Not losing!

jennidayschell
jennidayschell Posts: 7
in Health and Weight Loss
I've been doing this diet and exercise thing for almost a month now. I've lost 7 lbs total but now I'm just stuck. I'm doing P90X Lean program and Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred EVERYDAY, but no more weight loss is happening. I do see a change in my body, but I'd like to see the numbers on the scale drop as well. Am I kidding myself to think that it's muscle gain that is keeping me from losing?

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  • Sherbog
    Sherbog Posts: 1,072 Member
    When that happens to me I immediately start measuring and weighing every thing I consume. Good Luck.
  • viola147
    viola147 Posts: 7
    Buy some calipers and monitor your body fat percentage, your weight might not be changing but your body composition probably is
  • jdad1
    jdad1 Posts: 1,899 Member
    let me guess, you are eating 1200 calories or some other number that is not even at your BMR.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    7lbs in a month is great. Quit your griping and be more patient.

    But to your question...
    If you're not losing then you aren't in a deficit. Make sure your calorie goal is reasonable and that you are measuring and logging as accurately and as honestly as possible.
  • LydsVille77
    LydsVille77 Posts: 126 Member
    Try mixing up your exercise. And, take a break from the scale. When I feel like I'm "stuck" i stay on track and ignore the scale for a few weeks. Things should pick up on their own if youre doing what youre supposed to be doing.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,993 Member
    Doing more doesn't mean you'll necessarily lose more. Especially if you're intake is wrong. Why are you doing two programs daily?

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  • kayla7jackson
    kayla7jackson Posts: 72
    First an foremost, make sure you are eating enough calories. Sometimes the scale doesnt move is because you are trying to burn off something that is not there. I actually just upped my calories because everyday I workout and eat extremely healthy and stay under my calories I end up gaining weight...frustrating, but yesterday I ate a little adventurous and went over my calories and lost a lb. It seems to make no sense but trust me on this one.

    If the calories arent the issue it could be that muscle is taking the place of the fat and means although your body is changing, the scale may not budge.

    Thank you!
  • Candaroo
    Candaroo Posts: 25 Member
    Make sure you are drinking enough water through out the day. You should be drinking at least 1/2 your body weight in ounces of water. Also, make sure you are taking your measurements. Even though you don't see the number change on the scale your body IS changing. You said it yourself. :-) And remember, it's not about the number on the scale, but how you look! You could have two people 1 who doesnt work out and weighs 115 and one who does work out and weighs 130 and you can bet the heavier person looks better because they have toned and tightened their body. Keep at it!
  • doIlhands
    doIlhands Posts: 349 Member
    You have less than 10lbs to lose. I wouldn't expect to lose more than .5/lb per week.
  • Lammerchops
    Lammerchops Posts: 68 Member
    I've been doing this diet and exercise thing for almost a month now. I've lost 7 lbs total but now I'm just stuck. I'm doing P90X Lean program and Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred EVERYDAY, but no more weight loss is happening. I do see a change in my body, but I'd like to see the numbers on the scale drop as well. Am I kidding myself to think that it's muscle gain that is keeping me from losing?

    You've only provided details on exercising which would account for arguably 30% of the total equation here. P.S. You don't need to exercise every day to lose weight.

    We're missing crucial details on your intake, ie, total daily calories, macro breakdowns, etc. Getting these numbers right will be the difference between meeting your goals, and not.
  • mk9562
    mk9562 Posts: 186 Member
    Why two programs at same time?
  • dietstokes
    dietstokes Posts: 216 Member
    You've lost 7 pounds in a month. That's a fair amount. That's almost 2 pounds a week. Any more than 2 pounds a week is not healthy. And I agree with another poster, make sure you take measurements. If you've just recently added new exercises, then your muscles could be retaining water as well. Once your body gets used to the new routine, you will not retain as much water. But take your time. 7 pounds is great and you should be really happy :)
  • MellyGibson
    MellyGibson Posts: 297 Member
    So far I agree with everything that's been said.

    1) Make sure you're drinking enough water (I drink a gallon/day)
    2) Make sure you're eating enough and you're eating the right foods (I eat 1800-2000 calories daily, mostly "clean" foods).
    3) Take your measurements instead of the scale. Pay attention to how your clothes are fitting.
    4) Ask yourself why you're so fixated on the number on a mechanical device. Shouldn't the mirror be a better judge than a scale?
  • geekyjock76
    geekyjock76 Posts: 2,720 Member
    Exercise and dieting place stress on the body. With all the excessive exercise and zero rest, you are likely stressing your body out which is causing cortisol to elevate and retain abnormal amounts of water. Cut down to only one program and give yourself at least one day of rest.
  • jdad1
    jdad1 Posts: 1,899 Member
    7lbs in a month is great. Quit your griping and be more patient.


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  • micheleb15
    micheleb15 Posts: 1,418 Member
    Am I reading this right? You say you're "Not losing!" when you have lost 7 pounds in a month....seriously?
  • PandaPudges
    PandaPudges Posts: 45
    How much water do you drink a day? I find that if I stall I just up my water intake and it rights all wrongs.
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    Story time.... I was eating 1200 cals a day not eating back cals I had earned and also not losing a damn thing. Oh I lost the water weight everyone loses but I stopped dead in my tracks at 165 and did not budge from there for 3 months. Well I tried everything no sodium all veggies clean not so clean I didnt move an ounce! I would yoyo the same 5 pounds never getting below 160! I was furious I was working my butt off for nothing! Then I started talking to people who were losing the weight and I noticed something they got to eat way more than I did. At first I rejected the idea of eating more. " I can't eat that much! I'm not that hungery!" Well I got sick of it and tried it moved to lose 1 pound a week and guess what...I am down 17 pounds
  • MidwestAngel
    MidwestAngel Posts: 1,897 Member
    Exercise and dieting place stress on the body. With all the excessive exercise and zero rest, you are likely stressing your body out which is causing cortisol to elevate and retain abnormal amounts of water. Cut down to only one program and give yourself at least one day of rest.
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  • gatorginger
    gatorginger Posts: 947 Member
    For one you need to watch your sodium as it seems you go over just about every day. You also should only eat half of your exercise calories back because you may be overestimating how many calories your burn. Also 7 pounds in one month is good and your body is still adjusting so give it time
  • silvergurl518
    silvergurl518 Posts: 4,123 Member
    first of all, congratulations on 7lbs in a month! that's something to celebrate :) i do mean that sincerely.

    but let's put it this way. you lost 7# in one month. i've lost 10# in one year. you're expecting results overnight, it seems. this lifestyle takes patience. it's testing mine, by the way...hahaha. i can't seem to ditch the 150s. but i keep plugging at it, with strength training, cardio, and moderately decent nutrition (trying to get better on that).

    be patient. drink lots of water. and rest! because your body will be grateful.
  • Sunnyjb
    Sunnyjb Posts: 220
    Honestly, sounds like you're overtraining. Cut one of the programs out and follow the other one's protocols. Get 1 oz water per body weight in lbs. Sleep right, and stop weighing yourself for a while. Stress causes cortisol, cortisol causes you to retain and create fat.
  • LittleMissRainey
    LittleMissRainey Posts: 440 Member
    Two programmes a day... are you even resting? Rest days are just as important as workout days. You have to let your body recover and repair.

    Also, you might not be eating enough to cover it all. Looking at your diary it says your calorie goal after exercise is 2000 but you ate less than 1400... maybe try upping the calories for a couple of weeks? (this may make for an initial gain - do not revert as soon as you see this! Your body doesn't know it's only had a week to catch up, give it time)

    Good luck.

    p.s.. 7lbs in a month is more than I'm getting right now, be happy!
  • SaffSaad
    SaffSaad Posts: 81
    First of all congratulations on you 7lbs loss. Now here is the thing you're working out too much and not eating enough. Just focus on one program and if you read the diet plan that comes with P90X it will tell you how much calories you need and looking at your diary I can see that your not eating enough.
  • jennidayschell
    jennidayschell Posts: 7
    Thanks for all the advise (and laughs). I have been doing some research and I do believe you all are correct in that I'm not resting and over-doing it. I will quit my griping, slow it down, and be patient. :-p

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