large of a deficit) and then keep going. You'll see a change soon.

    Good luck!!:)
  • lynniemuffin
    lynniemuffin Posts: 7
    1 week might be too soon to expect a weight change. I would be more concerned if you saw no loss of a couple weeks at a time. Everyone's bodies have normal weight fluctuations for a wide variety of reasons.
  • ryanwood935
    ryanwood935 Posts: 245 Member
    Like you said, it's only been a week. If you weighed yourself last week when you were slightly dehydrated and on an empty stomach, you will get a skewed weight. Perhaps you weighed yourself today on a full meal with plenty of water in you. Make sure you measure yourself under the same conditions every time, eg in the morning when you first get up, or right before you go to bed. Keep consistent, and it will limit fluctuations. My results are probably a bit more extreme than most, but I can fluctuate as much as 7-8 pounds depending on hydration levels and stomach contents. It's why I only weigh myself every few weeks.

    Working out seems to have a tendency to make your muscles temporarily retain water starting out.

    I couldn't see your diary, so I can't help you there :)
  • robot_potato
    robot_potato Posts: 1,535 Member
    Back away from the scale, keep doing what you're doing and weigh in in a month. If you still don't like what you see, then change it. A week is not enough time to judge anything really. Patience is key.
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    "It's only been a week" - 'nuff said :smile:

    Be consistent and accurate with your food and exercise logging and give it a month.
    Would advise taking some measurements and base-line your current fitness/strength so you have more things to judge your progress with than just the number on your scales.
  • Qas12
    Qas12 Posts: 6 Member
    Diaries public now

    It is early days but would have been good to see some results for motivation. I know measurements are good but effectively the weight does need to come off as well!
  • babydiego87
    babydiego87 Posts: 905 Member
    I'm noticing a lot of processed food which is fine in moderation but more veggies fruit and lean protein wouldn't hurt.
  • groversa
    groversa Posts: 450 Member
    A week is way too soon to be getting this worried... the reason most people aren't successful with losing weight is because if they don't see huge changes RIGHT AWAY, they give up. Don't give up on this because it will take time, the time will pass anyway.
  • groversa
    groversa Posts: 450 Member
    Also, because you're not logging your water intake I don't know how much you drink a day. That is a big one, you need to make sure you are drinking enough water and getting the proper sleep for your body to function correctly. Good luck!
  • markandel
    markandel Posts: 9
    I started Jan 4th and have lost 23 lbs total. I just gained a lb. I havent loss any in a week. What should I do-I enjoyed losing weight each week till now. Any ideas?? My goal is 62 lbs.
  • Yasmine91
    Yasmine91 Posts: 599 Member
    You're eating just over 960 calories and you expect to have results? You need to eat a lot more than you have otherwise your body is just going to hold on to whatever you eat and store it.
  • babydiego87
    babydiego87 Posts: 905 Member
    I started Jan 4th and have lost 23 lbs total. I just gained a lb. I havent loss any in a week. What should I do-I enjoyed losing weight each week till now. Any ideas?? My goal is 62 lbs.
    don't hijack threads for one :wink:
  • markandel
    markandel Posts: 9
    What does that mean?
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    Be patient for starters. A week seems like a long time when you start but in the grand scheme of things it isn't enough time to expect drastic changes.

    Is the exercise new this week? If so your gain is likely water retention for muscle repair.

    Log accurately, eat your calories, and give it a little time.
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    What does that mean?

    It means it's not polite to tack your question onto someone else's thread. You can start your own by going back out into the main forum and clicking "new topic."
  • redraidergirl2009
    redraidergirl2009 Posts: 2,560 Member
    Look at his diary. He's only eating around 1000 cals a day. I heard men shouldn't go under 1600-1800. 1200 is for a petite woman.
  • cargillcj
    cargillcj Posts: 1
    I'm a nurse (not a doctor) and I can tell you the biggest problem you're having right now seems to be lack of caloric intake. In terms of calories you need your days, at a minimum, to be more like March 19th and 20th (1500-1600 calories per day) than you had like March 21st to 23rd. Look at your calorie goal - 2000 or so. From March 21st through 23rd you've been eating about half of that each day which is likely causing your metabolism (the furnace that burns fat) to slow down which will hinder your progress. Put another way, you're throwing your body into starvation mode - not what you want to happen.

    Though it might seem to be counter productive, but you need to eat those 1500-1600 calories per day.

    I started on March 2nd and I'm at a total of 12 pounds off as of today. I lost about 9 pounds the first week. I figured it was all the water my body was wasting due to lower sodium intake, the last 3 pounds are actual fat based weight loss. I went to a regular dinner out with friends this week and it stopped my weight loss in its tracks, but I knew that was going to happen so wasn't discouraged. I keep plugging along, and you'll get there if you do the same.

    At this point make sure you take at least 1500 calories a day in and you'll likely start seeing some results. Remember, this is going to take some time and you're only in the first week, and keep in mind that you should only lose about 1-2 pounds per week. The weight didn't get on there overnight and it's not going to come off overnight either.

    Just keep working at it and it will happen.
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    Yes you definitely need to eat all of the calories that MFP gives you. 1000 calories a day is not enough for anyone.
  • haymancm
    haymancm Posts: 280 Member
    http://www.wellnessresources.com/tips/articles/how_protein_helps_weight_loss/

    I would suggest that you increase your protein, decreasing your carbs. I've lost 13 lbs since the March 8th. I drink a ton of water; I used to drink a 2 liter a day & haven't had a soda since I started. I changed my macros to 30/30/40% for protein/carb/fat. Carbs are my favorite, but have learned to eat them sparingly. Increase your caloric intake, especially w/ the workouts! Your body may feel like it's "starving" & wanting to hold onto the weight from the decrease in calories. Last summer, I did a juice fast & plateaued from losing weight from a lack of calories.

    I also got a fitbit device to record my actual caloric intake & what my body actually burns. Staying under the calories that my body burns has been essential to the weight loss. It's also more accurate than what MFP suggests.

    I still get to eat what I want, only in smaller portions. Bread is my favorite!!!

    Don't lose hope.
  • Qas12
    Qas12 Posts: 6 Member
    The days where calories are ridiculously low are the days I've not been very honest on it. I've missed putting one meal on there for one reason or another, the one thing I find hard is putting in calories for s meal that I haven't cooked, eg if my mum cooks clean food I know it's good but I won't know the exact calories.

    And I seem to be full on what I eat and some days I want to eat more calories but I don't because Im not hungry..

    Is the fitbit recommended?
  • Qas12
    Qas12 Posts: 6 Member
    The biggest issue seems to be what I eat, I'll normally eat what's made at home, and this is clean food made from scratch, but because I don't make it I don't know calories,, any suggestions here?

    I also find it hard to take lunch to work and end up eating from there, I do try the clean options though like jacket potatoes or sandwich (no dressings)
  • Yasmine91
    Yasmine91 Posts: 599 Member
    Get into a habit of preparing food the night before, pack it away then take it with you. Measure everything, eat more whole grains and foods that are low GI. They will help you feel fuller. Always before you head out anywhere, check. Planning is so important when you're not in the comfort of your own kitchen.

    I know how hard it is to stop eating your mums cooking and it will be hard to her, it may even insult her but you want to make this work so you're going to have to make sacrifices. It took a long time for my mum to come to terms that I won't be eating her food anymore but it's what's made me lose weight. Even though I do miss her authentic Moroccan food lol.

    If I haven't prepared it, I don't eat it. Unless I go to a restaurant and the calories are set.
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    Use the recipe builder. It's hard with someone else cooking but it should still be able to get a reasonable estimation.
  • Qas12
    Qas12 Posts: 6 Member
    Looks like its coming off, slowly though! Anyone care to critique my diary?

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