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First week and no results??

Carole405
Carole405 Posts: 2
edited January 27 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi this is my first week and I have drastically reduced my calories. I lost 3 pounds the first day then gained one then gained 2+. I couldn't wait to weigh after lots of exercise and I am heavier than when I started. I am so frustrated.??

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  • beattie1
    beattie1 Posts: 1,012 Member
    You'll need to give lots more info before anyone can comment effectively.
    What do you weigh now
    How old are you
    How tall are you
    How many calories have you been eating
    How many calories did MFP tell you to eat
    How active are you in your job / daily life
    What extra exercise have you been doing

    I hope people manage to help you. In the meantime, patience is the first thing you'll need.
    And second, if you get stressed about your weight going up and down a lot day by day (which is perfectly normal) it's best to weigh once a week or even less often than that.
  • retiree2006
    retiree2006 Posts: 951 Member
    Probably water gain from exercise as the muscles repair. Just keep it up and things will settle down.
  • Carole405
    Carole405 Posts: 2
    I wasn't aware of that. I rode bike for 35 miles and was so excited to weigh. And saw that I had gained. I didn't eat all of my calories but really feel as though I couldn't . Thank you for your words of encouragement.
  • 9jenn9
    9jenn9 Posts: 309 Member
    Honestly ~ My advice is to step away from the scale for a few weeks. I'm not a big advocate of measuring success by the scale alone. Weight can fluctuate wildly due to many variables unrelated to body fat. Water weight, time of the month, digestive regularity, etc can show up on the scale and give you a false impression of your progress (or lack of progress). Eat well, exercise regularly (but not obsessively), stay the course, be patient. You'll get there, but you don't want to let frustration side track you. Watching the scale too closely can do that.
  • pjsdj
    pjsdj Posts: 90 Member
    Hi there! I'm also on my 1st week and the same thing happened to me!! I lost 2 lbs and now have gained them back!! I'm hoping slow and steady is the key... Cutting out crap and working out cant possibly be bad so let's just stick with it! Ill friend you and we can help each other out!
  • hiyomi
    hiyomi Posts: 906 Member
    Usually the first couple of pounds you lose will be "water weight" Especially if its around 3-4 pounds in a day. A lot of people can lose 1-3 pounds in a week though and keep it off. Just eat/exercise safely. :D It takes more time to see results. ^^
  • jwdieter
    jwdieter Posts: 2,582 Member
    Eat to the plan. Stick with the plan. Didn't put on the extra weight in a week. Won't take it off in a week.
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    Key words are "First week". :) It's a marathon, not a sprint - we didn't gain the weight in a week, and we won't lose it in a week. Focus on starting healthier habits, both exercise and eating, making this a lifestyle change that will stick.

    Part of that involves eating enough calories - you can't slash your intake, start working out really hard, and expect your body to keep up for long. Food is fuel, make sure your goal is realistic (as in not going for a 2lb a week loss if you have less than 100lbs to lose), that you fuel your body for daily life and workouts, drink plenty of water and get good rest.

    Be prepared for ups and downs on the scale - I'm a daily weigher out of habit, and I can "gain" 5lbs in a week. It's not fat, and it's not muscle either (not in a week!), just normal weight fluctuations our bodies go through with water retention due to exercise, what we eat, too much sodium, hormones - whatever! The overall loss over time is what you want to watch, AND make sure you take measurements once a month or so, and photos as well. Often your measurements will show progress even when the scale is playing games with ya.

    And be patient! It will happen!
  • LongIsland27itl
    LongIsland27itl Posts: 365 Member
    Why would you be expecting results in the first week?
    You don't lose any fat in a day, count that as water loss or a bowel movement.
    If you've calculated your TDEE and are in a 500calorie deficit per week, you should lose 1 pound of fat per week
  • juliegrey1
    juliegrey1 Posts: 202 Member
    weightloss takes time,you dont say what you need to loose.Dont cut your calories too drastically,in my experience exercise while toning and making you feel good it will not loose weight for you,its a slow journey,took time to gain weight it will take time to loose it,have patience dont kill yourself but keep going!!
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    First week and already a crisis. You're in for a long ride with that attitude. Give it some time - weight loss should not be measured daily or weekly but rather as an average over an extended time period.
  • BigGuy47
    BigGuy47 Posts: 1,768 Member
    The level of impatience on this site is truly amazing.

    Spend some time reading through the success stories section. You're not going to find anyone that dropped 100lbs in a weeks time. You'll find a bunch of people that have made incredible transformations by making lifestyle changes and sticking with it for months and years.

    Be patient.
  • itsmandible
    itsmandible Posts: 88 Member
    Weighing yourself right after exercising is the WORST time, like the person above said about water weight, so true!! The best time is right in the morning. You'll get the most accurate (most accurate it can be anyway) weight, as weight fluctuates throughout the day.
  • mklassy123
    mklassy123 Posts: 153
    STEP AWAY FROM THE SCALE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THE SCALE IS EVIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Honestly, everyone is different. There are people on here that lose crazy amounts of weight quickly. I am not one of them. I have been losing and gaining weight for years now. Now the losing is slow. Know your body and how it works. I know I lose practically nothing in the first month, then it starts to come off. I need to maintain healthy eating and exercise. Pay attention to how your clothes fit.

    One week is not realistic to see results. There are so many reasons why the numbers on the scale go up. Try weighing in once a month. Hide that evil scale.

    I make light of the scale because I had to hide my scale and take it out only once a month. If it's handy then I start weighing myself daily, it's a huge mistake and it will set you up for failure. "Experts" say to weigh in no more than once a week. I personally like once a month. If I'm doing things right then the scale will move in the right direction.
  • RoyBeck
    RoyBeck Posts: 947 Member
    Don't be too downhearted. Stick to your MFP calories and keep up the exercise. 35 miles??? Blimey that's going some you should be proud.
  • alwaysgreen17
    alwaysgreen17 Posts: 85 Member
    I gained like 2 lbs the first week. Not a big deal. You have to give your body time to adjust to your new diet and exercise. If you stay true to your weight loss plan, it WILL happen. Maybe not as fast as you would like, but be patient. You should focus on just feeling more energized and alert from the new lifestyle. Good luck!
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    You're going to have to take a much longer view of things. This isn't a linear process...you don't lose exactly X Lbs per week...it's an average over a much longer period of time. On average, the human body can have natural weight fluctuations of 2-5 Lbs day to day...so when you're talking about losing 1 Lb per week or 2 Lbs per week of fat, that can easily be masked by those natural fluctuations.
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