Feeling like quitting this!

What great encouragement that everyone shared. I was discouraged at the scale not going down and shared
with my sons physical therapist. He shared he hates going by the scale. Fat is like feathers--it takes up a lot more
space on the body. Muscle is like lead-it takes up a lot less space and is heavier.
Several people encouraged me to measure although the scale didnt reflect change the tape measure did.
I kept telling myself...I trust the system and kept reading success stories for motivation, tried to just relax
more...this is the first week i dropped on the scale. I'm trying to keep in focus that is took me 25 years to put on this weight and its not coming off in a few weeks rather months. ALSO figure out what victory you have had? Can you walk further, carry more, clothes fit looser or just feel better about taking care of yourself and eatting healthy. I agree with others if you open your diary it might help...everyone has been so kind and gracious to help...u got thiis!

Feeling discouraged, I came to MFP's Message Boards... THANKS TO ALL OF YOU for words of advice and encouragement to the original post... it has helped me today just as your words have helped others. Please know your postings matter to people.

I've been eating healthy and at or below 1,200 calories for two weeks, with treadmill every other day for the first week and now doing Supreme 90Day workout everyday (with its recommended rest days). And the result? I've GAINED 2 lbs and no, clothes don't fit any better. This has happened before when I count calories and exercise and I don't know why, thus I end up getting so discouraged I go back to my norm (at least I don't gain weight then). Soooooo hard to stay motivated with these results.

Anyone have the same experience? Anyone know why? Most importantly, anyone know how to stop it? :-)
THANKS

H 5’6.5” W 185 A 57 female
Calories: 1,200/day
Exercise: Burning anywhere from 120 to 300 per day + or – when on Supreme 90Day

H 5’6.5” W 185 A 57 female
Calories: 1,200/day
Exercise: Burning anywhere from 120 to 300 per day + or – when on Supreme 90Day

As weird as it sounds, you need to eat more. I am the close to you in specs (41 F, 5'5", 183.5 lbs and burn 200-500 cals a day - sedentary if not exercising) and eat 1800ish a day. I have lost 1 lb a week since upping my cals and I dont struggle with "dieting" any more. In fact I quit dieting since joining MFP and its never been easier to lose weight.

I am no longer drinking pop (haven't for 2 1/2 weeks), been drinking 6 - 9 bottles of water, and have been working out for 4 weeks.... and now I'm so frustrated from not losing any weight...I stepped on the scales at my normal time yesterday and according to it...I gained 4 pounds....how? And in a week.... I am watching closely what I eat, i fact I probably over estimate my foods on my counts... (trying to minimize sodium intake) and working out at least 5 days a week....what gives....


Is working out even worth it if I gain instead of lose....so depressing! I am at a point that it's just not worth it... Any suggestions?

That happens sometimes, especially when you are working out so vigorously. Don't sweat it! I went through the same thing and although the scale didn't move much, boy did my body tone up and I was dropping pant sizes like crazy!! The number on the scale is meaningless, instead focus on all of the health benefits you will reap from getting into shape. Trust me, if you keep working out, everything else will fall into place and you won't even care about the scale - you'll measure your success by the way you feel and look - it just takes time.

So you just give up? It gets hard and you give up?

That's what I said too. WTF? Sounds like this person was not 100% dedicated from the get go.

Feeling discouraged, I came to MFP's Message Boards... THANKS TO ALL OF YOU for words of advice and encouragement to the original post... it has helped me today just as your words have helped others. Please know your postings matter to people.

I've been eating healthy and at or below 1,200 calories for two weeks, with treadmill every other day for the first week and now doing Supreme 90Day workout everyday (with its recommended rest days). And the result? I've GAINED 2 lbs and no, clothes don't fit any better. This has happened before when I count calories and exercise and I don't know why, thus I end up getting so discouraged I go back to my norm (at least I don't gain weight then). Soooooo hard to stay motivated with these results.

Anyone have the same experience? Anyone know why? Most importantly, anyone know how to stop it? :-)
THANKS

H 5’6.5” W 185 A 57 female
Calories: 1,200/day
Exercise: Burning anywhere from 120 to 300 per day + or – when on Supreme 90Day

If your MFP goal is 1,200 that's before exercise. The calories you burn should be eaten back to make sure you net 1,200. It's the way the system is set up.

Where will you be a year from now if you quit? If you don't?

This makes the most sense. I am coming up to a year and have lots of ups and downs. However, if I had quit, I would not be more than halfway to my goal.

This is a game of patience, consistency, finding the right food plan for you, and exercise. Simple math and great results.

Also, and not to be gauche, but I weigh after I do the morning duties in the buff about 3 times a week. I always weigh more with clothes on at the end of the day.

Hang in there, it's worth it and find out what works for you. Besides, this isn't just about losing weight and inches, but also a healthy body and soul.

I agree with these people.

Yes, I like when the numbers on the scale come down, and yes sometimes I'm discouraged when they don't. I'm in 13 long weeks of calorie counting and cardio and weightlifting and only down 10 pounds.

But.

I'm stronger, I have more endurance, I sleep better. I'm on my way to being a total badass. I have come sooooo far.

Don't let a scale decide your happiness and self-worth. Keep being mindful of food and keep moving your body.